Galapagos Programs with Samba - 10 Days/9 Nights

Programs with M/Y Samba - 10 dys / 9 nts

Explore the unusual lava formations and rich wildlife of the Galapagos Islands on this holiday.


Overview
This vacation, get up close and personal with wildlife on the unusual volcanic islands of Galapagos. Beginning from the colonial capital of Quito, spend the day savoring the old world charm of one of South America’s best-preserved colonial cities. The next day, your island adventure will begin as you arrive at Galapagos Islands and board the Samba cruise ship. Set out for South Plaza Island and you will be welcomed by sea lions, swallow tailed gulls and tropical birds. No island holiday will be complete without a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Centre and you can also pick up some souvenirs at local shops. Added to this, Santa Cruz also offers the rare opportunity to walk amongst giant tortoises. Add a dash of marine wildlife as you snorkel or swim off the shores of Gardner Bay. Further delight waits at Punta Suarez where you can trek across lava terrain, accompanied by blue footed boobies, albatrosses and herons. The highlight of the island though is a magnificent blowhole shooting water 75 feet in the air! Continue on to Floreana Island where you will be captivated by the green sand beaches set in dramatic contrast to pink flamingoes. Explore the unusual volcanic landscape of Isabela Island and you will be surprised by penguins and whales this side of the equator. Follow it up with a relaxing ‘panga’ ride in the mangrove lagoon of Elizabeth Bay. Cruise to Urbina Bay and Fernandina Island and find some of Galapagos’ most unusual species as you watch marine iguanas mingling with sally light foot crabs. Bid farewell to the islands as you snorkel and swim with playful sea lions in the waters off Puerto Egas and Bartolome. As your journey winds to an end, you will be left with delightful memories of this Galapagos Island adventure.


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