ANAHI
DAY 1
AM: Arrival at Baltra airport on
Galapagos. Transfer to the town
of Pto. Ayora and aboard the Yacht.
Baltra (South Seymour) Island.
Baltra is a small flat island located near the centre of the Galápagos the biggest airport in the
archipelago is located on these
island. The island is very arid,
and vegetation consists of salt
bushes, prickly pear cacti and
palo santo trees; it was created by
geological uplift.
PM: Visit the Highlands of Santa Cruz
Island.
Is a 40 min drive to the highlands
of Santa Cruz from Puerto Ayora,
the visiting site is a private ranch
where the tortoise are on the
wild, there is some mud small
lagoons where the giant tortoise
gather. This is a great site to see
the tortoise at their natural environment.
ITINERARY
DAY 2
AM: Isabela Island: Visit Sierra Negra Volcano or Tintoreras
Sierra Negra Volcano, Is the second widest crater in the world. From this viewpoint, you have fantastic sights to the wide crater. From here
we can hike to Chico Volcano to watch the striking lava formations, examples of the geological occurrences that have created the Galapagos
Islands.
The islet Las Tintoreras is located south of Puerto Villamil. It has a small bay of completely calm turquoise waters, where you can appreciate
sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays, etc. The bay is connected to a crevice of crystal clear water, that’s shallow and when the tide is low,
the entrance closes. In this crevice, you can see how reef sharks swim along with other small fish and sea lions.
PM: Tears Wall / Wetlands/ Tortoises Breading Center
Wall of Tears, Is a historic site in Isabela. Between 1946 and 1959 Isabela was a penal colony, where prisoners were made build a wall with
huge blocks of lava as punishment. The wall is 100 metres long and 7 metres high. Due to the arduous labour and harsh conditions in which
the prisoners lived, this site is known as the wall of tears.
DAY 3
AM: Isabela: Visit Moreno Point.
Is located on the north coast of Isabela
Island between the volcano Sierra Negra
and CerroAzul volcano. The main attractions at Punta
Moreno are coastal
lagoons amid black lava flows where
there are several species of birds.
It has a panoramic view of three volcanoes, the most active of the Galapagos
that are Sierra Negra, Cerro Azul of
Isabela Island and La Cumbre of
Fernandina Island.
PM: Isabela: Visit Elizabeth Bay.
Is located on Isabela Island`s west
shore, this site is extremely interesting
for observing marine life. Galapagos
penguins are often seen on the rocky
formations s one of the best places to
observe this species at the Galapagos.
Through a small canal passage lined
with mangroves you emerge into an
enclosed cove where sea turtles, rays,
sea lions are abundant.
AM: Isabela: Visit Urbina Bay.
Is located at the east base of the
Alcedo volcano. The trail starts on
the beach where a wet landing is
made, the tour is approximately
3200m, and runs through sand substrates, pumice rock, lava, coral and
vegetable formations in a coastal
area that has had a lift; in addition
burrows of land iguanas can be seen.
PM: Isabela: Visit Caleta Tagus.
Is located west of Darwin Volcano on
Isabela Island. The route of the trail
is about 1800 meters. This was a
favorite spot for pirates and whalers.
At the start of the walk, going up and
passing the staircase, is a small cave
where we find inscriptions dating to
the 1800s, proof of this visits to the
islands.
DAY 4
DAY 5
AM: Fernandina: Visit Punta Espinoza.
Is a narrow ledge of lava and sand that extends from the base of the volcano to the sea located at the northeastern tip
of Fernandina island. Punta Espinoza is famous for its large colonies of marine iguanas and as the habitat of unique
species like the flightless cormorant, Galapagos penguin, Galapagos hawk, Galapagos snake, among others. It is an
ideal place to observe the lava cactus (Brachycerus nesioticus), which grow on young lava and survive with little water.
PM: Isabela: Visit Punta Vicente Roca.
Located on the most western northern tip of Isabela Island is a spectacular landscape view of the Ecuador’s volcano’s
caldera. The spot is a popular anchorage from which to take panga (dingy) ride along the cliff that are the remains of
the volcano or snorkel in a partially sunken cave which is rich in marine life and a breathtaking experience. Masked and
bluefooted boobies sit perched along the point and the sheer cliffs, while flightless cormorants inhabit the shoreline.
