Fly early to the Galapagos Islands. To see Sally Lightfoot crabs and flamingos at Bachas Beach, you can also spot sea lions.
Bachas Beach is a popular spot for nesting sea turtles. The sand here is made from decomposed coral. Sally Lightfoot crabs are abundant on the lava rocks at the water's edge. These crabs will eat whatever they can reach! You can see many wildlife species, such as flamingos and hermit crabs.
This sunken caldera is a great spot for snorkeling. You will see large schools of tropical fish near the vertical walls. If you are lucky, you may even spot a manta Ray or hammerhead.
Genovesa Island Walk the white coral sands and seabird-filled Darwin Bay to Genovesa Island. Follow the trail to see nesting frigatebirds and gulls. To capture some photos of your feathered friends, bring your camera. .
Genovesa Island Visit "El Barranco", aka Prince Phillip's Steps, located at the southern tip the island. This is a great spot to observe wildlife. To see a colony of seabirds, including red-footed and masked boobies, hike up the steps.
To get a better view of the islands' volcanic origins, hike to Bartolome's summit. Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view. It's one the most beautiful islands! You can also see other Galapagos Islands off to the left and Pinnacle Rock, Pinnacle Rock's iconic towering landmark.
Pinnacle Rock is one of the most famous volcanic rock formations in the islands. You can snorkel and swim around it. Bartolome, which is home to Galapagos penguins and friendly sea lions and sea turtles as well as a wide variety of fish, is a great place to discover the natural wonders in the Galapagos.
To see the striking and captivating giant lava formations, visit Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island. Due to the island's harsh environment and new lava flow, very few plants have survived. Take a stroll along the lava formations to reach a white-coral sandy beach where you will find abundant Sally Lightfoot crabs as well as sea lions.
Panga is a great way to explore mangroves and find marine wildlife in both salty and fresh waters. This tranquil ecosystem is home to manta Rays and sea turtles. You can also see white tip reef sharks gliding past.
For prime bird watching, visit Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill). A short walk will take you to a lagoon that is hyper salinic (saltier then the ocean), which is home to pink flamingos and common stilts. Pintail ducks are also found here. Scalesia tree forest: This is an endemic area with only 400 Scalesia trees.
