Detailed Itinerary (Effective 14 January 2012)

TUESDAY

Morning arrival from Quito or Guayaquil to San Cristobal Airport and immediate transfer to the dock to board the M/V Galapagos Explorer II.

Afternoon: Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island
Main Attraction: beach, fine White sand chalky origins, sea lions colonies .Warning Be careful with Male sea lions
Wildlife: Semipalmated plover, great frigate bird, marine iguana, Galapagos sea lion, blue footed boobie, black necked stilt, ruddy turnstone. (L/D)

WEDNESDAY

Morning: Guest have 3 options to visit in Espanola Island
1. Gardner Bay
Main Attraction: white sand beach and sea lion colonies and snorkeling. Maintain safe distance from the sea lions, especially adult males, they can be aggressive.
2. Gardner Islet
Similar attractions, fauna and flora
3. Osborn Islet
Enjoy this place for swimming and snorkeling
Afternoon: Punta Suarez, Espanola Island
Main Attraction: colored marine iguana and blower
Wildlife: Weaved albatross, Hood mockingbird Galapagos, hawk, swallowed tail gull, marine iguanas, Galapagos sea lion, red billed tropic bird, cactus large finch, medium ground finch, small ground finch, blue-footed boobie, nazca boobies. (B/L/D)

THURSDAY

Morning: Bahia Ballena/Eden, Santa Cruz Island
Main Attraction: Beach with olivina crystals and pottery remains from the year 1846
Wildlife: Galapagos hawk, giant tortoise, small ground finch, medium ground finch, large ground finch, cactus finch, vegetarian finch, woodpecker finch.

Afternoon: Rabida Island
Main Attraction : Red sand beach and cliffs
Wildlife: Greater flamingos, Brown noody, Galapagos sea lion, Brown pelican, blue footed boobie, woodpecker finch, small ground finch, cactus finch, Galapagos mockingbirds, snakes and lizards. ( B/L/D)

FRIDAY

Morning: Charles Darwin Rsearch Station, Puerto Ayora town, Santa Cruz Island
Main attraction: Giant tortoises in captivity .visit to the downtown ,we suggest to you to support the local community, buying souvenirs or consuming the services of our islands, the tourism in Galapagos is the main source of income in the community
Wildlife: Species of giant tortoises and land lizards.

Afternoon: South Plazas, Plazas Islands
Main attraction: sea lions colonies and land iguanas
Wildlife: Great frigate bird, Magnificent frigate bird, swallow tailed gull ,lava gull, brown noddy, land iguana, Galapagos sea lions, red billed tropicbird, sally light foot crab. (B/L/D)

SATURDAY

Morning arrival in Baltra. Transfer to airport for return flight to Quito or Guayaquil (B)

IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Dry landing: guests step from the dinghy onto rocks or a dock.
• Wet landing: as the dinghy edges onto a sandy beach, guests step into knee-deep water and wade ashore

The itineraries and programme are subject to change without prior notice, due mainly to adjustments in the policies and regulations of the Galápagos National Park, weather conditions, seasonal changes and safety reasons.