Eden 5 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

Santa Cruz Island: Disembark in Puerto Ayora at Santa Cruz Island to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, to learn about the efforts of scientists, researchers and volunteers to conserve Galapagos Wildlife, and visit the breeding center to observe tortoises and land iguanas in captivity, that are at this place for conservation purposes. Then you will be transferred to Baltra airport to take your flight back to the continent.