Upon your arrival to Baltra Airport, you will be transferred to Treasure of Galapagos Catamaran. During the afternoon, after lunch, your first visit will be to El Chato Reserve to observe the giant tortoise of Santa Cruz Island in its natural habitat. End of the day and dinner onboard.
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You will head to Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, where you will explore striking pahoehoe lava flows formed by recent volcanic activity. As you walk across this dramatic landscape, you will learn about pioneering plant species and the slow process of ecological succession, making this site a favorite for nature lovers and photographers.
You will then continue to Bartolomé Island, home to one of the most iconic viewpoints in the Galápagos. A walk to the summit rewards you with breathtaking views over Pinnacle Rock and the surrounding islands, followed by time for snorkeling, where you may encounter Galápagos penguins, reef sharks, and playful sea lions.
After breakfast you will visit North Seymour, this place is a nesting and courtship site for a large population of magnificent frigate birds and blue-footed boobies. You will also have the opportunity to spot sea lions, and to visit a beautiful rocky shore to rest or swim. 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 breakfast, head to Pitt Point in San Cristobal Island, to walk through a trail that includes an olivine beach approximately 90 meters and a trail that ascends to the top of a volcanic tuff hill passing through several natural viewpoints. You can also spot three species of boobies and two species of frigates here. In the afternoon, head to Witch Hill. The primary attraction of this place is the coral sand beach, and is also an excellent place to swim and snorkel. It is also an impressive landscape, where is possible to see coastal and migratory birds. End of the activities and dinner onboard.
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During the final day, you will visit San Cristobal Interpretation Center, where you will learn about the origin and colonization of the island, their native species and the conservation effort that has been made to preserve them. After this activity, you will be transferred to San Cristobal Airport and take your flight back to the continent.
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