Itinerary 5 days B


Day 1: Baltra Island & North Seymour Island

Transfer to the yacht after arrival at the Baltra airport.

North Seymour Island

Navigation and lunch service to Seymour Island North of Baltra
Dry landing. Nature walk in North Seymour
It is approximately 2.25 km (1.25 mi) long and crosses the inland of the island. It also explores the rugged coast. The trail crosses the inland of the island and explores the rocky coast. It also passes Blue-Footed Boobie colonies. Magnificent Frigatebird is a large, black bird that has a wide wingspan and a hooked beak. It is fast and excellent at vision. The large, red pouch at the necks of Frigatebirds is a signature feature. Boobies have a fascinating relationship with Frigates. The nesting area of North Seymour Bluefooted Boobies and Magnificent Frigatebirds is the same.

Guide briefing. Welcome cocktail. Navigation to San Cristobal Island and dinner service
 
Day 2: San Cristobal Island: Kicker Rock & Witch Hill
Breakfast service. Dry landing. Nature walks and more wildlife watching Deep-water snorkeling.

Kicker Rock

Others see it as a sleeping sea lion or Leon Dormido in Spanish. Some people refer to it as a sleeping sealion, or Leon Dormido in Spanish. You can also spot marine iguanas and Galapagos sharks while snorkeling around Kicker Rock. If you're lucky, you might even see hammerheads. Apart from the amazing underwater view, you can often see blue-footed boobies or masked boobies on the cliffs. You may also spot sea lions along shore. These options can vary depending on when you depart from the Galapagos tour.

Lobos Island

Lobos Island is known for its fur sea lions population and sea lions. There will be nesting areas for the great Frigatebird as well as a few blue-footed boobies. The breeding center will explain, in simple terms, the natural phenomena that created Galapagos Islands. This is the geology, as well as the natural processes that led to these amazing islands.

Witch Hill

Lunch service and navigation to Cerro Brujo Panga boat exploration rides. Wet landing. Nature walks. Deep-water snorkeling Cerro Brujo was one of Charles Darwin's first stops. It is a stunning white sand beach with brown pelicans, blue-footed boobies and sea lions. Cerro Brujo, an onshore version nearby Kicker Rock is a striking, eroded tuff con.
Kicker Rock is not a landing site. These rocks, also known as Leon Dormido, are found off the coast from San Cristobal. This channel is formed by two vertical rocks that rise 500 feet above the ocean. The natural monument is a popular spot for cruises because of the numerous Tropicbirds Frigates and Boobies in the air. The almost crystal clear waters beneath the sea offer an amazing display of colorful tropical fishes and invertebrates.

Guide briefing. Navigation to Espanola Island and dinner service
Day 3: Española Island: Osborn Islet, Gardner Islet, Gardner Bay & Suarez Point
Breakfast service. Dry landing. Nature walk at Espanola Island Suarez Point

Osborn Islandt

Osborn Islet can be found to the southeast from Gardner Bay, close to Espanola Island. The visit is a peaceful panga ride, which will take us on a relaxing tour that will allow us enjoy the views and many species of the area. Landing is not permitted at this location. Henry Fairfield Osborn was the name of the islet. He was a true lover and advocate for nature and animals. After he had visited Galapagos, William Beebe named the islet.
There are many species of fish in the area, including parrotfish and sea lions, butterflies fish, corals and green pencil urchins. Because the waters are calm, this site is great for snorkeling or swimming amongst the abundance of marine life.

Gardner Bay

Suarez Point is 45 minutes away by boat from Gardner Bay. The beach is white sand and the colony of sea-lions can be found here. There are many options for scuba diving and swimming here. You will find both resident and migrant wildlife, including colorful Marine Iguanas and Espanola Lava Lizards and Hood Mockingbirds. Also, you'll find Blue Footed Boobies and Masked Boobies. Galapagos Hawks and several Finch.

