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Beluga

Beluga Yacht

The first-class yacht Beluga offers year-round voyages in the Galapagos Islands. With space for up to 16 passengers, this yacht has 8 cabins with double beds and two single beds. All have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a safe. To relax, guests can choose between the lounge/dining room with library and panoramic window, the spacious sundeck with comfortable sun loungers, or the shaded area, which is a great place to enjoy the sea breeze after a day of adventure.

This yacht offers trips of 4, 6 and 7 nights in the Galapagos Islands in small groups with experienced guides. For those who want a more in-depth experience, these itineraries can also be combined for a 15-night voyage. Cruise ships set sail and dock in Baltra. Activities outside the boat include: hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, bird watching and dinghy rides to see iguanas, sea lions, flamingos, and penguins. The Beluga is equipped with modern security systems and has the “Smart Voyager” award for respecting conservation standards.

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Starting Price Per Person: $4.599,00 USD, all taxes are included.

Please confirm availability for your desired itinerary by contacting us at:

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PAYMENT POLICY

To book and confirm any tour, we must receive 100% of the total amount prior to the tour as follows:

50% due at the time of booking

50% due two weeks before the date of your tour

CANCELLATIONS

Any last minute cancellations or changes by the customer may incur a fee to be imposed by Galapagos Best Option SA.

If for any reason a passenger is not present at the time of their flight they will be considered a no show and will not be subject to any refund by the agency.

Please read our full Cancellation and Refund Policy.

The Galapagos National Park has the right to make any changes to the itinerary due to natural disasters or scientific research projects.

6+ Age
First Class

Tower Itinerary 8 Days

Departure Days : Wednesday from Baltra Airport

Day 1 (Wednesday): Arrive at Baltra Airport/Santa Cruz Island

Santa Cruz Island

  • Highlands of Santa Cruz: Galapagos giant tortoises can be seen in the wild in the highlands of Santa Cruz.
  • Charles Darwin Station: Visit the Charles Darwin Station is a research facility and National Park Information center. The Charles Darwin Station has a giant tortoise and land iguana breeding program and interpretation center.

Day 2 (Thursday): South Plaza Island/Santa Fe Island

South Plaza Island: Plazas consists of two very small islands that were uplifted from the sea, separated by a channel. Only South Plazas has a visitor site. The highlights include tall Opuntia cactus, land, and marine iguanas, a rocky cliff that looks out towards open ocean which is also a nesting site for red-billed tropicbirds and gulls, and a seal lion bachelor colony.

Santa Fe Island: Santa Fe is a smaller island of 24 km2. The visitor site Santa Fe is located on the northeast end of the island. Highlights include Santa Fe land iguanas, pelican nesting site, sea lion colony, mockingbird, and Palo Santo trees.

Day 3 (Friday): San Cristóbal Island

San Cristóbal Island (Chatham): San Cristóbal is the easternmost island of Galapagos and also one of the oldest.

  • Witch Hill: Witch Hill (Cerro Brujo) is a volcanic cone that looks over a beautiful white sandy beach which has plenty of sea lions, pelicans, blue-footed boobies, waders, and marine iguanas.
  • Galapaguera and El Junco: The lagoon is the only freshwater reservoir in Galapagos and has great views from its altitude of 700m in the highlands of San Cristóbal. Rainwater has collected in the caldera for hundreds of years and formed this lagoon. Galapaguera is a good area to see tortoises in their natural environment.

Day 4 (Saturday): Española (Hood) Island

Hood Island (Española): Hood is the oldest of the Southern Islands and is the southernmost in the archipelago. Because of its remote location, a unique range of endemic species evolved here

  • Gardner Bay: Located on the northeast of the island, the site has a long and beautiful white sand beach inhabited by sea lion colonies. 
  • Islote Gardner and Islote Osborn:These islets are snorkeling sites where visitors will see an abundance of tropical fish, reef sharks,  and turtles.
  • Punta Suarez: The wildlife at Punta Suarez is plentiful and varied. Along the cliff, visitors can enjoy the blowhole where seawater is forced about 20m into the air. The highlights are the Waved albatross (April-Dec) that are only found on Hood, Galapagos Hawks, blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, and Española lava lizards.

Day 5 (Sunday): Floreana Island

Floreana Island: Floreana is best known for its colorful history of buccaneers, whalers, convicts, and early colonists.

  • Punta Cormorant:Punta Cormorant has two contrasting beaches and a large inland lagoon where pink flamingos can be seen.
  • Devil’s Crown:This is a snorkeling site located just off Punta Cormorant. The site is a completely submerged volcano that has eroded to create the appearance of a jagged crown.
  • Post Office Bay:This is one of the few sites visited for its human history. Visit the wooden mail barrel where letters are dropped off and picked up and remain of the Norwegian fishing village.

Day 6 (Monday): Santa Cruz Island/James Island

Santa Cruz Island

  • Dragon Hill: Cerro Dragon has hyper-saline small lagoon behind the beach, often frequented by flamingos.

James Island (Santiago)

James Island is located between Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands. This Island offers a wide variety of seabirds, marine iguanas, and fur seals.

  • Sullivan Bay:This site is of great geological interest.
  • Highlights: 100 hundred-year-old lava flow field, pahoehoe formations, and lava bubbles.

Day 7 (Tuesday): Tower (Genovesa) Island

Tower Island (Genovesa): Tower is an eroded flat volcanic island, with a natural harbor, which is actually the submerged caldera of this volcanic island.

  • Darwin Bay: The steep cliffs of this area dominate the island. This area is home to thousands of frigate birds, red-footed boobies, Noddy terns, lava gulls, tropicbirds, doves, storm petrels, and Darwin’s finches.
  • El Barranco: There is a good possibility of seeing the unique “Short-eared owl” at this site. During the dinghy rides along with the cliffs, fur seals and several species of seabirds can be spotted.

