Land & Sea: Central & East Galapagos
A 10-day Galápagos cruise aboard Xavier III, calling at Baltra, Santa Cruz, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Baltra, South Plaza. On North Seymour, an incredible hike and snorkeling session awaits you. This island is the archipelago condensed into very little space, and you'll be able to see almost all the iconic Galápagos species in just a few hours. On San Cristóbal, you will be able to snorkel in crystal clear waters, relax with sea lions on pristine white sand beaches and learn more about the evolution of giant tortoises. During your time on Santa Cruz, you will have the chance to observe the famous Galápagos Giant Tortoises in the wild and learn more about the preservation and scientific study of these amazing animals.
- Operated by: G Adventures
- Ship: Xavier III
- Length: 9 nights
- Regions: Galápagos, South America
- Wildlife: Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Galápagos Hawk, Darwin’s finches, Galápagos Mockingbird, Galápagos Sea Lion
- From: $4,799 per person
- Season: Year-round on the National Park's fixed rotation; dates on request
- Route: Baltra → Santa Cruz → Santiago → Santa Cruz → Baltra → South Plaza → Santa Fe → San Cristóbal → North Seymour → Baltra → Santiago → Bartolomé → Santa Cruz → San Cristóbal
The ship
- Xavier III: 16 guests
Booking is arranged by an affiliated travel advisor, not by Your Naturalist. Your Naturalist does not operate or sell this sailing; deposits, payment schedules and cancellation terms are the cruise line's own. A request from this page reaches the travel advisor directly, who arranges the sailing with the line, including any current offers the line is running, and assists before and during travel.