Designed and built in the Netherlands, the Galapagos Angel is ready to explore the Enchanted Islands with outstanding itineraries and top-notch service.
16 Maximum
2 Upper Deck
6 Main Deck
10 Personalized members
1 Bilingual naturalist guide
Luxury
Motor Yacht
Lower Deck
Main Deck
Sun Deck
- 6 Main Deck.
- Convertible to King size bed.
All of them are equipped with:
- Air Conditioning
- Private Bathroom
- Hot Water
- 110 V outlets
- Panoramic Ocean View
- Safety Box
- 2 Upper Deck.
- King size bed.
All of them are equipped with:
- Air Conditioning
- Private Bathroom
- Hot Water
- 110 V outlets
- Panoramic Ocean view.
- Safety Box
Day 1 Thursday
AM: Arrival to Baltra Airport and transfer to first excursion.
PM: Santa Cruz Highlands
Day 2 Friday
AM: Española Island – Gardner Bay
PM: Española Island -Suarez Point
Day 3 Saturday
AM: Santa Fe Island
PM: South Plaza Island
Day 4 Sunday
AM: Santa Cruz – Black Turtle Cove
Transfer to Baltra Airport
After a period of design and assembly in the Netherlands, the Galapagos Angel is ready to explore the Enchanted Islands with outstanding itineraries and top-notch service.
With two large suites and six convertible cabins, the yacht accommodations are comfortably designed for 16 passengers, who can enjoy breathtaking views through the panoramic windows and of sharing their day-to-day experiences with their loved ones by using our onboard WiFi service.
Leave your trip in the hands of the crew members and our certified bilingual naturalist guides, who will show you the most outstanding places in the islands and make you live an unforgettable experience.
Arrival to Baltra Airport and transfer to first excursion.
Reached by bus from Puerto Ayora, the highlands of Santa Cruz are a deep green contrasting beautifully with much of the dry, lower islands. The dominant vegetation in the highlands is the forest of Scalesia trees creating the lush green color. The lava tubes, over half a mile long, are underground and walking through them is a unique, surreal experience.
Highlights: | Lava tunnels, wild turtles, tortoises breeding center. |
Activities: | Hike (1.5 miles/ 2 ½ km) |
Type of Landing: | Dry landing |
Difficulty: | Moderate (long) |
Gardner Bay, on the eastern side of the island, is the breeding site of nearly all of the world´s 12,000 pairs of waved albatrosses. It has an ample white sandy beach with a myriad of sea lions, perfect for relaxing. Its rocky shores make this site a great place for diving and snorkeling.
Suarez Point is great for spotting blue-footed boobies, albatrosses and Nazca boobies. A beautiful site on the ocean front, the large waved albatrosses use the cliff as a launching pad. The famous attraction is the magnificent blowhole, spurting water high into the air. This site presents wonderful photograph opportunities.
Highlights: | Hood mockingbirds, Nazca boobies, waved albatrosses, red-billed tropicbirds, lava lizards, Galapagos hawks, blue-footed boobies, blowhole, amazing landscape |
Activities: | Hike (1.9 miles/3 km) |
Type of Landing: | Dry landing |
Difficulty: | Easy |
Santa Fe (Barrington) is home to the small picturesque bay and anchorage on the island’s northeast coast. The bay has two visitor trails, one leading to a scenic viewpoint atop a cliff, and the other spanning from a small beach to a tall prickly pear cactus forest.
You will head to South Plaza Island. This small island with steep cliffs was formed by rising lava and is now covered by Opuntia cacti. It is also home to one of the largest sea lion colonies as well as colorful yellow and red land iguanas. The most characteristic plant is Sesuvium. During the rainy season its color is a greenish to yellowish tone and in the dry season (end of June through January) a bright red.
Highlights: | Land iguanas, sea lion colony, Audubon’s shearwaters, swallow-tailed gulls, Nazca boobies, amazing landscape with cliffs |
Activities: | Hike (1.5 miles / 2 ½ km) |
Type of Landing: | Dry landing |
Difficulty: | Moderate |
Black Turtle Cove is situated in the northern part of Santa Cruz. This inlet is surrounded by mangroves and is only accessible by dinghy. The shallow cove is a safe haven for young marine life. Black-tip and white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, and a variety of rays are often spotted here.
Transfer Out to Baltra airport.
