HIGHLIGHTS
Islands: Explore San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, South Plaza, North Seymour, Santa Cruz, Baltra
Sites: Cerro Colorado / Puerto Chino Beach, Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay, Punta Cormorant,
Baroness Lookout / Post office Bay, Barrington Bay, South Plaza, Bachas, Mosquera
Iconic Species: Blue-footed Booby, Nazca booby, Red-footed booby, Great & magnificent frigate bird, Darwin’s finches, Lava (striated) heron, Marine iguana, Lava gull, Galapagos sea lion, Galapagos giant tortoise, Lava lizard, Galapagos Waved Albatross, Galapagos hawk, Pacific Green turtle, Fur Seal, Land iguana, , Santa Fe land iguana, Galapagos dove, Galapagos mockingbird, San Cristobal Mockingbird, Española mockingbird
ITINERARY
The 5 night southeastern itinerary visits most popular sites of Galapagos and combines the spectacular sea bird colonies of Española and North Seymour. Striking beaches of white coral sand are favorite places for large colonies of Galapagos sea lions and breathtaking azure-colored bays. This cruise begins in San Cristobal, with lots of Galapagos sea lions occupying Puerto Baquerizo Moreno’s harbor. You will cross the highlands to visit the local Galapagos giant tortoise breeding center. Next day walking through the waved albatross and booby colonies on Española, and observe sunbathing marine iguanas. Nearby Devil’s Crown is one of the most popular snorkel sites of Galapagos! Heading to the heart of the archipelago you will visit the extraordinary Santa Fe, and the really not to be missed highlight of South Plaza (both with land iguanas and giant opuntia cactus trees). We complete the journey with the thriving booby- and frigate colonies on North Seymour; a beach stroll on Bachas Beach and a dinghy-ride along or landing on Mosquera.
DAY 1: TUESDAY – ARRIVAL IN GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (SAN CRISTOBAL)
Morning arrival in San Cristobal Island. Galapagos tortoise breeding center on Colorado Hill. Before dinner your guide will conduct his first briefing followed by the Captain’s welcome cocktail.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY – GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Española Island Suarez Point & Gardner Bay
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 3: THURSDAY – GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Floreana Island – Devil’s Crown, Cormorant Point, Post Office Bay & Baroness Lookout
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 4: FRIDAY – GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Santa Fe Island & South Plaza
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 5: SATURDAY – GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
North Seymour Island & Bachas Beach
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 6: SUNDAY – DEPART GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Baltra Airport
After breakfast it’s time say goodbye and disembark the yacht. Your guide and crew staff will accompany you and your luggage to the airport and assist you with your check in for your flight to Quito or Guayaquil or your next destination.
Meals: Breakfast.
