GTEG-101 MOTOR YACHT LA PINTA NORTHERN ISLANDS ITINERARY FIVE DAYS/FOUR NIGHTS – MONDAY TO FRIDAY
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS DELUXE CRUISE TOURS
GTEG-101 MOTOR YACHT LA PINTA NORTHERN ISLANDS ITINERARY
FIVE DAYS/FOUR NIGHTS – MONDAY TO FRIDAY
HIGHLIGHTS
A snapshot of islands to be visited and the highlights and iconic fauna and flora species of each island.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:
Detailed information on activities and visits to each island and applicable cruise rates
CRUISE DATES:
A complete listing of all of the dates that the Eastern Islands cruise itinerary will be operating.
PRE-CRUISE TOURS:
A sample of tours offered in Quito and surroundings o be offered in combination with this cruise. In addition, we can tailor additional Pre and Post cruise tours to adjust to your clients’ interests
GTEG-101 MOTOR YACHT LA PINTA NORTHERN ISLANDS ITINERARY
FIVE DAYS/FOUR NIGHTS – MONDAY TO FRIDAY
ICONIC SPECIES
Galapagos albatross (From April to December), Blue-footed Booby, Nazca booby, Red-footed Booby, Great & magnificent frigate bird, Galapagos hawk, Land iguana, Marine iguana, Santa Fe land iguana, Galapagos sea lion, Galapagos giant tortoise, Galapagos dove, Galapagos mockingbird, San Cristobal Mockingbird, Española mockingbird, Darwin’s finches, Brown Pelican, Swallow-Tailed gull, Lava Gull, Lava (striated) heron
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Monday – Arrival in Galapagos Islands
Baltra Airport
Following our morning arrival at Baltra Airport, we transfer to the Itabaca Channel, taking a small ferry across the channel to the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. We board our bus to the highlands, where we’ll learn about Santa Cruz’s unique ecosystems and biodiversity. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
Highlands (Santa Cruz Island)
After lunch, we continue by bus to reach a reserve that is one of the best places in the archipelago to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
DAY 2: Tuesday – Galapagos Islands
Eden Islet (Santa Cruz Island)
After breakfast, a panga ride takes us to Eden Islet, located off the coast of Santa Cruz, where we can observe blue footed boobies diving into the water, reef sharks and frigates.
Sombrero Chino Islet
The tiny island of Sombrero Chino gets its name from its appearance, reminiscent of a Chinese hat. This islet, formed only fairly recently, makes a beautiful visit as one explores the wildlife along its 400-metre long trail.
DAY 3: Wednesday – Galapagos Islands
Bartolome Island
This morning, a Galapagos icon awaits: Bartolome Island. A great way to start the day, with a steep climb up a wooden staircase: the view from the top is worth the effort!
Sullivan Bay (Santiago Island)
After lunch, we board the pangas to land at Sullivan Bay on the east coast of Santiago, a white coral sand beach great for swimming and snorkeling.
DAY 4: Thursday – Galapagos Islands
Darwin Bay
In the morning, we begin our exploration of this island with an easy stroll to observe marine and land birds.
Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa Island)
The afternoon starts with a very interesting panga ride along the cliffs before we disembark for a short but steep climb up a wooden staircase.
DAY 5: Friday – Depart Galapagos Islands
Baltra Island
Our journey ends at Baltra Island, where we transfer to the airport to take the flight back to the mainland – Quito or Guayaquil or your next destination.
