Galapagos catamaran eastern islands vacation itinerary 8 days M/C Anahi

Embark on an 8-day Galapagos adventure featuring iconic destinations like Española, Genovesa, and Floreana Islands. Enjoy guided hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, and encounters with unique wildlife, from giant tortoises to blue-footed boobies.

Day by day

Day 1: Baltra Island & Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach

Morning:
Arrive on Baltra Island from Quito or Guayaquil around noon. Meet your guide and transfer to the Yacht Anahi, where crew members will manage your luggage and deliver it to the yacht via Zodiac boats. After boarding, enjoy a warm welcome from the captain and crew and settle into your assigned cabin. Following lunch, the guide will provide an overview of the day's activities.

Afternoon - Bachas Beach:
Explore the soft, white coral sand of Bachas Beach, a nesting ground for sea turtles. Visit a nearby lagoon to spot flamingos, black-necked stilts, and other bird species. Observe remnants of WWII barges and enjoy close encounters with sea lions, marine iguanas, and seabirds. Relax and snorkel alongside playful sea lions.
In the evening, join the official welcome dinner prepared by the chef, followed by a briefing on the next day’s activities.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay & Prince Philip's Steps

Morning - Darwin Bay:
Discover Darwin Bay, a haven for seabirds nestled among mangroves. Observe red-footed and Nazca boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, storm petrels, mockingbirds, Darwin’s finches, and the endemic Galapagos pigeon.

Afternoon - Prince Philip's Steps:
Climb 25 meters to a prime bird-nesting site. Engage in activities like panga rides, snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking while soaking in the area's unique natural beauty.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Note: Activities may vary depending on weather conditions.

Day 3: Plaza Islands & Santa Fe Island

Day 4: San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point, Kicker Rock & Lobos Island

Day 5: San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center, Cerro Tijeretas & Punta Carola

Day 6: Española Island: Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay

Day 7: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown, Post Office Bay & Asilo de la Paz

Day 8: Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Interpretation Center

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Punta Suarez | Blue footed boobies | Galapagos Islands

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El Barranco | Red footed booby | Galapagos Islands

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Cruise Includes

All meals indicated in the itinerary

Coffee and tea station as well as purified water dispenser

Excursions mentioned in the program

Transfers to and from the Anahi Yacht Catamaran

Bilingual naturalist guide (Spanish / English) certified by the Galapagos National Park

Mask and fins for snorkeling

Cruise does not include

Meals not indicated in the itinerary

Additional alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

International and domestic flights

Entrance fee to Galápagos National Park

Traffic Control Card

Personal travel insurance

Tips for the guide and crew

Surcharges for increased fuel costs

Neoprene suit for snorkeling

Highlights

Observe unique species like the waved albatross, blue-footed boobies, and playful sea lions.

Visit the Fausto Llerena Interpretation Center and Post Office Bay, learning about conservation efforts.

Enjoy hiking, kayaking, and snorkeling in beautiful spots like Corona del Diablo (Devil's Crown).

Unwind aboard the Anahi Catamaran with delicious meals and shared experiences under the stars.