Day 8 (Wednesday): Santa Cruz Island/Baltra for the return flight to Quito

Santa Cruz Island

Caleta Tortuga (Turtle Cove): Turtle Cove is a red mangrove lagoon on Santa Cruz and a perfect example of how mangroves alter the marine environment to create a rich and unique habitat.

Baltra

Return flight to Quito.

END OF SERVICE

PRICE : 5.999,00 USD P.P.

Fernandina Itinerary

Departures : Wednesday From Baltra Airpot

Day 1 (Wednesday): Arrive at Baltra Airport/Santa Cruz Island

Santa Cruz Island

  • Highlands of Santa Cruz: Galapagos giant tortoises can be seen in the wild in the highlands of Santa Cruz.
  • Charles Darwin Station: Visit the Charles Darwin Station is a research facility and National Park Information center. The Charles Darwin Station has a giant tortoise and land iguana breeding program and interpretation center.

Day 2 (Thursday): Sombrero Chino Island/Rábida Island

  • Sombrero Chino: Sombrero Chino is a small volcanic island just off the southeast tip of Santiago. The name of the island describes the shape of the island. Fauna includes Sea lions, marine iguanas, and the Galapagos penguin.
  • Rábida Island: Rábida is a small island with a dark red coral sand beach. Highlights include the lagoon with flamingoes, pelican nesting site, sea lion bachelor colony, and a snorkeling site at the end of the beach.

Day 3 (Friday): Isabela Island

  • Isabela Island (Albemarle): Isabela is the largest of the Galapagos Islands formed by five active volcanoes fused together. Wolf Volcano is the highest point in the entire Galapagos at 1707m.
  • Sierra Negra: Volcan Sierra Negra has a caldera with a diameter of 10km. View recent lava flows, moist highland vegetation, and parasitic cones.
  • Puerto Villamil: Puerto Villamil is a charming small town on a white sand beach. Highlights include the Tortoise Breeding Station and the flamingo lagoon. Other visits (depending on conditions) are the Tintoreras or Los Humedales.

Day 4 (Saturday): Isabela (Albemarle) Island

  • Elizabeth Bay: This spot is only accessible by dinghy. It is possible to see penguins on the small islets in the bay. The end of the bay is long and narrow surrounded by three species of mangroves. Galapagos Sea Turtles and rays can usually be seen in the water.
  • Punta Moreno: Punta Moreno is located in the central southwestern coast of Isabela Island. The site has spectacular views of volcanoes Alcedo, Sierra Negra, and Cerro Azul. Some highlights include impressive lava flows, desolate and pristine landscape, varied and unusual arid zone vegetation.

Day 5 (Sunday): Isabela (Albemarle) Island

  • Urbina Bay: Urbina Bay is located at the central-west coast of Isabela Island at the foothills of Alcedo and Darwin volcanoes. Highlights include the colorful land iguanas, Galapagos Giant tortoises, and the coral uplifting from 1954.
  • Tagus Cove: Tagus Cove is a natural harbor where centuries ago whalers and pirates left their ship’s names painted or carved on the rocks. A walk uphill to Darwin’s Crater salt-water lake will provide an excellent view.

Day 6 (Monday): Fernandina Island/Isabela Island

Fernandina Island: Fernandina is the youngest volcanic island and is still active.

  • Punta Espinoza: Punta Espinoza is a place famous for its large colonies of marine iguanas and as the habitat of unique species like the flightless cormorant, Galapagos penguin, Galapagos hawk, Galapagos snake, among others.

Isabela Island

  • Punta Vicente Roca: This site is visited by dinghy rides along the cliffs or the partially sunken cave at the water’s edge. Nasca boobies, blue-footed boobies, and flightless cormorants inhabit the shoreline.

Day 7 (Tuesday): James (Santiago) Island/Bartolome Island

James (Santiago) Island: This Island is located between Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands. This Island offers a wide variety of seabirds, marine iguanas, and fur seals.

  • Playa Espumilla: Espumilla Beach has a beautiful contrast between the golden beach and the green mangroves. It is also a great site to see flamingos, pintail ducks, green sea turtle nests, and the Galapagos Hawk. It is also a good site to go for a cool-off swim or a snorkel.
  • Buccaneers Cove: This site was Charles Darwin’s home for 9 days. As well as a resting site for many whalers and pirates. With this rich history, Buccaneers Cove is a must-see. Enjoy a panga ride or snorkel looking for Galapagos Fur Seals, Brown Noddies, Pelicans, and Swallow-tailed Gulls

Bartolome Island: A hike will take you to the highest point on Bartolome for a spectacular view. Sea lions and penguins can be seen around Pinnacle Rock. There is a sandy beach with great swimming and snorkeling.

Day 8 (Wednesday): North Seymour Island/Baltra for the return flight to Quito

North Seymour Island: This flat piece of land originated after an uplifting event thousands of years ago. The island is home to endemic Palo Santo trees, colonies of blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, and magnificent frigate birds.

Baltra: Return flight to Quito.

 END OF SERVICE

PRICE : 5.999,00 USD P.P.

 

The Cruise includes:
  • Airport Transfers
  • Naturalist Guide Certified by the Galapagos National Park
  • Full Meals
  • Coffee, Tea and Snacks
  • Snorkel Gear (Mask, Fins and Snorkel)
  • Wetsuit
  • Private Bathroom With Hot Water
  • Air Conditioning
The Cruise does not include:
  • Entrance Fee to Galapagos National Park $100 USD
  • Immigration Control Card $20 USD
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips for the Crew and Guide
  • Galapagos Flights ($450 to $550 USD – ask us for a quote!)
  • Alcoholic Beverages and Soft Drinks