FERNANDINA CRUISE (CACHALOTE EXPLORER)

This itinerary focuses on the Central and Western Islands, including visits to Western Isabela and Ferndina Island, two of the highlights of the Galapagos Islands.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive at Baltra Airport / Santa Cruz Island Highlands of Santa Cruz: Galapagos giant tortoises can be seen in the wild in the highlands of Santa Cruz Charles Darwin Station: Visit the Charles Darwin Station is a research facility and National Park Information center. The Charles Darwin Station has a and land iguana breeding program and interpretation center.

Day 2: Sombrero Chino Island / Rábida Island Sombrero Chino: Sombrero Chino is a small volcanic island just off the southeast tip of Santiago. The name of the island describes the shape of the island. Fauna includes Sea lions, marine iguanas and the Galapagos penguin. Rábida Island:

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com Rábida is a small island with a dark red coral sand beach. tortoises and the coral uplifting from 1954. Tagus Cove: Tagus Highlights include the lagoon with flamingoes, pelican nesting Cove is a natural harbor where centuries ago whalers and site, sea lion bachelor colony, and a snorkeling site at the end pirates left their ship’s names painted or carved on the rocks. A of the beach. walk uphill to Darwin’s Crater salt-water lake will provide an excellent view. Day 3: Isabela Island Isabela Island (Albemarle): Isabela is the largest of the Day 6: Fernandina Island / Isabela Island Galapagos Islands formed by five active volcanoes fused Fernandina Island: Fernandina is the youngest volcanic island together. Wolf is the highest point in the entire and is still active. Punta Espinoza: Punta Espinoza is a place Galapagos at 1707m. Sierra Negra : Volcan Sierra Negra has a famous for its large colonies of marine iguanas and as the with a diameter of 10km. View recent flows, moist habitat of unique species like the flightless cormorant, highland vegetation, and parasitic cones. Puerto Villamil: Puerto Galapagos penguin, , Galapagos snake, among Villamil is a charming small town on a white sand beach. others. Isabela Island Punta Vicente Roca: This site is visited by Highlights include the Tortoise Breeding Station and the dinghy rides along the cliffs or the partially sunken cave at the flamingo lagoon. Other visits (depending on conditions) are the water’s edge. Nasca boobies, blue-footed boobies and flightless Tintoreras or Los Humedales. cormorants inhabit the shoreline.

Day 4: Isabela (Albemarle) Island Day 7: James (Santiago) Island / Bartolome Island Punta Moreno: Punta Moreno is located in the central James (Santiago) Island: This Island is located between Isabela southwestern coast of Isabela Island. The site has spectacular and Santa Cruz Islands. This Island offers a wide variety of views of volcanoes Alcedo, Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul. Some seabirds, marine iguanas and fur seals. Puerto Egas: A walk highlights include impressive lava flows, desolate and pristine along the rocky coast line that will you show you a view of some landscape, varied and unusual arid zone vegetation. Elizabeth of Galapagos’ best tide pools. Some highlights include: Sugar Bay: This spot is only accessible by dinghy. It is possible to see loaf volcano, fur seals, oystercatchers, colony, penguins on the small islets in the bay. The end of the bay is and old salt mine Bartolome Island: A hike will take you to the long and narrow surrounded by three species of mangroves. highest point on Bartolome for a spectacular view. Sea lions Galapagos Sea Turtles and rays can usually be seen in the and penguins can be seen around Pinnacle Rock. There is a water. sandy beach with great swimming and snorkeling.

Day 5: Isabela (Albemarle) Island Day 8: / Baltra for return flight to Quito Urbina Bay: Urbina Bay is located at the central-west coast of North Seymour Island: This flat piece of land originated after an Isabela Island at the foothills of Alcedo and Darwin volcanoes. uplifting event thousands of years ago. The island is home to Highlights include the colourful land iguanas, Galapagos Giant endemic Palo Santo trees, colonies of blue-footed boobies,

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Please Note: Itineraries are regulated by the Galapagos National Park and are subject to change without prior notice

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com YOUR SHIP: CACHALOTE

YOUR SHIP: Cachalote

VESSEL TYPE:

LENGTH: 29 metres

PASSENGER CAPACITY: 16 passengers

BUILT/REFURBISHED: 1971 / Last refurbished 2002

Vessel type: Motor yacht Cachalote is a comfortable and beautifully decorated motor/sailor built to meet all security standards. Accommodating 16 passengers in her 8 cabins and offering guests plenty of space to relax in the spacious common areas located on her three different wooden decks. Amenities on board the Cachalote The Cachalote is a fully air conditioned modern motor sailor. Relax in the salon located on the main deck, equipped with a flat screen TV And DVD systems. Indulge yourself in a great international cuisine offered in her dining room. Friendly and professional staff will make sure your journey in the Galapagos will be unforgettable. Accommodations on the Cachalote Cachalote accommodates 16 passengers in her eight cabins. Seven cabins feature upper/lower berths and one cabin offers a matrimonial bed. All cabins have private baths with hot/cold water showers, and are fully air conditioned with individual control.

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National Park Entry/Migratory ADDITIONAL CHARGES: Card Fees 120 USD pp

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