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Aida Maria Yacht

From: $1815/ person

Aida Maria is a hand-built wooden yacht made in the Galápagos with local timber, run by a family that has guided visitors here since the 1960s. She is a straightforward, friendly choice for travelers who want to cruise the islands on a budget.

Cabins are compact but have air conditioning and private bathrooms, and itineraries range from 4 to 15 days.

This 4-day, 3-night itinerary starts on a Thursday and visits Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española and San Cristobal.

Included

  • Accommodation in your chosen cabin with private bathroom
  • All meals from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on the last day
  • Daily excursions with a certified bilingual naturalist guide
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Purified water, tea and coffee
  • Galápagos National Park entrance fee (US$200, subject to change)
  • Transit Control Card (US$20, subject to change)
  • Flights to and from Galápagos and international flights
  • Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil
  • Wetsuit rental
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Tips for the guide and crew
  • Personal expenses
Itinerary - 4 days / 3 nights - Thursday to Sunday
Day 1 · Thursday Santa Cruz

Baltra, Santa Cruz Highlands

Day 2 · Friday Floreana

Post office Bay, Baroness Lookout, Cormorant Point, Devils Crown

Day 3 · Saturday Española

Suarez Point, Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet & Osborn Islet

Day 4 · Sunday San Cristobal

San Cristobal: Lobos Islet, Airport

From: $1815 / person

Itinerary - 5 days / 4 nights - Sunday to Thursday
Day 1 · Sunday Santa Cruz

Baltra Airport; Bachas Beach

Day 2 · Monday Genovesa

Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay; El Barranco

Day 3 · Tuesday Bartolome · Santiago

Bartholomew Island, Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay

Day 4 · Wednesday Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove, Dragon Hill

Day 5 · Thursday Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin St./ Tortoise Breeding Center; Transfer to Baltra Airport

From: $2285 / person

Itinerary E - 6 days / 5 nights - Thursday to Tuesday
Day 1 · Thursday Santa Cruz

Baltra, Santa Cruz Highlands

Day 2 · Friday Floreana

Floreana: Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout, Cormorant Point, Devil's Crown

Day 3 · Saturday Española

Española: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet & Osborn Islet

Day 4 · Sunday San Cristobal

San Cristobal: Lobos Island, Interpretation Center

Day 5 · Monday Santa Fe · South Plaza

Santa Fe, Plazas Island

Day 6 · Tuesday Charles Darwin Station, Baltra

Charles Darwin Station, Baltra

From: $2750 / person

Whale tail rising from the blue ocean with water streaming from its flukes

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Galápagos Cetacea Program

Scientific Research

Monitoring Cetaceans

Conservation Action

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