AM: Santiago: Visit Pto. Egas.
The islet Las Tintoreras is located south of Puerto Villamil. It has a small bay of completely calm turquoise waters, where you
can appreciate sIs a black sand beach located on the west side of James Bay and northwest of Santiago Island. there is a colony
of fur seals and marine iguanas, snorkeling from the beach is a common activity at this site sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays, etc. The bay is connected to a crevice of crystal clear water, that’s shallow and when the tide is low, the entrance
closes. In this crevice, you can see how reef sharks swimalong with other small fish and sea lions.
DAY 6
PM: Visit Rabida Island.
Rábida (Jervis) Island. It bears the name of the convent of Rábida, where Columbus left his son during his voyage to the Americas. It has an area of 4.9 square kilometers (1.9 sq mi) and a maximum altitude of 367 meters (1,204 ft). Rábida has a distinctive
red color due to the high concentration of iron that was contained in the lava at the moment
of its formation.
DAY 7
AM: Visit Sombrero Chino (Chinese Hat)
Is a small islet located near the south-east
coast of Santiago. It’s shaped like a hat. This
visit provides an excellent opportunity for
the interpretation of geological features such
as lava tubes and lava flows.
PM: Visit Bartolome Island
Bartolomé (Bartholomew) Island. Bartolomé Island is a volcanic islet; it is one of the
“younger” islands in the Galápagos archipelago. This island is one of the few that is
home to the Galapagos penguin which is the
only wild penguin species that lives on the
Equator.
DAY 8
AM: Arrival at Baltra airport on
Galapagos.
Transfer and aboard the Yacht.
Baltra (South Seymour) Island. Baltra
is a small flat island located near the
centre of the Galápagos the biggest
airport in the archipelago is located on
these island. The island is very arid,
and vegetation consists of salt bushes,
prickly pear cacti and palo santo trees;
it was created by geological uplift.
PM: Visit Bachas Beach.
These two small beaches are found to
the West of Turtle Cove. Their sand is
made of decomposed coral, which
makes it white and soft, making it a
favorite nesting site for sea turtles.
Behind one of the beaches there is a
small brackish water lagoon, where
occasionally is possible to observe
flamingos and other coastal birds,
such as black-necked stilts and whimbrels. The other beach is longer, but it
has two old barges that were abandoned during the Second World War,
when the USA used Baltra Island as a
strategical point to protect the
Panama Channel.
DAY 9
AM: Genovesa: Visit Darwin Bay
This bay originated when the crater of the island collapsed below sea level. The wet landing (jumping from the panga to the shallow waters
of the shore) is on a beautiful white coral sandy beach. This is a favorite island for birdwatchers: red footed-boobies, masked boobies, wandering tattlers, lava gulls, whimbrels, yellow-crowned, and black-crowned lava herons, and yellow warblers can usually be seen in the area.
Continuing on the trail, visitors climb gradually to the edge of the cliff seeing Red-Foots nesting in the Mangrove trees below. Bird watching
includes sightings of sharp-beaked finches, large cactus and ground finches, Galapagos doves, and swallow-tailed gulls. Reaching the end
the trail at the cliff's edge offers an incredible view of the island and the many birds living there.
PM: Genovesa: Visit El Barranco
The visitor site of El Barranco is located in the southern part of Darwin Bay on Genovesa Island. The trail is on volcanic rock that has a length
of 1.5 km and the tour can be done in about 2 hours. The youngest area of the island, from a geological point of view, lies in this area. The cliffs
located in the south are composed of very fragile lava. The natural erosion that has occurred in these lava flows has become the ideal place for
nesting Storm Petrels. You can see two species of petrels that nest in cavities and holes in the lava. One of its main predators is the short-eared
owl. The red-footed booby nests only in the outer islands of the archipelago, Punta Pitt, Gardner (Floreana), Wolf, Darwin and Genovesa. Also
present on this island is the masked booby. During the panga rides along the cliffs fur sea lions can be seen and several species of seabirds.
