Ecuador Tours and Expeditions Agency

Location

Galapagos 
Islands

trip type

Swimming
Relaxing

Duration

4, 5 or 8 days

Starting at

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Accommodations onboard the Xavier are in twin-share cabins equipped with hot water, air-conditioning and all the essential comforts. The Xavier yacht also has outside decks.

4 DAYS -A

SUN
Arrival in San Cristobal, Lobos Island

MON

North Seymour, Mosquera

TUE

Santiago: Sullivan Bay, Bartholomew

WED

Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station, Baltra airport

4 DAYS-B

SUN
Arrival in San Cristobal, Jacinto Gordillo Breading Center

MON

San Cristobal: Pitt Point, Kicker Rock, Witch Hill

TUE

Santiago: Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove, Egas Port

WED

Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station, Baltra airport

5 DAYS- B

WED

Arrival in Baltra airport, Santa Cruz Highlands

THU

Chinese Hat, Black Turtle Cove

FRI

Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill, Daphne

SAT

South Plaza, Santa Fe

SUN

San Cristobal: Interpretation Centre, Airport

8 DAYS -A

SUN

Arrival in San Cristobal airport, Lobos Island

MON
North Seymour, Mosquera

TUE

Santiago: Sullivan Bay, Bartholomew

WED

Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station, Highlands

THU

Red Beach – Rabida, Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach

FRI

Floreana: Cormorant Point, Post Office Bay, Champion Islet

SAT

Española: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay

SUN

San Cristobal: Interpretation Centre, Baltra airport

8 DAYS -B

SUN

San Cristobal Airport, Jacinto Gordillo Breading Center

MON

San Cristobal: Pitt Point, Kicker Rock, Witch Hill

TUE

Santiago: Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove, Egas Port

WED

Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station, Highlands

THU

Chinese Hat, Black Turtle Cove

FRI

Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill, Daphne

SAT

South Plaza, Santa Fe

SUN

San Cristobal: Interpretation Centre, Baltra airport

8 DAYS -C

WED

Baltra Airport, Santa Cruz: Highlands

THU

Red Beach – Rabida, Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach

FRI

Floreana: Cormorant Point, Post Office Bay, Champion Islet

SAT

Española: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay

SUN

San Cristobal: Interpretation Centre, El Junco Lagoon

MON

San Cristobal: Pitt Point, Kicker Rock, Witch Hill

TUE

Santiago: Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove, Egas Port

WED

Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station, Baltra airport.

8 DAYS – D

WED

Baltra Airport, Santa Cruz: Highlands

THU

Chinese Hat, Black Turtle Cove

FRI

Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill, Daphne

SAT

South Plaza, Santa Fe

SUN

San Cristobal: Interpretation Centre, Lobos Island

MON

North Seymour, Mosquera

TUE

Santiago: Sullivan Bay, Bartholomew

WED

Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station, Baltra Airport

4 DAYS & 3 NIGHTS — 5 DAYS & 4 NIGHTS

DAY 1 Enter the Forest

DAY 1: QUITO – LAGO AGRIO – CUYABENO: Flight (EQ201 arrival 10:55 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour – 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to The bridge of Cuyabeno. You will then take a Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Unlike other lodges, you will Lunch in the lodge itself. Then visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Indulge your self with a great Dinner. Finally a night canoe expedition in search of caimans.

DAY 2 – EXPLORE THE JUNGLE”
EXPLORE THE JUNGLE

DAY 2 : Set out on a four hours hike in the primary forest because we know learning about flora and fauna, especially to find out about the medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc is what everyone wants from a tour. Lunch at the camp. In the afternoon paddle in a traditional canoe on the Lagoons or rivers to explore and enjoy the uniqueness of nature. You will have the chance to swim and enjoy the sunset. However, this is if conditions permit. if you are lucky you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to the lodge. Finally, have your Dinner.

DAY 3 – SHAMAN OF THE FOREST”
PUERTO BOLIVAR – INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY

DAY 3 : Enjoy a visit to the Siona Community, where you can see the preparation of their traditional bread, Casabe, and the naturalist guide will give you explanations about the customs and traditions, in other words, the culture of native people. Quench your hunger with a Box Lunch. Straight after lunch, we will visit the Shaman, who will talk to you about the ceremonies in the jungle. Besides, you will be able to ask questions Return to camp. After a long day. And it is time for Dinner. Conclude your day with an exciting night walk.

DAY 4 – SPLENDOR OF NATURE” CUYABENO

DAY 4: Start the day with early morning birdwatching (5:30) and watch the sunrise. After we will have breakfast at the lodge Then at 9:30 return to the Cuyabeno bridge where we will have a box lunch and then you will be picked up by a shuttle bus which will take you to Lago Agrio so you can get back to Quito either by bus or airplane also.

Or if doing 5 DAYS

A relaxing morning paddle in a traditional canoe on the rivers to explore and enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Searching for monkeys and birds. to conclude your morning you will Lunch at the camp. Relax, Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Your well-deserved Dinner and after that a spectacular Night walk (optional)

Day 5 – BACK TO CIVILISATION”
RETURN TO LAGO AGRIO

Day 5: An early morning bird watching. You would have earnt your Breakfast, after the early start. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to Cuyabeno Bridge. Tucan lodge will provide a Box Lunch. To finalize the tour a Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus (15:00 pm). or plane (EQ 210 leaves 17.55).

Meals: From lunch on Day 1, until breakfast on the final day.
Accommodation with private bathroom.
Excursions as listed in the itinerary, with a certified naturalist bilingual guide (Spanish/English).
Snorkel equipment *Depending on the cruise.
Drinking water, tea, coffee, snacks.
Bus ticket Baltra Airport / Itabaca channel – $5 pp *Depending on the cruise.

Flight Ticket
$100 (Subject to change) Galapagos National Park entrance fee
Galapagos Transit Control Card ($20)
Gratuities to guides and crew
Cancellation/medical insurance
Wetsuit
Alcoholic beverages consumed onboard.

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