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Experience unparalleled luxury and refinement aboard the WildAid Passion motor yacht, originally crafted as a private luxury vessel and now refurbished to offer modern comforts while retaining its elegant features. As the largest charter yacht in the Galapagos, boasting 48.5 meters in length across four decks, the WildAid Passion provides exceptional space for its 12 passengers to luxuriate.

Indulge in the vessel's lavish interior and exterior social areas, including a panoramic sky lounge, separate dining room, and spacious decks adorned with over 200 square meters of fine teak decking. Each of the six fully air-conditioned cabins exudes comfort, with ocean-facing views, private bathrooms, and amenities like high-definition TVs and USB chargers.

With a dedicated crew member for every guest, the WildAid Passion guarantees impeccable service, complemented by gourmet cuisine prepared by a first-class galley. Tailored meals can be enjoyed al fresco, offering breathtaking vistas of the Galapagos Islands' stunning sunsets and moonrises.

Explore the wonders of the Galapagos Islands with expert guidance from the yacht's naturalist guide, who leads daily land excursions and provides insightful briefings. Whether it's a birthday celebration, anniversary, or family reunion, the WildAid Passion's crew excels in hospitality and event planning, ensuring unforgettable experiences for every occasion. Book your voyage aboard the WildAid Passion motor yacht and embark on a journey of luxury, adventure, and lifelong memories.

Highlights

Experience unparalleled luxury and refinement aboard the WildAid Passion motor yacht, originally crafted as a private luxury vessel and now refurbished to offer modern comforts while retaining its elegant features. As the largest charter yacht in the Galapagos, boasting 48.5 meters in length across four decks, the WildAid Passion provides exceptional space for its 12 passengers to luxuriate.

Indulge in the vessel's lavish interior and exterior social areas, including a panoramic sky lounge, separate dining room, and spacious decks adorned with over 200 square meters of fine teak decking. Each of the six fully air-conditioned cabins exudes comfort, with ocean-facing views, private bathrooms, and amenities like high-definition TVs and USB chargers.

With a dedicated crew member for every guest, the WildAid Passion guarantees impeccable service, complemented by gourmet cuisine prepared by a first-class galley. Tailored meals can be enjoyed al fresco, offering breathtaking vistas of the Galapagos Islands' stunning sunsets and moonrises.

Explore the wonders of the Galapagos Islands with expert guidance from the yacht's naturalist guide, who leads daily land excursions and provides insightful briefings. Whether it's a birthday celebration, anniversary, or family reunion, the WildAid Passion's crew excels in hospitality and event planning, ensuring unforgettable experiences for every occasion. Book your voyage aboard the WildAid Passion motor yacht and embark on a journey of luxury, adventure, and lifelong memories.

Highlights

Morning Flight To Baltra & Black Turtle Cove

PM: After arriving at Baltra airport, we will be greeted by our naturalist guide to then board the M/Y WildAid’s Passion and have lunch. Following our meal, we will navigate a short distance to Black Turtle Cove, a large mangrove lagoon on the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island. Pelicans and herons roost on the branches, while marine dwellers such as green sea turtles and golden rays may cruise right next to the pangaas it makes its way through the mangroves.

Darwin Bay & El Barranco

AM: We travel to Genovesa Island and for a wet landing on Darwin Bay, a unique site with a beautiful beach, lined with red mangroves and soft‐haired prickly pear cacti, where red‐footed boobies and great frigatebirds perch tamely.

PM: After a dry landing at El Barranco, we will climb to the edge of a cliff where frigatebirds, masked boobies, and red-footed boobies make their nests. The trail will take us to the inner part of the island, populated by palo santotrees and cacti. We will be seeking out the impressive red‐billed tropicbird amidst Galapagos storm petrels and the endemic short-eared owl.

Punta Espejo & Sullivan Bay

AM: Today we will have the opportunity to observe the abundant marine life of Punta Espejo, on Marchena Island. This site is reserved for snorkeling and diving only,and it is safe to say that it is one of the best spots in the Galapagos for these activities. This location is known for having dolphins and hammerhead sharks, as well as the vast quantities of coral heads, allowing for a much higher concentration of coral than the rest of the archipelago. We will have two snorkeling activities during this morning, to have more time and opportunities to observe the marine life.
After snorkeling, we will return to the yacht for an in-depth briefing about the ocean currentsand their effect on the archipelago’s flora and fauna while we navigate to our next destination.