2019 GROSS RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2019
| MOTOR YACHT LA PINTA | EASTERN ISLANDS THU-MON 5D/4N |
NORTHERN ISLANDS MON-FRI 5D/4N |
WESTERN ISLANDS FRI-THU 7D/6N |
| Luxury Cabin (20 Cabins) Max. capacity 2 guests |
$4,490 | $4,490 | $6,560 |
| Luxury Plus Cabin (4 Cabins) Max. capacity 3 guests |
$4,490 | $4,490 | $6,560 |
GTEG-101 MOTOR YACHT LA PINTA NORTHERN ISLANDS ITINERARY
FIVE DAYS/FOUR NIGHTS – MONDAY TO FRIDAY
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: Monday – Arrival Galapagos Islands
Baltra Airport
Following our morning arrival at Baltra Airport, we transfer to the Itabaca Channel, taking a small ferry across the channel to the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. We board our bus to the highlands, where we’ll learn about Santa Cruz’s unique ecosystems and biodiversity. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
Highlands (Santa Cruz Island)
After lunch, we continue by bus to reach a reserve that is one of the best places in the archipelago to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. The tortoises are easy to spot, lumbering around, eating grass and leaves and wallowing in the small pools. There are several lava tunnels in the reserve, too. A short bus ride takes us down to Puerto Ayora to board Yacht La Pinta.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
DAY 2: Tuesday – Galapagos Islands
Eden Islet (Santa Cruz Island)
After breakfast, a panga ride takes us to Eden Islet, located off the coast of Santa Cruz, where we can observe blue footed boobies diving into the water, reef sharks and frigates. There’s a chance to snorkel and, if weather conditions permit, to ride in the glass-bottom boat. The volcanic setting of this area is quite stunning due to its variety of volcanic debris, including cinder cones, tuff cones, and semi-eroded lava flows.
Sombrero Chino Islet
The tiny island of Sombrero Chino gets its name from its appearance, reminiscent of a Chinese hat. This islet, formed only fairly recently, makes a beautiful visit as one explores the wildlife along its 400-metre long trail, which begins at a crescent-shaped white sandy beach. The cove offers excellent swimming and snorkeling opportunities amid white-tipped reef sharks and Galapagos penguins.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 3: Wednesday – Galapagos Islands
Bartolome Island
This morning, a Galapagos icon awaits: Bartolome Island. A great way to start the day, with a steep climb up a wooden staircase: the view from the top is worth the effort! Following the walk, we take to the dinghies for a ride around colossal Pinnacle Rock, followed by time to enjoy the beach and some snorkeling. We can also ride in the glass-bottom boat for great views of the underwater world.
Sullivan Bay (Santiago Island)
After lunch, we board the pangas to land at Sullivan Bay on the east coast of Santiago, a white coral sand beach great for swimming and snorkeling, and with a trail over a lava field that flowed here less than 100 years ago. This is the perfect place to see and feel the volcanic origin of Galapagos while observing its wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 4: Thursday – Galapagos Islands
Darwin Bay
In the morning, we begin our exploration of this island with an easy stroll to observe marine and land birds. There is an optional walk over sharp lava and uneven terrain for dramatic views, or else we can return to the beach to enjoy swimming and snorkeling at this beautiful natural harbor. The more adventurous can snorkel along the cliffs or paddle sea kayaks.
Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa Island)
The afternoon starts with a very interesting panga ride along the cliffs before we disembark for a short but steep climb up a wooden staircase. Once at the top, the land is flat, allowing for a captivating walk of about a mile to the other side of this small island, observing large colonies of Nazca boobies, frigate birds and storm petrels and the elusive short eared owl.
DAY 5: Friday – Depart Galapagos Islands
Baltra Island
Our journey ends at Baltra Island, where we transfer to the airport to take the flight back to the mainland. Baltra’s flat substrate (due to its uplifted origin) is the reason why the island was chosen back in the 1940s as the location to building an airport.
2019 GROSS RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2019
| MOTOR YACHT LA PINTA | EASTERN ISLANDS THU-MON 5D/4N |
NORTHERN ISLANDS MON-FRI 5D/4N |
WESTERN ISLANDS FRI-THU 7D/6N |
