Galaxy 8 Days - Itinerary E+A

Upon arrival to the airport in Baltra, you will be transferred to Galaxy I Yacht at the bay. After lunch, head to Mosquera Islet, located between Baltra and North Seymour, where one of the largest populations of sea lions around the Archipelago, resides. You may also spot orcas with a little bit of luck. End of the day and dinner onboard.

Early in the morning, the yacht will land in Sullivan Bay at Santiago Island where you can witness the rope lava flows recently formed, and sea lions that rest through the shore, you can also practice shallow water snorkeling. After lunch, you will visit Bartolome Island, famous for its Pinnacle rock and its beautiful landscapes where you can take amazing pictures. End of the day and dinner.

Early in the morning, you begin with a hike to overcome the steep stairs (Prince Philip´s steps) from the landing dock to a bush of palo santo forest on the top; upon arriving at the edge of the rim you will enjoy a panoramic view of Genovese Island. After lunch, head to Darwin Bay formed from a collapsed cauldron, and home to frigate birds, red footed boobies and Darwin finches. After this activity, dinner onboard and rest.

After breakfast, the catamaran will land at San Cristobal Island, where you will visit San Cristobal Interpretation Center, and you will learn about the colonization of the Islands, their Natural History and conservation efforts that have been made to preserve the species. After lunch, head to Isla Lobos to take a dinghy ride and watch the two species of sea lions that inhabit this place. End of the day and dinner.

Early in the morning head to Gardner Bay, which will be a great opportunity for snorkeling and swim. During the afternoon, you will visit Suarez Point on Española Island, where you will take a hike to the topof this place, and you will have 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 to Post Office bay, that was established in 1793 by British whalers James Colnett, for the sailors to send letters to and from England, and even today, visitors have the opportunity to post letters of their own. After lunch, the yacht will take you Cormorant Point, where you will be welcomed by a small Galapagos sea lion colony. You will also visit green sand beach that contains olivine crystal, and a white coral sand beach. You can also practice deep water snorkeling at Devil´s Crown, home to an abundance of fish and marine animals. End of the day and dinner.

First activity of the day will be landing on Santa Fe Island, which is a great place to snorkel and swim along sea lions. This place is also the home of endemic species like the Galapagos Hawk, Galapagos snake and a variety of finches. In the afternoon, after lunch, you will head to South Plaza Island where you will see various species of land iguanas, marine iguanas and hybrids of this species. After this activity, dinner will be served onboard.

After breakfast, the yacht will land at Puerto Ayora, then you will head to Charles Darwin 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 to take your flight back to the continent.