Gardner Islet

You can snorkel at Gardner Islet and take a panga ride on Osborn Islet.

Lunch service. Panga boat exploration rides to Gardner Bay. Wet landing. Gardner Islet, Osborn Islet. Nature walk. Deep-water snorkeling Swimming.

Suarez Point

Suarez Point is located at the western tip Espanola. It offers spectacular wildlife viewing, including Sea Lions, Sea Birds, and the largest Marine Iguanas in the Galapagos. This is one the most beautiful places in the Galapagos. It is home to a wide range of wildlife. There are numerous Sea Lions, large, colorful Lava Lizards, and Marine Iguanas along the beach. Follow the trail to the edge of the cliff and you will see Masked Boobies nesting in the rock formations. Just a short distance from the trail is a Blue-Footed Boobie nesting area.

Guide briefing. Floreana navigation and dinner service
Day 4: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Champion Islet, Post Office Bay & Mirador De La Baronesa
Breakfast service. Visit Floreana Island: Cormorant Point and Champion Islet. Baroness Viewpoint. Wet landing. Nature walk. Possible activities: shallow water snorkeling, kayaking, panga boat exploration rides.

Cormorant Point

Cormorant Point has two beaches. On the shore, you'll find a sandy beach with a green color. This is due to the olivine crystals that are silicates or magnesium, iron, and other minerals. You will then follow the trail to the lagoon, where you can see Pink Flamingoes as well as other shorebirds making their home. You will see cracks in the mud at this lagoon. These cracks are not due to dryness, but are actually flamingo footpaths. You can also see Large-Billed Flycatchers and Small-Ground Finches. Continue the walk to another beach, known as "Flour Beach", which is made up of fine white sand particles. You can see ghost crabs and rays swimming in the water. You can even go snorkelling or swimming if you have the time and weather.

Champion Point

You can also go on a panga ride up to Champion Point or kayak at Baroness Viewpoint.

Post Office Bay

Lunch service. Panga boat ride to Post Office Bay. Wet landing. Nature walks. You can snorkel from the beach. The Post Office Barrel was established by British whalers in 1793 to send letters from England. The tradition has been carried on over the years and visitors can still drop by to pick up letters without stamps to be transported to distant destinations. This site is visited for its human story. The wooden post barrel was established by Captain James Colnett, a whaling captain. It was built in 1793. Whaling was a large industry at the time, so ships would often be gone for two years. These ships often stopped at the Galapagos Islands. After rounding the cape, outbound ships would drop off their letters and return home to mail them. Over the years, thousands of ships stopped at Post Office Bay to receive and send mail. Many people have left a memorial sign with driftwood or other materials to remember their trip. Graffiti is only allowed in this area of the Galapagos.
Post Office Bay is where you'll land. You will pass the sun-kissed sea lions as you approach. The guide will collect a few letters from the group at the post barrel. The letters are then taken home by the traveler to be mailed to the recipient. Visitors can also send their own letters. The remains of the Norwegian Fishing Village, a commercial fishing operation that was established in 1926 but abandoned several years later, are also available. A group of Norwegians, with hopes of riches, established a fishing and canning business on $900 each.

Mirador de la Baronessa

They had to give up their dreams after a hard life in the Galapagos and some misfortunes. It is a beautiful site with a rich history. It is well-known by letters that Baroness Eloisa Von Wagner, referring to John Treherne's "The Galapagos Affair", loved this area. She spent many hours there learning about the vessels that approach the island. The ruins of the House of the Baroness, also known as the House of the Baroness, can be found within walking distance (30m).
If the weather and time permit, you might be able to snorkel from the beach again.

Guide briefing. Navigation to Santa Cruz and dinner service
Day 5: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands & Baltra Island

Breakfast service. Visit Santa Cruz Highlands. Dry landing.
Visit the private estate. This reserve is the best place to see the giant turtles of Santa Cruz Island. They can be viewed from close range.
Check out at 8 AM and depart for the airport

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