Upon your arrival at Baltra Airport, you will be transferred to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. Explore lush landscapes, volcanic craters, and hidden lava tunnels while observing giant tortoises, finches, and lava lizards in their natural habitat. After this enriching introduction to the islands’ wildlife, return to your accommodation to relax and enjoy the evening.
Today we will be visiting the beautiful and remote Genovesa Island. This northern island, famous for its red-footed colony, is a paradise for bird lovers. It is estimated that about 200,00 Red-footed boobies live on this island.
El Barranco or Prince Phillips’s Steps as otherwise known, was named after a visit by the British Monarch in 1964. El Barranco's steep 81-foot stairway leads up to a high cliff-face that opens out onto the plateau surrounding Darwin Bay. Here an amazing view can be appreciated. Once at the top of the stairway we will meet Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, mockingbirds, and finches along the way of a palo santo trail. It will also be possible to see wedge-rumped storm petrels swarm and short-eared owls.
Darwin bay was formed by the collapse of the flooded caldera of Tower Island, another name used for Genovesa. After landing at a small sand and coral beach, it easy to realize why this island is a bird lover paradise. Among the bird species found here, the most common are swallow-tailed and lava gulls, mockingbirds, yellow-crowned night herons, lava herons, Galapagos doves and yellow warblers.
We will continue on a short and flat trail to encounter red- footed booby and great frigatebird nests. We will visit a tidal lagoon where sea lions swim playfully ending our path on a cliff with magnificent views of this remote part of the Galapagos.
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 birds. 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 rugged coastline where sea lions, marine iguanas, and shorebirds can be observed. Afterwards, continue to Egas Port, famous for its dramatic cliffs, tidal pools, and opportunities to spot Galápagos fur seals and other coastal wildlife. After this exciting day, 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, a raised coral reef where you can observe marine iguanas, sea lions, and unique bird species. Afterwards, continue to Tagus Cove, a sheltered bay with dramatic cliffs, volcanic landscapes, and historic inscriptions left by pirates and whalers. 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, continue to the highlands of Santa Cruz to wander through lush landscapes, volcanic craters, and hidden lava tunnels while observing giant tortoises, finches, and lava lizards. After this unforgettable day, return to your accommodation to relax and enjoy the evening.
Today, you will visit Chinese Hat, a small volcanic islet teeming with marine life, sea lions, and seabirds. Afterwards, continue to Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, where you can walk over fresh lava flows and observe marine iguanas, lava lizards, and coastal wildlife. After this adventurous day, return to the yacht for dinner.
Today, you will visit North Seymour Island, home to colonies of blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and sea lions. Afterwards, continue to Santa Fe Island, where you may encounter giant land iguanas, endemic plants, and turquoise waters perfect for observing marine life. After this full day of wildlife encounters, return to the yacht for dinner.
Morning landing at Punta Pitt on San Cristóbal Island to observe the marine iguanas and seabirds along the beach and enjoy a snorkelling excursion. On the afternoon, we land at Cerro Brujo to observe the sea lions, marine iguanas, and seabirds along the beach.
Enjoy amazing wildlife watching and interesting geological formations on this fascinating expedition. Arrive at a quiet cove on the eastern tip of San Cristóbal to explore Punta Pitt. Made up of volcanic tuff substrate, it's the only site in the Galápagos where it's possible to see three species of boobies and two species of frigatebirds.
Snorkel around Punta Pitt Island and spot schools of fish swimming below. On the shore admire the nesting birds and sun bathing sea lions.
Visit Cerro Brujo to explore its coastline, and look for wildlife on the beach, in the water, and in the air. Learn about the human and natural history of the area from the Galápagos CEO. Take a refreshing dip in the turquoise water, and head out on a short walk to a freshwater lagoon – a great place to see flamingos.
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Today, you will visit Tijeretas Hill on San Cristóbal Island, where you can enjoy panoramic views, observe frigatebirds, and spot other seabirds along the cliffs. Afterwards, you will be transferred to San Cristóbal Airport for your onward journey, taking unforgettable memories of the Galápagos with you.
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