8 days of nature fuelled discovery in the magical Galapagos Isles
GALAPAGOS WILDLIFE ADVENTURE
Cruise length: 7 Nights
Price from: AUD $6,950 pp
Highlights
- Cruise for 7 nights aboard Grace Kelly’s royal honeymoon yacht, the stellar M/Y Grace offering exceptional elegance, knowledgeable guides and comfort.
- Take in secluded, stunning Islands with an astonishing diversity of endemic species.
- Completely unique and intimate wildlife experiences, the islands are one of the earths few destinations where wildlife is unafraid and can be viewed up close.
ITINERARY
Day 1 | Arrive Galapagos Islands
Start your unforgettable Galapagos cruise in San Cristobal Island aboard the m/y Grace immersing yourself in the natural world here that so fascinated Darwin seeing marine birds like the booby and swimming with playful sea lions.
Day 2 | Española Island
Heading towards Española Island – one of the highlights of the Galapagos, you will be left in awe by the sheer variety and quantity of the wildlife. Witness albatrosses with their impressive wingspan taking to their lofty heights and snorkel with a myriad of colourful tropical fish.
Day 3 | Floreana Island
Next stop is Floreana Island whose past is intertwined with the lives of whalers, convicts, pirates and a unique band of colonists. Subterranean grottos, contrasting beaches, mangroves, flamingos and an array of incredible sea life await you.
Day 4 | Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Island has one of the largest urban centres in the Galapagos Islands. Docking here you will be able to stretch your legs and visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding and Rearing Programme as well as trekking the incredible Santa Cruz Highlands.
Day 5 | Isabella
Stopping at Isabella, walk and snorkel. Here you will be greeted by the iconic blue footed booby and a short walk inland, an open aviary of wild birds waits. See marine iguanas and Galapagos penguins – the most northerly population of penguins in the world!
Day 6 | Santiago and Rabida
Here you can see the volcanic origins of these amazing islands kayaking and snorkelling around the mesmerising rugged black and rocky coast.
Day 7 | North Seymour
Nature hikes and snorkelling, elegant frigate birds and the males’ impressive inflatable red throat-pouch, yellow land iguanas and a natural aquarium of exotic marine life await you.
Day 8 | Depart Balta, Galapagos Islands
Last day of your voyage through the unforgettable Galapagos will take you to the northern shores of Santa Cruz visiting Black Turtle Cove where you will see the remarkable way mangroves can shape the environment and provide shelter to a huge range of animals.
Hungry for More?
How about a few nights of Rainforest exploration in the Amazon Jungle or a trip up into the Ecuadorian highlands through rural villages and the Avenue of Volcanoes?
