Galapagos Voyager: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Galapagos Voyager: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Climb aboard the stylish Grand Queen Beatriz and experience a superb spread of Ecuador’s famous wildlife-filled islands. As well as visiting the must-see icons of the archipelago – such as Isla San Cristobal’s frigate birds, Isla Santa Cruz’ giant tortoises, Pinnacle Rock and Isla Bartolome’s Pinnacle Rock – this 13-day itinerary covers key central islands. Among them are North Seymour, with its beautiful trails and birdlife, and Isla Rabida, with its indigenous wildlife and striking scarlet shores. With volcanic landscapes, sea turtles, marine iguanas, spectacular sea birds and possibly even hammerhead sharks on the agenda, this is an essential Galapagos adventure for animal lovers, keen snorkellers and photographers alike.


Activities

• Isla Santa Cruz – Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Plaza Sur – Walk (2 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Santa Fe – Panga ride (45 mins)
• Isla Santa Fe – Walk (1.5 hours) – Wet Landing
• Isla Espanola – Punta Suarez – Walk (3 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Espanola – Bahia Gardener – Snorkel (1 hour)
• Isla Espanola – Bahia Gardener – Walk (1 hours) – Wet Landing
• Isla San Cristobal – Punta Pitt – Walk (2 hours) – Wet Landing
• Isla San Cristobal – Isla Lobos – Walk (1 hour) – Dry Landing
• Isla San Cristobal – Highlands Walk (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Santiago – Sullivan Bay – Walk (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Bartolome – Walk (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Bartolome – Snorkelling (1.5 hours)
• Isla Bartolome – Panga ride (30 mins)
• Isla Santiago – Puerto Egas – Walk (1.45 hours) – Wet Landing
• Isla Santiago – Puerto Egas – Snorkelling (1 hour)
• Isla Sanitago – Espumilla Beach – Snorkelling (45 mins)
• Isla Sanitago – Espumilla Beach – Walk (1.5 hours) – Wet Landing
• Isla Santa Cruz – Charles Darwin Research Station (1 hour) – Dry Landing
• Isla North Seymour – Walk (2 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla North Seymour – Snorkelling (1 hours)
• Isla Mosquera – Snorkelling (1 hour)
• Isla Mosquera – Beach Walk (1.5 hours) – Wet Landing
• Isla Santa Cruz – Black Turtle Cove – Panga ride (1.5 hours)
• Isla Santa Cruz – Cerro Dragon – Walk (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Santa Cruz – Cerro Dragon – Snorkelling or swimming (1 hour)
• Isla Santiago – Sombrero Chino – Snorkelling (1 hour)
• Sombrero Chino – Walk and Panga ride (2 hours) – Wet Landing
• Isla Rabida – Snorkelling (1 hour)
• Isla Rabida – Walk (1.5 hours) – Wet Landing

Highlights

• As you board your vessel, M.Y Grand Queen Beatriz, 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.
• This is indeed the Galapagos journey with something for everyone.