Itinerary 4 days A


Day 1: Baltra Island & Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach

Transfer to the yacht after arrival at the Baltra airport.

Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach

Welcome cocktail Lunch service and navigation to Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz
Wet landing. Nature walks* Snorkeling.
*Spanglish is an acronym for "barges" that were sunk offshore during World War II. This is a popular landing spot. There's a lovely swimming beach with a lagoon behind and a longer beach that can be used for wildlife watching and walking. There are often great blue herons in the saltwater lagoon behind, as well as small waders like semi-palmated and plovers. Both beaches are great nesting places for green sea turtles. They leave footprints in the sand at the beach's back, particularly from November through February. There is plenty of space to explore the beach at your leisure.

Guide briefing. Navigation to Genovesa and dinner service

Day 2: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay & El Barranco

Breakfast service. Wet landing. Nature walks Scuba diving.

Darwin Bay

Darwin bay is the caldera from a collapsed volcano. It is a short walk to a coral beach. If you are looking for more action, there is an optional walk that crosses lava rock. The path offers stunning views of the cliffs and ample opportunity to capture the incredible bird life. This path may allow you to see species such as red-footed and swallow-tailed birds, Nazca boobies and large ground finches.

El Barranco

Lunch service. Dry landing. Nature walk Prince Phillip's Steps. Deep-water snorkeling. Also known by the bird island: El Barranco. This is a strenuous walk up a steep cliff where nesting seabirds such as tropicbirds, red-footed bobies and red-footed boobies can be found. The trail leads us through Palo Santo forest, passing red boobies as well as great Frigatebirds.

Guide briefing. Farewell cocktail. Navigation to Rabida and dinner service
 
Day 3: Rabida Island & Bartolome Island

Rabida Island

Breakfast service. Dry landing. Rabida Island Nature Walk Deep-water snorkeling
Rabida Island's unique feature is its extraordinary red color. This is due to the high level of oxidized iron found in the lava. We will see nine types of finches here, along with large-billed flycatchers (large-billed flycatchers) and brown pelicans. A small salt-water lagoon is available where you can see greater Flamingos and a colony of sealions.

Bartolome Island

Lunch service. Deep-water snorkeling. Bartolome. Dry landing Nature walks This is the most photographed and visited island in Galapagos. It has very few plants. It is home to an extinct volcano as well as a variety red, orange and green volcanic formations. Pinnacle rock, also known as the Tuff Cone, is one of the most well-known features on the island. This large, black, partially eroded lava form was formed when magma from the volcano reached sea level. The seawaters cool the hot lava and cause an explosion. The fragments that exploded eventually fuse together to form a rock made of thin layers. Pinnacle Rock, Bartolome's most famous and photographed landmark in the islands. It was a prominent landmark that served as a target for US Airmen during WWII. The Pinnacle Rock is surrounded by twin beaches of half-moon shape.
Visitors can swim with fish, Sea Lions, and Galapagos Penguins at the northern beach. You will also find stingrays and spotted eagle Rays as well as white-tipped sharks and black-tipped Sharks near the southern shore. This barren area is home to very little vegetation. The beach is surrounded by mangroves, and the tiny shrub Tiguilia thrives in the volcanic sands. The tiny, white Chamaesycae flowers and seeds provide food for the island’s finch. These plants can survive in harsh volcanic environments and are common in arid areas.

Guide briefing. Farewell cocktail. Navigation to Santa Cruz Island and dinner service

Day 4: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands & Baltra Island
Breakfast service. Dry landing. Visit the private estate. This reserve is the best place to see the enormous turtles of Santa Cruz Island. They can be viewed from close range. Check out the airport departure time at 8 AM.

Included

  • Scheduled visits and activities with a professional bilingual guide
  • All meals on board, snacks, purified water, tea and coffee
  • Accommodation in standard cabin / bunk with private bathroom and air conditioning
  • Assistance 24/7 during the trip

Not Included

  • Air tickets to / from Galapagos from / to Quito, Guayaquil or combined route
  • Entrance to the Galapagos National Park US $ 100 p.p. (cash in the Islands)
  • Galapagos Control Card US $ 20 p.p. (at the airport before check-in)
  • Soft and alcoholic drinks on board; personal expenses, extras and tips guide and crew (cash)
  • Rent of snorkeling equipment and wet-suits on board (in cash)
  • Travel insurance with medical, cancellation and other unforeseen coverage
  • Other services in Continental Ecuador and not specified in the program