Highlights: | Baby hammerhead shark, rays, sea turtles, sea birds |
Activities: | Dinghy ride |
Type of Landing: | No landing |
Difficulty: | Easy |
As you will be leaving the boat this morning, please remember that if you have enjoyed the services provided by your guide and crew, a tip is considered appropriate. For logistical and cultural reasons, we treat this as an optional expense and do not incorporate it into your trip price.
As a guideline we recommend each passenger considers USD 15 per day for the crew (collectively) and USD 10 per day for your guide. You can leave tips in envelopes that are placed in your cabin before you disembark.
Please note that the snack provided during your flight may not meet specialty dietary requirements.
Bird, pink flamingos, turtles, tortoises, sea lions, blue-footed, rays, pelicans, sharks, penguins, albatrosses.
Snorkel, Walk, Panga ride, Wet Landing, Dry Landing, Trekking.
Day 1 Sunday
AM: Arrival to Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat
PM: North Seymour Islands
Day 2 Monday
AM: Santiago Island – Chinese Hat
PM: Santiago Island – Sullivan Bay
Day 3 Tuesday
AM: Genovesa- Darwwin Bay
PM: Genovesa – El Barranco
Day 4 Wednesday
AM: Santiago Island – Egas Port
PM: Rabida Island
Day 5 Thursday
AM: Santa Cruz – Tortoise Breeding Center
PM: Transfer Out – Baltra Airport
After a period of design and assembly in the Netherlands, the Galapagos Angel is ready to explore the Enchanted Islands with outstanding itineraries and top-notch service.
With two large suites and six convertible cabins, the yacht accommodations are comfortably designed for 16 passengers, who can enjoy breathtaking views through the panoramic windows and of sharing their day-to-day experiences with their loved ones by using our onboard WiFi service.
Leave your trip in the hands of the crew members and our certified bilingual naturalist guides, who will show you the most outstanding places in the islands and make you live an unforgettable experience.
Galapagos sea lions, blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds are abundant on this place.
North Seymour Island
The island was formed by a series of submarine lava containing layers of sediment that were uplifted by tectonic activity. The island is characterized by its arid vegetation zone.
Highlights: | Land & marine iguanas, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions; snorkeling: rays, reef shark, fish, garden eels. |
Activities: | Dinghy ride & hiking (1.5 miles / 2.5 km) |
Type of Landing: | Dry landing |
Difficulty: | Moderate / difficult |
Chinese Hat
This small islet is located near the southeast coast of Santiago Island. Its name comes from the distinct shape of the islet’s summit. This small islet is a great location to view many geological formations such as lava tubes and lava flows.
Sullivan Bay
A coral beach landing leads you towards a lava field as far as the eye can see. Hunt and peck over the two distinguished types of lava, pahoehoe and ‘a’a, for signs of plant life that have managed to emerge over the past 100 years since the most recent volcanic explosion. A truly amazing volcanic experience…up close and personal!
Highlights: | Variety of lava formations and landscapes, pahoehoe lava which is found primarily in Hawai’i and the Galapagos islands, ‘a’a lava, and pristine coral sand beach |
Activities: | Walk, snorkel, swim |
Type of Landing: | Wet landing |
Difficulty: | Easy to moderate. Be sure to wear good solid walking shoes or boots as the ‘a’a lava is very sharp and pointy |
Darwin Bay
This white sand coral beach heads a half mile trail (0.75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls can be spotted here. Further down the path are tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view off a cliff.
El Barranco
Also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps, El Barranco’s steep, rocky paths leads up to a high cliff-face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to palo santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, Galapagos swallows, and Galapagos doves.
Highlights: | Red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, storm-petrels, Galapagos doves |
Activities: | Hiking (0.9 miles/2 km) |
Type of Landing: | Dry, difficult landing |
Difficulty: | Moderate |
Egas Port
Also known as James Bay, Egas Port is home to the curious Galapagos hawks and quick-footed Galapagos lava lizards. The trail leads to a coastline with gorgeous tide pools and grottos full of fauna. Here the Galapagos fur sea lions bathe in the sun. This is also a great snorkeling site.
Rabida Island
This is one of the most colorful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago and a great snorkeling site. Its famous maroon sandy beach and stunning lookouts provide wonderful landscapes. The island is a birdwatcher’s delight. Some of the rarest species are in abundance, such as nine varieties of finches, large-billed flycatchers, Galapagos hawks and brown pelicans.