| Luxury Cabin (20 Cabins) Max. capacity 2 guests |
$4,490 | $4,490 | $6,560 |
| Luxury Plus Cabin (4 Cabins) Max. capacity 3 guests |
$4,490 | $4,490 | $6,560 |
| 2019 M/Y LA PINTA CRUISE DATES | 2020 M/Y LA PINTA CRUISE DATES | |||
| NORTHERN ISLANDS ITINERARY | NORTHERN ISLANDS ITINERARY | |||
| 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS – MONDAY TO FRIDAY | 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS – MONDAY TO FRIDAY | |||
| START | END | START | END | |
| BALTRA | BALTRA | BALTRA | BALTRA | |
| Monday, January 7, 19 | Friday, January 11, 19 | Monday, January 6, 20 | Friday, January 10, 20 | |
| Monday, January 21, 19 | Friday, January 25, 19 | Monday, January 20, 20 | Friday, January 24, 20 | |
| Monday, February 4, 19 | Friday, February 8, 19 | Monday, February 3, 20 | Friday, February 7, 20 | |
| Monday, February 18, 19 | Friday, February 22, 19 | Monday, February 17, 20 | Friday, February 21, 20 | |
| Monday, March 4, 19 | Friday, March 8, 19 | Monday, March 2, 20 | Friday, March 6, 20 | |
| Monday, March 18, 19 | Friday, March 22, 19 | Monday, March 16, 20 | Friday, March 20, 20 | |
| Monday, April 1, 19 | Friday, April 5, 19 | Monday, March 30, 20 | Friday, April 3, 20 | |
| Monday, April 15, 19 | Friday, April 19, 19 | Monday, April 13, 20 | Friday, April 17, 20 | |
| Monday, April 29, 19 | Friday, May 3, 19 | Monday, April 27, 20 | Friday, May 1, 20 | |
| Monday, May 13, 19 | Friday, May 17, 19 | Monday, May 11, 20 | Friday, May 15, 20 | |
| Monday, May 27, 19 | Friday, May 31, 19 | Monday, May 25, 20 | Friday, May 29, 20 | |
| Monday, June 10, 19 | Friday, June 14, 19 | Monday, June 8, 20 | Friday, June 12, 20 | |
| Monday, June 24, 19 | Friday, June 28, 19 | Monday, June 22, 20 | Friday, June 26, 20 | |
| Monday, July 8, 19 | Friday, July 12, 19 | Monday, July 6, 20 | Friday, July 10, 20 | |
| Monday, July 22, 19 | Friday, July 26, 19 | Monday, July 20, 20 | Friday, July 24, 20 | |
| Monday, August 5, 19 | Friday, August 9, 19 | Monday, August 3, 20 | Friday, August 7, 20 | |
| Monday, August 19, 19 | Friday, August 23, 19 | Monday, August 17, 20 | Friday, August 21, 20 | |
| Monday, September 2, 19 | Friday, September 6, 19 | Monday, August 31, 20 | Friday, September 4, 20 | |
| Monday, September 16, 19 | Friday, September 20, 19 | Monday, September 14, 20 | Friday, September 18, 20 | |
| Monday, September 30, 19 | Friday, October 4, 19 | Monday, September 28, 20 | Friday, October 2, 20 | |
| Monday, October 14, 19 | Friday, October 18, 19 | Monday, October 12, 20 | Friday, October 16, 20 | |
| Monday, October 28, 19 | Friday, November 1, 19 | Monday, October 26, 20 | Friday, October 30, 20 | |
| Monday, November 11, 19 | Friday, November 15, 19 | Monday, November 9, 20 | Friday, November 13, 20 | |
| Monday, November 23, 20 | Friday, November 27, 20 | |||
| Monday, December 7, 20 | Friday, December 11, 20 | |||
| Monday, December 23, 19 | Friday, December 27, 19 | Monday, December 21, 20 | Friday, December 25, 20 | |
2019 GROSS RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2019
| MOTOR YACHT LA PINTA | EASTERN ISLANDS THU-MON 5D/4N |
NORTHERN ISLANDS MON-FRI 5D/4N |
WESTERN ISLANDS FRI-THU 7D/6N |
| Luxury Cabin (20 Cabins) Max. capacity 2 guests |
$4,490 | $4,490 | $6,560 |
| Luxury Plus Cabin (4 Cabins) Max. capacity 3 guests |
$4,490 | $4,490 | $6,560 |
GT-05A – QUITO SERIES
Two Days / One Night
DAY 1: Arrival in Quito
Assistance and private transfer airport to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Transfer out
Private transfer hotel to airport for flight to Galapagos
Meals: Breakfast
GT-05B – QUITO SERIES
Three Days / Two Nights
DAY 1: Arrival in Quito
Assistance and private transfer airport to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Quito
Private fully escorted combined tour of city and Middle of the World
English speaking guide
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Transfer out
Private transfer hotel to airport for flight to Galapagos
Meals: Breakfast
GT-05C – QUITO SERIES
Four Days / Three Nights
DAY 1: Arrival in Quito
Assistance and private transfer airport to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Quito
Private fully escorted combined tour of city and Middle of the World
English speaking guide
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Otavalo and surroundings
Full day Otavalo tour based on private or semi-private basis with lunch
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4: Transfer out
Private transfer hotel to airport for flight to Galapagos
Meals: Breakfast
