| Day | Visitor Site |
|---|---|
| Friday | AM - Arrival San Cristóbal Island and transfer to Yacht La Pinta |
| PM - Cerro Brujo (San Cristóbal Island) | |
| Saturday | AM - Galapaguera Natural (San Cristóbal Island) |
| PM - Punta Pitt (San Cristóbal Island) | |
| Sunday | AM - Punta Suarez (Española (Hood) Island) |
| PM - Gardner Bay (Española Island) | |
| Monday | AM - Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island) |
| Tour Ends - Transfer to Baltra Airport |
FRIDAY
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristóbal Island)
Arrival by plane to San Cristóbal Island and transfer to Yacht La Pinta for cabin assignment, introductory briefing and lunch.
Cerro Brujo (San Cristóbal Island)
A dinghy ride along the shores of tuff-stone layers takes guests to Cerro Brujo’s white coraline beach (wet landing). The beach is a large expanse, great for walking, with rewarding birdwatching with good views of seabirds like blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, herons, frigate birds, and more shore birds. Also, look out for Galápagos sea lions. Highlights ashore include the Chatham (San Cristóbal) mockingbird, Chatham lava lizard; both species are endemic to this island, and seen nowhere else in the Galápagos. These are the same shores that Charles Darwin walked upon, back in September 1835, as San Cristóbal was the first island where he set foot in the Galápagos. Evening Cocktail, briefing and dinner.
SATURDAY
Natural Galapaguera (San Cristóbal Island)
Early disembarkation (wet landing) for what is the longest hike on the itinerary (4 miles). The trail goes up the slopes of San Cristóbal’s well eroded shield volcano. The trail takes guests through the arid zone, a great place to see Darwin’s finches and other land birds including the endemic Chatham mockingbirds. Along the way, one can spot some of the last individuals of the San Cristóbal giant tortoise population, living in the wild — tortoises here were almost hunted to extinction during the late 19th century by local colonizers. After the invigorating hike, enjoy a swim to cool off before returning back on board for lunch.
Punta Pitt (San Cristóbal Island)
Afternoon disembarkation (wet landing) on the eastern tip of the island. Pitt Point is an eroded tuff cone; the trail that ascends from the beach provides spectacular views of the shoreline. This is the only site in the Galápagos where the three species of boobies can be found together, as well as the two frigate species, plus a colony of bachelor sea lions along the beach. After the walk, if conditions are favourable, there is a chance to swim from the beach. Expedition plan for the next day and dinner
SUNDAY
Punta Suarez (Española (Hood) Island)
Morning outing at Punta Suarez (dry landing) for an exciting walk on lava/boulder terrain to visit its unique sea bird colonies, including the waved albatrosses (April – December), Nazca (masked) boobies, blue-footed boobies, swallow-tail gulls, and the famous blowhole. Among its land birds, the Hood island mockingbird, and three species of Darwin’s finches are common highlights. Also, look for red-green-black marine iguanas. Back on board for lunch.
Gardner Bay (Española Island)
In the afternoon, disembark (wet landing) at a white coral beach for a short walk to observe the sea lions, mockingbirds, finches or enjoy the beach. There is great snorkelling in this area ( snorkelling equipment is available for guests at no extra cost), kayak or ride the glass-bottom boat. Briefing and dinner.
MONDAY
Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
Morning disembarkation (dry landing) to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and the ‘rearing in captivity’ programme for the giant tortoises. Here guests witness the efforts and results of all the field work done in the name of science. An impressive giant prickly-pear cactus forest and many land birds can be also seen. Transfer by bus across Santa Cruz Island and a short ferry ride to Baltra. Transfer to the airport to take the flight back to the mainland.
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