Galapagos Islands Cruise: 5-Day Eastern Itinerary Aboard 'La Pinta'

Tour info

Duration
5 days
Group Size
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Why take this tour?

We’re delighted to have you aboard for this journey of discovery to some of the most beautiful islands in the Galapagos. Once aboard La Pinta, we venture east along the volcanic shores of North Seymour and Santa Cruz islands, until we reach South Plaza Island, where we begin our adventure. During the next day, we will explore Santa Fe Island and San Cristobal Island, then, we sail south to Española Island, visiting Punta Suarez: we’ll wander along the rugged coastline, home to hundreds of marine iguanas, sea lions, marine birds, and even albatrosses (seen throughout much of the year). Gardner Bay provides a wonderful setting for a combination of beach-time, swimming, snorkeling or exploring aboard the glass-bottom boat. We end on Monday with a visit to the world-famous Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island, the most populated in the archipelago. The entire crew aboard La Pinta will do their utmost to ensure your Galapagos tour is a truly moving and memorable experience

What’s included?

  • Dinner

  • Lunch

  • Breakfast

  • Use of Snorkelling equipment

  • Glass Bottom boat, Kayaks, paddleboards.

  • Doctor on board 24/7

  • Island Sightseeing with certified Naturalist Guides

  • Wetsuits

  • Landing and facility fees

  • Wifi (Due to the Galapagos' remote location, connections are intermittent and low-bandwidth)

  • Entry/Admission - Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado

  • Entry/Admission - Punta Pitt

  • Entry/Admission - Cerro Brujo

  • Entry/Admission - Punta Suarez

  • Entry/Admission - Gardner Bay

  • Entry/Admission - Charles Darwin Research Station

  • Tips and Gratuities

  • Alcoholic beverages, available at an extra cost ( Over 18 years old)

  • Airport transportation to/from Galapagos and aiport taxes

  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee

  • Migration Control Card

  • Fuel surcharge

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Reduced number of guests per naturalist guide (8 people) Shifts in restaurant to mantain social distance between guests Regularly desinfected Jacuzzi after use Single use snorkeling mouth piece Ozone tunnel to board the ship Regular medical exam and PCR tests conducted to our staff

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel at least 4 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

Operated by:

Metropolitan Touring

About operator:

We are Ecuador and South America's leading tour operator, with over 67 years of experience in travel. In Galapagos, we own and operate Yacht La Pinta, Yacht Isabela II, and the Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise as well as world-renowned Finch Bay Hotel. We also own Casa Gangotena in Quito's old town and Mashpi Lodge in the cloud forest of El Choco, located close to the capital. Currently, we are implementing our brand new Carbon Neutral program by which we aim to achieve ethical travel. With offices in Peru and Colombia, we cater to all of our guests' wishes and deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

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