Our Galapagos itineraries offer unforgettable experiences, with our weekly departures allowing you to experience tours including: full board, two daily guided excursions with optional activities such as snorkelling, kayaking and dinghy rides. These cruises can be combined with Diving program extensions and
additional nights in Galapagos (upon request).
Galapagos
West Galapagos Islands (B)
5 Days aboard Galapagos Legend. From NZD $4,985pp.
Details
Overview
Itinerary Highlights
- Discover a wide variety of plant life in Urbina Bay and observe how its beautiful colours attract different insects, birds and reptiles.
- Visit the epic centre of the Galapagos Islands and learn about the interesting facts about the eruption of the volcano activities.
- Explore the uplifted coral reef while take a lookout on a spectacular view of Alcedo Volcano.
- Get close and personal with a chance to swim with sea turtles, sea lions and countless tropical fish.
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Baltra Airport - Mosquera Islet
- Day 2: Egas Port (Santiago Island) - Rabida Island
- Day 3: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay - Tagus Cove
- Day 4: Punta Espinosa (Fernandina Island) - Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island)
- Day 5: Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz island) - Baltra Airport
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Day 1: Baltra Airport - Mosquera Islet
Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island (2 1/2-hour flight). Arriving in the Galapagos, passengers are picked up at the airport by our natural guides and taken to a ten-minute bus drive to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend.
This tiny, low lying islet, covered in coral sand, is set between North and South Seymour Islands. It is home to a group of sea lions that come to laze on the soft white sand. It is a good spot to observe shorebirds as well as herons, lava gulls and boobies. Snorkeling or diving here one can often see sharks, rays and barracudas.
Day 2: Egas Port (Santiago Island) - Rabida Island
The black volcanic sand sets this landing apart from most. It is best known for the dramatic shoreline where we meet a host of species that chose to live between land and sea. Particular among these are the endemic Galapagos fur seals which maintain a small colony at the end of our walk. Other species of note include American oystercatchers, sea lions, waders, herons, lava lizards and even Galapagos hawks. An optional visit takes us to an abandoned salt mine famous in its day for supplying salt to mainland Ecuador.
Lying at the heart of the archipelago this dramatic island, with its distinctive red-sand beach, is home to sea lions, mockingbirds, finches, endemic Galapagos doves and vermillion flycatchers. A walk takes us through a forest of palo santo and cacti to a beautiful overview of the bay. Snorkeling here can be excellent, often with large schools of black-striped salemas, sea lions and the ubiquitous turtles.
Day 3: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay - Tagus Cove
At the far end of a long, level hike we arrive at a strange phenomenon where large blocks fa of coral lie completely exposed after a dramatic geological uplift in 1954. Located at the western base of Alcedo Volcano we hope to run into a few very impressive land iguanas as well as some of the volcanois endemic Galapagos giant tortoises during the wet season.
A well-known hideout and deep water anchorage in the days of pirates, Tagus Cove was also one of the few sites visited by Charles Darwin and the HMS Beagle in 1835. A beautiful hike leads us past an overview of Darwin Lake and on to a stunning volcanic landscape revealing Isabela islandis dramatic northern volcanoes. Once back at sea level the perfect activity is to snorkel along a submerged wall with turtles, lots of fish, penguins and potentially flightless cormorants. You might even be tempted by a panga ride or kayak!
Day 4: Punta Espinosa (Fernandina Island) - Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island)
The youngest island of Galapagos and one of the most pristine in the world. Fernandina is simply the ëmarine iguana capital of the worldi. This desolate volcanic backdrop is home to a huge concentration of these enigmatic reptiles. Incongruously, sharing the same shoreline, we can find the diminutive Galapagos penguins. Here we also have the exciting opportunity to snorkel with marine iguanas feeding underwater, penguins, turtles and the bizarre, endemic, flightless cormorants.
This is a spectacular visitor site, surrounded by immense cliffs of the eroded volcano. Studded with resting sea birds such as brown noddies and Nazca boobies, we will enjoy them in close proximity from our dinghies. Snorkeling here is superb, with certain species of fish only found in the west of the archipelago. We also have a very real chance of swimming with penguins and potentially a plethora of green turtles.
Day 5: Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz island) - Baltra Airport
Dry landing onto Santa Cruz Island - In the mountains of Galapagos is possible to admire different kind of birds, such as: tree and ground finches, vermillion flycatchers, paint-billed crakes, yellow warblers, and cattle egrets (usually standing on the tortoises' shell). The journey to the reserve offers great opportunities to see the contrasts that the island offers in reference to the variety of ecosystems. The road goes from the coast through the agricultural zone and straight up to the dense humid forests. Often, Galapagos Giant Tortoises are also seen on the way, wandering through pastures in the paddocks. This spot is a birdwatchers' haven, since almost every land bird present on the island lives or migrates here.
