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I want you to know that we arrived safely back to the US. Thank you for all of your help with our changes due to the hurricane. We very much enjoyed Manuel Antonio and Arenal and are sorry that we missed Monteverde. Our guide, Homer, was terrific and we really enjoyed his knowledge and camaraderie.
I want to share my clients’ comments regarding their Ecuador travel arrangements. With comments like these I will continue to direct business your way. Thanks for doing a great job for my valued clients.
Thanks for the really great trip. Everything was stellar from the transfers, hotels and excursions.
Wanted to let you know my clients that went to Peru had a wonderful time! Thank you so much for helping me make their trip wonderful! Thanks Again!
Just a few lines to let you know how much my clients enjoyed their trip with your company. They only wished they had allotted more time. Thanks for taking care of them.
Thank you for everything! EcoAmerica did a fabulous job. Always on time and we never had one delay or problem with anything on the trip. Amazing. Take care and many thanks for all you did to make this adventure AWESOME!
Thanks again for helping plan our trip to the Galapagos and Machu Picchu in Peru. We had a wonderful time.
We toured the Doka coffee plantation and La Paz Waterfall gardens with Homer, and we were treated to way more than we could have imagined. Great knowledge of local flora, fauna, history, and a wonderful person overall. A wonderful day in the cloud forest!
Our Galapagos Trip was great. Thanks for making this vacation the best ever. – Anita Durst
Just a quick note to report that my clients, the Family of 15, had an awesome time in Peru and have arrived home safe and sound! Thanks for all your help!
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Everything was perfect, like clockwork, by far the most amazing vacation I have ever had, you will be hearing from me again!
My son and I truly enjoyed the Peru Holiday Adventure you guys put together for us. I have shared my pictures from Machu Picchu with my clients and they all say that Machu Picchu is on their Bucket List. Thanks for a great travel experience!
Joe and his two daughters just came back from a wonderful Family Adventure Holiday in Costa Rica. Marcelo, you did it again! Everything was perfect, from beginning to end. I feel confident, comfortable and grateful, every time I put my clients in your very capable hands!
Thank you again for all of your good advice and planning such a great tour for my clients. You may happily use me as a referral!
The Klein’s just returned from the trip to Costa Rica and had a fabulous experience. Everything went well, they loved the driver and all the tours that you booked for them. Thank you for always taking amazing care of our guests.
Thank you so much for helping us on this trip! The Red Mangrove was very accommodating and helpful to the enjoyment of our Galapagos trip. Never had an issue. Best people!
Hi! I just wanted to thank you for helping me plan our trip. We just got back and it was definitely the trip of the lifetime. The tours you helped me set up were all fantastic. Our guides were super attentive and flexible to our requests. Peru is amazing!
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Thanks for putting together a wonderful Peruvian vacation for our group. No words can express the wonders of this beautiful and friendly country. Every minute of our holiday was magical; the guides were great and we all had a fantastic time.
Our group just returned from their trip to Chile & Argentina and had a fabulous experience. Everything went well, they loved their guides, drivers and all the tours that you booked for them. Especially enjoyed their meals. Thank you for taking amazing care of our guests.
A big thank you to my BDM Marc for setting this up and the awesome support from Erin and the whole Eco-America Staff.
Our clients, the R family just returned from their Peru vacation, they were very pleased with all the travel arrangements and they said their trip coordination was spectacular. Thank you very much once more since we always know our clients are in very good hands with EcoAmerica Tours.
My twin and I were overjoyed with every part of our Costa Rica Adventure! Thinking of the unique hotels, fantastic guides, fun activities, yummy food and the incredible weather, I have to say we both want to return to Costa Rica again very soon! Thank you very much!
Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Mr. Juliano recently returned from their Machu Picchu and Galapagos personal expedition. They very much enjoyed the personalized services your company planned for them; in fact we have other clients looking to do the same itinerary, we will keep you posted.
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Just wanted to thank you again for all your help. Mr. Lain had an awesome Peru trip. He wants to go back and is working ‘rosetta stone’ to learn Spanish. 600 pictures, video and chitter bites were his treasures upon returning. He said he has lots to share with his students.