PM: We will have a dry landing in Santiago Island’s Sullivan Bay, where we will walk over a recent lava flow with fresh pahoehoe lava formations, lava bubbles containing crystallized minerals, and pioneer plant fossils. Along the shoreline, we may find Galapagos penguins and herons going after small fish.

Bartolome & Dragon Hill

AM: We will have a dry landing on Bartolome, followed by a mild climb up a set of wooden steps to reach the summit of a spatter cone for a breathtaking panorama of the island’s iconic Pinnacle Rock and views of neighboring Santiago, and other central islands in the distance. Afterward, we will visit the white sand beach used as a nesting site by sea turtles, followed by snorkeling in the waters of Bartolome Island, where it is not unusual to spot Galapagos penguins.

PM: In the afternoon, we navigate a short distance to Cerro Dragon on Santa Cruz’s northwestern shore with a dry landing to visit a saltwater lagoon, home to greater flamingos, black‐necked stilts, and white‐cheeked pintails. Further inland we will find a fantastic land iguana nesting site.

Santa Cruz Highlands & Darwin Research Station

AM: We will spend this day visiting Santa Cruz Island ́s most famous highlights. We will have a dry landing at the dock of Puerto Ayora to then board our transportation and head to the island’s highlands. This area, in contrast to the coastal region, has lush vegetation and forest due to the humidity in the higher regions.We will visit one of the ranches of the area where it is possible to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. As these animals migrate from the coastal area to the highlands and back, the chosen ranch will depend on the presence of the tortoises since they roam free and change locations. This is also a good place to see the ground finch of the Island, which populates these forests where it is also possible to see the yellow warbler.

PM: We will return to the ship for lunch and to freshen up to then head back to Puerto Ayora for our second visit of the day, the Charles Darwin Research Station.Here, we will see tortoises from different islands. The animals are found in large semi natural pens for their protection, but also to ensure an easy view for the visitors. The pens are divided according to four different stages: eggs, neonates, juveniles (held here until they are mature enough to be "repatriated"), and adults.

Plaza Sur & Santa Fe Island

AM: We will have a dry landing on one of the oldest docks of the archipelago on colorful Plaza Sur, home to vibrant green prickly pears, deep red Sesuvium, and coppery‐orange land iguanas. Impressive seaward cliffs make the perfect perching spot for a varietyof coastal birds. This is also a great place to observe the sea lion adult and pups swimming along the shores.

PM: After a wet landing on Santa Fe, we will encounter a white beach where sea lions are usually resting. We will be looking for the endemic species of land iguana, which is larger with a deeper shade of yellow than land iguanas on other islands. The biggest prickly pear cacti in the Galapagos are also found here.

Garden Bay & Punta Suarez

AM: Following a wet landing, we will spend the morning in Española Island’s Gardner Bay, an outstanding beach with sea lions, marine iguanas, and the bold Española mockingbird. Close to Española, there is a beautiful array of islets ideal for observing marinelife. While snorkeling at one of these locations, we will come face to face with the marine reserve’s endemic species including the playful sea lions.

PM: After this visit, we will head to Punta Suarez, one of the most popular landing sites in Galapagos. The highlights include: sea lions near the landing place (sometimes seen body‐surfing in the large breakers) large marine iguanas, with red‐colored males in the breeding season, oystercatchers, blue-footed and masked boobies, Galapagos hawks, Galapagos doves, swallow‐tailed gulls, red-billed tropicbirds, and three species endemic to Española: the waved albatross (present only from April to December), the Española mockingbird, and the Española lava lizard. The trail ends in El Soplador, a blowhole that sprays water some 25 meters (75 feet) into the air.

