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Golondrina
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Golondrina Description
The Golondrina is a comfortable small yacht suitable for 16 passengers at economical prices for budget-conscious guests. The yacht is equipped with both motor and sails, so you may also experience some sailing in the Galapagos. The cozy living room with bar comes with an excellent bargain for your money and a perfect sundeck for enjoying the Galapagos views and spending your downtime in the sun or gazing at stars.
Golondrina Cabins
All cabins aboard the Golondrina include private bathrooms and air-conditioning units. There are eight double cabins, all with bunk beds, offering comfortable accommodations for your Galapagos Cruise.
Cruise Details
- Category: Budget
- Type: Small Yacht
- Year built: 2004
- Departures: Monday, Tuesday, Friday
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Itineraries: 4,5,8
RATES INCLUDE
- Accommodation on board
- All meals while on board
- Purified water, coffee, and tea available during the cruise
- Transfers in the islands during operational days
- English speaking naturalist guide
- Islands excursions and activities according to the Itinerary
RATES NOT INCLUDED
- Flights to/from the Galapagos Islands
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
- Migratory Control Card
- Snorkeling equipment (mask, tube, & fins)
- Alcoholic & all bottled drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel, cancellation and medical insurance
Full Tecnical Details
| Length: | 22.22m |
| Speed: | 8 knots |
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| Type: | Motor yacht |
| Beam: | 5.09m |
| Navigation: |
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| Generators: | 2 kohler 13 kw, 10 kw |
Prices
Golondrina Prices
2024 prices per person
| ACCOMMODATION | 7 NIGHTS | 4 NIGHTS | 3 NIGHTS |
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| Standard Cabin | $ 3,190 | $ 1,840 | $ 1,480 |
| Charter | $ 51,040 | $ 29,440 | $ 23,680 |
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
These rates are valid all year round, except for high-season departures.
Itinerary Golondrina
| Tue | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. Read more... Santa Cruz - Primicias Ranch:On the very first stop, you’ll be able to see the staple and namesake of the Islands: the Giant Tortoise, these gentle creatures are easily spotted gracing through the foliage or resting. Harder to spot b |
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| Wed | AM | Isabela Island: Las TintorerasA short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras. Read more... Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species. Read more... |
| PM | Isabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. Read more... Isabela Island: The Wall of TearsIsabela was a penal colony. Prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment. Read more... Isabela Island: Puerto VillamilA small peaceful town with a laid back atmosphere and long white-sand, palm-lined beaches. Read more... |
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| Thu | AM | Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. Read more... |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. Read more... | |
| Fri | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. Read more... |
| PM | Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
| Fri | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. Read more... | |
| Sat | AM | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. Read more... |
| PM | Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. Read more... | |
| Sun | AM | Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. Read more... |
| PM | Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. Read more... | |
| Mon | AM | Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. Read more... |
| PM | Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. Read more... | |
| Tue | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
| Fri | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. Read more... | |
| Sat | AM | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. Read more... |
| PM | Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. Read more... | |
| Sun | AM | Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach. Read more... |
| PM | Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. Read more... | |
| Mon | AM | South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos. Read more... |
| PM | Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen. Read more... | |
| Tue | AM | San Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. Read more... San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. Read more... |
| PM | San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. Read more... | |
| Wed | AM | Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. Read more... |
| PM | Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. Read more... Española Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. Read more... |
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| Thu | AM | Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. Read more... Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish. Read more... |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... | |
| Fri | AM | North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. Read more... Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
| Fri | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. Read more... | |
| Sat | AM | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. Read more... |
| PM | Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. Read more... | |
| Sun | AM | Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. Read more... |
| PM | Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. Read more... | |
| Mon | AM | Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. Read more... |
| PM | Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. Read more... | |
| Tue | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... |
| PM | Santa Cruz - Primicias Ranch:On the very first stop, you’ll be able to see the staple and namesake of the Islands: the Giant Tortoise, these gentle creatures are easily spotted gracing through the foliage or resting. Harder to spot b | |
| Wed | AM | Isabela Island: Las TintorerasA short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras. Read more... Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species. Read more... |
| PM | Isabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. Read more... Isabela Island: The Wall of TearsIsabela was a penal colony. Prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment. Read more... Isabela Island: Puerto VillamilA small peaceful town with a laid back atmosphere and long white-sand, palm-lined beaches. Read more... |
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| Mon | AM | Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. Read more... |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. Read more... | |
| Mon | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. Read more... Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
| Mon | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: Tortuga BayA pristine location with a beautiful white-sand beach. It´s a great place for swimming and even surfing. Read more... | |
| Tue | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... |
| PM | Santa Cruz - Primicias Ranch:On the very first stop, you’ll be able to see the staple and namesake of the Islands: the Giant Tortoise, these gentle creatures are easily spotted gracing through the foliage or resting. Harder to spot b | |
| Wed | AM | Isabela Island: Las TintorerasA short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras. Read more... Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species. Read more... |
| PM | Isabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. Read more... Isabela Island: The Wall of TearsIsabela was a penal colony. Prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment. Read more... Isabela Island: Puerto VillamilA small peaceful town with a laid back atmosphere and long white-sand, palm-lined beaches. Read more... |
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| Thu | AM | Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. Read more... |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. Read more... | |
| Mon | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. Read more... Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
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