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My compliments for another well-orchestrated trip for our mutual clients.. I love Peru so much and was sure your beautiful itinerary would be perfect for them.
My clients that traveled over spring break; the Hodes to Costa Rica and the Perrys to Belize really enjoyed their stay. Thanks for all your help!
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Hello EcoAmerica Tours Team; Just wanted to say thank you very much for a job well done. My clients came to see me today, they said everything worked as planned. They had wonderful guides, very knowledgeable, courteous, and polite. Hotels were great. They enjoyed the trip immensely. Take care.
I just wanted to contact you after the AC Family trip in Costa Rica. Thank you again to have organized it, it was wonderful and the kids loved it. the weather was nice and we saw a lot of animals especially in Cano Negro!
We loved all the excursions. The guides were great and The Turtle Inn Beachfront Resort in Placencia was extraordinary. Thank You Barbara and Thank You EcoAmerica Tours for putting together a wonderful, beach family vacation.
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My clients just came back from Costa Rica, they had a great time and everything was as good or better than expected. The whole family appreciated the fact that the entire vacation was planned with the adventures taking place at the beginning of the itinerary, and their beach stay at the end.
I just wanted to share my clients’ comments with you on their trip to Peru over the Christmas holiday. They are well traveled and always give me input. I certainly will use your services again thanks to a job well done. Thank you and may we both have a prosperous new year.
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My clients just returned from Panama and loved it, thank you!
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Thank you for your follow up yesterday. Later in the day I heard from the Young’s and they really liked the tour and arrangements. Looking forward to working with you again in the future..
I just talked to the Miller’s. They had a wonderful time with all your arrangements. Everything went perfectly, just as you explained. They were very pleased. I want to thank you and hope to have to opportunity to work with you again. Your organization of the trip was perfect. Thanks for your attention to detail.
I wanted to thank you for the great Costa Rica service received by both of my recent bookings; the H family vacation as well as the S family Spring Break! I will be using you for all my Central and South American travels. Thank You!
Thank you so much for all you did with the Jenkins and their Peru Getaway. They really enjoyed it very much!!! She stated that everything was wonderful.
EcoAmerica Tours put together a one of a kind trip for me that I took in June/July 2015. I traveled alone and I am a young female. I felt safe and had each day of my vacation planned out for me with a guide and a driver at minimal cost.
My clients just returned from Peru and could not say more about the experience they had. Marc, you knocked it out of the park. Thank-you.
Our Trip to Peru was Amazing, there are NO WORDS to describe what we saw or did. The Tour Guides and the drivers were AWESOME. The local people were great and very helpful when we needed. We feel very comfortable recommending your services, there was NOT One thing that went Wrong! Everything was Great!
I want to let you know that Mr. and Mrs. K are back from their vacation in Costa Rica and they had a wonderful time. They mentioned that they especially enjoyed their time with Laura, their naturalist guide in Tortuguero as she did an exceptional job!
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Hi Marcelo, the Bazants had a wonderful time in Ecuador and Panama, they were very impressed with your services and rest assured we will use your company again. Thanks again!
The T. family just returned, they had a wonderful time in Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.. They all got home with great memories of their Peru Holiday. They loved it! Thank you so much for all your help
Thank you for helping to create such a great anniversary trip for my clients. They had a wonderful time and can’t thank us both enough. Thank you for always providing such perfectly put together vacations for us, I appreciate your professionalism and expertise! More to come in 2026!
The Monserrat Galapagos Yacht Itinerary D + A is an immersive 8-day/7-night cruise that combines the best of the Central, Northern, and Western Galapagos Islands aboard the elegant M/Y Monserrat.