Twin Craters & Departure

AM: This is our last day on the islands. After breakfast we will disembark in Puerto Ayora to take our transport to the Baltra airport, making a short stop to visit the Twin Craters. The Gemelosare two deep craters located to the side of the road that leads from Puerto Ayora to the other side of the island in order to arrive to the airport. These huge holes were most likely created in a volcanic explosion or by magma chambers having collapsed underneath the island ́s surface. This is also an excellent place tosee the Galapagos hawk and the Santa Cruz barn owl. The surrounding forests are also filled with birds such as the vermilion flycatcher and the yellow warbler.

Price per person

Stateroom

USD$ 6130

Suites

USD$ 7220

Included in the price

Daily programmed excursions in the islands

Services of an English/Spanish-speaking naturalist guide

All meals indicated in the itinerary

Use of snorkeling equipment and kayaks

All transfers in the Galapagos Islands

Soft drinks, natural juices, coffee, tea and water

Not included in the price

Airfare for to/from the Galapagos flights (Quito–Galapagos–Quito)

Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park ($100 per person)

Galapagos Immigration Control Card ($20 per person)

Alcoholic and bottled beverages

Tips & gratuities to crew and guides

Single cabin supplement

Personal items

Santa Cruz Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station

AM: After arriving at Baltra airport, we will be greeted by our personnel to then cross the Itabaca channel and reach Santa Cruz Island for our first visit in the Archipelago: The Highlands of Santa Cruz. This area, in contrast to the coastal region, has lush vegetation and forest due to the humidity in the higher regions.

We will visitone of the ranches of the area where it is possible to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. As these animals migrate from the coastal area to the highlands and back, the chosen ranch will depend on the presence of the tortoises since they roam free and change locations. We will then head for the M/Y Passion for lunch and to freshen up to then head back to Puerto Ayora for our second visit of the day, the Charles Darwin Research Station. Here, we will see tortoises from different islands. The animals are found in large semi natural pens for their protection, but also to ensure an easy view for the visitors. The pens are divided according to four different stages: eggs, neonates, juveniles (held here until they are mature enough to be "repatriated"), and adults. Afterward, we will head back to Puerto Ayora, where we will have some time to explore the town and shops by ourselves (this is the only chance of shopping during on this itinerary) before boarding the M/Y Passion at around 5:00 p.m.

Once on board, the crew and captain will welcome us, have a short security drill and enjoy dinner and the briefing for the next day's activities.

Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown, Black Beach & Asilo De La Paz

AM: With a wet landing onto the olivine beaches of Punta Cormorant we will begin a walk on the island looking for Greater Flamingos in a brackish lagoon. We may be able to get a close-up view if we are quiet as the flamingos are shy. The second visit at Punta Cormorant is a back on the other side of the island with fine sand and clear blue waters. Sea turtles nest here, so please do not go off trail. In the shallow water, watch your step as many stingrays and sharks visit regularly. We end the outing witha short pangaride to snorkel at Devil’s Crown, an old volcanic crater that is now a key snorkeling site with many tropical fish and opportunities to see hammerhead sharks.

PM: In the afternoon we will visit Black Beach on Floreana Island to learn more about the intriguing human history of the island and its first inhabitants. We will ride up into the highlands of the island to visit a freshwater source known as the Asilo de LaPazand caves that initially served as hideouts for pirates and the birthplace of the first person to be born in Galapagos. One of the many mysteries on Floreana involves the infamous Baroness Eloise Wagner von Bousquet and her two lovers who inexplicablybegan to disappear after settling on the island. Following this visit, we will head back to the Passion for dinner and a short briefing on the next day.

Post Office Bar & Afternoon Navigation

AM: In the morning we will visit Post Office Bay with a wet landing. During the 18th century, Galapagos was a strategical stop for whalers and pirates during their long voyages.As these trips could last many months and sometimes years, a group of whalers decided to create an unofficial post system with a wooden barrel. Ships that were bound to return would stop in the bay and pick up the post with their same destination. This tradition has continued to this day, so make sure you are equipped with your letter or note to leave in the barrel for another visitor to deliver for you.

PM: In the afternoon after we’ve had lunch and rested a bit, we will have the best opportunity for a not‐so‐common, yet exciting activity in the archipelago: a full afternoon navigation for dolphin and whale watching. The channel between Isabela and Fernandina is a popular whale watching site as the whales use this same route when migrating due to the strong currents. This is an area where even orcas may be seen. The impressive landscapes of Isabela and the Cerro Azul volcano add to the experience.

