Arrival to Baltra Island Airport. Transfer to the boat to meet the guide and get on board. In the afternoon enjoy the highlands, visit a tortoise ranch and see some of the amazing volcanic formations on Santa Cruz.
In the afternoon visit the highlands of Santa Cruz and see the Galápagos giant tortoise in its natural surroundings. Explore the area and its incredible underground lava tunnels – some are more than 1km (.6 mi) long! Wander along the volcanic tubes and keep an eye out for the (mainly) nocturnal barn owls that sometimes roost here.
Today, you will explore Genovesa Island, also known as Bird Island. Begin at Darwin Bay, where large colonies of red-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, and frigatebirds can be observed. Continue to Prince Philip’s Steps, climbing the rocky staircase to reach nesting sites of Nazca boobies and storm petrels, with spectacular panoramic views. After this extraordinary wildlife experience, return to the yacht for dinner.
Today, you will visit Bartolomé Island, famous for its iconic Pinnacle Rock and breathtaking panoramic views from the summit. Afterwards, continue to Bowditch Point on Santa Cruz Island, a scenic coastal site perfect for observing seabirds and marine life along the shore. After this exciting day of exploration, return to the yacht for dinner.
Today, you will visit Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz Island, a pristine white-sand beach where you may spot sea lions, flamingos, shorebirds, and nesting sea turtles depending on the season. Afterwards, continue to Dragon Hill, a scenic site known for its dry forest, unique landscapes, and opportunities to observe land iguanas and endemic bird species. After this memorable day, return to your accommodation to relax and enjoy the evening.
Today, you will explore Santiago Island, starting at Buccaneer Cove, a rocky coastal area where you may spot sea lions, marine iguanas, and a variety of shorebirds. Afterwards, continue to Egas Port, famous for its dramatic cliffs, tidal pools, and opportunities to observe Galápagos fur seals and coastal wildlife. After this exciting day of exploration, return to the yacht for dinner.
Today we visit the most western visitor site of the Galapagos, Espinoza Point in Fernandina Island. This island is also one the most pristine on the archipelago as no foreign species have been introduced. On the afternoon, we will visit Vicente Roca Point, on Isabela Island, famous for its rich underwater sea life thanks to its location on the Bolivar Channel.
Espinosa Point on Fernandina Island is one of the most pristine islands in the world, with none of man’s introduced species to date. From here we can see the island of Isabela across the Bolívar Channel, an area that boasts some of the highest diversity of endemic sea fauna in the Galapagos. Fernandina is the youngest of the Galapagos Islands and a visitor favorite. When landing, check out the tidal pools where there is abundance of sea life, including small fish and mollusks. If we are lucky, a sea turtle or ray may be trapped in the pools. A little further ahead we will pass through some marine iguana burrows and sea lion colonies. The trail continues to where several flightless cormorants have their nests. This remarkable bird is only found in western Galapagos, and experts estimate that they may only be a few hundred individuals in total.
Vicente Roca Point has great deep-water snorkeling at one of the richest marine havens on Earth (Bolivar Channel). Vicente Roca Point is renowned for its Galápagos green turtles, which are very numerous on the bay. Although the spot is known for its high concentration of green turtles, sharks and rays can also be observed when underwater visibility is good. We take a dinghy ride along the coast to observe a great diversity of sea and coastal birds; Nazca and blue-footed boobies, noddies, brown pelicans, penguins, flightless cormorants. The upwelling of coldwater currents in this part of the Galapagos gives rise to an abundance of marine life. Our snorkeling will takes us along the cliffs and offers the chance of exploring two shallow underwater caves with rich marine wildlife.
Today, you will visit Isabela Island, starting at Urbina Bay, where you can explore a raised coral reef and observe marine iguanas, sea lions, and unique bird species. Afterwards, continue to Tagus Cove, a sheltered bay with dramatic cliffs, volcanic landscapes, and a rich history of pirate and whaler inscriptions. After this adventurous day, return to the yacht for dinner.
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Today, you will explore Black Turtle Cove on Santa Cruz Island, navigating calm mangrove channels where you may spot sea turtles, rays, sharks, and a variety of seabirds. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Baltra Airport for your onward journey, taking unforgettable memories of the Galápagos with you.
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