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GALAPAGOS NORTH - CENTRAL CRUISE A (GALAPAGOS LEGEND)
A short trip through the Galapagos islands for those of you with
limited time this is a great cruise for you. Genovesa is the
perfect place for all bird lovers, great opportunities to see
different species of birds including a big colony of the colorful
red-footed booby. Spectacular views from cliff tops, palo santo
trees, tidal pools where sea lions can be observed.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Baltra Airport & Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz
Island)
Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island (2 ½-hour flight). Arriving
in the Galapagos, passengers are picked up at the airport by our natural
guides and taken to a ten-minute bus drive to the pier to board the M/V
Galapagos Legend. Dry landing. In the central highlands of Santa Cruz Island
we have our best opportunity to interact at close quarters with totally wild,
Galapagos giant tortoises. A short walk among these huge, 600lb, reptiles will
also offer the chance for more highland species, especially several species of
the famed finches.
Day 2 El Barranco, Prince Philip’s Steps & Darwin Bay
(Genovesa Island)
Riding our pangas to the far side of the caldera, red-billed tropicbirds display
vociferously overhead while Galapagos fur seals can be seen on the shoreline.
Once at the top of the rocky stairway we are immediately met by Nazca
boobies, red-footed boobies, mockingbirds and finches that line our way
through a palo santo forest until we arrive at an expansive open lava field.
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Wedge-rumped storm petrels swarm above the lava where we keep our eyes
peeled for short-eared owls. From within the flooded caldera of Tower Island
we set foot onto a sandy beach to be greeted by swallow-tailed gulls often
said to be the most beautiful gull in the world. Our short, flat, trail leads us
past stands of mangroves and saltbush on which we have our best possible
looks at nesting red-footed boobies and great frigatebirds. At the tidal lagoon
we may also see the rarest gull in the world, our very own, endemic lava gull.
Day 3 Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island) & Santa Fe Island
Dry landing. Arriving to a small lava dock our first encounters are with marine
iguanas that blend-in perfectly to the dark rock. As we walk past large prickly
pear cacti we arrive to one end of a long, sickle-shaped, beach with Dragon
Hill standing in the distance. Our walk takes us on a circular path, past a
shallow lake where flamingoes frequently come to feed. Waders such as stilts,
turnstones and sandpipers work the muddy edges frenetically looking for food
as we continue inland to a dry, forested habitat where land iguanas nest and
burrow. Wet landing. After a fabulous snorkel in the turquoise waters of the
protected bay we may have enjoyed time with sea lions, turtles, reef sharks
and spotted eagle rays. Landing onto a sandy beach we are immediately
distracted by the abundant sea lions there with us. We begin a walk past a
forest of island-endemic giant Opuntia cacti. Here we search for another
island-endemic the Santa Fe land iguana, paler than its cousins on other
islands. Galapagos hawks and even endemic rice rats are also things to look
out for.
Day 4 Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island) & Baltra Airport
Wet landing. Named for some wrecked World War II barges whose ribs are still
visible in the sand this visitor site offers great swimming, a lovely walk along
the shore and a visit to a lagoon behind the high tide line with wading birds,
marine iguanas and sometimes even flamingoes. The two beaches are also
favorite nesting sites for green turtles which often leave tractor-like tracks in
the sand. After the visit, passengers will be transferred to the airport for their
return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
Please Note:
We reserve the right to change itineraries without prior notice if considered
appropriate due to National Park rules, force majeure or any consideration at
Captain’s discretion, without being liable for refunds of any kind.
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YOUR SHIP: GALAPAGOS LEGEND
YOUR SHIP: Galapagos Legend
VESSEL TYPE: Expedition Cruise Ship
LENGTH: 301 ft, 92 m
PASSENGER CAPACITY: 100
BUILT/REFURBISHED: 2002/2017
This magnificent vessel, with a capacity for 100 guests, has the telephone service is offered, Internet is accessible when
charm of The Enchanted Islands; it is still small enough for a anchoring in main islands. Voltage is set for 110-220 volts/60
more intimate experience with friends and family. With her three Hz.
different decks, the Galapagos Legend offers a great variety of The Balcony suites have private balconies and panoramic
comfortable and spacious social areas without losing its sense windows to immerse yourself within the vast landscape that you
of intimacy. Its fantastic open decks allow you to admire the are about to witness and enjoy it privately. The Junior suites
islands' flora and fauna, enjoy a BBQ at night, or take some sun have three meters of panoramic windows to enjoy the scenery.
at the pool and bar areas.
Take advantage of its spacious inside auditorium for important
conferences. Our philosophy is based on an environment
without any formalisms or strict etiquette.
The M/V Galapagos Legend has 52 ocean view, air-conditioned
cabins plus 3 interior ones, each cabin counts with lower beds
and private facilities in which a matrimonial, double, triple or
quadruple options are available. We have suited a new cabin
configuration to assure enjoyment for families and friends
traveling together. Each cabin includes: hair dryer, special
bedding, and updated furniture. Internal, local and international
satellite
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INSIDE YOUR SHIP
Balcony Suite Plus & Balcony Suite Junior Suite Plus & Junior Suite
Legend Balcony Suite Standard
Standard Plus
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PRICING
20-Dec-2021 to 23-Dec-2021
Standard 1842 USD pp
Standard Plus 2281 USD pp
Junior Suite Plus & Junior Suite 2600 USD pp
Balcony Suite Plus & Balcony
Suite 3101 USD pp
Legend Balcony Suite 3602 USD pp
Galapagos Entrance Fee + Fuel
ADDITIONAL CHARGES: Surcharge. From 170 USD pp
Optional extras & upgrades
Flights to & from the islands. From 500 USD
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