Expedition trip in Galapagos on board the M/Y Grace South and Central Islands

Expedition trip in Galapagos on board the M/Y Grace South and Central Islands
The enchanted isles are unveiled in a full 8 day route that explores both the southern and central islands of Galapagos. Encounter waved albatross, marine iguanas, warblers, mocking birds and even penguins. Hike on lava fields and snorkel with sea lions, turtles and rays. A wildlife rich program on board a classic yacht, the Grace, named after its former owner Princess Grace Kelly.

Day by day

Day 1 : San Cristobal Island: Arrival & Lobos Island

Today we fly to San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos in the morning. Flight time is just under two hours from the mainland Upon arrival we board M/Y Grace where you will have lunch and a quick briefing en route to our first visitor sites: Isla Lobos.

Lobos, lives up to its name of -Sea Lion Island- with its noisy population of frolicking and barking beasts. It lies just a short navigation north, up the west coast of San Cristobal, separated by a channel that forms an inviting lagoon. This is where you’ll have your first chance to share the water with a playful colony of the “wolves of the sea”. From lobos we should have views of Kicker Rock, a spectacular formation that rises 152 meters (500 feet) out of the Pacific. It takes the form of a sleeping lion, but from another angle you can see that the rock is split, forming a colossal tablet and, piercing the sea, a great chisel ready for etching.

After this visit you have time for a shower as we get ready for our welcome cocktail and our first formal briefing before dinner. (lunch, dinner


 
Day 2 : Española Island: Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay

Hood is the southernmost island of the archipelago, and is one of the most popular due to the breathtaking variation and number of fauna that inhabit the island. In the morning we visit Punta Suarez where you will witness the largest variety of marine iguanas in the Galapagos, masked boobies and blue footed boobies nesting along the cliff’s edge, as well as the famous waved albatross.

In the afternoon we visit Gardner Bay, a magnificent long white sandy beach, where colonies of sea lions laze in the sun, sea turtles swim offshore, and inquisitive mockingbirds boldly investigate new arrivals. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)


 

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Cruise Includes

Expert guidance and service
Comprehensive pre-and post-cruise information material
Daily served meals or buffet offering a wide choice of dishes
Naturalist guides & activities throughout the cruise
All transfers (with rest of group) while in Galapagos
Select wines, local beer, cocktails, spirits, soft drinks, juice, coffee, hot chocolate, water and tea are included throughout the cruise
Lectures and entertainment onboard
Snorkeling equipment (masks, snorkels & fins) and wetsuits (3mm long wetsuit)
Kayaks and equipment
Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($200 USD adults / $100 USD children)
Galapagos Transit Control Card ($20 USD per person)
Internet / Wi-Fi connection throughout the cruise (within limited schedule)

Cruise does not include

Flights, accommodations, meals, excursions and transfers other than those included in the itinerary
International air tickets to either Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador
Gratuities to guides, crew and staff
Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
Trip insurance and medical evacuation insurance
Personal travel insurance
Premium brands of wines, beer or spirits

Highlights

A delightful welcome excursion to Lobos Islands with hundreds of Sea Lions.
See the famous waved albatrosses at Suarez Point.
Send a wonderful postcard to your loved ones from Floreana.
Relevant visit to create conservancy conscience at Charles Darwin Station.
Magnificent underwater exploration at Chinese Hat.
Climb up to Bartolome’s summit for breathtaking views.
A farewell panga-ride at Black Turtle Cove Mangrove area.
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