Experience the most bio-diverse country in the world
Experience the most bio-diverse country in the world
Experience the most bio-diverse country in the world
Experience the most bio-diverse country in the world
Experience the most bio-diverse country in the world
Route A
The Catamaran Archipel I offers an 8-day, 7-night route itinerary that provides an extensive overview of the Galapagos Islands. This journey combines the circumnavigation of Isabela Island with excursions to the southernmost points of the archipelago. Highlights include snorkeling with sea lions at La Loberia and visiting the Charles Darwin Research Station in Santa Cruz.
Day 1:
Activities
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Boat Transfer.
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Visit the Interpretation Centre.
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Hike to the Frigatebird Hill.
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Meet and greet at the airport.
Highlights
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Introduction to the crew and vessel, overview of the upcoming adventure.
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Learn about Galapagos history and conservation efforts. Scenic views and frigatebird nesting areas.
Duration
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Transfer and welcome: 2-4 hour.
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Interpretation Centre: 1-2 hours.
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Hike: 2-3 hours.
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Difficulty: Easy.
Day 2:
Activities
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Visit Santa Fe Island.
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Hiking.
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Kayaking.
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Panga ride.
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Snorkeling.
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Visit South Plaza Island.
Highlights
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Observe Santa Fe land iguanas, sea lion colonies, giant Opuntia cacti.
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Admire red and green vegetation, land iguanas, nesting seabirds.
Duration
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Santa Fe Island: 4 hours.
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South Plaza: 2-3 hours.
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Difficulty: Moderate to difficult.
Day 3:
Activities
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Visit the North Seymour Island.
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Hiking.
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Panga ride.
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Snorkeling.
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Visit the Hat Islet.
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Observe different wildlife.
Highlights
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Explore North Seymour Island, home to booby colonies and both great and American frigatebirds.
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Visit Chinese Hat Islet, known for its distinctive volcanic formations.
Duration
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North Seymour Island: 2-3 hours.
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Chinese Hat Islet: 2-3 hours.
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Difficulty: Moderate.
Day 4:
Activities
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Visit Twin Craters.
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Hike.
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Visit El Chato Reserve.
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Visit the Charles Darwin Research
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Observing and learning from the tours.
Highlights
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Exploration of Darwin's rich marine ecosystems.
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Observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
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Learn about ongoing conservation efforts.
Duration
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Twin Craters: 2-3 hours.
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El Chato Reserve: 1-2 hours.
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Darwin Station: 2 hours.
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Difficulty: Easy.
Day 5:
Activities
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Visit Moreno Point.
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Panga Rides.
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Snorkeling.
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Visit the Urbina Bay.
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Hiking.
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Observing sea wildlife.
Highlights
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Get the opportunity to observe unique bird species and marine life.
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Observe uplifted coral reefs, marine iguanas, flightless cormorants.
Duration
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Moreno Point: 2-3 hours.
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Urbina Bay: 1-2 hours.
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Difficulty: Moderate.
Day 6:
Activities
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Visit the Espinoza Point.
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Hiking.
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Snorkeling.
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Panga Rides.
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Visit the Vicente Roca Point.
Highlights
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Explore Espinoza Point, known for its high density of marine iguanas and Galapagos penguins.
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Opportunity to see sea turtles, rays, and various bird species along the cliffs.
Duration
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Espinoza Point: 3 hours.
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Vicente Roca Point: 2-3 hour.
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Difficulty: Moderate.
Day 7:
Activities
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Visit the Puerto Egas at the Santiago.
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Island.
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Kayaking.
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Snorkeling.
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Panga Rides.
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Visit the Rabida Island.
Highlights
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Observe marine iguanas, sea lions, and reef sharks.
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Observe red sand beach, flamingo lagoon, colorful fish and sea lions.
Duration
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Puerto Egas: 1-2 hours.
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Rabida Island: 2-3 hours.
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Difficulty: Moderate.
Day 8:
Activities
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Explore the Black Turtle Cove.
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Kayak.
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Panga Ride.
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Transfer to the airport.
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Reflection of the trip and saying goodbye to this experience.
Highlights
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Final reflections on the Galapagos adventure.
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Concluding the Galapagos adventure.
Duration
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Black Turtle Cove: 1-2 hours.
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Airport procedure: 2 hours.
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Difficulty: Easy.