This voyage onboard the Beluga offers 8 day itineraries that visit selected sites which are approved by the National Park; each of these is unique, rich and varied and offers the opportunity to experience the Galapagos up close and personal with a small group led by a highly experienced naturalist guide.
Experience Highlights
Highlands of Santa Cruz: Galapagos giant tortoises can be seen in the wild in the highlands of Santa Cruz
Charles Darwin Station: Visit the Charles Darwin Station is a research facility and National Park Information center. The Charles Darwin Station has a giant tortoise and land iguana breeding program and interpretation center.
Sombrero Chino: Sombrero Chino is a small volcanic island just off the southeast tip of Santiago. The name of the island describes the shape of the island. Fauna includes Sea lions, marine iguanas and the Galapagos penguin.
Rábida Island: Rábida is a small island with a dark red coral sand beach. Highlights include the lagoon with flamingoes, pelican nesting site, sea lion bachelor colony, and a snorkeling site at the end of the beach.
Isabela Island (Albemarle): Isabela is the largest of the Galapagos Islands formed by five active volcanoes fused together. Wolf Volcano is the highest point in the entire Galapagos at 1707m.
Fernandina Island: Fernandina is the youngest volcanic island and is still active.
Isabela Island
James (Santiago) Island: This Island is located between Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands. This Island offers a wide variety of seabirds, marine iguanas and fur seals.
Bartolome Island: A hike will take you to the highest point on Bartolome for a spectacular view. Sea lions and penguins can be seen around Pinnacle Rock. There is a sandy beach with great swimming and snorkeling.
North Seymour Island: This flat piece of land originated after an uplifting event thousands of years ago. The island is home to endemic Palo Santo trees, colonies of blue-footed boobies, swallow tailed gulls, and magnificent frigate birds.
Baltra: Return flight to Quito
*Please note this Itinerary is available ALL YEAR ROUND, with fixed departure dates every other Wednesday.
Have just had the best 10 days of my life with this wonderful company. Saw more than I had imagined, stayed on Beluga – a 16 berth boat, delicious food, the best people on board and cannot wait to do another trip with Ice Tracks/Wild Tracks. We were so well looked after and nothing was too much travel. Our guide was so knowledgeable- it was heaven!!
Joe Miller travelled with us to Galapagos.
11 July 2019
The holiday exceeded all expectations. The Galápagos Islands and their flora and fauna are stunning in themselves but being part of a group of only 16 with the most wonderful guide gave a real feeling of camaraderie as we all wondered at our experiences and delighted in them together. An amazing place, boat, crew and superb companions made this a truly magical adventure.
Liza travelled with us to Galapagos.
June 2019
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