Galapagos Cruises, Diamante

Diamante is perfect for a relaxing cruise in the Galapagos Islands, exceeding all safety standards. It can comfortably accommodate 12 passengers in six double cabins with bunk bed. Each cabin has private bathroom with hot and cold water. Diamond has in the spacious cabin deck main salon and dining room, decorated with beautiful teak and mahogany wood and offers 360-degree visibility.

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ITINERARY

Day 1

Quito - Ecuador

Arrival in Quito at a luxury hotel. Day of rest. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 2

Este es un día de ocio. Una variedad de tours estarán disponibles en ese día. Pasaremos la noche en el Hotel.

Day 3

Baltra Island / Embark / North Seymour Island

Departure from Quito in the morning for our flight to Baltra. Upon our arrival, we will be transferred to Diamond to begin our Galapagos cruise. The first exit will be at North Seymour Island where we will observe sea lions, blue footed boobies and frigates.

.Day 4

Santa Cruz Island

In the morning, we will stop in Puerto Ayora to visit the Charles Darwin Research Center where scientists, park rangers and administrators work to preserve and protect the Galapagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage. The station is also a center for breeding and reproduction of giant tortoises. Also take some time to stroll around town and buy some souvenirs.

In the afternoon, an adventure in the mountainous area of El Chato on the Santa Cruz Island. Here we find giant tortoises and observe short-eared owls, yellow warblers, ducks choker and vermilion flycatchers.

.Day 5

Española Island

This morning, we will explore why we Gardner Bay snorkelling and take a panga ride. In the afternoon visit Punta Suarez, look for large colonies of blue footed boobies, masked boobies, marine iguanas, albatrosses, terns and gulls.

.Day 6

Floreana Island

At Punta Cormorant on Floreana Island, visit a lake that is home to pink flamingos, followed by a visit to a beautiful white sand beach where sea turtles nest. Later in the morning, snorkeling in the Devil's Crown.

In the afternoon we will visit the famous historic post office in Post Office Bay. British whalers in 1793 created the post office to mail letters on tap, and from England, today, visitors can send their letters to anywhere in the world.

.Day 7

Isabela Island

Visit Punta Moreno, will walk through fields of lava. Here we can see cormorants and penguins on the road. In the afternoon, we will explore in Elizabeth Bay panga.

Day 8

Isabela Island / Fernandina Island

We will walk around Urbina Bay and see land and marine iguanas, native and endemic plants. This area is very interesting because in it there is a perfect example of geological activity on the islands. In 1954 more than three miles of the marine reef at the edge of the coast rose 13 feet, which caused great commotion.

In the afternoon we will visit Punta Espinoza on Fernandina Island. We expect to see large colonies of marine iguanas, flightless cormorants nesting penguins, and sea lions babies.

Day 9

Santiago Island / Bartolome Island

Visit Puerto Egas on Santiago Island and take a walk along the coast from where we will explore the variety of marine life. Later, swim and snorkelling.

In the afternoon we will stop at Bartolome Island, best known for its spectacular geological formations. Hike to the summit where we will have a panoramic view of Pinnacle Rock, later, have the opportunity to swim and snorkel along the coast.

Day 10

Baltra Island / Disembark - End of cruise

Disembark on the island of Baltra and transferred by bus to the airport for the flight back to the mainland. Rest in the afternoon. Overnight at a hotel in Quito

Day 11

Quito / Home

In the morning we will be transferred to the airport for flight back home.

It recommended lead

Sun hat, sunglasses, sandals, sneakers, bathing suit, umbrella, waterproof sunscreen, snorkel and mask, beach towel and bath, windbreaker, light clothing, camera, binoculars.