AM: Visit South Plazas Island
Plazas is located at the east of Santa Cruz Island, and forms part of two islands known as Islas Plazas. Despite its small size,
some of the most interesting and outstanding species of the Galapagos are found here. The Plazas land iguanas are smaller than
its relatives found at other islands. Throughout the island are several hybrid iguanas, a result of crossing a male marine iguana
and a female land iguana, they are unique, recognizable at first glance by their black/gray color, with a land iguana's crest, but
face and tail of the marine iguana. The big population of iguanas is due to the presence of tunas, their favorite food. Swallow
tailed gulls nesting in the rugged cliffs are seen along with other sea birds as: audubon shearwaters, red-billed tropicbirds,
frigate birds, and brown pelicans.
DAY 10
PM: Visit Santa Fe Island
Located in the southeastern part of the Galapagos, this island was formed from an uplift instead than a volcanic origin, this is
why is mostly flat. There are some theories which assure this could be the oldest island in the Archipelago. Santa Fe is the home
of a number of endemic species like the Galapagos hawk, Galapagos snake, Galapagos mockingbird, rice rats, and one of the two
species of lands Iguanas of the islands. After disembarking in the beautiful and clear waters you will be in contact with one of the
many sea lion colonies. Along the trail many salt bushes can be seen as well giant Pickly pear cactus, gigantism is a characteristic
of oceanic islands. There are great possibilities of snorkeling with playful sea lions and tropical fishes.
DAY 11
AM: San Cristóbal: Visit Punta Pitt
This place is located on the north
part of San Cristobal Island. Here we
can find endemic species such as the
lava lizard and the red-footed booby.
We will walk to the high part of the
island for an impressive view.
This spot is also home to the
Chatham mockingbird, only found
here on San Cristobal.
PM: San Cristóbal: Visit Leon
Dormido and Lobos Island
Also known as the Sleeping Lion
because of its shape, this islet is located off the coast of San Cristobal. The
remains of a lava cone eroded by the
sea and the two vertical rocks that
rise 500 feet from the ocean surface
form a small channel suitable for
small boats. This natural monument
has become a favorite sight for
cruises because of the many tropical
birds, frigates, and boobies that live
in the place.
Beneath the sea, the crystal clear
waters offer a superb show of colorful
tropical fishes and invertebrates.
AM: San Cristóbal: Visit El Junco Lagoon and Galapagos Turtles Breading Center.
It is called Tijeretas because this is the name commonly known for the frigates. It is located within walking distance of Port
Baquerizo Moreno. The loop is 3.5 miles and estimated travel time is 2 hours. There are many vistas where you can appreciate the
beautiful scenery and there is also an inlet where you can go snorkeling. It is one of the only places where you can watch the two
species of frigate birds nesting in the same colony.
Transfer to airport
DAY 12
DECK PLANS
The M/C Anahi is a Power Catamaran Yacht, built in Guayaquil, Ecuador, launched by the end of 2006 with high comfort standards. She offers comfortable
accommodations in 6 twin bed cabins (14 m2 / 151 feet, each) located in the main deck and 2 suite cabins (18m2 / 193) feet. each) located in the upper
deck.
All cabins features private facilities, locker and closet, air conditioned. Additionally the yacht has ample resting areas, sundeck, library, TV-DVD room, comfortable dinning room, bar and lounge and Jacuzzi.
And overall you will be attended by a charming, helpful crew of 9 well trained staff. We also provide a Galapagos National Park first class guides who speak
fluently English and Spanish
(guides in other languages
-German, Italian, French- are also
available under request and for
closed groups).
Tecnical Specifications
Capacity
Length
Beam
Build on
18
90.50 ft / 27.60 m
36.08 ft / 11 m
2006
Engines
Speed
2 x John Deere IMO 300 HP each
10 knots
ALL INCLUSIVE PROGRAM
INCLUDE
All acommodations on board
Excurcision within the islands
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private Naturalist Guide
Transfer within the islands
Soft Drinks: water, coffee, tea
Snorkeling equipment
NOT INCLUDED
Flights tiquet to Galápagos
Galapagos National Park fee $100 p/p
Galapagos Transit Card $10 p/p
Alcoholic Beverages
Fuel Surcharge
Tipping
Extras
GALAPAGOS
ISLANDS