Archipel I Itinerary

Itinerary B

8 days / 7 nights

About Archipel I

  • Pioneering vessel refurbished to an inviting modern standard

  • Expert-led naturalist cruises aboard a mid-range catamaran

  • Accommodates just 16 guests in eight inviting cabins

  • Take part in snorkelling, kayaking, hiking, photography, and more

Archipel I is a classic catamaran liveaboard offering once-in-a-lifetime naturalist itineraries around the Galapagos Archipelago. Refurbished to a modern standard, this pioneering vessel promises stylish and inviting interiors, stable cruising, and top-notch service that goes beyond the typical tourist experience. Thanks to versatile itinerary options, expeditions aboard Archipel I can cater for a variety of travellers, delivering the perfect blend of comfort and thrill, while the small group atmosphere ensures plenty of personal attention.

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Itinerary details

8 days / 7 nights
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No experience required
Not Required

Highlights

  • Visit Lobos Islet and meet a colony of Galapagos sea lions 
  • See the rare waved albatross at Suarez Point
  • Meet the fearless Galápagos mockingbirds at Gardner Bay
  • Check the mail at Post Office Bay and gaze over Baroness Lookout
  • A "lunar landscape" of barren lava fields at Sullivan Bay

Our 8-day itinerary aboard the yacht Archipel I allows you to combine the seabird colonies of Mosquera and the exclusive Genovesa with the spectacular volcanic islands Bartolome and Charles Darwin Research Station. Moreover, you will have the chance to explore Española, the most southern point of the archipelago and swim with sea lions in the Loberia, on Isla Floreana.

DAY 1:
AM: Arrival to Baltra Airport 
PM: Bachas Beach

DAY 2:
AM: Prince Philip Steps (Genovesa)
PM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa)

DAY 3:
AM: Bartholomew
PM: Sullivan Bay (Santiago)

DAY 4:
AM: Twin Craters – El Chato Reserve (Santa Cruz) 
PM: CC Fausto Llerena (Santa Cruz)

DAY 5:
AM: Cormorant Point – Devil’s Crown (Floreana)
PM: Baroness Lookout – Post Office Bay (Floreana)

DAY 6:
AM: Gardner Bay (Española)
PM: Suarez Point (Española) 

DAY 7:
AM: Pitt Point (San Cristobal)
PM: Witch Hill (San Cristobal)

DAY 8:
AM: Lobos Islet (San Cristobal)

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

10:00am

Baltra

Baltra Airport: GPS

Return

10:00am

San Cristobal

San Cristobal Airport: SCY

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