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Saturday: Flight to Galapagos from Quito/Guayaquil Airport - San Cristóbal Island:

AM: Upon arrival at Baltra Island, guides will meet you, collect your luggage, and escort you to the harbor for a short ferry ride to the ship, where the crew will welcome you aboard. After a welcome cocktail and an orientation and safety briefing the cruise begins.

PM: Isla Lobos: This islet is a one-hour boat ride from San Cristóbal. It is a seasonal nesting location for blue-footed boobies, although it is named for the colony of sea lions sometimes present there. Fur seals and frigatebirds can also be found on the islet, which a tranquil and scenic atmosphere and is a great place for snorkeling.

Leon Dormido: This striking rock formation is located a couple hours off the western shore of San Cristóbal. Jutting out of the water, the rocks stand vertically at hundreds of feet above the ocean divided by a small channel. Although there are no landing areas, kayaking and scuba diving allow visitors to spot a variety of marine life.


(Lunch, Dinner & Accommodations, Ocean Spray)

Sunday: San Cristóbal:

AM: Pitt Point: At the far eastern end of San Cristóbal is Punta Pitt. Disembarking onto the small beach, visitors are confronted by the strong smell and cacophony of barking sea lions. A steep gully leads up the cliff to a breeding ground for boobies of all three varieties: red-footed, blue-footed and Nazca. It's the only place in the Galapagos where you can see all three species nesting together. Two species of frigatebirds are also present, as are swallow-tailed gulls and storm petrels. The tops of the cliff overlooking the beach provide excellent views.

PM: Cerro Brujo:This afternoon we land on the fifth-largest island, at a beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. This beach is also a good place for swimming and snorkeling.


(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Accommodations, Ocean Spray)

Monday: Floreana Island:

AM: Post Office Bay: Visit Post Office Bay, a white sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. Then ascend an elevated slop to enjoy a beautiful vista at the Baroness' Observatory. Here you will have stunning views of the flamingo lagoon, coastline, and the interior of the island.

PM: Cormorant Point: After a wet landing, take a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that offers views of a large flamingo colony. There are many other species of birds, including pintail ducks, common stilts and other migratory birds. See the two distinct beaches - the "Green Beach" and the "Flour Sand Beach." After this visit, we cruise to Devil's Crown. One of the best snorkeling sites in the Galapagos, this volcanic crater has been eroded by the waves leaving the northern and southern sides poking out of the water. The coral reef in the middle is perfect for attracting marine life. Snorkelers enjoy the variety of marine life and exciting currents that rush through the crown, creating an exhilarating experience.


(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Accommodations, Ocean Spray)

Tuesday: Santa Cruz - Bartolomé:

AM: Black Turtle Cove: Black Turtle Cove is situated in the northern part of Santa Cruz. This inlet is surrounded by mangroves and is only accessible by dinghy. The shallow cove is a safe haven for young marine life. Black tip and white tip reef sharks, sea turtles, and a variety of rays are often spotted here.

PM: Pinnacle Rock Bartolomé is a barren islet in Sullivan Bay to the east of Santiago Island, and is home to a distinctive and recognizable site of the archipelago: Pinnacle Rock. Pinnacle Rock, a volcanic cone, was formed when magma was expelled from an underwater volcano; the sea cooled the hot lava, which then exploded, only to come together and form this huge rock made up of many thin layers of basalt. Bartolomé is the most visited and most photographed island in Galapagos. Visitors have access to two sites: one that involves a climb to an incredible viewpoint and the other at the beach where snorkeling and swimming is enjoyed. Birdwatchers should be on the lookout for Galapagos penguins, herons, and Galapagos hawks.


(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Accommodations, Ocean Spray)

Wednesday: Genovesa Island:

AM: Darwin Bay: This white-sand coral beach heads a half-mile trail that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls can be spotted here. Further down the path are tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view off a cliff.

PM: Prince Phillip's Steps: Also known as El Barranco, Prince Phillip's Steps' steep, rocky paths leads up to a high cliff-face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to Palo Santo trees as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, Galapagos swallows, and Galapagos doves.


(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Accommodations, Ocean Spray)

Thursday: Santiago Island:

AM: Espumilla Beach: Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. The crabs attract the hunting herons, performing the dance of predator and prey. With an abundance of marine life including octopi, moray eel, and shark, snorkeling is highly recommended. Next, visit Buccaneer Cove, was a former safe haven where pirates in the 1600 and 1700's would stake out on the Northwestern side of Santiago Island. Sea turtles now take the pirates place and dig their nests for their eggs near the Mangrove trees. It is a great location for snorkeling and many marine birds and sea lions can be found here.

PM: Puerto Egas:Also known as James Bay, Puerto Egas is home to the curious Galapagos hawks and quick-footed Galapagos lava lizards. The trail leads to a coastline with gorgeous tide pools and grottos full of fauna. Here the Galapagos fur sea lions bathe in the sun. This is also a great snorkeling site.


(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Accommodations, Ocean Spray)

Friday: North Seymour Island - Santa Cruz Island:

AM: North Seymour Island: Galapagos sea lions, blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds are abundant on North Seymour Island. The island was formed by a series of submarine lavas containing layers of sediment that were uplifted by tectonic activity.

PM: Santa Cruz - Los Gemelos:You'll also visit the highlands, where you can walk along a path, observing the hills, ferns, volcanoes, and rich wildlife. This area is home to giant tortoises, mockingbirds, Bahama ducklings, white-cheeked pintail ducklings, Darwin finches, and many other species. You will come upon the underground lava tubes, which are more than one kilometer (half a mile) long. Local guides are will provide information and flashlights. Walking through the lava tubes is a unique and surreal experience.



(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Accommodations, Ocean Spray)

Saturday: Mosquera Island:

AM: Located between the islands of Baltra and North Seymour, this reef of rocks and coral is only 160 meters across at its narrowest width. This island has one of the largest populations of sea lions and is home to many shorebirds. There have been occasional reports at this site of Orcas feeding on sea lions.

After this visit, we will head back to the airport for the return flight to the mainland.



(Breakfast, Ocean Spray)

 
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