Hop on board Galapagos' newest vessel and experience the exquisite beauty of Galapagos' Islands. This 8 day cruise will allow all travelers to discover the best of what the Eastern Islands have to offer. You'll be surrounded in natural serenity and breathtaking scenery as you encounter a vast array of wildlife and marine species including land iguanas, sea lions, Galapagos doves, flamingos, reef sharks, and many more.
Galapagos
Central & North Galapagos Islands
8 Days aboard Natural Paradise. From AUD $11,908$8,575pp.
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Overview
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Itinerary Highlights
- Choose from a range of activities such as hiking, horseback riding, snorkelling
- Encounter marine species and a variety of unique bird species
- Opportunity to capture breathtaking landscapes from stunning lookouts
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: San Cristobal Island
- Day 2: North Seymour & South Plaza Islands
- Day 3: Rabida & Bartholome Islands
- Day 4: Santiago & Santa Cruz Islands
- Day 5: Santa Cruz Islands
- Day 6: Genovesa Island
- Day 7: Santiago Island
- Day 8: Santa Cruz Island - Baltra Airport
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Day 1: San Cristobal Island - Kicker Rock
Morning flight from mainland Ecuador to San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands. You will arrive at San Cristobal Island in the morning. After passing through immigration and baggage claim, you will be met by the Natural Paradise staff and transferred to the yacht. You will be shown to your cabin where you will have some time to settle in before lunch and a welcome briefing.
In the afternoon, you will visit Kicker Rock. This striking rock formation is located a couple hours off the western shore of San Cristobal. Jutting out of the water, the rocks stand vertically at hundreds of feet above the ocean divided by a small channel. Although there are no landing areas, kayaking will allow visitors to spot a variety of marine life.
Day 2: North Seymour - South Plaza Island
In North Seymour you will be able to see Galapagos sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and magnificent frigatebirds which are abundant on this island. North Seymour was formed by a series of submarine lava flows containing layers of sediment that were uplifted by tectonic activity. The island is characterised by its arid vegetation zone.
In the afternoon, you will head to South Plaza Island. This small island with steep cliffs was formed by rising lava and is now covered by Opuntia cacti. It is also home to one of the largest sea lion colonies as well as colourful yellow and red land iguanas. The most characteristic plant is the Sesuvium. During the rainy season its colour is a greenish to yellowish tone and in the dry season (end of June through January) a bright red.
Day 3: Rabida Island - Bartholome Island
In the afternoon you will visit Rabida Island which is one of the most colourful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago, as well as a great snorkelling site. We will start on Rabida's famous maroon sandy beach, and after an easy hike, you will arrive to a stunning lookout to enjoy the amazing landscapes. The island is a birdwatcher's delight. Some of the rarest species are in abundance such as nine varieties of finches, large-billed flycatchers, Galapagos hawks and brown pelicans.
In the afternoon, you will head to Bartholome Island, home of the famous Pinnacle Rock. Bartholomew consists of an extinct volcano with a variety of red, orange, black and even green volcanic formations. We will take a trail of stairs to the summit of the volcano (about 30 or 40 minutes) where you will enjoy one of the best views of the islands! You will also visit a small, beautiful beach surrounded by the only vegetation found on this barren island. The beach is perfect for snorkelling where you may even see Galapagos penguins.
Day 4: Sullivan Bay - Dragon Hill
In the morning, you will visit Sullivan Bay located on the southeast part of Santiago. This place is interesting for its geology because the area is covered by lava flows. This place has elevations in the form of small volcanoes formed by the lava flows.
In the afternoon you will visit Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz. The visitors' site at Dragon Hill is located on the northwestern part of Santa Cruz Island and consists of a trail that runs through three different environments although it is only slightly less than a mile long (1,600 meters). The beach is very rocky. At high tide it's a nice place for snorkelling. At this visiting site you can find vegetation typical of the intertidal and dry zones.
Day 5: Twin Craters - Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre
In the morning, you will visit Twin Craters located opposite to each other on both sides of the road leading from Puerto Ayora to Baltra. The name is only figurative; not real craters, these formations were created by the collapse of surface material in underground fissures and chambers. The view is breathtaking.
In the afternoon, you will visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, where giant tortoises are bred in captivity; this is home to tortoises ranging from 3-inches (new hatchlings) to 4-feet long adults. Subspecies of the giant tortoises interact with one another, and many of the older tortoises are accustomed to humans stretching out their heads for a photo opportunity. The babies are kept until they are about four years-old and strong enough to survive on their own.
Day 6: El Barranco - Darwin Bay
In the morning, you will visit El Barranco which is also known as Prince Phillip's Steps. It is a steep, rocky path that leads up to a high cliff-face. A marvellous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to palo santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, Galapagos swallows, and Galapagos doves.
