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 A5
The Catamaran Archipel I offers a 5‑day/4‑night
"Route A5 – Archipel" itinerary that takes guests on a curated journey through the Galapagos Islands, combining immersive wildlife encounters with visits to both popular and off‑the‑beaten‑path sites.
Day 1:
Activities
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Arrival procedures.
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Introduction to the route.
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Guided tour of the breeding center.
Highlights
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Enjoy the welcome at the San Cristobal Airport.
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Observe giant tortoises from different islands, including those from Española.
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Learn about conservation efforts and breeding programs.
Duration
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Arrival Procedures: 3-4 hours.
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Breeding Center: Whole afternoon.
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Difficulty: Easy.
Day 2:
Activities
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Visit Moreno Point.
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Panga ride.
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Snorkeling.
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Visit Urbina Bay.
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Hike.
Highlights
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Explore coastal lagoons and mangroves.
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Observe flamingos, pintail ducks, and other bird species.
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Witness the geological uplift phenomenon.
Duration
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Moreno Point: 2-3 hours.
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Urbina Bay: 2 hours.
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Difficulty: Medium.
Day 3:
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 4:
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 5:
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.