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 wáter 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/-)
Approximately (08:00) the guide will pick you up from each of the hotels to transfer you to one of the previously mentioned islands:
NORTH SEYMOUR
It was formed by the over elevation of underwater volcanic lava. All of the fossils found in the archipelago are on these islands. There are around 600 land iguanas, of which 400 have been repatriated, and 200 have been naturally born. The vegetation is made up of bushes and the largest frigate bird colony.
ISABELA
One of the youngest islands, Isabela is located in the extreme west of the archipelago, near the Galapagos hot spot, due to its location it is one of the places with the most volcanic activity on earth.
Isabela is also interesting for its flora and fauna. The young island does not have the same vegetation characteristics as the other islands. The relatively new lava fields and surrounding soils have not developed enough nutrients to support the varied life zones found on other islands. The variety of fauna, flora and marine life of Isabela is incomparable
BARTOLOME
This is a flagship visit site in the Galapagos Islands due to its wonderful beauty. It has spectacular gardens.
Among its main attractions is a sand dune and the Pinnacle. The vegetation here is of the pioneer type, that is, the first species to reach the islands and establish itself.
SAN CRISTOBAL
It consists of an obelisk-shaped rocky that emerges from the sea. Between the rocks a special channel is formed where surface diving and deep diving can be practiced; Manglecito Beach is made up of 2 visiting areas: the mangrove area, an ideal place for bird watching and interpretation, and the beach area, a recreation area.
FLOREANA
This island is known for its mysterious disappearances and strange happened during its history. During the days of robbers and pirates in the eighteenth century, a wooden box served as a mailbox for passing sailing ships. Agriculture is the main activity for locals, however, nature tourism is contributing to the generation of new jobs.
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/-/-)
