GALAPAGOS SEAMAN JOURNEY 4 DAY CRUISE

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GALAPAGOS SEAMAN JOURNEY 4 DAY CRUISE The M/C Galapagos Seaman Journey started operating in January 2008. A Boutique, first class Yacht Catamaran offering superior comfort, size, style, and stability.

With different itineraries to choose from, you will enjoy a variety of amazing land tours as well as the opportunity to encounter many endemic species like Galapagos Giant Tortoises, Penguins, Land

1 GALAPAGOS SEAMAN JOURNEY 4 DAY CRUISE The M/C Galapagos Seaman Journey started operating in January A Boutique, first class Yacht Catamaran offering superior comfort, size, style, and stability. With a variety of cruise itineraries from 5 days to 15 days, there will be an itinerary to suit all travellers. With different itineraries to choose from, you will enjoy a variety of amazing land tours as well as the opportunity to encounter many endemic species like Galapagos Giant Tortoises, Penguins, Land and Marine Iguana s, Frigate Birds, Blue Footed Boobies, and much more! The Seaman Journey offers well-furnished areas with comfort and privacy in mind and with a maximum capacity of 16 passengers this allows you both intimacy and camaraderie at the same time. There are several resting areas for those who are looking for a quiet place to relax during their Galapagos trip with family and friends in the lazy mid-afternoon sun, or likewise after a busy day of swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, or walking on one of the Galapagos Islands. Why not check out the gorgeous ocean views with fellow shipmates. Spend some time on the liveaboards spacious sundecks. Whether you feel like getting a little sun on your vacation, or want the best place to enjoy the gorgeous sunsets over the Galapagos Islands, our sundecks are the best place to be. For the grown-ups who might want to relax and kick back, there is a great bar and lounge area, for your comfort, with the added service of a bartender who will be happy to attend to all your needs and desires whilst you relax. Day 1: Seaman Journey 4 Days Day 1 Arrive Galapagos. Once in Santa Cruz, passengers must go through an inspection point at the airport to make sure that no foreign plants or animals are being introduced to the archipelago. Also, this inspection point is where passengers have to pay for the entrance to the Galapagos National Park under the following parameters: Passengers Foreigners USD$100 and Children USD$50 (under 12 years old). A Tourist Card fee of USD$20.00 per person is also required Later on our guide will pick visitors and will carry the luggage to the bus from the port that transports the passengers to the Catamaran Seaman Journey on a motorized boat called panga. PM: NORTH SEYMOUR North Seymour is an uplifted (as opposed to volcanic) island. Therefore, it is generally at and strewn with boulders. There are good nesting sites here for a large population of magnificent frigate birds. Blue-footed boobies perform their courtship dance in the more open areas and swallow-tailed gulls perch on the cli edges.

Day 1 continued Despite the tremendous surf that can pound the outer shore, sea lions haul out onto the beach and can be found bodysurfing (D) Overnight in a Standard Ocean View Room at Seaman - 4

The trail is on volcanic rock, consists of 1.5 km and can be done in about 2 hours. The youngest area of the island, from a geological point of view, lies on this area.

2 Day 1 continued Despite the tremendous surf that can pound the outer shore, sea lions haul out onto the beach and can be found bodysurfing (D) Overnight in a Standard Ocean View Room at Seaman - 4 Days - Standard Ocean View Day 2: Seaman Journey Day 2 AM: EL BARRANCO The visitor site of El Barranco is located in the southern part of Darwin Bay from Genovesa Island. The trail is on volcanic rock, consists of 1.5 km and can be done in about 2 hours. The youngest area of the island, from a geological point of view, lies on this area. The cliff is located in the south, are composed of very fragile lava. The natural erosion 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 and several species of seabirds can be seen. PM: DARWIN BAY This bay has its origin when the crater of this island collapsed below sea level. The wet landing is on a beautiful white coral sandy beach. This is a favourite island for birdwatchers that allow the following species to be seen: red footed-booby, masked boobies, wandering tattlers, lava gulls, whimbrels, yellow-crowned, and black-crowned lava herons, and yellow warblers. 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 of the trail, at the cliff s edge an incredible view of the island and the many birds living there can be observed. (B/L/D) Overnight in a Standard Ocean View Room at Seaman - 4 Days - Standard Ocean View Day 3: Seaman Journey Day 3 AM: PLAZAS, SANTA CRUZ 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 colour, 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 favourite food.

