Eden 8 Days - Itinerary A

Bachas Beach: Early arrival to Seymour Airport at Baltra and transfer to the Eden Yacht. After lunch, head to Bachas Beach, a white sand beach which is a nesting place for sea turtles, and where you can also spot sally light foot crabs, flamingos, hermit crabs and sea lions. End of the day and dinner.

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Darwin Bay & Prince Philip Steps (Genovesa Island): First activity of the day will be visiting Darwin Bay at , where you will be able to practice snorkeling and see various species of fish rays and (with luck) hammerhead sharks from afar. You can also walk along this place's trail to see frigate birds, gulls, blue and red footed boobies. Finally, we go to El Barranco, also called Prince Phillips Steps, for an amazing wildlife watching opportunity. Hike up the steps to see colonies of red footed boobies and masked boobies. End of the day and dinner.

Bartolome Island & Sullivan Bay: We start at Bartolome Island with a hike to this Island's summit, to appreciate the most amazing panoramic view at Pinnacle Rock the island’s famous towering landmark.  Afterwards there is an opportunity to snorkel at the reef and see various fish species, friendly sea lions, and sea turtles. In the afternoon, you will visit Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, to see fascinating giant lava formations of this place and enjoy your time at the white - coral sand beach. End of the day and dinner.

Black Turtle Cove: Begin the day with a panga ride to visit Black Turtle Cove, where you will see the mangrove ecosystem, and the rich marine wildlife that inhabits it, such as manta rays and sea turtles; reef sharks can also be seen gliding by. Then head to Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill), to take a walk to the lagoon that is frequented by pink flamingos, pintail ducks and other species. Here you will also pass through a Scalesia tree forest, endemic to the area. Head back to the yacht and dinner.

Charles Darwin Research Station: Disembark at Puerto Ayora to visit Charles Darwin Research Station to observe many species of tortoises and land iguanas in captivity, and learn about the efforts of scientists, researchers and volunteers to conserve Galapagos Wildlife. After lunch, take a bus to visit the Highlands of Santa Cruz and El Chato Reserve, a perfect place to see giant tortoises in their natural environment. You can also explore the reserve´s lagoon and lava tunnels. Return to the yacht and dinner.

Post Office Bay & Punta Cormorant (Floreana Island): We begin with a visit to Post Office Bay, where you can learn about its unique history, which was used as a post office by whaling vessels and pirates during the 18th century. Next to Punta Cormorant on Floreana Island, to discover two beaches, one with green sand cloured by olivine crystals, the other of white sand known as “Flour Beach”. You can observe flamingos and other shore birds here. Return to the yacht and dinner.

Punta Suarez and Gardner Bay & Osborn Islet: Today begins with a visit to Punta Suarez on Española Island, where you can see sea lions at the dock, and colonies of nesting sea birds such as boobies and albatross. Then, head to Gardner Bay, to visit a magnificent white sand beach full of lazing sea lions and sea birds. You can also practice snorkeling in Tortuga Rock, just ahead of Gardner bay, and see various species of fishes such as king angelfish, bump head parrot fish and white tipped reef sharks. After this activity return to the yacht and dinner.

San Cristobal Island: Early wakeup call to visit San Cristobal Interpretation Center, where you will learn about the history of the Galapagos Islands, its discovery, colonization and natural history a. Then you will be transferred to San Cristobal airport to take your flight back to the continent.