Golondrina 4 Days

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Day 1: Galapagos Islands

Upon your arrival to Baltra Airport, you will be transferred to the yacht. After lunch, we take a bus ride to Santa Cruz Highlands, which is a moisture-rich area with fertile volcanic soils & lush vegetation. The main highlight here is to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat, & you may also spot bird species such as Darwin Finches, Yellow Warblers, and Bright Red Vermillion Flycatchers.

Full itinerary map here: http://bit.ly/golondrina-4-days-a

Activities and Services

Included

Lunch

Dinner

Day 2: Galapagos Islands

In the morning visit to Tintoreras Islet, to see sea lions, Galapagos Penguins, and also White tipped reef sharks (depends on season). After lunch, we visit the Breeding Center Arnaldo Tupiza, a captive breeding program for tortoises. Next the wetlands (Humedales), where you can see four species of mangroves and species like blue winged teals, ospreys, Wilson’s phalaropes, blue winged teals and others. Finally the Wall of Tears, a historical site that pays homage to the prisoners of the old penal colony, who were forced to build a wall out of huge blocks of lava. End of the day and dinner.

Day 3: Golondrina Yacht

Early start after landing at Rabida Island, where we walk a short trail to a water lagoon, home to wading flamingos. We also visit a Palo Santo Forest. During the afternoon, you will head to Dragon Hill, named like this because of the land iguanas species that reside there. We follow a trail that leads to a hyper-saline lagoon behind the beach, frequented by flamingos, pintail ducks and other species of birds.

Activities and Services

Cerro Dragon

Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 4: End of Itinerary

After breakfast, you will have a dinghy visit to Black Turtle Bay, to see sea lions and pacific green turtles. After this visit transfer to Baltra Airport and take your flight back to the continent.

Activities and Services

Included

Breakfast

 

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