A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents.
Local flight from Quito or Guayaquil to the Galapagos Islands, arrival at Baltra airport. Our bilingual naturalist guide will be waiting to accompany you during the transfer to Puerto Ayora, since 2017, the payment for this service has a value of USD 5 that must be paid directly in cash, after crossing the Itabaca canal by ferry We will board the transport that will take us to the hotel in Puerto Ayora, on the way you can see the landscape of the highlands.
Lunch planned at a local restaurant in Puerto Ayora, after a short break we continue to our next stop. The Charles Darwin Research Station is a scientific research center and home to hundreds of Galapagos tortoises; our guide will explain us about the origin and evolution of the islands. (-/L/-)
After breakfast at approximately 07:00 am, transfer from the hotel to the dock to take the speedboat to Santa Fe Island. Located south east of Santa Cruz, we will sail to a beautiful bay with crystalline waters of turquoise water surrounded by cactus and mangroves, from our boat we will observe a white sand beach, full of sea lions and the ravines populated by a small forest of giant cactus unique from Santa Fe, seabirds such as pelicans, brown gulls and blue-footed boobies fly over us, with our yacht we will approach the beach and carefully observe Tintoreras resting on the shore, in the mangroves it is common to observe the Galapagos sparrowhawk.
The obedience of the fauna on the islands is surprising, they are not afraid of the human being, this is a great opportunity to interact with them and take unforgettable photos.
Snorkelling in Santa Fe is espectacular! Playful sea lions invite us to swim, we will observe sea turtles,manta rays, a variety of multicolored fish and occasional sharks.
Lunch on board (box lunch)
After lunch, we will sail 30 minutes to Playa Escondida, with white sand in the middle of a very quiet bay, where we will disembark to relax and enjoy the sun and the sea. Special for swimming and to continue with the practice of snorkelling.
Return to Santa Cruz at the end of the afternoon. (B/BL/-)
After breakfast our guide will take us to the top of the island, there we will visit a ranch where we will walk and observe giant Galapagos tortoises, we will also visit the impressive lava tunnels.
Lunch will be served at a local uptown restaurant.
After lunch and to relax after walking we will visit Garrapatero Beach where we can swim, snorkel or simply enjoy the scenery. (B/L/-)
After breakfast visit to Tortuga Bay Beach or Tortuga Bay, this beach is ranked number 10 among the inventory of the best beaches around the world, and is recommended to visit during all year.
In this place, you can enjoy an incomparable white sand and the observation of species such as: sea lions, marine iguanas, pelicans, flamingos, seagulls, crabs, among others, various activities can be done in this place: snorkeling, swimming and surf, surrounded by manta rays, sharks and countless fish of various colors.
Return to town and lunch at a local restaurant.
At (2:00) we will take a speedboat to Isabela Island, the largest in the archipelago, after approximately 2 and a half hours our local guide will welcome us and take us to the selected hotel. (B/L/-)
Early in the morning (approximately 07:00) our guide will transfer us to visit the Sierra Negra Volcano, one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the world, its crater is approximately 7 kilometers wide. This visit takes approximately 4 hours, the scenery is fantastic!
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant located in the highlands, a beautiful place full of fruit trees and gardens, where we can also find giant Isabela tortoises.
In the afternoon visit to the Tintoreras Islet is less than five minutes from the pier, it takes its name from the large number of tintioreras sharks that rest in these channels and are easily visible from a distance, the walk along the paths also allows us to observe iguanas marine, birds such as the famous blue-footed booby, sea lions, sea turtles, varieties of fish and sometimes giant rays and blankets. (B/L/-)
After breakfast, our guide will take you to the pier to take the boat that will take us to the Cabo Rosa Tunnels, it is one of the best places to snorkel in the Galapagos Islands, as it is characterized by its calm, transparent and calm water. In addition, it is a unique place in the world, they are geological formations emerged from the lava, and that over the years have formed a large number of arches and tunnels in and out of the water.
At the end of the tour, we will return to Puerto Villamil, where lunch will be enjoyed at a local restaurant. (B/L/-)
Early in the morning (6:00) we will take a speedboat, after approximately 2 hours of navigation we arrive in Puerto Ayora and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon free time to tour the island and enjoy the friendliness of its people on their own. (B/-/-)
After breakfast and prior coordination with the passengers, transfer from the hotel to the airport to take your flight back to the mainland Quito or Guayaquil, according to the flight schedule it is possible to connect immediately with the international flight. (B/-/-)
