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Galapagos Islands - Yacht Charter
OUTSTANDING AND THE ONLY ONES OF ITS KIND
A solitary 500 miles west of Ecuador, these islands are full of interesting life. Charles Darwin brought well deserved fame to these islands where they swarm with endemic fauna. You won’t see views as thrilling as these anywhere else in the world. Adventurous travelers, scuba divers, and nature lovers all consider the Galapagos Islands to be their Eden.
The easiest way to visit this out-of-the-way place is travelling by charter yacht. You can swim with sea lions and penguins, dive with dogfish, see gigantic tortoises and the mating rituals of uncommon birds, and cross lunar looking landscapes on foot.
The islands are under protection and every charter yacht is given a certain route to follow to help preserve the untouched nature of the islands.
Thanks to the order, the way is less crowded as you examine this mountainous archipelago and the delicate islands are better preserved. It is advisable follow Darwin’s way, i.e. live aboard the vessel, though the modern conveniences of a charter yacht aren’t to be compared with the HMS Beagle.
After a morning snorkel, you’ll warm up in the yacht’s Jacuzzi. A cool stream of bubbles and a tasty meal will welcome you back on board after an evening walk. You’ll have the time of your life in the Galapagos.
Travel program
Day 1Santa CruzThe highlands of Santa Cruz Island will be the starting point of your adventure. This is the motherland of the famous giant Galapagos tortoises, some of which are the size of a small car. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and the attractive town of Puerto Ayora on the seaside, and then a tender will take you to your yacht. |
Day 2EspanolaAfter sailing, within a night you’ll come to Espanola Island, which is considered to be four million years old. Noisy sea lions will greet you on the white-sand beach, jumping and playing. In the afternoon, visit Punta Suarez where waved albatrosses perform strange nuptial dances, a show that can last for several days. |
Day 3San CristobalIf you wake up early, you’ll see San Cristobal, the easternmost island of the Galapagos. Punta Pitt is the only place where red-footed, blue-footed, and Nazca boobies can be seen all together. A good place for snorkeling and swimming, you’ll reach the volcanic remains of Kicker Rock after taking an afternoon tender ride along the Cerro Brujo cliffs. Afterwards, plunge into a spa bath, drink a cocktail, and enjoy the setting sun. |
Day 4Sante Fe and South PlazaYou’ll have the chance to encounter various exotic animals here like the famous Sante Fe iguanas, big eagle rays, and sea lions (you may even be enticed into playing water tag with their pups). The blue waters are good for kayaking and snorkeling. Have lunch on board and then visit South Plaza Island where one of the biggest colonies of sea lions have their breeding ground nestled. |
Day 5GenovesaThe rocky plateau of Genovesa protrudes from the sea, giving it the English name of Tower Island. Lots of birds nest on this island so you’ll see red-footed boobies, great frigates, seagulls, and owls greeting you on the beach. A minion of Prince Philip, Tower Island features a staircase carved into the rock side that bears his name. Go upstairs and watch the setting sun from the upper part of the island after which you’ll have a plentiful meal. |
Day 6Santiago and BartolomeThe lava fields of Santiago look like a moonscape and as you cross this barren place on foot, you’ll feel as though you’re no longer on Earth. Sullivan Bay beach on Santiago is a blissful sandy place where you can tan before climbing to the upper part of the island for the sake of an incomparable view of the sunset. |
Day 7Rabida IslandA number of sea lions sunbathe on the red sand beaches of Rabida and occasionally flamingoes can be seen in the lagoon. The best place to see Galapagos penguins is at Sombrero Chino Island in the vicinity. The next morning, you’ll disembark at Baltra Island. |
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