Punta Moreno & Urbina Bay

AM: We arrive at Isabela Island, the largest of all within the Galapagos. After breakfast, we step ashore at Punta Moreno onto an enormous pahoehoe lava flow surrounded by giant shield volcanoes in the distance, some ofwhich are still active. From here we will do a short hike along the lava fields to a lagoon where flamingos may be present. The lava fields can make walking difficult; we have walking sticks aboard if needed and sturdy shoes should be used as the lava fields are uneven, rocky, and have sharp and jagged formations.

PM: The following activity in the afternoon will be at Urbina Bay with a wet landing. We walk onto a black sand beach to dry our feet off; it is also a nesting site for green sea turtles so make sure to stay within the trail as to not step on any eggs beneath the sand. We then enjoy a brief hike inland searching for land iguanas and Isabela giant tortoises that may be migrating to the coast from the highlands to breed.

At the beach, we will admire the remains of a geological uplift exposing coral heads and marine fossils, and if the sea conditions and time allows, we will also snorkel in this area.

Tagus Cove & Punta Espinosa

AM: In the morning we visit Tagus Cove with a dry landing. This area is known as a historic pirate hideaway where names of countless ships are graffitied on the surrounding cliffs with the year they visited. The very first visitors engraved their name and year higher up at the beginning of the hike. The hike leads us to a beautiful lookout and a viewpoint to Darwin Lake, a salt-water lagoon surrounded by tuff stone.

PM: Once again we are aboard the Passion crossing the Bolivar Channel to Fernandina Island, one of the world’s most pristine sites and currently still active with a recent eruption in 2018. We will disembark with a dry landing at Punta Espinosa.

Strolling along the shoreline, we will be on the lookout for flightless cormorants, Galapagos sea lions, Galapagos penguins and hawks, sooty‐colored marine iguanas and bright red and orange Sally Lightfoot crabs.

Puerto Egas, Buccaneer's Cove & Espumilla Beach

AM: At Puerto Egas,we arrive by wet landinganddisembark on a dark sand volcanic beach with afascinating history of human settlement. With luck, we will see the Galapagos fur seals lounging on the edges of the lava fields and playful sea lions under arches of lava carved by erosion from the ocean. In these crystalline pools known as “grottos,” we walk along the shore observingthe abundant marine lifeand shorebirds they attract.

PM: At Buccaneer Cove we can enjoy apangaride around the beautiful coastline. This place is named soas it was once arefuge for British Buccaneerswhoanchored here to collect supplies and clean their ships. The cove is scenic with views of the cliffs and a dark beach, andunusual rock formations known as 'the monk' and 'elephant rock.'

After Buccaneer’s Cove, we are enroute tocentral SantiagoIslandto disembark at Espumilla Beach with a wet landingonto golden‐colored sand. This area is alsoused by green sea turtles as a nesting site. Atrail through theforest will take us through some of the largest specimens of Palo Santo on the islands to best observe yellow warblers, the Galapagos flycatcher, and Darwin finches.

Bachas Beach & North Seymour

AM: This morning we will visit Las Bachas Beach. Located on the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island, this quiet little beach is the perfect spot to unwind. It got its name during World War II when the American army abandoned its barges. Two of those barges found their way to the shore of the Galápagos. The locals couldn’t quite wrap their heads around the word “barge” and called them “bacha” instead. This pristine white-sand beach is known for its incredible wildlife. Home to flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, and countless birds, this is a nature lover’s paradise.

PM: We disembark on North Seymour Island directly onto this small, uplifted island. We will walk through a large bird nesting colony of the two different species of frigatebirds, blue‐footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls. Depending on the season we willbe able to watch the spectacular mating rituals being displayed.

Mosquera Islet & Departure

AM: Mosquera is a small islet located between Baltra and North Seymour Islands, measuring about 160 meters wide and 600 meters long. We will visit this islet to view the shorebirds and aquatic life that frequent this area.

After this visit, the yacht will sail to Baltra Island where passengers will disembark and be assisted to the airport for their departing flight.

