Arrival at San Cristobal Airport. Short bus ride to the harbor and settle aboard the yacht. After lunch you will visit Jacinto Gordillo Breeding Center, to learn about the conservations efforts to preserve galapagos giant tortoises and see this species that reside here. End of the day and dinner onboard.
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Morning visit to Pitt Point, where you will see a group of eroded volcanic cones, and also spot different species, like boobies and frigate birds. Next we head to Kicker Rock (León Dormido), and take a dinghy ride to observe the narrow channel and the marine species that nest there. You may also practice snorkeling here. Lunch and dinner will be served onboard.
We disembark at Espumilla Beach, an important breeding site for sea turtles who return year after year to bury their eggs in the sand. Next to Buccaneer Cove where you can practice snorkeling. The activities continue spotting species such as marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals, and sea turtles. Then, head to Puerto Egas, and after a brief walk you will see some of the Galapagos Islands best tide pools, various species of fish, along with marine iguanas and sea lions. End of the day and dinner onboard.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After breakfast, the yacht will dock at Puerto Ayora, and we head to the Charles Darwin Station, where you will learn about the protection and conservation of the native species at 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.
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