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DAY 1- THURSDAY
Baltra Airport - Bartolome
Upon arrival, reception and assistance at the airport, transfer from Baltra Airport to the M/C Endemic.
On Bartolome Island you will ascend to admire the spectacular panorama of Sullivan Bay and famous Pinnacle Rock. The beaches at the foot of the Pinnacle Rock are excellent for snorkeling from which you can discover the marvelous underwater world, and with some luck, Penguins.
(B, L, D)
DAY 2 - FRIDAY
CORMORANT POINT – DEVILS CROWNS - POST OFFICE BAY – BARONESS’ OVERLOOK
At Cormorant Point you land on a green olivine sand beach. Following a 100-meter long path you will soon reach a lagoon with flamingos.
Devil's Crown is an underwater volcanic crater, almost covered completely by Galapagos waters. Just a small portion of the rock formation can be seen from above and it looks like a crown. The underwater world is very rich in coral reefs, abundant marine species. Birds are also part of this visitor point due to its location in open waters.
In the afternoon you will visit the Post Office Bay, which keeps the legendary post barrel that whalers historically used to post their mail in.
Then we will go to “Mirador de la Baronesa” and your naturalist guide will tell the murder and
mystery legend of the Baroness. This viewpoint is located on the north of the Floreana Island.
The way up and trail is very easy, steps are placed in this area for security.
(B, L, D)
DAY 3 - SATURDAY
SOMBRERO CHINO – NORTH SEYMOUR
Sombrero Chino is a small islet off the south coast of Santiago, with a maximum elevation of 160 feet (52 meters). Though within easy reach of Santa Cruz, Sombrero Chino is typically only
visited by those aboard a Galapagos Cruise.
North Seymour is located just to the north of Baltra. It is a low, flat island, formed by submarine lava formation uplift. Covered with low, bushy vegetation, it contains the largest colony of magnificent frigatebirds in the Galapagos. There is also a large population of blue-footed boobies that perform an amusing courtship dance when nesting conditions are right.
(B, L, D)
DAY 4 - SUNDAY
MOSQUERA ISLET – DRAGON HILL
Mosquera is a small islet found between Baltra & North Seymour Islands. Lava gulls, sea lions, and Sally lightfoot crabs inhabit this sand bank with an extension of over 600 meters. It also hosts one of the largest populations of sea lions, and orca whales can be seen occasionally depending on the season you visit the islet.
At Dragon Hill walk onto the island and view the land iguana. Be among these magnificent reptiles, that just a few decades ago were on the brink of extinction.
Located on north-western part of Santa Cruz island, Dragon hill offers the opportunity to also see a flamingos’ lagoon, pintail ducks and other endemic birds including flycatchers and warblers. After a short trek, amazing view awaits us up the hill. Offshore snorkeling before returning to the yacht.
(L, B)
DAY 5 - MONDAY
GENOVESA – DARWIN BAY- BARRANCO
Darwin Bay is the only sandy beach found in the caldera on Genovesa. Colonies of the Great Frigates are found along the beach. Male exhibit their red balloon pouch to females for hope of a match. Red-footed boobies nest in the trees in contrast to the other two booby species which do so on the ground.
Across Darwin Bay, El Barranco (Prince Philip’s Steps), a carved out of stone stair. This will lead you to a wide plateau, where you can observe large colonies of masked boobies, frigate birds, storm petrels and ducks. During this easy stroll you will cross a little Scalesia wood, in which you can observe the short-eared owl. The same path will lead you back to your boat.
(B, L, D)
DAY 6 - TUESDAY
TWIN CRATERS – BALTRA AIRPOR
Located in the highlands of Santa Cruz on the road to Baltra airport from Puerto Ayora, the Scenic Twin Craters are approximately 30 meters deep. These two huge land depressions are surrounded by a Scalesia Forest with abundant birds such as yellow warbler and the Vermilion Flycatcher. Gorgeous views of the leafy green highlands forest are also part of the visit. Then we will continue our journey to board the M/C Endemic.
Transfer from the M/C Endemic to Baltra airport for your return flight to mainland Ecuador.
Assistance and farewell at the airport.(B)
*The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
