Sea Canoe with transparent base.

Whereas one of our Wilderness Yacht Safaris will provide an excellent way of exploring the best of the natural history of the Galapagos, this kind of trip provides greater opportunities for an active exploration of the islands.  Activities include sailing, sea kayaking*, trekking and a journey by horseback to the peak of the World's second largest volcanic rim which is on Isabela Island.

Opportunities for close encounters with wildlife remain very high, including giant tortoises on Isabela and Santa Cruz islands, Galapagos penguins, Darwin's finches, blue footed boobies, white tip sharks and more.  Insights into what you see are also not compromised since you will be accompanied throughout by a guide trained by the Charles Darwin Research Station.

Accommodation throughout your journey in the Galapagos is onboard one of the most popular Caribbean charter yachts - a Privilege 482, built by the French company Jeantot.  This yacht is an excellent sailing machine with en suite bathrooms in each cabin.

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Price: £1,760 excluding international flights           Private charters also available. Single supplement:  £890. Note: all cabins are double berths so it is not possible to share a cabin with someone you are not already travelling with. Dates: Throughout the year.  Please enquire. Min number: 4 Max number: 10 Price includes Return flights Quito-Galapagos 3 nights boutique Cafe Cultura Hotel or similar hotel in Quito Breakfast in Quito All transfers Galapagos safari as indicated Shore excursions and zodiac activities All meals onboard vessels Coffee, tea and water English speaking naturalist guide who have been trained by the Charles Darwin Station and is licensed by the National Park. A year's free membership of the Galapagos Conservation Trust. Price excludes International flights to Quito Galapagos National Park entrance fee - $100** per person to be paid in cash at the airport in Galápagos). $10** immigration tax payable before you arrive in Galapagos. Local air taxes - $40.80** Drinks, tips, snorkeling equipment and wet suits (depending on the ship). Travel insurance. (**correct at time of writing) Comfort level For those people who are used to yachts, you will find a Privilege 482 spacious and comfortable.  For those less familiar with yachting then you may want to consider one of our other Yacht Safari boats which may be larger and have greater cabin space.  We sometimes run Active departures on other boats so please enquire to see if these fit in with your timing.  Itineraries will be different. Flights You can arrange your own international flights or Aqua-Firma can do this for you. Flight price guide: from £630 with KLM, Iberia, British Airways / American Airlines and Continental depending upon the time of year and seat availability.