Having been met by an English naturalist guide at Baltra Aiport, you will cross the narrow Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island, heading up to a farm in the highlands for a delicious lunch. You wil then have the opportunity to explore the area's vegetation and microclimates, as well as pit craters and lava tunnels, and to become acquained with its endemic Scalesia and Guayabillo forests. At the Tortoise Reserve you will experience the emblematic giant tortoises in their natural habitat, in addition to the abundant bird life of the highlands. Your afternoon will conclude at Galapagos Safari Camp, with a sunset cocktail followed by dinner.
After an early wake-up call, a boat will take you to one of the uninhabited neighboring islands: North Seymour, Bartolomé, Santa Fé, or South Plaza. Each island has its own unique natural habitat, and you will be guided through the evolutionary phenomena of your destination. The Galapagos Marine Reserve is the second largest marine rseerve in the world, and snorkelling off the boat is a highlight of the trip. Alternatively, if you are SCUBA certified, we can replace one or more day trips with diving excursions.
After an early wake-up call, a boat will take you to one of the uninhabited neighboring islands: North Seymour, Bartolomé, Santa Fé, or South Plaza. Each island has its own unique natural habitat, and you will be guided through the evolutionary phenomena of your destination. The Galapagos Marine Reserve is the second largest marine rseerve in the world, and snorkelling off the boat is a highlight of the trip. Alternatively, if you are SCUBA certified, we can replace one or more day trips with diving excursions.
In the morning you will be driven to the eastern part of the island. At 490m above sea level, Cerro Mesa offers spectacular views and boasts the largest crater on Santa Cruz Island. It is home to a number of endemic plants, as well as seven subspecies of finch and the vermilion flycatcher. After lunch you will visit Garrapatero Beach, where the contrast of mangroves, black lava, white sand and turquoise water, along with its birdlife and flamingo lagoon, is magnificent. Kayaking and mountain biking are optional activities.
On your last day you can tour Galapagos Safari Camp at leisure or enjoy the sunrise from our viewpoint before your airport transfer.