Darwin’s Galapagos
with Jo Ruxton
Join our special island yacht charter accompanied
by marine conservationist Jo Ruxton.
Galapagos sea lions, marine iguanas lounging
on the shores, blue footed boobies patrolling the
skies, giant tortoises, sally lightfoot crabs and
green sea turtles are just a few of the animals
native to this fascinating archipelago.
A paradise for natural history and geology
lovers, we have curated a distinctive trip which
includes the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site
of Quito followed by 8 days exploring at sea and
exclusive behind the scenes access at the
Galapagos Science Centre. The spacious and
stylish yacht Natural Paradise is small enough to
get into bays that larger expedition ships cannot
go near, so you get to experience Galapagos as
Darwin did.
Highlights
- Jo Ruxton will give lectures on board during
the voyage on her marine conservation work
with the Plastic Oceans Foundation, World
Wildlife Fund and the BBC Natural History
Unit, as well as accompanying the daily
excursions and helping guests develop their
photography skills. - City tour of Quito enjoying a panoramic
view of the modern city, as well as a visit to
the colonial area which is home to buildings
from the 16th century. - Visit Eden Islet off the western coast of
Santa Cruz Island, the second largest island
in the Galapagos. Take a panga ride or get in
the water and go snorkelling for your first
glimpse of the underwater world.- Explore Vicente Roca Point. Comprised of
two separate coves, this site is a large bay
with spectacular sea life. Snorkelling and
panga rides are possible this morning, so keep
a look out for Galapagos penguins, seahorses,
sea turtles, and the strange yet fascinating
mola (sun fish). - Sail across the Bolivar Channel that divides
Isabela and Fernandina islands and land at
Espinosa Point. - Visit Chinese Hat Islet, located near the
southeast coast of Santiago Island, which
is a great location to view many geological
formations such as lava tubes and flows. - Visit the famous Post Office Bay, the spot
where 18th century whalers placed a wooden
barrel that was used as an unofficial post box.
The tradition continues today, with visitors
leaving addressed postcards in the barrel and
sorting through left mail to deliver at home. - Head to Cormorant Point and hike to a
salt-water lagoon which is home to flamingos.
There is the opportunity to swim in the
crystal-clear waters of the Devil’s Crown, an
extinct volcano that peaks out of the waters
just off Floreana’s coast and offers a
magnificent snorkelling experience. Look out
for sharks, rays and lots of tropical fish. - Visit Suarez Point where it is likely you will
see blue-footed and Nazca boobies, red billed
tropic birds, Galapagos hawks and the curious
Hood mockingbirds. Suarez Point is home to a
famous blowhole that spurts water into the
air, a fantastic landscape for photography.
- Explore Vicente Roca Point. Comprised of
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WIn partnership with Steppes TravelEcuador | 10 days | 27 March 2022 | Limited to 15 guests only
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