Designed for travelers who want a comprehensive exploration of the archipelago’s varied landscapes and wildlife, this itinerary typically begins with a visit to the Santa Cruz highlands and progresses to iconic sites like Dragon Hill and Chinese Hat, the bird-rich cliffs of Genovesa, the serene beaches of Bachas, and natural wonders around Isabela and Fernandina, including Tagus Cove and Punta Espinoza, before concluding with highlights at Buccaneer Cove, Playa Espumilla, and a final stop at North Seymour. Guests enjoy guided excursions, snorkeling opportunities, and up-close encounters with unique endemic species while staying aboard the comfortable first-class Monserrat yacht, known for its intimate size, expert naturalist guides, and well-appointed cabins
In summary, your Galapagos Cruise will take you on a journey visiting (*):
| THU | am | Arrival at Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat |
| pm | Highlands: Santa Cruz Island | |
| FRI | am | Darwin Bay: Genovesa Island |
| pm | Prince Phillips’s Steps: Genovesa Island | |
| SAT | am | Bartolome Island |
| pm | Bowditch Point: Santa Cruz Island | |
| SUN | am | Bachas Beach: Santa Cruz Island |
| pm | Dragon Hill: Santa Cruz Island | |
| MON | am | Bucaneer Cove: Santiago Island |
| pm | Egas Port: Santiago Island | |
| TUE | am | Vicente Roca Point: Isabela Island |
| pm | Espinosa Point: Fernandina Island | |
| WED | am | Urbina Bay: Isabela Island |
| pm | Tagus Cove: Isabela Island | |
| THU | am | Black Turtle Cove: Santa Cruz Island |
| pm | Transfer to Baltra Airport |
In Baltra
AM: Arrival at Baltra Airport
Upon your arrival at Baltra Airport, you will be welcomed to the Galapagos Islands and and transferred to the M/Y Monserrat.
PM: Santa Cruz Highlands
You will visit the highlands of Santa Cruz and have the chance to observe the Galapagos giant tortoise in its natural surroundings. Explore the area and its incredible underground lava tunnels, some of which are more than 1 km long.
AM: Darwin Bay Excursion
Darwin Bay was formed by the collapse of the flooded caldera of Tower Island, another name for Genovesa. After landing on a small sand and coral beach, it is easy to understand why this island is a bird lover’s paradise. Among the species commonly found here are swallow-tailed and lava gulls, mockingbirds, yellow-crowned night herons, lava herons, Galapagos doves, and yellow warblers.
PM: Prince Phillips’s Steps Excursion
El Barranco, also known as Prince Philip’s Steps, was named after a visit by the British monarch in 1964. Its steep 81-foot stairway leads up a cliff face to the plateau overlooking Darwin Bay, where spectacular views can be enjoyed.
Once at the top, you will encounter Nazca and red-footed boobies, along with mockingbirds and finches, as you follow a palo santo trail. It is also possible to observe wedge-rumped storm petrels in flight and short-eared owls nesting among the rocks.
AM: Bartolome Island Excursion
During this excursion, you will hike to Bartolomé’s summit for a closer perspective on the islands’ volcanic origins while enjoying sweeping panoramic views. From the top, you can admire other Galapagos Islands in the distance as well as Pinnacle Rock, the island’s iconic towering landmark.
You will then have the opportunity to swim and snorkel around Pinnacle Rock, one of the most recognizable volcanic formations in the archipelago. Home to Galapagos penguins, playful sea lions, sea turtles, and a wide variety of fish, Bartolome and its surrounding waters offer an exceptional chance to explore the natural wonders of the Galapagos.
PM: Bowditch Point Excursion
This is a unique place that receives very few visitors. At this beautiful spot, you can relax on a powdery beach, snorkel around turquoise islets, and hike beside salt pools and dried white coral formations.
In the afternoon, you will visit one of the Galapagos Islands’ last off-the-beaten-path sites. This pristine location offers excellent snorkeling with large schools of black-striped salema, parrotfish, and Mexican hogfish, or you may choose to enjoy kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding. Afterwards, spend time relaxing on the beach or taking a leisurely walk along the shore.
AM: Bachas Beach Excursion
Bachas Beach’s sand is made of decomposed coral, giving it a soft white texture and making it a favorite nesting site for sea turtles.
Here, you can spot abundant Sally Lightfoot crabs clinging to the lava rocks along the water’s edge, scavenging for anything they can grab with their claws. You may also observe a wide variety of wildlife, including flamingos, hermit crabs, black-necked stilts, and sea lions.
