Beluga Tower 8 Days - Itinerary B

Upon your arrival to Baltra Airport, you take a bus trip and the first visit of the trip will be to Santa Cruz Highlands where you will see the huge turtles of Santa Cruz Island in their natural habitat. After lunch, you will be transferred to the yacht. Then, you will head 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.

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First activity of the day will be landing on Santa Fe Island, which is a great place to watch and swim along sea lions. This place is also the home of endemic species like the Galapagos Hawk, Galapagos snake and land iguanas. The bay is also a nice place to snorkel or swim. In the afternoon, the yacht will take you to South Plaza Island where you will see various species of land and marine iguanas. If the weather allows it, you can swim or snorkel too. After this activity, dinner will be served onboard the yacht.

Early in the morning the yacht will take you to San Cristobal Island, first visit will be to Witch Hill. Its main attraction is a coral sand beach, Then, embark on a snorkeling adventure at Kicker Rock, home to various species of marine life that you will see during this experience. After lunch visit El Junco Lagoon- the main water supplier of the island, and where, after a short hike will offer you the view of the entire island. Return to the yacht and dinner.

Early in the morning head to Gardner Bay, which will be a great opportunity for snorkeling and swimming along sea lions, and various species of fishes and manta rays. You may also spot white-tipped sharks. In the afternoon, the yacht will take you to Suarez Point on Española Island, where after a brief walk, will let you see species like sea lions, sea birds, the largest Marine Iguanas of Galapagos, masked and blue footed boobies, among other species. After this activity head back to the yacht for dinner.

Early in the morning, head to Floreana Island, first to Cormorant Point, where you will be welcomed by a small Galapagos sea lion colony and the largest and best Flamingo Lagoon in Galapagos. After lunch, you will go to Post Office bay, place that commemorates the improvised mail service that was situated here during the 18th century. End of the day and dinner.

First activity of the day will be a visit to Dragon Hill at Santa Cruz. This place consists of a trail that leads to a hyper-saline lagoon, and is frequently visited by flamingos, pintail ducks and other species of birds. After lunch, you will go to Sullivan Bay, a volcanic islandswhere you will visit a lava field and explore the interesting geological formation and paterns. After this activity, head back to the yacht for dinner and rest.

Early in the morning, the catamaran will take you to Genovesa Island, specifically to Prince Philips Steps, the ascend takes you 100 feet above sea level, to be welcomed by a Palo Santo Forest and species like Nazca boobies. You will also have a panoramic view of all the Island from here. After lunch, you will head to Darwin Bay, and encounter the native species of this place such as red footed boobies, and great frigate birds trying to attract females. You will also stumble upon Darwin’s Finches and native flora like mangroves and cactuses. End of the day and dinner onboard.

After breakfast, head to Black Turtle Cove and take a boat ride around this place, and see, from afar, the mangrove swamp where you may see marine turtles, sharks and rays. After this activity you will be transferred to Baltra Airport and take your flight back to the continent.