In the afternoon, you will visit the white-sand coral beach of Darwin Bay which heads a half mile trail (0,75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls can be spotted here. Further down the path we'll find tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view of a cliff.
Day 7: Espumilla Beach - Egas Port
In the morning, visit is to Espumilla Beach where marine iguanas lounge and the Sally Lightfoot crabs attract the hunting herons performing the dance of predator and prey right before your eyes. Snorkelling is highly recommended as you could and yourself face to face with an octopus, moray eel, shark and a variety of other species of tropical fish.
In the afternoon, you will go to Egas Port, also known as James Bay, on Santiago Island which is home to the curious Galapagos hawks and quick-footed Galapagos lava lizards. The trail leads to the coastline with gorgeous tide pools and grottos full of fauna. Here the Galapagos fur sea lions bathe in the sun. This is also a great snorkelling site.
Day 8: Bachas Beach - Return to Baltra
The morning visit, Bachas Beach, is located on the north shore of Santa Cruz which is a swimming beach. One of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galapagos, a floating pier, can be seen here. You may see flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black-necked stilts, and whimbrels. Sea turtles also nest on the beach.
After this final visit, you will be transferred to Baltra's airport in time for your flight back to the mainland.
- Day 1: San Cristobal Island - Kicker Rock
- Day 2: North Seymour - South Plaza Island
- Day 3: Rabida Island - Bartholome Island
- Day 4: Sullivan Bay - Dragon Hill
- Day 5: Twin Craters - Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre
- Day 6: El Barranco - Darwin Bay
- Day 7: Espumilla Beach - Egas Port
- Day 8: Bachas Beach - Return to Baltra
Next Departure Date: 18 Feb 2025
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2025 | AUD$11908pp | ||
| Stateroom | AUD$11908pp | Contact us | |
| Junior Suite | AUD$13908pp | Contact us | |
| Suite | AUD$15408pp | Contact us | |
| 18 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2025 | AUD$11908pp | ||
| 29 Apr 2025 - 06 May 2025 | AUD$11908pp | ||
| 13 May 2025 - 20 May 2025 | AUD$11908pp | ||
| 24 Jun 2025 - 01 Jul 2025 | AUD$11908pp | ||
| 22 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2025 | AUD$11908pp | ||
| 05 Aug 2025 - 12 Aug 2025 | AUD$8575pp | ||
| 19 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2025 | AUD$8575pp | ||
| 14 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2025 | AUD$11908pp | ||
| 28 Oct 2025 - 04 Nov 2025 | AUD$11908pp | ||
| 09 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2025 | AUD$11908pp |
Alternative itinerary options:
- 4 Day Natural Paradise: North Galapagos Islands
- 5 Day Natural Paradise: Central Galapagos Islands
- 8 Day Natural Paradise: South & West Galapagos Islands (B)
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Stateroom
Cabins 2 & 3
Area: 172 ft2/16 m2, Double Twin beds, Panoramic Windows
Cabins 4 & 5
Area: 215 ft2/20 m2, Double Twin beds, Portholes
Junior Suite
Cabin 1
Area: 355 ft2/33 m2, One king size matrimonial bed and one safa, Panoramic Windows.
Cabins 8 & 9
Area: 226 ft2/21 m2, Double Twin beds, Private Balcony, Private bathroom with hot water, Air conditioning and storage space.
Suite
Cabins 6 & 7
355 ft2/33 m2, One matrimonial bed (King size), Coffee maker and binoculars, Panoramic windows, Private Balcony.
Natural Paradise Deckplan
Specifications
- Year of construction: 2016
- Length:111 feet / 34 meters
- Beam: 26 feet / 8 meters
- Draft: 4 feet / 1.40 meters
- Speed: 14 knots
- Capacity: 16 passengers + 11 crew members
- Main engines: CUMMINS - 2 X 400 HP
- Gross Tonnage: 145 Tons
- Generators: 2 X 50 Kw
Whats included?
- On-board accommodation
- All meals during the voyage
- Pre and post cruise transfers
- All expedition shore excursions
- Use of equipment for water activities
What’s not included?
- Air transportation
- Passport, visa and immigration fees
- Airport arrival/departure taxes
- Travel protection plan
- Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
- Transit control card: US$20 per person
- Christmas & new-year surcharges
- Laundry service
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included
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Destination: Galapagos
This once in a lifetime destination is a nature lovers dream. Watch the famous Galapagos tortoises and blue footed boobies in the morning and snorkel with sea lions in the afternoon, then relax on your cruise to the next destination tomorrow!
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