PM: Dragon Hill Excursion
Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill) is considered a prime birdwatching site. From the beach, you will take a short walk to a hypersaline lagoon, saltier than the ocean, which is frequented by pink flamingos, common stilts, pintail ducks, and other bird species.
You will then pass through a Scalesia forest, an endemic ecosystem of the Galapagos. As a fascinating fact, there are only about 400 Scalesia trees left in the world, making this area especially significant.
AM: Buccaneer Cove Excursion
Your adventure will start by boarding a panga or Zodiac to cruise along towering cliffs and dramatic rock formations, once a favorite hideout for pirates who stopped here to resupply their ships with food and water. Along the way, you may spot sea lions lounging on the beach and seabirds nesting in the cove, before enjoying time to snorkel and kayak along the shore.
PM: Snorkeling Excursion: Puerto Egas
After an exquisite meal and a short rest, you will be invited to enjoy another snorkeling session right off the beach, exploring Puerto Egas’ vibrant underwater world. Keep your eyes open for rays, turtles, and reef sharks as you snorkel.
Following this activity, you will visit the large tidal pool area, where marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot crabs are abundant.
AM: Vicente Roca Point Excursion
Vicente Roca Point offers excellent deep-water snorkeling in one of the richest marine havens on Earth, the Bolivar Channel. This area is known for its high concentration of green turtles, and when visibility is good, sharks and rays can also be observed. You will take a Zodiac ride along the coast to observe a great variety of sea and coastal birds.
You may spot large numbers of Nazca and blue-footed boobies, noddies, brown pelicans, Galapagos penguins, and flightless cormorants. The upwelling of cold-water currents in this part of the Galapagos creates an abundance of marine life.
During the snorkeling session, you will swim along the cliffs and have the chance to explore two shallow underwater caves filled with rich marine wildlife.
PM: Espinoza Point Excursion
Espinosa Point is one of the most pristine places in the world, with no introduced species to date. From here, you will be able to see the island of Isabela across the Bolívar Channel, an area that boasts some of the highest diversity of endemic marine fauna in the archipelago.
Fernandina Island is the youngest of the Galapagos Islands and a favorite among visitors.
Upon landing, make sure to explore the tidal pools, where you will find abundant marine life, including small fish and mollusks. A little further along the trail, you will pass marine iguana burrows and sea lion colonies. The trail continues to an area where you can observe several flightless cormorants and their nests, an extraordinary bird species found only in the western Galapagos.
AM: Urbina Bay Excursion
Urbina Bay is a fascinating visitor site formed in 1954 when the shallow sea bottom uplifted, exposing a large coral reef above sea level. This site is located west of Isabela Island and offers spectacular views of the Alcedo Volcano.
The long trail begins on the beach, where you will make a wet landing. In this area, you will likely see wild Galapagos giant tortoises and land iguanas. As the trail loops back toward the shoreline, you will encounter colonies of the unique Galapagos flightless cormorant, a species that lost its ability to fly.
Urbina Bay is also an excellent spot for snorkeling, where you may get close to a Galapagos penguin colony and observe marine iguanas feeding underwater.
PM: Tagus Cove Excursion
Tagus Cove is located on the northwestern coast of Isabela Island. It is a historic site visited by Charles Darwin in 1835, where visitors have carved graffiti into the rock walls over the centuries. This cove was also frequented by whalers and pirates since the 1800s, who used the area as an anchorage. The site’s name dates back to 1814, when the British ship Tagus anchored there in search of giant tortoises to use as a food supply.
Here, you can admire a variety of seabirds, including blue-footed boobies, brown noddies, terns, flightless cormorants, and Galapagos penguins, depending on the season. Occasionally, you may also spot woodpecker finches, the Galapagos hawk, yellow warblers, or large-billed flycatchers.
After a dry landing, you will hike a trail to visit Darwin’s Lake, located on the slopes of Darwin Volcano.
AM: Black Turtle Cove Excursion
You will explore the mangroves by Zodiac, searching for rich marine wildlife in the meeting point between fresh and salt water. Be sure to keep an eye out for manta rays and sea turtles in this tranquil ecosystem.
After 8 days of incredible experiences, you will disembark at Baltra and take your flight back to mainland Ecuador.
