Day 1 Arrive Quito
Arrive in Quito at any time.
Day 2 Baltra- Bachas Beach (B, L,D)
Early flight to Baltra, in the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival meet our naturalist guide who will assist with the transfer to our boat, the G.A.P Adventurer I. We visti Bachas Beach in the afternoon.
Day 3 Chinese Hat- Bartolomé (B,L,D)
Morning visit to Chinese Hat, in the afternoon we arrive at Bartolomé Island. Disembark for a short hike and enjoy the pure air and awesome views oearly in the morningf San Salvador Island. Learn about the geological history of Bartolomé, as our naturalist explains its dramatic volcanic features, including unusual splatter cones. Sometimes it is possible to spot rare Galapagos Penguins, of which only 800 pairs exist.
Day 4 Puerto Egas- Rabida (B,L,D)
This day we visit Puerto Egas and then cruise to Rabida Island and visit a water salt lagoon rich in wildlife and vegetation. A large sea lion colony provides great photo opportunities.
Day 5 Santa Cruz (B,L,D)
Sail to Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island.In the morning we visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see and learn about giant tortoises and Darwin's famed studies and explorations. After this visit you can go back to the boat, remain on board or disembark and spend a few hours on the town. In the afternoon we may also visit the highlands to see some giant land tortoises in the wild. There is the option to do some shopping prior to setting sail.
Day 6 Floreana (B,L,D)
Reach Floreana Island in the morning and stop at Post Office Bay. This is a historic site still in use today, and is where mariners would deposit and collect letters from the “post office barrel.” This unique post office is still in use today.
Day 7 Española (B,L,D)
We make our way to Punta Suarez on Española Island. The southernmost island in the Galapagos archipelago is home to several wildlife species, including masked and blue-footed boobies. In the afternoon we may visit Gardner Bay, an excellent site for snorkelling.
Day 8 Santa Fé - Plazas (B,L,D)
Stop at Santa Fé Island, home to a giant cactus forest, and hear our guide explain how the mangrove tree survives in its harsh environment. Learn about the prehistoric-looking land iguanas and visit Plaza Sur in the afternoon—home of a colony of raucous sea lion bachelors.
Day 9 Seymour- Baltra (B)
Sail to North Seymour for one last look at frigate birds, blue-footed boobies and sea lions. Transfer to the airport on Baltra Island for our flight to Quito. Transfer to our hotel in Quito and enjoy one last night on the town.
If your tour starts on a Tuesday in Quito please follow this itinerary:
Day 1 Quito
Arrive in Quito at any time.
Day 2 Santa Cruz (B, L,D)
Morning flight to Baltra in the Galapagos. Upon arrival we are met by our naturalist leader who will assist with the transfer to our boat, the G.A.P Adventurer I, the boat will be in Santa Cruz islad (Puerto Ayora). In the afternoon you will explore the highlands of the island
Day 3 Floreana (B,L,D)
Reach Floreana Island in the morning and stop at Post Office Bay. This is a historic site still in use today, and is where mariners would deposit and collect letters from the “post office barrel.” This unique post office is still in use today.
Day 4 Española (B,L,D)
We make our way to Punta Suarez on Española Island. The southernmost island in the Galapagos archipelago is home to several wildlife species, including masked and blue-footed boobies. In the afternoon we may visit Garner Bay, an excellent site for snorkelling.
Day 5 Santa Fé- Plazas (B,L,D)
Stop at Santa Fé Island, home to a giant cactus forest, and hear our guide explain how the mangrove tree survives in its harsh environment. Learn about the prehistoric-looking land iguanas and visit Plaza Sur in the afternoon—home of a colony of sea lion bachelors.
Day 6 Seymour - Bachas (B,L,D)
Sail to North Seymour for close-ups of frigate birds, blue-footed boobies and sea lions. after this visit you will have some leisure time, in the afternoon visit bachas beach
Day 7 Chinese Hat- Bartolomé (B,L,D)
Morning visti to Chinese Hat, later sail to Bartolomé Island-. Disembark for a short hike and enjoy the pure air and awesome views of San Salvador Island. Learn about the geological history of Bartolomé, as our naturalist explains its dramatic volcanic features, including unusual splatter cones. Sometimes it is possible to spot rare Galapagos penguins, of which only 800 pairs exist.
Day 8 Puerto Egas- Rabida (B,L,D)
This day you visit Puerto egas in the morning then cruise to Rabida Island and visit a salt water lagoon rich in wildlife and vegetation. A large sea lions colony provides great photo opportunities.
Day 9 Santa Cruz (B)
Sail to Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see and learn about giant tortoises and Darwin's famed studies and explorations. Transfer across island and ferry to Baltra for your flight back to Quito for one last night on the town.
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