Upon your arrival to the airport in Baltra Island, you will be transferred to Natural Paradise Yacht at the bay. During the afternoon, you will visit a local private reserve at Santa Cruz Highlands, where you will have the opportunity to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. After this activity you will head to Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, where giant tortoises are bred in captivity with conservation purposes. This place is home of new hatchlings and adults. After these activities head back to the yacht for dinner and rest.
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Early in the morning you Will head to Genovesa Island, and visit El Barranco, also known as PrincePhillip ́s Steps, place that consists of is a steep rocky path that leads up a high cliff rock face, from which you can appreciate a marvelous view. During the afternoon you will visit Darwin Bay, through a dinghy ride, and then you will take a path that will lead you to tidal pools where sea lions swim and rest. End of the day and dinner onboard.
First activity of the day will be landing on Espumilla Beach, at Santiago Island, where you can see playful sea lions, fur seals and various species of seabirds. This is also a good place to snorkel. You will also head to Buccaneer Cove, which is an excellent opportunity to snorkel and see the remnants of a place that was once a refugee for pirates and sailors. In the afternoon you will head to Egas Port home to Galapagos Hawks, Galapagos lava lizards and Galapagos fur seals, that rest of the beach, this is also a great place for swimming and snorkeling. After these activities head back to the yacht for dinner and rest.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After breakfast, the yacht will take you to BachasBeach, on Santa Cruz Island, place that was used as a strategic point by in the US during WWII. You will visit a lagoon where you can watch marine iguanas and flamingoes. After this activity, you will be transferred to Baltra Airport and take your flight back to the continent.
Breakfast