Highlights: | Snorkeling: white-cheeked pintail ducks, colorful fish, sea lions, brackish water lagoon, penguins, Galapagos hawk |
Activities: | Snorkeling, dinghy ride & short hike (0.6 miles /1 km) |
Type of Landing: | Wet landing |
Difficulty: | Easy / moderate |
The Charles Darwin Research Station is home to turtles ranging from 3-inches (new hatchlings) to 4-feet long. Subspecies of turtles interact with one another and many of the older turtles are accustomed to humans stretching out their heads for a photo opportunity. The babies are kept until they are about four years old and strong enough to survive on their own.
Transfer to Baltra airport.
Highlights: | Giant tortoises in captivity |
Activities: | Walking |
Type of Landing: | Dry landing |
Difficulty: | Easy |
As you will be leaving the boat this morning, please remember that if you have enjoyed the services provided by your guide and crew, a tip is considered appropriate. For logistical and cultural reasons, we treat this as an optional expense and do not incorporate it into your trip price.
As a guideline we recommend each passenger considers USD 15 per day for the crew (collectively) and USD 10 per day for your guide. You can leave tips in envelopes that are placed in your cabin before you disembark.
Please note that the snack provided during your flight may not meet specialty dietary requirements.
Bird, pink flamingos, turtles, tortoises, sea lions, blue-footed, rays, pelicans, sharks, penguins, albatrosses
Snorkel, Walk, Panga ride, Wet Landing, Dry Landing, Trekking
After a period of design and assembly in the Netherlands, the Galapagos Angel is ready to explore the Enchanted Islands with outstanding itineraries and top-notch service.
With two large suites and six convertible cabins, the yacht accommodations are comfortably designed for 16 passengers, who can enjoy breathtaking views through the panoramic windows and of sharing their day-to-day experiences with their loved ones by using our onboard WiFi service.
Leave your trip in the hands of the crew members and our certified bilingual naturalist guides, who will show you the most outstanding places in the islands and make you live an unforgettable experience.
Arrival to Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat.
Galapagos sea lions, blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds are abundant on North Seymour Island. The island was formed by a series of submarine lava containing layers of sediment that were uplifted by tectonic activity. The island is characterized by its arid vegetation zone.
Highlights: | Land & marine iguanas, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions; snorkeling: rays, reef shark, fish, garden eels. |
Activities: | Dinghy ride & hiking (1.5 miles / 2.5 km) |
Type of Landing: | Dry landing |
Difficulty: | Moderate / difficult |
Chinese Hat
This small islet is located near the southeast coast of Santiago Island. Its name comes from the distinct shape of the islet’s summit. This small islet is a great location to view many geological formations such as lava tubes and lava flows.
Sullivan Bay
A coral beach landing leads you towards a lava field as far as the eye can see. Hunt and peck over the two distinguished types of lava, pahoehoe and ‘a’a, for signs of plant life that have managed to emerge over the past 100 years since the most recent volcanic explosion. A truly amazing volcanic experience…up close and personal!
Highlights: | Variety of lava formations and landscapes, pahoehoe lava which is found primarily in Hawai’i and the Galapagos islands, ‘a’a lava, and pristine coral sand beach |
Activities: | Walk, snorkel, swim |
Type of Landing: | Wet landing |
Difficulty: | Easy to moderate. Be sure to wear good solid walking shoes or boots as the ‘a’a lava is very sharp and pointy |
Darwin Bay
This white sand coral beach heads a half mile trail (0.75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls can be spotted here. Further down the path are tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view off a cliff.
El Barranco
Also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps, El Barranco’s steep, rocky paths leads up to a high cliff-face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to palo santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, Galapagos swallows, and Galapagos doves.
Highlights: | Red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, storm-petrels, Galapagos doves |
Activities: | Hiking (0.9 miles/2 km) |
Type of Landing: | Dry, difficult landing |
Difficulty: | Moderate |
Egas Port
Also known as James Bay, Egas Port is home to the curious Galapagos hawks and quick-footed Galapagos lava lizards. The trail leads to a coastline with gorgeous tide pools and grottos full of fauna. Here the Galapagos fur sea lions bathe in the sun. This is also a great snorkeling site.