After the visit, passengers will be transferred to the airport for their return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
Next Departure Date: 16 Jan 2025
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2025 - 20 Jan 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| Standard Cabin | NZD$4985pp | Contact us | |
| Standard Plus Cabin | NZD$6172pp | Contact us | |
| Junior Suite | NZD$7039pp | Contact us | |
| Balcony Suite | NZD$8319pp | Contact us | |
| Legend Balcony Suite | NZD$9609pp | Contact us | |
| 30 Jan 2025 - 03 Feb 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 13 Feb 2025 - 17 Feb 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 27 Feb 2025 - 03 Mar 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 13 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 27 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 10 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 24 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 08 May 2025 - 12 May 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 22 May 2025 - 26 May 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 05 Jun 2025 - 09 Jun 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 19 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 03 Jul 2025 - 07 Jul 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 17 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 31 Jul 2025 - 04 Aug 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 14 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 28 Aug 2025 - 01 Sep 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 11 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 25 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 09 Oct 2025 - 13 Oct 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 23 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 06 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 20 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 04 Dec 2025 - 08 Dec 2025 | NZD$4985pp | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 | NZD$4985pp |
Alternative itinerary options:
- 4 Day Galapagos Legend: North Central Galapagos Islands (A)
- 4 Day Galapagos Legend: East Galapagos Islands (C)
- 5 Day Galapagos Legend: South Galapagos Islands (D)
- 8 Day Galapagos Legend: Northern and Western Galapagos Islands (A+B)
- 8 Day Galapagos Legend: Western and Eastern Galapagos Islands (B+C)
- 8 Day Galapagos Legend: Eastern and Southern Galapagos Islands (C+D)
- 8 Day Galapagos Legend: South and North Central Galapagos Islands (D+A)
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Standard Cabin
13sqm/140sqft, located on earth deck, twin beds or double bed, private bathroom, hairdryer, satellite telephone (internal, local and international), internet access (when anchored at main islands), a voltage of 110-220V/60Hz and thermos/iconic postcards as souvenirs.
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Standard Plus Cabin
11sqm/118sqft, double bed, private bathroom, two porthole windows, hairdryer, satellite telephone (internal, local and international), internet access (when anchored at main islands), a voltage of 110-220V/60Hz and thermos/iconic postcards as souvenirs.
Junior Suite
15sqm/161sqft, located on earth deck, double bed, private bathroom. large panoramic windows, hairdryer, satellite telephone (internal, local and international), internet access (when anchored at main islands), 110-220V/60Hz voltage and thermos/iconic postcards as souvenirs.
Balcony Suite
22sqm/237sqft, double bed, private bathroom, panoramic windows, private balcony, complimentary champagne bottle, top of the line amenities and bathrobes, hairdryer, satellite telephone (internal, local and international), internet access (when anchored at main islands), 110-220V/60Hz voltage and thermos/iconic postcards as souvenirs.
Legend Balcony Suite
33sqm/355sqft, located on moon deck, double bed, private bathroom, panoramic windows, private balcony, complimentary champagne bottle, top of the line amenities and bathrobes, hairdryer, satellite telephone (internal, local and international), internet access (when anchored at main islands), 110-220V/60Hz voltage and thermos/iconic postcards as souvenirs.
Galapagos Legend Deckplan
Specifications
- Gross tonnage: 2890 t.
- Length: 301 ft (92 m)
- Wide: 47 ft (15 m)
- Decks: 4
- Made in: Germany
- Rebuilt: 2002
- Remodeled in: January 2017
- Speed: 17 knots
- Cruise speed: 15 knots
- Life Rafts: 22 for 25 pax each
- Dinghies: 6 for 20 pax each
- Glass bottom boat: 1
- Kayaks: 4 double, 1 single
- Safety: ISM, SMC, ISSC, IOPP, DOC
- Electricity: 110v
- Guest Capacity: 100
- Crew: 60
- Guides: 6 multilingual naturalists
Whats included?
- On-board accommodation
- All meals during the voyage
- Activities/shore excursions as specified
- Bilingual naturalist guides
- Transfers
What’s not included?
- International and internal airfares
- Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
- Transit control card: US$20 per person
- Kayaking, and wetsuit equipment
- Possible fuel surcharges
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included
Price Assurance
At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.
Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.
Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.
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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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