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Read more “From the first phone call to your company I was hooked”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Read more “The Galapagos Cruise and the Amazon Expedition were a complete success!”
Read more “I would not hesitate to use EcoAmerica Tours again for future travel”
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.
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!
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.
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!
Read more “A Grand Slam Expedition! Galapagos, Mainland Ecuador, Machu Picchu & the Amazon!”
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!
Read more “I want to Thank You for such a marvelous adventure”
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.
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!
Read more “Thank you for taking such good care of my clients”
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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..
Thanks again for helping plan our trip to the Galapagos and Machu Picchu in Peru. We had a wonderful time.
Our Galapagos Trip was great. Thanks for making this vacation the best ever. – Anita Durst
Read more “Amazing Costa Rica Voluntarism & Adventure Vacation”
Read more “Our trip to the Galapagos was a trip of a Lifetime!”
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.
Read more “A Grand Slam Expedition! Galapagos, Mainland Ecuador, Machu Picchu & the Amazon!”
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.
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!
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!
Read more “A wonderful Father & Son Adventure in the Jungles of Costa Rica!”
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!
Thanks for the really great trip. Everything was stellar from the transfers, hotels and excursions.
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 again for all of your good advice and planning such a great tour for my clients. You may happily use me as a referral!
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.
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.
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!
A big thank you to my BDM Marc for setting this up and the awesome support from Erin and the whole Eco-America Staff.
Read more “Thumbs up to EcoAmerica for a great Peru Vacation!”
Read more “Amazing Costa Rica Voluntarism & Adventure Vacation”
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.
Read more “During our South America trip every detail was just right”
Read more “A Fantastic Time in The Belizean Jungles and Beaches”
My clients just returned from Panama and loved it, thank you!
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.
Read more “One of the most beautiful and family friendly vacations we have ever been on”
Everything was perfect, like clockwork, by far the most amazing vacation I have ever had, you will be hearing from me again!
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!
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!
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!
Read more “Thank you so much for putting together a perfect Peru itinerary”
Read more “Our Peru Adventure fulfilled a dream that we weren’t sure we’d ever accomplish!”
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!
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.
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Set sail aboard the luxurious M Y Natural Paradise for an eight day voyage through the Galapagos. Beginning on San Cristobal and ending at Baltra, this carefully crafted itinerary visits South Plaza, Santa Cruz, Rabida, Bartolome, Santiago, Genovesa, and Santiago once more. Read More
Throughout the journey, you will explore spectacular sites like Pinnacle Rock and El Barranco, snorkel with sea lions and penguins, hike over diverse lava formations, and encounter iconic wildlife such as land iguanas, waved albatrosses, Darwins finches, and giant tortoises. The Natural Paradise offers exceptional comfort with spacious cabins, private balconies, a sun deck, hot tubs, and an attentive crew, ensuring a relaxing and immersive experience in this extraordinary ecosystem.
In summary, your Galapagos Cruise will take you on a journey visiting (*):
| TUE | am | Arrival at San Cristobal Airport and Transfer to the boat |
| pm | Kicker Rock: San Cristobal | |
| WED | am | South Plaza Island |
| pm | Black Turtle Cove: Santa Cruz | |
| THU | am | Rabida Island |
| pm | Bartholomew Island | |
| FRI | am | Sullivan Bay: Santiago |
| pm | Dragon Hill: Santa Cruz | |
| SAT | am | Highlands / Twin Craters: Santa Cruz |
| pm | Fausto Llerena Breeding Center: Santa Cruz | |
| SUN | am | El Barranco: Genovesa |
| pm | Darwin Bay: Genovesa | |
| MON | am | Espumilla Beach / Buccaneer Cove: Santiago |
| pm | Egas Port: Santiago | |
| TUE | am | Bachas Beach: Santa Cruz |
| Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure |
In San Cristobal
AM: Arrival at San Cristobal Airport
You will arrive at San Cristobal Island in the morning. After passing through immigration and baggage claim, a Natural Paradise staff member will meet you and transfer you to the yacht. You will be shown to your cabin, where you will have time to settle in before lunch and a welcome briefing.
PM: Kicker Rock
This striking rock formation lies a few hours off the western shore of San Cristobal. Rising vertically hundreds of feet above the ocean, the rocks are divided by a narrow channel. Although there are no landing areas, circumnavigating the formation allows visitors to spot a variety of marine life.
Afterwards: Witch Hill
Located on the northern coast, this eroded hill and its surroundings feature one of the most picturesque beaches in the Galapagos, with white powdery sand and abundant wildlife. You can expect to see sea turtles, rays, and several species of boobies. The clear waters offer excellent opportunities for swimming and snorkeling.
