• La Pinta Eastern Island Cruise

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  • Duration

    4 Days ( Friday departure)

  • Destinations
    • Galapagos Islands
      • San Cristóbal Island
      • La Pinta Island
      • Española Island
      • Santa Cruz Island
  • Price

    starting at $2,575

Treat yourself to this 4 day/3 Night tour of the Galapagos Eastern Islands Cruise. Visit the breeding centre of highly-endangered giant tortoises. Enjoy spectacular views of the shoreline. Observe various animals like seabirds and Galapagos sea lions. You can snorkel, kayak or ride a glass-bottom boat. This trip is for anyone looking for an action-packed adventure.

Highlights

  • Swim and snorkel around different islets.
  • Ride our glass-bottom boat.
  • Observe the sea lions, mockingbirds and finches.
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and the ‘rearing in captivity’ program for the giant tortoises.
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Good to Know:

  • The exact route and program may vary according to National Park policies and regulations, weather and ocean conditions, and the wildlife.

  • For your daily excursions, make sure to bring sunscreen, a cap/hat, bathing suit, long-sleeved shirts, camera and appropriate shoes for wet landing and hikes on lava terrain (sneakers or similar with thick soles).

  • The Galápagos Islands see great weather year-round so there is never a bad time to visit.
  • The Galápagos is the only place in the world where you can snorkel with penguins and sea lions in the same place.

Picture by: David Berkowitz

Friday: Arrival in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Visit to Cerro Colorado Tortoise Breeding Center.

After arriving at San Cristóbal Island, you will be transferred to Yacht La Pinta for cabin assignment, an introductory briefing and lunch. We will then land back at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno and drive to Cerro Colorado to visit the tortoise breeding center.

Saturday: Widlife spotting on San Cristóbal Island.

Today, we will land at the eastern tip of San Cristóbal Island. You will take a pleasant walk along the beach to spot two frigate species and a colony of sea lions. If conditions are favorable, there is a chance to swim from the beach and snorkel by an islet. Following lunch onboard, we will take you on a dinghy ride along the shore to Cerro Brujo’s white beach. This place is perfect for birdwatching and spotting Galápagos sea lions. There is also a chance to ride in our glass-bottom boat.

Sunday: Hike Punta Suárez. Spot wildlife on Gardner Bay.

This morning we are headed to Punta Suárez, on Española Island, for an exciting walk on lava/boulder terrain. Keep your eyes open for unique sea bird colonies, including the waved albatrosses (April – December), boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, and the famous “blowhole”. We will be back onboard for lunch before we head to Gardner Bay for a short walk to observe the sea lions, mockingbirds, finches or enjoy the beach. You can also snorkel, kayak or ride our glass-bottom boat.

By Doriana Del Sarto

Picture by: Pure! Travel Group

Monday: Visit Charles Darwin Research Station.

We are disembarking in the morning so you can visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and the ‘rearing in captivity’ program for the giant tortoises. Here, you will learn about the efforts and results of all the field work done in the name of science. You will then be transferred by bus across Santa Cruz Island and by ferry to Baltra. Transfer to the airport to take the flight back to the mainland. 

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