Price per person

Stateroom

USD$ 6130

Suites

USD$ 7220

Included in the price

Daily programmed excursions in the islands

Services of an English/Spanish-speaking naturalist guide

All meals indicated in the itinerary

Use of snorkeling equipment and kayaks

All transfers in the Galapagos Islands

Soft drinks, natural juices, coffee, tea and water

Not included in the price

Airfare for to/from the Galapagos flights (Quito–Galapagos–Quito)

Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park ($100 per person)

Galapagos Immigration Control Card ($20 per person)

Alcoholic and bottled beverages

Tips & gratuities to crew and guides

Single cabin supplement

Personal items

Boat specifications

Technical Specifications:

Length: 159 ft. / 48.5 m
Year Built: 1973
Sleeping Guests: 12
Cruising Speeds: 10 knots / 18.5 km/h
Engines: 2x MTU 1,050hp each
Crew: 11 Crew Members + Certified Naturalist Guide

Accommodations:

Two (2) VIP cabins, each complete with their own private bathroom and a private lounge area Four (4) ample state cabins, each with its own private bathroom – including bathtub with shower
All six cabins on board are fully air-conditioned, incredibly spacious, and feature hair dryers, High Definition TV, 110-220 volt outlets, and USB chargers

Facilities:

Ample social areas,
A panoramic sky lounge and bar (bridge deck),
A dining room
Immense sun decks, as well as a
Secluded sun deck with a
Jacuzzi and lounge chairs on the top deck
BBQ area
Light Laundry Service
Bartender
Massages (upon request)
Kayaks
Wet Suits
Snorkeling gear

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 Verificada The trip of a lifetime!! We just had the most amazing adventure and it was all thanks to Maite at Surtrek! She patiently listened and crafted the very best experience for my husband and I! We visited Mindo, Cotopaxi, Baños, the Napo Cultural Center in the Amazon, and took a cruise around the Western Galapagos islands. From start to finish, Maite was so kind, so patient, and attended to my every question and concern. This was to be a celebratory vacation for many reasons, but principally our 25th wedding anniversary. Maite shared this with some of our hosts and we experienced beautiful celebrations at the restaurants and hotels we stayed at. It was the trip of a lifetime and we were so well cared for. When I expressed concerns regarding the reported unrest in Ecuador, Maite was able to reassure me that all would be well and that we would be very safe. We always felt very secure and comfortable. The private transportation and guides, the beauty and nature we witnessed, everything was amazing!! I cannot recommend Surtrek highly enough. We came home with over 1,800 pictures! Absolutely incredible! While you may be able to find cheaper options for travel, the quality of our experience with Surtrek was absolutely worth the price. If you want a quality experience, Surtrek is a fantastic choice!
  
 
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   Trail777667 
 21 Julio 2024
 
 
 Verificada Surtrek is Awesome When my wife & I were planning a trip to Galapagos and Peru, we contacted 3 or 4 different travel agencies. I found Surtrek to be the most helpful, knowledgeable, flexible and offered competitive pricing. I dealt directly with Ligia at Surtrek and cannot find enough words to describe the friendly and superior services she provided us. We had specific cities and sights we wanted to visit and Ligia mapped out an excellent itinerary for us, including hotels, flights, restaurants and sightseeing. We visited Quito, Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, in addition to an 8-day luxury cruise of the Galapagos islands. All arrangements, including flights, cruise, hotels, ground transportation, sight-seeing and guides were arranged by Surtrek. We were met at each arrival city by an expert guide and driver and the guide also helped us check in for our on-going flights at the end of each city tour. The guides were very knowledgeable, experienced and friendly, treated us very well and catered to our every need. Surtrek even helped secure reservations at high end restaurants in Lima, which are difficult to get unless booked well in advance. Surtrek made us alternate arrangements when one of our flights was canceled for mechanical reasons. Our trip lasted 18 days and all arrangements were flawless.To add a personal touch, Ligia treated us to a very nice lunch on our arrival in Quito. Thank you, Ligia, for making our Ecuador/Galapagos/Peru trip such a memorable, enjoyable and stress free one. I look forward to contacting you at Surtrek for our future South America travels.