Galapagos Voyager (M/Y Coral)

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Board expedition yacht the M/Y Coral for an epic 13-day trip discovering the magnificent landscapes, curious wildlife, and endemic fauna of the Galapagos Islands. Through a combination of land and water excursions, get up close to the exotic species that call the archipelago home. Guided by a naturalist expert, encounter Darwin’s finches - the very birds that...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • As you board your vessel, m/y coral, and follow in the footsteps of charles darwin, you will encounter nature at its finest.
    • Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight.
    • You'll encounter giant galapagos tortoises, blue-footed and masked boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, as well as land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and perhaps dolphins, whales and sea turtles.
    • This is indeed the galapagos journey with something for everyone.

What's this trip about?

    Board expedition yacht the M/Y Coral for an epic 13-day trip discovering the magnificent landscapes, curious wildlife, and endemic fauna of the Galapagos Islands. Through a combination of land and water excursions, get up close to the exotic species that call the archipelago home. Guided by a naturalist expert, encounter Darwin’s finches - the very birds that helped the famous naturalist develop the theory of evolution, as well as flamingos, pelicans, and blue-footed boobies. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center to learn about the efforts to conserve the Galapagos giant tortoise and watch sea lions, tiny Galapagos penguins, huge iguanas, and fur seals sunbath on volcanic beaches. Nowhere on earth will you bear witness to such a diverse display of nature’s beauty.

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeGroup - max of 36 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
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End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Charles Darwin Research Station
  • Darwin
  • Galapagos
  • Isla Santiago
  • Nazca
  • Quito
  • San Cristobal
  • Santa Cruz Island
  • Santiago

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 36

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Quito

On arrival at Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure. A welcome meeting will be held in the evening at either 5 pm or 6 pm when you meet others travelling with you ...

Day 2 Quito - Baltra - Charles Darwin Research Station & Fausto Llerena Breeding Center

This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Please note the pick-up time can be as early as 4:30 am (a boxed breakfast will be provided), as the airport is a one-hour drive away and you must allow for delays and check-...

Day 3 Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Isla Bartolome

An overnight sail will take you to the west coast of Isla Santa Cruz and in the morning your first landing will be at Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill). You will take a walk by a brackish lagoon frequented by lagoon birds including stilts, pintail ducks, sandpipers, sanderli...

Day 4 Isla Rabida - Isla Santiago - Buccaneers Cove & Espumilla Beach

Sitting roughly five kilometres south of Isla Santiago, is Isla Rabida. Also known as Jervis Island, it is one of the most diverse islands as it lies at the very heart of the archipelago’s volcanic origin. In this deep-red beach, surrounded by cliffs and steep slopes ...

Day 5 Isla Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove - Highlands Tortoise Reserve

This morning you will take a panga (dingy) to Caleta Tortuga Negra (Black Turtle Cove). Located on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island, four species of mangrove form an internal lagoon. Turtles visit the calm waters, peaking their heads above the surface, while the f...

Day 6 Isla Isabela - Vicente Roca Point - Isla Fernandina - Espinosa Point

This morning you will wake up on the north western coast of Isla Isabela. Vicente Roca Point is a promontory created form the remains of a tuff cone, with two protected turquoise coves on either side. One of them, the Bolivar Channel is one of the richest marine ecosy...

Day 7 Isla Isabela - Urbina Bay - Tagus Cove

Today you will head back to Isla Isabela. The island is located in one of the youngest geological areas in the world, having formed less than a million years ago by the eruption of five different volcanoes. Your first stop today will be Urbina Bay which is a volcanic...

Day 8 Isla Santiago - Puerto Egas - Sullivan Bay

Puerto Egas is a black sand beach located on the west side of James Bay and northwest of Isla Santiago. South of the beach is Sugarloaf Volcano, which has deposits of volcanic tuff. The site is named Puerto Egas after Hector Egas who last attempted to mine salt here a...

Day 9 Isla Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach - Garrapatero & Trapiche - Twin Craters

On the north side of Santa Cruz; behind the beach lies two small flamingo ponds were iguanas sunbathe, see coastal birds, Darwin finches, mockingbirds, and gulls, as well as interesting native vegetation like red and black mangrove, salt bushes. This beach is one of t...

Day 10 Isla Mosquera - Isla North Seymour

This morning you will visit the small sandy island of Mosquera, a relaxing, picturesque stop located between North Seymour and Baltra Islands. This flat, sandy island has a large colony of sea lions. It is also an excellent site to observe shorebirds such as herons an...

Day 11 Isla Santa Fe - Isla Plaza Sur

Isla Santa Fe is home to many sea lion colonies who are very eager for swimming partners. It’s a lovely place to take a dip, offers a dense concentration of wildlife, and is a fantastic place to see many of the stars of the Galapagos in one relatively small area. A tr...

Day 12 Isla San Cristobal - Kicker Rock - Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve

As flights to the mainland from Galapagos depart mid morning, it is an early start for our last morning on the islands. Depending on the time of your flight, your time spent on this final excursion could be limited Kicker Rock can be seen directly from the vessel. In...

Day 13 Quito

Your Galapagos adventure will come to an end today after breakfast. There are no activities planned for the final day so you are able to depart the accommodation at any time. There are many fascinating things to do in and around Quito, so please speak to our customer ...

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Logistics

Accommodation

Hotel (2 nights),Overnight boat (10 nights)

Transportation & Flights

Minibus,Boat,Plane,Zodiac,

Transportation & flights

Minibus,Boat,Plane,Zodiac
Guides
On our Galapagos trips you will be meet on arrival by our experienced local representatives. They will conduct the group briefing on the evening of day 1 of the trip and also transfer with you to the airport on day 2 for your flight to the Galapagos. On arrival in the Galapagos you will be met your guide. The guides used on the Coral are freelance and not employed by Peregrine or Intrepid. The guides are registered and trained in conservation and natural sciences by the Charles Darwin Foundation and licensed by the Galapagos National Park Service. The guides will be on board with you for the duration of the trip and will accompany you on all excursions. Depending on how many passengers are on board, there could be up to 2 guides. The boat is also staffed by highly experienced shipboard staff and crew.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. When travelling on a trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country. The Ecuadorian government has declared that travel insurance is compulsory for all travellers entering Ecuador. Proof of insurance may be requested at upon entering the country by immigration officials.
Visa requirements
Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. As a general rule most countries expect that you will have at least 6 months' validity on your passport. On arrival visitors may be asked to present return tickets and evidence of means to cover your intended stay. We keep the following information up to date as much as possible, but rules do change - it's important that you check for yourself. Residents from other countries must consult the relevant embassies or your travel agent. Australians, New Zealanders, Americans, Canadians and British do not currently require a visa for Ecuador. For all other nationalities please reconfirm your visa requirements with your travel agent. Visa requirements for Galapagos Islands are the same as Ecuador.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Finish point

  • Hotel Le Parc
  • República de El Salvador N34-349 e Irlanda
  • Quito
  • ECUADOR
  • Phone: +593 22276800
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peregrine-PSCGJ

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