This is a great value group yacht cruise around the Galapagos Islands. It's a seven day cruise and there are two itineraries, covering two different groups of islands. There are three hotel nights and seven nights on the yacht.

Both itineraries start with a flight to Ecuador and 2 nights in Quito then a flight to the Galapagos Islands.

Summary Itinerary - A

Day at San Cristobal Island - swim with sea lions and marine iguanas at the paradisical beach - At Floreana Island snorkel in the sunken crater of Devil's Crown - visit Dragon Hill, land iguana nesting site and large lagoon - visit lesser known Genovesa Island which is home to plenty of red-footed boobies - explore mangroves of Turtle Cove - fly to Quito.

Summary Itinerary - B

Three days exploring the largest island of Isabela - cruise around the west side of the island to see whales and dolphins - Walk amongst exposed coral heads at Urbina Bay - land at Punta Espinosa on Fenandina in the middle of a huge Marine Iguana colony - birding on Santiago Island at Puerto Egas - early morning walk on North Seymour amidst Palo Santo trees and blue-footed booby colonies - fly to Quito.

The trip is great for wildlife enthusiasts and for those with an interest in history or geology, you need to be aware that due to the volcanic nature of the islands there will be some walking on rough ground and sharp volcanic rocks. Landings on the islands are divided into two types - wet and dry. For dry landings, Cachalote's panga (motorised dinghy) will take you right up to a landing stage or rocky outcrop, where you can disembark without getting wet. However in some places where there is no landing stage the panga will stop close to a beach and you will be expected to walk through shallow water (generally no more than ankle-deep) to the shore.

This is just one example of a Galapagos Cruise, ask me for different yachts and islands, there are various combinations of different itineraries and duration and these vary throughout the year, depending on the season.