3 glance by their black/gray colour, 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 favourite food. Swallow tailed gulls nesting in the rugged cliffs are seen along with other seabirds as: Audubon shearwaters, red-billed tropicbirds, frigate birds, and brown pelicans. PM: SANTA FE Located in the south-eastern part of the Galapagos, this island was formed from an uplift instead than a volcanic origin, this is why it 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 land 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 snorkelling with playful sea lions and tropical fish. (B/L/D) Overnight in a Standard Ocean View Room at Seaman - 4 Days - Standard Ocean View. Day 4: Seaman Journey Day 4 In 2004 the Breeding and Rearing Center for young tortoises Jacinto Gordillo, named after a famous settler, was located in Cerro Colorado, San Cristobal Island, in order to take care of young tortoises. In 2008 an assisted reproduction program started on the island with due to the birth of a little turtle in captivity. All of this will be learnt at the Jacinto Breeding Center. One can not only learn about breeding processes but as well get engaged and experience why they this breeding centre does what it does. After the morning excursion you will be taken to the airport for your flight to the mainland. (B) Fine dinning & Cuisine Nature Lectures Well planned itinerarires Each meal on board is a treat for the taste buds as our chef prepares the finest international and local dishes using fresh ingredients of the highest quality. All meals include the choice of meat, poultry or seafood. In the case you have a food allergies or food restrictions; we can adapt the menu to your requirements. After a full day of visits you will get to learn a little more about the sights you visited and will be able to ask your guide specific questions about wildlife, geology, marine life, biology, and other topics. Our certified naturalist guide speaks English and has much experience on the Galapagos Island. We believe that the key to a great itinerary is variety and therefore the M/C Galapagos Seaman Journey visits several types of ecosystems within the Galapagos Island.

4 Great shore Excursions Our shore excursions are packed full of several activities and lots of fun. A typical visit to a landing site includes a nature hike, zodiac ride, snorkelling or kayaking and of course time out to relax on the beach. Excluded: Return flights from Quito or Guayaquil to the Galapagos This will be added automatically to your booking & charged according to current availability. Galapagos National Park Fee of USD$ per person & Galapagos Tourist Card of USD$20.00 per person (subject to changes, payable locally in cash), Any meals not mentioned in the above itinerary. Travel Insurance and tips. Any flights or services not mentioned in this itinerary. Please Note: This itinerary and/or hotels quoted within this itinerary may change due to local operating conditions or availability at the time of booking. Please see our terms and conditions for more details. Please note that all flights are non-refundable and non-changeable unless advised otherwise. Viva Expeditions accepts no responsibility for flight delays and subsequent delays on tours. Please be aware that many of our products are operated in US Dollars and therefore subject to currency fluctuations. Viva Expeditions will do its upmost to avoid passing on any additional charges however if there is a significant change in exchange rates then we will be required to add a currency surcharge without warning. If you would like to remove this currency risk you do have the option of paying in full at the time of booking. Additionally if you have booked one of our cruise products - be aware that many operators also reserve the right to apply fuel surcharges dependant on the price of crude oil. Final payment on bookings are generally due 95 days prior to departure.. Hotel Information Seaman - 4 Days - Standard Ocean View (upgrades available) The M/C Galapagos Seaman is a first class Boutique Yacht catamaran offering superior comfort, size, style, and stability. The Galapagos Seaman Journey makes it possible to enjoy several cruises in the Galapagos island with different itineraries that include amazing land tours throughout most of the Galapagos Islands. During the Galapagos Cruises, guests will encounter many endemic species like the Galapagos Giant Tortoises, Penguins, Land and Marine Iguana?s, Frigate Birds, Blue Footed Boobies, and much more! Throughout one of the cruises, each guest can enjoy the well-furnished areas offering comfort and privacy. The Galapagos Seaman has a maximum capacity of 16 passengers allowing both intimacy and camaraderie at the same time. There are several resting areas which include, the spacious sundecks, and on board mini library, and a bar and lounge area. All 8 cabins have A/C, private bathrooms with a full shower, hot water and ocean view windows. All rooms are above water level. Pre-booking Advice Please click on the below link which includes some detailed information on common destinations. Please read this information prior to approving your quote with your sales consultant as the items mentioned in this document can be difficult (and/or expensive) to change after your booking is confirmed.

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ITINERARY A : 4D/3N. From Friday to Monday

ITINERARY A : 4D/3N. From Friday to Monday ITINERARY A : 4D/3N From Day 1: Friday Land - Galapagos Santa Cruz AM: Flight Quito or Guayaquil to Galapagos Before taking the flight you must pay 20 USD at the Galapagos Government C o u n c i l counter