The Hood Itinerary 6 Days

Experience the Galapagos Islands' unparalleled beauty and wildlife diversity with this 6-day and 5-night voyage. Discover a selection of the most sought-after islands – San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Santiago, and Genovesa. Encounter an array of fascinating creatures including marine iguanas, sea lions, tortoises, blue-footed boobies, flamingos, and Darwin's finches. Explore captivating natural wonders like El Junco lagoon and Darwin Bay, ensuring a remarkable opportunity to immerse yourself in the distinct charm and fauna of the Galapagos Archipelago.

Tag für Tag

Tag 1: San Cristobal Island: Cerro brujo, Galapaguera & El Junco

San Cristobal Island

San Cristobal, the easternmost of the Galapagos Islands and one of its oldest islands.

Cerro Brujo

Cerro Brujo, a beach with white sand on the western side of San Cristobal. Highlights: Sally Lightfoot Crabs, sea lions and marine iguanas; Chatham mockingbirds and lava lizards

Galapaguera & El Junco

This lagoon, located in San Cristobal's highlands at 700m altitude, is the only freshwater reservoir on Galapagos. It offers spectacular views. This lagoon was formed by rainwater that has been collecting in the caldera over hundreds of years. Galapaguera offers a chance to observe tortoises living in their natural habitat.

Tag 2: Española Island: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez

Espanola Island

Espanola, the oldest Southern Island in the Archipelago is also the most southern. Due to its isolated location, a wide range of unique endemic species have evolved.

Gardner Bay

The site is located in the northeastern part of the island. It has an extensive white-sand beach that's home to sea lion colonies.

Islote Osborn and Islote Grindder

Snorkeling is possible on these islands, where you can see a variety of fishes and animals, including turtles, coral reef sharks, tropical fishes, etc.

Punta Suarez

Punta Suarez has a wide variety of wildlife. The blowhole is located along the cliff where the seawater can be forced up to 20m. Highlights include the Waved Albatross that is only found in Hood (April to December), Galapagos Hawks and blue-footed, Nascar, or Espanola Lava Lizards.

Tag 3: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant & Post Office Bay

Tag 4: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill & Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay

Tag 5: Genovesa Island: El Barranco & Darwin Bay

Tag 6: Santa Cruz Island: Daphne Mayor & Baltra

Karte

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno | Galapagos Islands

Cerro Frigatebird | Baby Frigate | Galapagos Islands

+12

Bahía de Darwin | Lava gulls | Galapagos Islands

Kreuzfahrt beinhaltet

Accommodation (sharing double cabins)

Meals

Excursions led by professional Naturalist guide

Use of snorkel equipment

Wetsuit

Use of kayaks

All transport between visitor sites and yacht

Tea, coffee, water and natural juices

Welcome cocktail

Kreuzfahrt nicht enthalten

Air tickets to and from the Galapagos. Tickets have to be bought with Enchanted Expeditions - US$50 dollars net surcharge per pax if not

National Park fees (US$200)

Transit Control Card (US$20)

Bottled beverages on board

Isabela Municipal dock fee (US$10 per person)

Höhepunkte

Land iguanas, marine iguanas, lava lizards, sea lions, giant tortoises, sea lions

Variety of fish, sea turtles, eels, rays, invertebrates, possible hammerhead sharks, sea urchins, possible sea horses

Waved albatross (March to December), Nazca/ blue footed boobies, swallow tailed gulls, Galapagos hawk, hood mockingbirds

Salt bush, algodoncillo, jerusalem thorn, castela, lantana, mangroves, lava cactus, palo santo, manzanillo, yellow cordia, opuntia cactus

Walking, hiking, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking (certain sites), relaxing

The Hood Itinerary 6 Days | Cachalote Explorer Yacht