Eden 8 Days - Itinerary B

San Cristobal and Isla Lobos: Early landing at San Cristobal and transfer to the Eden Yacht. In the afternoon we head to Isla Lobos for great wildlife encounters with sea lions and blue footed boobies. Head back to the yacht and end of the day.

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Santa Fe & South Plaza: At the beginning of the day we land at Santa Fe Island, and begin with a hike towards the cliffs to view the giant prickly pear cactus and land iguanas. You may also spot sea turtles, sea lions, and white tipped sharks from the yacht. In the afternoon we go to South Plazas, one of the smallest islands at the Galapagos, to see one of the largest populations of land iguanas, and various species of bird, such as red billed tropic bird, swallow-tailed gull and also sea lions along the coast. End of the day and dinner.

Charles Darwin Research Station & Highlands: Disembark in Puerto Ayora to visit the 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 touring the Station, journey by bus to the highlands to go for a walk through the giant lava tubes and also have the unique opportunity to see the giant tortoises in the wild quite close to you in their natural surroundings. After this activity there will be some free time to explore the town of Puerto Ayora on your own.

Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island: The first activity of the day is a visit to Puerto Villamil on Isabela Island, the largest and one of the youngest islands in the archipelago. Then you will visit Sierra Negra.  After that you will visit the  breeding center Arnaldo Tupiza, that was created to rescue endangered populations of tortoises that live around the island. End of the day and dinner.

Moreno Point & Elizabeth Bay: Early in the morning we visit Moreno Point on the north coast of Isabela, following a trail of solidified lava until a coastal lagoon where you may see several species of bird, like Darwin Finch, Galapagos Dove, and more. You can also enjoy a panoramic view of three of Isabela’s volcanoes: Alcedo, Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul. During the afternoon we go to Elizabeth Bay by a panga ride, to see the most important penguin colony, and a cove surrounded by red mangroves to observe seas turtles, flightless cormorants, spotted eagle rays, brown pelicans and sea lions. End of the day and dinner.

Tagus Cove and Espinoza Point: Early in the morning, we visit Tagus Cove, a site that was popular among whalers and pirates during the past centuries. Then you tour the area on foot to view Darwin Lake and Wolf and Darwin Volcanoes. After lunch, head to visit Espinoza point on Fernandina Island, where you will see one of the largest colonies of marine iguanas. Dinner and end of the day

Puerto Egas & Rabida Island: Early in the morning we head to Puerto Egas, where you can spot a great number of shore birds and reptiles. You can also snorkel here and watch rays, turtles and reef sharks. In the afternoon, head to Rabida Island, where a red sand beach waits for you. Watch a colony of pelicans and palo santo trees, native to this place, and also sealions. Head back to the yacht and dinner

North Seymour Island: At the beginning of the day, head to North Seymour Island to see the various species of birdlife that inhabit there, like blue footed boobies and frigate birds. Then, transfer to Baltra airport and take your flight back to the continent.