La Pinta
La Pinta
The La Pinta is a luxurious and new yacht marked by an upscale design throughout, ideal for travelers looking for a luxury experience in traditional atmosphere. La Pinta offers plush cabins, high standards of service, international cuisine and celebrated Ecuadorian dishes, and all the amenities that make a stellar Galapagos Expedition. Equipped with a restaurant boasting a Cordon Bleu Gastronomy director, an outside bar, observation lounge, cardio-gym, kayaks, glass-bottom boat, sun deck, sun loungers, jacuzzi, exercise room, library and a medical officer on board, La Pinta has all you could wish for.
LARGEST CABINS OF ANY GALAPAGOS EXPEDITION VESSEL
With 24 cabins to accommodate 48 passengers, La Pinta boasts some of the largest cabins of any Galapagos expedition vessel. All are air-conditioned and have gorgeous wrap around floor-to-ceiling windows from which to appreciate the dramatic and ever changing scenery. Some cabins can be connected into triple occupancy for families.
SUSTAINABLE CRUISE TECHNOLOGY
La Pinta measures 210 feet, a stable size that minimizes the possibility of seasickness and ensures a comfortable journey. New engines designed to cut emissions and a wastewater treatment plant largely reduce any environmental footprint.
IDEAL FOR travelers wanting a mid-size boat with large windows and a stellar itinerary
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Day to Day Itinerary
- 7 days Cruise Itinerary 'Western'
- 5 days Cruise Itinerary 'Eastern'
- 5 days Cruise Itinerary 'Northern'
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - North Seymour IslandAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMNorth Seymour IslandNorth Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Day 2 - Vicente Roca Point - Espinosa PointAMVicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
PMEspinosa PointFernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Day 3 - Urbina Bay - Tagus CoveAMUrbina Bay
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.
PMTagus CoveIsabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Day 4 - Rabida Island - Dragon HillAMRabida Island
Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
PMDragon HillSanta Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 5 - Charles Darwin Station - HighlandsAMCharles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
PMHighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 6 - Post Office Bay - Champion Islet - Cormoran PointAMPost Office Bay
Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
PMChampion IsletFloreana Island: Champion IsletA small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent.
Cormoran PointFloreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Day 7 - Baltra DepartureAMBaltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - South PlazaAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMSouth PlazaSouth Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 2 - Santa Fe Island - Cerro ColoradoAMSanta Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
PMCerro ColoradoSan Cristobal Island: Cerro ColoradoAmazing views of La Galapaguera as well as the south and eastern coasts of the island.
Day 3 - Pitt Point - Cerro BrujoAMPitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
PMCerro BrujoSan Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Day 4 - Suarez Point - Gardner BayAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
PMGardner BayEspañola Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Day 5 - Charles Darwin Station - Baltra DepartureAMCharles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - HighlandsAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMHighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 2 - Eden Islet - Sombrero ChinoAMEden Islet
Santa Cruz Island: Eden IsletOff the western coast of Santa Cruz, Eden Islet offers visitors a great chance to see a variety of Galapagos wildlife.
PMSombrero ChinoSombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Day 3 - Bartholomew Island - Sullivan BayAMBartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
PMSullivan BaySantiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
Day 4 - Darwin Bay - Prince Phillip StepsAMDarwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
PMPrince Phillip StepsGenovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
Day 5 - Baltra DepartureAMBaltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