Rabida Island
(Jervis) is one of the most colorful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago and a great snorkeling site. Its famous maroon sandy beach and stunning lookouts provide wonderful landscapes. The island is a birdwatcher’s delight. Some of the rarest species are in abundance, such as nine varieties of finches, large-billed flycatchers, Galapagos hawks and brown pelicans.
Highlights: | Snorkeling: white-cheeked pintail ducks, colorful fish, sea lions, brackish water lagoon, penguins, Galapagos hawk |
Activities: | Snorkeling, dinghy ride & short hike (0.6 miles /1 km) |
Type of Landing: | Wet landing |
Difficulty: | Easy / moderate |
Breeding Center
The Charles Darwin Research Station is home to turtles ranging from 3-inches (new hatchlings) to 4-feet long. Subspecies of turtles interact with one another and many of the older turtles are accustomed to humans stretching out their heads for a photo opportunity. The babies are kept until they are about four years old and strong enough to survive on their own.
Santa Cruz Highlands
Reached by bus from Puerto Ayora, the highlands of Santa Cruz are a deep green contrasting beautifully with much of the dry, lower islands. The dominant vegetation in the highlands is the forest of Scalesia trees creating the lush green color. The lava tubes, over half a mile long, are underground and walking through them is a unique, surreal experience.
Highlights: | Lava tunnels, wild turtles, tortoises breeding center. |
Activities: | Hike (1.5 miles/ 2 ½ km) |
Type of Landing: | Dry landing |
Difficulty: | Moderate (long) |
Gardner Bay
Located on the eastern side of the island, is the breeding site of nearly all of the world´s 12,000 pairs of waved albatrosses. It has an ample white sandy beach with a myriad of sea lions, perfect for relaxing. Its rocky shores make this site a great place for diving and snorkeling.
Suarez Point
This area is great for spotting blue-footed boobies, albatrosses and Nazca boobies. A beautiful site on the ocean front, the large waved albatrosses use the cliff as a launching pad. The famous attraction is the magnificent blowhole, spurting water high into the air. This site presents wonderful photograph opportunities.
Highlights: | Hood mockingbirds, Nazca boobies, waved albatrosses, red-billed tropicbirds, lava lizards, Galapagos hawks, blue-footed boobies, blowhole, amazing landscape |
Activities: | Hike (1.9 miles/3 km) |
Type of Landing: | Dry landing |
Difficulty: | Difficult |
Santa Fe
(Barrington) is home to the small picturesque bay and anchorage on the island’s northeast coast. The bay has two visitor trails, one leading to a scenic viewpoint atop a cliff, and the other spanning from a small beach to a tall prickly pear cactus forest.
South Plaza
In the morning, you will head to South Plaza Island. This small island with steep cliffs was formed by rising lava and is now covered by Opuntia cacti. It is also home to one of the largest sea lion colonies as well as colorful yellow and red land iguanas. The most characteristic plant is Sesuvium. During the rainy season its color is a greenish to yellowish tone and in the dry season (end of June through January) a bright red.
Highlights: | Land iguanas, sea lion colony, Audubon’s shearwaters, swallow-tailed gulls, Nazca boobies, amazing landscape with cliffs |
Activities: | Hike (1.5 miles / 2 ½ km) |
Type of Landing: | Dry landing |
Difficulty: | Moderate |
Black Turtle Cove
Situated in the northern part of Santa Cruz. This inlet is surrounded by mangroves and is only accessible by dinghy. The shallow cove is a safe haven for young marine life. Black-tip and white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, and a variety of rays are often spotted here.
Transfer Out to Baltra airport.
Highlights: | Baby hammerhead shark, rays, sea turtles, sea birds |
Activities: | Dinghy ride |
Type of Landing: | No landing |
Difficulty: | Easy |
As you will be leaving the boat this morning, please remember that if you have enjoyed the services provided by your guide and crew, a tip is considered appropriate. For logistical and cultural reasons, we treat this as an optional expense and do not incorporate it into your trip price.
As a guideline we recommend each passenger considers USD 15 per day for the crew (collectively) and USD 10 per day for your guide. You can leave tips in envelopes that are placed in your cabin before you disembark.
Please note that the snack provided during your flight may not meet specialty dietary requirements.
Bird, pink flamingos, turtles, tortoises, sea lions, blue-footed, rays, pelicans, sharks, penguins
Snorkel, Walk, Panga ride, Wet Landing, Dry Landing, Trekking