Ecuador

Starting Price:	$4,000.00
Trip Length:	8 days

Galapagos Legend: 8 days/7 nights Monday - Option A

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This 7-night program is a combination of the 3 and 4-night cruises allowing you extended time on the archipelago and the opportunity to visit more islands. If the pink flamingos are shy on Santa Cruz, you can always get another glimpse on Rabida; this longer cruise allows you many chances to see the amazing birds & animals that the islands have to offer.

Within minutes of landing at the small island airport on Baltra you will begin to realize why the Galapagos are called the Enchanted Isles. The slow, lumbering movement of the marine iguanas and the playfulness of the sea lions will capture places in your memory that will remain with you for years to come. Making this trip an even more unforgettable experience, is the M/V Legend. You will enjoy the islands while relaxing in the style & comfort of this beautifully decorated vessel.

Galapagos ship itineraries alternate every two weeks due to Galapagos National Park regulations (Galapagos cruises are not permitted to visit the same island within a two week period). This itinerary is available every two weeks; please consult with your Yampu travel consultant for applicable travel dates.

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Days of Week the Trip can Start:
Monday

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Day 1

Monday
Baltra
Today we will depart from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra airport. Passenger will be received at the airport by our guides and then taken to the pier to join the M/V Galapagos Legend.

Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island
We make a wet landing on Play de las Bachas located on the northern coastline of Santa Cruz. Here we visit a flamingo lagoon, encounter marine iguanas, various sea birds, and sea turtles. After our exploration we have the opportunity to swim and snorkel from the white sandy beach.

Day 2

Tuesday
Plazas Island
We make a dry landing on the pier of Plaza Sur where we can enjoy the juvenile antics of the sea lions. This island was originally formed by uplifted lava and the terrain includes an impressive cactus forest. On land we will see land iguanas and several species of tropical birds.

Santa Fe Island
We make a wet landing on Santa Fe to visit the cactus forest and a colony of land iguanas that are native to the island. Here we can also see the Galapagos mockingbird, magnificent frigate, brown pelican, and several species of Darwin’s finches.

Day 3

Wednesday
Punta Pitt, San Cristobal Island
This unusual volcanic formation is located in the northeast of San Cristobal Island. Here we are likely to see tiny lava lizards scurrying around the rocks as well as all three species of the Galapagos booby; Nazca, masked, and blue or red-footed boobies.

Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island
A dingy ride along the coast of San Cristobal will take us northeast to Cerro Brujo. We make a wet landing onto the island’s white sandy beach which is a great open area popular for bird watching. Frequently seen are the Chatham mocking bird and the Chatham lava lizard, both endemic to the island. Here we have time to snorkel with sea turtles, rays, and sea lions.

Day 4

Thursday
Interpretation Center, San Cristobal
Today we will visit the Interpretation Center opened in 1998. The Center explore the history of the archipelago from its volcanic origins to present, representing the natural and cultural history of the Galapagos.

Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado, San Cristobal
Today we will visit the southeastern part of the island, which is a protected dry forest and the breeding grounds of wild tortoises.

Day 5

Friday
Gardner Bay, Espanola Island
Gardner bay is located on the eastern shore of Espanola Island. After a wet landing we will walk the seemingly endless stretch of white sandy beach that is home to large colonies of sea lions. There is no trail to follow on Gardner Bay so the afternoon is at your leisure to swim, snorkel, explore, or relax.

Punta Suarez, Espanola Island
Espanola is one of the oldest islands in the Galapagos and is small and flat with no visible volcanic crater or vent. Punta Suarez has one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago with a long list of species found along its cliffs and beaches. We make a dry landing for a walk on the lava-boulder terrain to visit the island’s unique colonies of sea birds including blue-footed and red-footed boobies. After crossing the nesting grounds we will reach one of the world’s largest colonies of waved albatross with over 15,000. Punta Suarez is the only island in the Galapagos where the waved albatross is found.

Day 6

Saturday
Post Office Bay, Floreana Island
We make a wet landing on Post Office Bay to visit the oldest postal system in the world. From this remote archipelago send letters to friends and family around the world.

Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island We make a wet landing on the greenish colored beach of Punta Cormorant. Here we take a brief walk through the black mangroves to Flamingo Lagoon which holds one of the largest populations of flamingos in the Galapagos. We continue our walk to La Picona to see the marine turtles and their spawning grounds on the beach. We return to Punta Cormorant where novice snorkelers can practice from the beach and more experience snorkelers can explore Devil’s Crown. Please be advised Devil’s Crown is an open water experience and there is no place to stand.

Day 7

Sunday
Cerro Mesa Reserve, Santa Cruz Island
This morning we will visit the Cerro Mesa Reserve to view several amazing and endemic plants including the Vermillion flycatcher. From this location on the island we have fantastic views of Baltra, Santiago, Isabela, and Daphne Islands.

Charles Darwin Research Center, Santa Cruz Island
We make a dry landing to visit the Charles Darwin Station and its interpretive center. Here we witness the efforts and results of the ongoing field work conducted in the name of science. While on the island we have the chance to stroll the main street of Puerto Ayora and browse the many local handicraft shops.

Day 8

Monday
Daphne Island
Daphne Island is a major site for an ongoing scientific research project monitoring the island’s finches. We will visit this island and venture up a steep trail from the shore to the crater rim of a volcano. During the way we will spot the famous finches, masked boobies, and Galapagos Martins.

This afternoon we will return to Baltra for our flight back to Ecuador's mainland.

8 days , from $4000

Occupancy Type	Standard Cabin	Moon Cabin	Junior Suite	Balcony Suite
Double	$4000	$4400	$5000	$5900
Single	$5595	$6195	$7095	$8445

Prices shown above are per person, in US Dollars ($).

Yampu only offers the Galapagos Legend as an add-on to our highlight programs. If booking alone, booking fees may apply. Prices include flight from Quito to Baltra, and return; 7 nights accommodation aboard the Galapagos Legend; all meals, all tours with a bilingual naturalist guide, and Galapagos National Park fee and Transit Control Card.

Local airport taxes that are payable in the country of destination are not included. Taxes and security fees that can be paid at time of ticketing are already included in the quote (if airfare has been included in the quote).

Please note that cruise itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.

By traveling to the Galapagos with Yampu Tours, you will be making the choice to travel responsibly. As members of IGTOA (International Galapagos Tour Operators Association), Yampu donates $7 for every traveler that travels to the Galapagos with us. We are dedicated to helping preserve the islands while supporting sustainable Eco-tourism. As an IGTOA member, we are informed, involved, and concerned.

There will also be an optional Galapagos Conservation contribution of $50 per passenger added to your final proposal.
The contribution will go towards:

Creating benefits and educational opportunities for local people.
Strengthening responsible tourism management.
Building strong financial support for conservation among the travel industry and travelers.

Promoting high professional standards for the tourist industry.

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