AM: South Plaza Island
This small island, with steep cliffs formed by rising lava, is now covered by Opuntia cacti. It is home to one of the largest sea lion colonies, as well as colorful yellow and red land iguanas. The most distinctive plant is Sesuvium, which changes color with the seasons, turning greenish to yellowish during the rainy season and bright red in the dry season from the end of June through January.
PM: Black Turtle Cove
Visit Black Turtle Cove on the northern coast of Santa Cruz. This inlet, surrounded by mangroves, is accessible only by dinghy. The shallow cove is a haven for young marine life, where blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, sea turtles, and various rays are often spotted.
AM: Rabida
You will visit Rabida Island, also known as Jervis, one of the most colorful and volcanically diverse islands in the archipelago, as well as a great snorkeling site. The visit begins at Rabida’s famous maroon red sand beach. After an easy hike, you will reach a stunning lookout with amazing landscapes. The island is a birdwatcher’s paradise, home to abundant species such as several types of finches, Galapagos vermilion flycatchers, Galapagos hawks, and brown pelicans.
PM: Pinnacle Rock
You will head to Bartholomew Island, home to the famous Pinnacle Rock. Bartholomew is an extinct volcano featuring volcanic formations in shades of red, orange, black, and even green. We will climb a trail of stairs to the summit of the volcano, which takes about 30 to 40 minutes, where you can enjoy one of the best views of the islands. A beautiful beach surrounded by the only vegetation on the island is perfect for snorkeling, where you may even see and swim with Galapagos penguins.
AM: Sullivan Bay
You will visit Sullivan Bay, located on the southeast part of Santiago Island. This area is geologically fascinating, covered by extensive lava flows. Small volcanic formations created by these lava flows add interesting elevations to the landscape.
PM: Dragon Hill
Situated on Santa Cruz Island, Dragon Hill is one of the newest visitor sites open to tourists in the Galapagos Islands. One of the longer walking trails leads visitors along a beach and up to a lagoon lookout, where bright flamingos, pintail ducks, and land iguanas can be seen.
AM: Highlands
Accessible by bus from Puerto Ayora, the highlands of Santa Cruz are a deep green, beautifully contrasting with the dry lower areas of the island. The predominant vegetation is Scalesia trees, which create a lush forest. The lava tunnels, stretching over half a mile underground, offer a unique and surreal walking experience. You will have lunch at this location.
Afterwards: Twin Craters
You will visit the Twin Craters, located on opposite sides of the road between Puerto Ayora and Baltra. The name is figurative as these are not true craters but formations created by the collapse of surface material over underground fissures and chambers. The view is breathtaking.
PM: Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
You will visit the Fausto Llerena Tortoise Breeding Center in Puerto Ayora, where giant tortoises are bred in captivity. This facility is home to tortoises ranging from three-inch hatchlings to four-foot-long adults. Different subspecies of giant tortoises interact with one another, and many older tortoises are accustomed to humans, often stretching out their heads for a photo opportunity. The young tortoises are kept until they are about four years old and strong enough to survive on their own.
AM: El Barranco
El Barranco, also known as Prince Philip’s Steps, is a steep, rocky path that climbs up a high cliff face, offering a spectacular view from the top. The area is home to Palo Santo trees and provides excellent opportunities to spot red-footed boobies, short-eared owls, Galapagos storm petrels, and Galapagos doves.
PM: Darwin Bay
Visit the white sand coral beach of Darwin Bay, which features a half-mile (0.75 km) trail winding through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls are commonly spotted here. Farther down the path, tidal pools offer a chance to see playful sea lions. The trail ends with a spectacular view of a cliff.
AM: Espumilla Beach
At Espumilla Beach, marine iguanas lounge while Sally Lightfoot crabs attract hunting herons, creating a striking display of predator and prey right before your eyes. Snorkeling here is highly recommended, as you may come face to face with an octopus, moray eel, shark, and a variety of tropical fish.
Or: Buccaneer Cove
Buccaneer Cove is a testament to Santiago Island’s past as a refuge for British buccaneers. These pirates once anchored in the protected bay to make repairs and stock up on supplies, including tortoise meat. The steep cliffs, where hundreds of seabirds perch above the dark red sand beach, create a magnificent scene.
PM: Egas Port
Egas Port, also known as James Bay, on Santiago Island is home to curious Galapagos hawks and quick-footed lava lizards. The trail leads to a scenic coastline with tide pools and grottos full of marine life. Here, Galapagos fur seals can often be seen basking in the sun. This is also an excellent spot for snorkeling.
AM: Bachas Beach
Bachas Beach, located on the north shore of Santa Cruz, is a great spot for swimming. One of the few remnants of the U.S. presence in the Galapagos during World War II is a floating pier that can still be seen here. Wildlife commonly spotted includes flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black-necked stilts, and whimbrels. Sea turtles also nest on the beach.
After this final visit, you will be transferred to Baltra airport in time for your flight back to the mainland.
