Upon arrival to the airport in San Cristobal Island, you will be transferred to Seaman Journey Catamaran at the bay. After settling in the yacht and lunch, the first visit will be to San Cristobal Interpretation Center, the oldest museum of Natural History in Galapagos, where you will be able to learn about the formation and colonization of the island and the conservation efforts that have been done during the last years to preserve the endemic species of the archipelago.
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Early in the morning head to the Galapaguera at San Cristobal Island, which is a good place to observe Galapagos tortoises in its natural habitat. After lunch you will visit Witch Hill, a beautiful white coral beach where you can swim and snorkel. You can also watch various species like blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, herons, frigate birds and shore birds. Furthermore, you will see the Galapagos turtles and with luck, the little bird known as the Pájaro Brujo in Spanish, an endemic species in San Cristobal Island.
After breakfast, you will land at Gardner Bay in Española Island. This place offers you the opportunity to swim, kayak or just relax at the beach. You can also observe sea lions from close, and sea sharks swimming along the bay. In the afternoon, head to Point Suarez, a basaltic cliff which forms a blowhole where water sprays high into the air. A hike to the top makes a great opportunity to take spectacular pictures. You can also watch sea lions, sea birds, Marine Iguanas, masked and blue footed boobies, among others. After this visit, head back to the yacht for dinner.
Early in the morning, head to Floreana Island, your first stop will be Cormorant Point, where you will be welcomed by a green sand beach that contains olivine crystal, and a white coral sand beach. After the interesting walk, the group is taken to Champion Islet, a great place to enjoy snorkeling and underwater wildlife. Some of the animals that can be seen are sea turtles, sea lions, and multiple fish thanks to the nearby coral reef. After lunch, the yacht will take you to Post Office bay, that was established in the 18th century by British whalers to send letters to and from England, and even today, visitors have the opportunity to send letters of their own.
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The first activity of the final day will take place at Santa Cruz Island with a visit to Charles Darwin Research Station where you will learn about the protection and conservation of the island, and visit the Breeding and Rearing Centre for young tortoises and adult Galapagos tortoises in captivity. After this activity, you will be transferred to Baltra Airport and take your flight back to the continent.
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