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Departure Point: Baltra Airport, Arrival Time
The trip begins at Baltra Airport, where our naturalist guide will accompany us throughout the days we visit Santa Cruz Island. We will visit the Highlands (Ranchos), Isabela Island (full day), Los Túneles, Pinzón Island, and the Charles Darwin Research Station.
At the end of the tour, our guide will accompany you to the airport according to your flight schedule.
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Itineraries
Day 1
Airport Pickup / Tortuga Bay
Tortuga Bay
Tortuga Bay, a long and impressive beach, is composed of white sand and offers excellent conditions for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and walking.
• Tortuga Bay Beach is located approximately 3 km from the Gus Angermeyer Tourist Pier.
• Upon entering the protected area, you must register your visit at the Galapagos National Park booth.
• A trail, surrounded by cactus and palo santo vegetation, leads to the Playa Brava area.
• Continuing along the beach for another half kilometer, you will reach a small cactus forest, home to a population of marine iguanas, in the Playa Mansa area, a cove whose calm waters give it its name.
Another way to get there is by sea, boats leave from the El Velero Dock in San Francisco Park at 13:00 pm and 17:00 pm, there are also boats on the beach to return to Puerto Ayora.
Day 2
Floreana Island Tour
We will pick you up from your hotel. The tour begins at the tourist pier (meeting point with our authorized guide) in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. We will travel by speedboat for approximately 2 hours.
We arrive at 9:00 am in Puerto Velasco Ibarra, near Playa Negra. Then we board our typical open-air bus, or "chiva," and head into the mountains. Along the way, we will pass by the large volcanic hill, Cerro Pajas, and the Scalesia Forest. Let's look for the unique medium-sized tree finch found only on this island… (Don't forget your binoculars!)
At midday, we will arrive at the visitor center of the Asilo de la Paz (Peace Asylum), and then take a 10-minute walk to reach the giant tortoise reintroduction area on Floreana Island… Ask your guide about the reason for the extinction of this endemic tortoise species on this island!
Then we continue our hike to the freshwater spring, the reason for the first human settlement on this island. Later, we'll explore the nearby caves that were used by the first settlers and pirates. At midday, we'll return to Puerto Velasco Ibarra for lunch at our restaurant. After lunch, we'll enjoy a fantastic swim and snorkeling session—we're guaranteed to see sea turtles and sea lions! Floreana is truly a must-see! Later, at 3:00 PM, we'll return to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island.
Day 3
Isabela Day Tour
Duration: Approximately 7 hours
Departure Point: Hotel in Puerto Ayora. Departure: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm. We will visit the famous flamingo lagoon, the Arnaldo Tupiza Interpretation Center
where we find 8 species of turtles unique to Isabela, and take a walk
through mangrove and manchineel forests where we find nesting small birds
before heading to the beach. Concha de Perla is a bay with shallow, calm, and clear water that
allows you to observe the fascinating marine fauna of the Galapagos and swim with sea lions
and penguins. It is a beautiful natural pool, 15 to 20 meters deep
that is a migratory area for turtles, stingrays, sea lions, and a variety of fish, an
unparalleled place for tourists to visit. It is located near the Puerto Villamil landing pier. The wooden boardwalk winds through the mangroves for 250 meters. The trip begins on Santa Cruz Island, where we travel by speedboat to Isabela (1 hour 50 minutes). A chiva (bus) awaits us to take us to the Flamingo Lagoon, the Galapaguera (8 species of turtles), the wetlands that are nesting sites for birds, and the lagoon with flamingos and iguanas. Then we head to the beach where we find aquatic iguanas resting and blue-footed boobies feeding on small fish. We walk for 15 minutes along the beach to reach the restaurant. After lunch, we continue along a trail to the Concha Perla natural pool. Relaxing on the sand and swimming in the cool water, we will find colorful fish, sea lions, and a variety of marine life.
Day 4
Pinzón Island – La Fe
Duration: Approximately 7 hours
Departure Point: Hotel in Puerto Ayora. Departure: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Pinzón Island / Unnamed Rock / La Fe
Pinzón Island: Pick-up at the hotel reception. We will go to the Galapagos Living Agency, where we will check your snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, wetsuit) before boarding the boat. Then, we will transfer to the adventure site. In Penguin Bay, we can snorkel around whitetip reef sharks (reef sharks, blue sharks), colorful fish, sea lions, and marine iguanas. The crystal-clear water offers a good chance of seeing penguins.
Unnamed Rock: Circumnavigation for birdwatching, including blue-footed boobies and gulls. At the same time, we will enjoy 45 minutes of sport fishing. Faith, when we arrived at the first site we found, boobies, pelicans to
do, Snorkeling with an approximate duration of 60 minutes, surrounded. multicolored, Sea Turtles (Long-lived) of the Island, Sea Lions, Manta Rays, Moray Eels and Galapagos Sharks.
Day 5
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Day 4 .- North Seymour Island - Bachas Beach
It is characterized by a great diversity of bird species where you can find frigates, blue-footed
boobies, tropical birds and an infinity of bird species, in the aquatic we find sharks, turtles. Sea
lions and many fish, in the same tour you visit Bachas Beach which is a beautiful white sand
beach where you can swim with the great variety of species of birds and aquatic animals.
North Seymour was created by seismic uplift, rather than being volcanic in origin. The island has a
flat profile with cliffs just a few feet from shore, where swallow-tailed gulls and the tropics sit
perched on ledges. A small forest of Palo Santo trees, silvery gray in color, sits just above the
landing, usually without leaves, waiting for the rain to bloom them. The island is full of life. While
visiting the island, one may have to give way to a passing sea lion or marine iguana. Flocks of
pelicans and swallowtail gulls feed off the shoreline, and seasonally, Nazca boobies can also be
seen.
Day 6
High Country Tour 7:00 AM
We visit Los Gemelos / El Ranchos
The Twin Craters (Los Gemelos) are the first stop by bus. "Gemelos" means "twins." The perfect name for the two volcanic craters located on the road from Baltra Island to Puerto Ayora. It is about 24 km from Puerto Ayora and 2 km from Santa Rosa. Los Gemelos is the only place on the island where you can see ferns, mosses, and orchids. There is also a great chance of seeing Darwin's finches or Galapagos finches and the Galapagos mockingbird.
El Chato Farm
The "El Chato" reserve consists of two distinct areas: "Caseta" and "Chato." The trail begins in Santa Rosa, 22 km from Puerto Ayora. The park is home to Galapagos tortoises during the dry season (February - July). They come here to the beach to lay their eggs. It's also a great place for birdwatching. From Los Gemelos to Rancho Chato.
Rancho El Chato is home to hundreds of giant Galapagos tortoises. It's amazing to see these impressive animals up close. There are numerous trails nearby that you can hike with your guide.
Behind every tree and in every meadow, another giant tortoise is hidden. They cool off in one mud puddle or another. It's truly a unique experience to see these large animals, some over a hundred years old, wandering through the grass and grazing.
What should I bring?
It's recommended to bring sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent. A camera for taking photos and a water bottle are also recommended.
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Lunch, snacks, tea and coffee on the boat.
Wetsuit, mask and fins
Bilingual Spanish / English guide
Shared boat for sightseeing
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