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Baltra · Galapagos · Ecuador
Tribute - Enchanted Escape: 5D/4N (Route A)
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Type, Class & Capacity Category: Luxury Type: Motor Yacht Length: 42 m / 138 ft Beam: 8 m / 26 ft Capacity: 16 passengers max Tribute Cabins Specifications: Bridge deck (4 cabins) : 2 cabins (Premium suites) double or twin occupation at the upper deck with ocean view, double wash basin, lounge, and superior amenities 2 cabins (Panoramic suites) for double or twin occupation with ocean view, private facilities, and amenities. Main deck (3 Cabins): 2 cabins (Panoramic Suites) for double or twin occupation with ocean view, private facilities, and amenities. 1 cabin (Owner’s Suite) for double occupation with living room. Can be converted into a family suite for up to 4 persons Lower deck (1 Cabin): 1 cabin (Stateroom) for double or twin occupation with 3 portholes, private facilities, and amenities. Social Area & Amenities Outdoor: Bridge deck: massage area Main deck: Solarium- ocean view and alfrescoo panoramic dining, local coffee & chocolate corner, wine vault & cocktail bar, sunset & marine wildlife lounge, sky hydro massage, workout zone. Indoor: Main deck: Air-conditioned lounge with living room, dining room, bar, Library, BBQ Area Amenities: Audio & video entertainment, Free Internet, Aircon Cabins, Massage (Neck massage - Hydro massage) Inflatable Dinghies: 4 tandem kayaks & 4 paddle boards
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- An immersive experience for nature enthusiasts
- Meticulously designed vessel with luxurious amenities
- We invite guests to intimately connect with the natural wonders of the Galapagos
- Forge memories that will endure a lifetime
- An expert naturalist guide who brings nature even more to life
- Personal attention from our welcoming staff
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Baltra
Eco Tour at Santa Cruz Island (Galapagos). AM: Arrival at Baltra Airport Arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer in. You must pay your Galapagos National Park entrance fee (unless it was pre-paid) and your luggage will be inspected. An ONIRIC CRUISES guide will meet you, help you collect your luggage, and escort you on a short bus ride to the harbour. Here you will climb aboard the yacht Tribute. After greeting the crew and the captain, your cabins will be assigned to you and then you will enjoy your first lunch aboard.
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Eco Tour at Santa Cruz Island (Galapagos). PM: Highlands (Santa Cruz) Santa Cruz offers excellent opportunities for viewing wild Galapagos giant tortoises, roaming through pastures in the agricultural zone and in the transition zone of adjacent El Chato Tortoise Reserve.
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Day 2
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Eco Tour at Mosquera Islet. AM: Mosquera Galapagos sea lions are true beach lovers and Mosquera offers beautiful white coral sand beaches, which contrast with the blue water and thus attract numerous sea lions. During a beach walk, you can observe numerous species of waders and sanderlings. Between the rocks, the red clip crabs wait to play hide and seek while you try to get the perfect photo. If you are lucky, you may even encounter yellow-crowned night-herons or even a red-footed booby.
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Eco Tour at Galapagos Islands. PM - South Plaza Popular South Plaza is not to be missed! This bizarre ‘Jurassic islet’ is the best place to see the emblematic ‘Galapagos dragons’, which crawl across it.
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Day 3
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Eco Tour at Galapagos Islands. AM - Cormorant Point, Champion Islet This morning you will have a wet landing on this peninsula that is covered with aromatic palo santo forest. The sand at the beach is green, because it contains a high percentage of glassy olivine crystals that have been blown out by the surrounding tuff cones. Crossing to the other side of the peninsula, there is a ‘flour sand’ beach that originated from coral pulverized by Parrotfish. From the shore you could spot schools of stingrays who love burying themselves in the sandy bottom. During the first months of the year, Pacific green turtles come ashore to bury their eggs. Return on board.
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Eco Tour at Post Office Bay. PM: Baroness Lookout, Post Office Bay While you were having lunch we navigated to Post Office Bay. This mailing station has been intermittently in use since the eighteenth century, when the Galapagos was a resupplying port for Pacific pirates. You can join their tradition and send greeting cards to your beloved ones worldwide using the historical barrel (it works). Nearby, the beach is normally visited by sea lions, pacific green turtles, golden rays and even penguins.
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Day 4
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Eco Tour at Espanola Island. Day 4 - Saturday AM: Suarez Point (Española) This island is one of the greatest in the world for birdwatchers. Different kinds of finches, frigates, blue-footed boobies and Nazca boobies can be found, as well as the endemic Española mockingbird, Albatross, and Galapagos hawk. Watch your step, because each Albatross' couple lay an egg on the floor and make it roll over to improve hatching success. The juveniles attend the cliffs of the island to learn to fly by jumping into the abysm. And the chicks are organized in nurseries where they will safely remain while the adults are away at sea.
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Eco Tour at Espanola Island. PM: Gardner Bay (Española) We will keep exploring Española island, the oldest in the archipelago, estimated at over 4 million years old, located in the extreme southeast of the archipelago.
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Day 5
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Eco Tour at San Cristobal Island (Galapagos). Day 5 - Sunday AM: Interpretation Centre and Frigatebird Hill (San Cristobal) Today, for your last excursion, you will disembark to San Cristobal island. There you will visit an Interpretation Center, where photos, historic documents and maquettes will help you get a glimpse of the seriousness and complexity of preserving the unique ecosystems of Galapagos. After this visit, you will disembark and get transferred to San Cristobal airport. There you will catch your flight.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Lodging on board in a cabin with private facilities All excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (itinerary subject to change) with English speaking naturalist guide Shared shuttle transfer to Quito or Guayaquil airport *only departure transfer (included only if the Galapagos flight has been booked through us on our scheduled departure cruise dates) All transfers in the Galapagos (airport-yacht-airport transfers are only guaranteed if the flight has been booked through us) Snorkeling gear (masks, flippers, and snorkel) and use of kayaks at designated sites In addition to our General Inclusions, Tribute also includes: -Collection of local house wines, beers, and soft drinks -English-speaking naturalist guide per 8 guests -Wetsuits -Wifi service (please note service might be intermittent in remote places) -Complimentary Access to VIP lounge at Baltra airport
Not Included
Roundtrip flight to the Galapagos Islands Galapagos National Park entrance fee (an extra cost pp, subject to change) Transit Control Card (an extra cost pp, subject to change) Airport transfers in the Galapagos (only included if the Galapagos flight has been booked through us on the scheduled cruise dates. * If your arrival/departure is different than our scheduled cruise flights, the shuttle service is not included) Soft and alcoholic drinks Tips Travel Insurance
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes Comfortable clothes Biodegradable sunscreen
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup from Baltra Airport.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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