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San Cristóbal · Galapagos · Ecuador
Tribute - Wildlife Discovery: 5D/4N (Route B)
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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.Cann 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 alfresco 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
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- 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
San Cristóbal
Boating at San Cristobal Island (Galapagos). DAY 1 - Sunday AM: Arrival in Galapagos and boarding the yacht: Upon arrival at San Cristobal, you will pass through an airport inspection point to ensure that no foreign plants or animals are introduced to the islands, as well as to pay the park entrance an extra fee (unless it has been prepaid). A guide will meet you, help you collect your luggage, and escort you on a short bus ride to the harbor, where you will board the Tribute cruise. You will be assigned to your cabins, and lunch will be served shortly after.
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Eco Tour at San Cristobal Island (Galapagos). PM: Lobos islet (San Cristobal): Lobos Islet harbors a colony of Galapagos sea lions. As in other colonies in the archipelago, you can approach nurturing females within a few meters. During breeding season this colony is also visited by territorial males, defending and mating their harem. Two other emblematic species are breeding here: male blue-footed boobies and great frigate birds who try to impress the females (and tourists) with clumsy dances, heaving their feet or blowing up their balloon-sized scarlet pouches.
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Day 2
Santa Fe Island
Eco Tour. DAY 2 - Monday AM: Santa Fe Island: During your excursion at Santa Fe Island, you will be surprised at how close to you some curious sea lions waddle. Likewise approachable for a close-up are Galapagos hawks that usually perch at their outlooks, ready to snatch away a baby marine iguana or lava lizard. We start next to the cactus forest trail, twhich givesa close-up view of how these surrealistic, house-high giant opuntia prickly pears have grown out larger than on any other island and tell a fascinating evolutional story. At the calm, turquoise Barrington Bay, you can swim in close company with Galapagos sea lions, fluorescent blue chin parrot fishes, yellowtail surgeon fishes, whiptail stingrays, Pacific green turtles, whitetip reef sharks, and more.
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Hiking at Black Turtle Cove. PM - Black Turtle Cove: You will disembark the cruise in the afternoon, to explore Black Turtle Cove from the dinghy. This place is a living illustration of how mangroves alter the marine environment to create a rich and unique habitat. Three mangrove species crowd the area from the shore out into the lagoon, which reaches almost a mile inland. As we drift through quiet waters in the zodiac, you are likely to see spotted eagle rays, which swim in a diamond formation. White-tipped reef sharks slip beneath the boat and Pacific green turtles come to the surface for air.
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Day 3
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Boating at Genovesa Island. DAY 3 - Tuesday AM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa): As one of the outer islands and most exclusive places on the Galapagos, Genovesa is well worth last night’s longer navigation. This compact site in the heart of its flooded crater shows the extremely varied coastal ecosystems of the Galapagos in miniature; nearly too much for a single day. Whimbrels and wandering tattlers forage actively along the surf, next to resting Galapagos sea lions. Impressive frigatebirds and red-footed boobies nest in the mangroves, where you can also see vocalists such as the yellow warbler, Darwin’s finches, and the Galapagos mockingbird. Uniquely, two subpopulations of the same species of large cactus finch differ in their singing.
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Sightseeing at Genovesa Island. PM: Prince Philip's Steps (Genovesa): Not only because of its historical English name (Tower) Genovesa has a royal touch. Follow in the footsteps of Prince Philip – a Galapagos lover for many years – and visit this favorite birding spot with the largest breeding colonies of red-footed and Nazca boobies and look for the remarkable short-eared owl that hunts on foot!
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Day 4
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Eco Tour at Galapagos Islands. DAY 4 - Wednesday AM: Chinese Hat: Approaching Chinese Hat from the north, you will understand the reason for its name. You arrive just in time to witness how this young barren islet is being colonized by pioneer species sprouting from holes in the lava. The presence of Galapagos sea lions, countless marine iguanas, eagles, and mockingbirds contribute to soil fertilization.
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Snorkeling at Galapagos Islands. Snorkeling at Chinese Hat: Snorkeling here is highly recommended, as it’s home to a colony of Galapagos Penguins, critically endangered because of the effects of climate change. While you’re swimming, they might approach curiously your mask, alongside sea lions and elusive Pacific green turtles.
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Rabida Island
Boating. PM: Rabida Island: This afternoon you have a ‘wet landing’ on the extraordinary red beach of Rabida Island. Oxidized iron particles have given its rocks and sand an intense rusty color. Contiguous to the beach is a shallow green lagoon, an oasis on this otherwise arid island, which attracts all kinds of aquatic birds, like pintails and sometimes American flamingos. Between the evergreen foliage of the surrounding mangrove bushes, many species of songbirds hide and breed. One of the most outstanding attractions is the major breeding colony of brown pelicans, the only ones in the world that plunge-dive.
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Day 5
Puerto Ayora
Sightseeing at Charles Darwin Research Station. DAY 5 - Thursday AM - Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz): The dinghies will bring you to the tourist pier of Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island, from where you will be brought to the Charles Darwin Research Station. This institution was named after the British naturalist who developed his Theory of Evolution after visiting these islands in 1835 and worked on the conservation and restoration of the Galapagos ecosystems, as well as for the sustainable development of its communities. There is an interpretation center about the National Park and its Marine Reserve. The most memorable part of your visit will probably be the successful breeding center and the enclosures with Galapagos giant tortoises.
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Transportation. After this visit, you will disembark the Tribute, and be transferred to Baltra Airport. It will be a pleasure to accompany you on this Ecuadorian adventure. We are looking forward to meeting you! Thanks for traveling with us!
Planning Details
Before you go
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 San Cristóbal Airport.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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