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Eden, Complete Galapagos ex Quito Return

Cruise Eden, Complete Galapagos ex Quito Return
Cruise Line G Adventures
Ship Eden
Destination South America
Brief Description 14 Night cruise departing roundtrip from Baltra onboard Eden. Hotel stays in Quito pre and post-cruise.
Type of Cruise Speciality
Departure Date 02 Oct 2021
Cruise Description 14 Night cruise departing roundtrip from Baltra onboard Eden. Hotel stays in Quito pre and post-cruise.

Be captivated by the unique animal life, above and below Earth's surface, on this comprehensive 17-day tour through the Galápagos. You'll venture to the east, central and west islands aboard the Eden, a well-equipped boat that acts as your home-away-from-home. Unique animal encounters are at every turn of your journey, from flamingos at Bachas Beach to penguins on Floreana Island and whitetip reef sharks. By the end of this adventure, you'll have enough footage from your smartphone or camera to compile your own amateur nature documentary.

Highlights of this cruise:

Day 1 Quito
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Quito/Baltra Island
Take an early flight to the Galápagos Islands. Head to Bachas Beach to see Sally Lightfoot crabs, flamingos and sea lions.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3 Genovesa Island
Visit Darwin Bay and marvel at the sheer number of birds along the many trails. Head to El Barranco in the afternoon to see the many types of boobies, including red-footed boobies.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4 Bartolomé Island/Sullivan Bay
Visit Bartolomé for a guided tour to see the island's dramatic volcanic features. Continue to Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island to witness the giant lava formations contrasting the white-coral-sand beach.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5 Black Turtle Cove/Cerro Dragón
Search for marine life in the mangroves at Black Turtle Cove by panga, after, spot a variety of birdlife at Cerro Dragón.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6 Puerto Ayora
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and the highlands of Santa Cruz to try to see giant land tortoises in the wild, then enjoy free time to explore Puerto Ayora.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 7 Floreana Island/Punta Cormorant
Visit Post Office Bay and enjoy guided walks to observe the bird and wildlife and learn about the natural history of Floreana Island. After, snorkel at Corona del Diablo.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 8 Punta Suárez/Bahía Gardner
Enjoy the day on Española Island, one of the oldest in the archipelago. Visit Punta Suárez, known for its amazing bird colonies and home to the waved albatross ( between April and December). After lunch, visit the white sandy beach of Gardner Bay and jump in for a snorkelling excursion.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 9 San Cristóbal Island
Travel to the dramatic Kicker Rock in the morning to witness the steep vertical stone walls rising from the ocean and enjoy some of the best snorkelling in the Galápagos. Later, learn about the history of the Islands at the San Cristóbal Interpretation Centre. In the afternoon, head to Isla Lobos known for its friendly sea lions.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 10 Santa Fé Island/South Plaza
Visit Santa Fe island for a chance to mingle with the iguanas. Continue to South Plaza for some great bird watching opportunities.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 11 Puerto Ayora
Walk to the white sandy beach of Tortuga Bay, home to marine iguanas, a cacti forest, and mangroves. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the town of Puerto Ayora.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 12 Isabela Island
Stop off in the small town of Puerto Villamil before hiking to the rim of the Sierra Negra volcano. In the afternoon, visit the wetlands and the tortoise breeding centre in the Puerto Villamil area.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 13 Isabela Island
Pay a morning visit to Punta Moreno on the southwest coast of Isabela to see lava formations, flamingos, and amazing views of the three most active volcanoes in the Galápagos Islands. In the afternoon, visit Elizabeth Bay which offers amazing bird and marine life viewing opportunities. Head out on the pangas and explore the shallows and mangroves to look for sea turtles and penguins.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 14 Tagus Cove/Fernandina Island
Stop for a visit at Tagus Cove and hike to a lookout to get a stunning view of the bay. Spot old graffiti on the cliffs from whalers and pirates who once visited the the cove. Continue to Punta Espinoza on Fernandina, the youngest of the Galápagos Islands. Witness the large colony of marine iguanas and a variety of bird life.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 15 Puerto Egas/Rábida Island
Enjoy a morning excursion to Puerto Egas to see the salt crater as well as a dark sand beach and tidal pools. Take a refreshing dip in turquoise waters. Search for fish and sea turtles in the protected bay. Later, visit Rábida Island for a visit to a saltwater lagoon and sea lion colony.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 16 Santa Cruz Island/Quito
Visit North Seymour for guided walks to observe birds and wildlife, including vast sea lion colonies. Disembark at Baltra and fly back to Quito.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 17 Quito
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Sailing Dates
11 Jul 2020
25 Jul 2020
08 Aug 2020
22 Aug 2020
05 Sep 2020
19 Sep 2020
28 Nov 2020
12 Dec 2020
26 Dec 2020
09 Jan 2021
23 Jan 2021
03 Apr 2021
17 Apr 2021
01 May 2021
15 May 2021
12 Jun 2021
26 Jun 2021
10 Jul 2021
24 Jul 2021
07 Aug 2021
21 Aug 2021
18 Sep 2021
02 Oct 2021
16 Oct 2021
30 Oct 2021
13 Nov 2021
27 Nov 2021
11 Dec 2021
25 Dec 2021
05 Aug 2023
30 Sep 2023
14 Oct 2023
25 Nov 2023
09 Dec 2023
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
2 Oct 2021 Quito, Ecuador Hotel
3 Oct 2021 Quito, Ecuador Flight to Baltra Island
3 Oct 2021 Baltra, Galapagos Is Embark
4 Oct 2021 Genovesa, Galapagos Islands
5 Oct 2021 Bartolome Island, Santiago
6 Oct 2021 Black Turtle Cove, Galapagos Islands
7 Oct 2021 Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Is
8 Oct 2021 Floreana Island, Ecuador
9 Oct 2021 Punta Suarez, Galapagos Islands
9 Oct 2021 Bahia Gardner, Galapagos Islands
10 Oct 2021 San Cristobal Is, Galapagos Is
11 Oct 2021 South Plaza island, Galapagos Islands
12 Oct 2021 Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Is
13 Oct 2021 Puerto Villamil, Isabella, Galapagos Islands
14 Oct 2021 Punta Moreno (Isabela), Galapagos
15 Oct 2021 Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands
16 Oct 2021 Puerto Egas (Santiago), Galapagos Islands
16 Oct 2021 Rabida, Galapagos Islands
17 Oct 2021 Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
17 Oct 2021 Baltra, Galapagos Is Disembark Flight to Quito
17 Oct 2021 Quito, Ecuador Hotel
18 Oct 2021 Quito, Ecuador
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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