Galapagos Legend Itinerary B - 5 days
ITINERARY B - 5 DAYS
THURSDAY
AM: Baltra: Arrival and transfer to boat
PM: Santa Cruz – Bachas Beach (HK/SN)
FRIDAY
AM: Santiago: Egas Port (HK/SN)
PM: Rabida Island (SN/PR/HK/KY)
SATURDAY
AM: Isabela: Urbina Bay (HK/SN)
PM: Isabela: Tagus Cove (SN/PR/HK/KY)
SUNDAY
AM: Fernandina: Espinosa Point (HK/SN/PR)
PM: Isabela: Vicente Roca Point (SN/PR)
MONDAY
AM: Santa Cruz: Highlands Tortoise Reserve (HK)
PM: Baltra: Transfer to the Airport
HK: HIKE / SN: SNORKEL / PR: PANGA RIDE / KY: KAYAK /
PB: PADDLE BOARD
DAY 1: THURSDAY
AM: BALTRA AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO THE BOAT
Departure from either Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Islandis a 2 ½ hour flight. Upon arrival in the Galapagos, passengers are greeted at the airport by knowledgeable guides who will accompany them on a short ten-minute bus ride to the pier where they will board the Galapagos Legend.
PM: SANTA CRUZ: BACHAS BEACH
Named for some wrecked World War II barges whose ribs are still visible in the sand this visitor site offers great swimming, a lovely walk along the shore, and a visit to a lagoon behind the high tide line with wading birds, marine iguanas and sometimes even flamingoes. The two beaches are also favorite nesting sites for green turtles which often leave tractor-like tracks in the sand.Landin: wet
DAY 2: FRIDAY
AM: SANTIAGO: EGAS PORT
The black volcanic sand sets this landing apart from most, it's best known for the dramatic shoreline where we meet a host of species that chose to live between land and sea. Among these are the endemic Galapagos fur seals, which maintain a small colony at the end of our walk.Landing: wet
PM: RABIDA ISLAND
Lying at the archipelago's heart, this dramatic island with a distinctive red-sand beach is home to sea lions, mockingbirds, finches, endemic Galapagos doves, and vermilion flycatchers. A walk takes us through a forest of palo santo and cacti to a beautiful overview of the bay. Landing: wet
Snorkeling here can be excellent, often with large schools of black-striped salemas, sea lions and the ubiquitous turtles.
DAY 3: SATURDAY
AM: ISABELA: URBINA BAY
At the far end of a long level hike, we arrive at a strange phenomenon where large blocks of coral lie completely exposed after a dramatic geological uplift in 1954. Located at the western base of Alcedo Volcano, we hope to run into a few impressive land iguanas and some volcanoes endemic to Galapagos giant tortoises during the wet season.Landing: wet
PM: ISABELA: TAGUS COVE
Tagus Cove, a historic pirate hideout and anchorage. Visited by Charles Darwin and the HMS Beagle in 1835. Hike past Darwin Lake and stunning volcanic landscape, revealing Isabela island's dramatic northern volcanoes. Snorkel along a submerged wall with turtles, fish, penguins, and flightless cormorants. Enjoy a panga ride or kayak for added excitement!Landing: dry
DAY 4: SUNDAY
AM: FERNANDINA: ESPINOSA POINT
Pristine Fernandina, the marine iguana capital. Its desolate volcanic backdrop hosts a massive concentration of these enigmatic reptiles. Surprisingly, Galapagos penguins share the same shoreline. Snorkeling offers an exciting opportunity to witness marine iguanas feeding underwater, alongside penguins, turtles, and unique flightless cormorants.Landing: dry
PM: ISABELA: VICENTE ROCA POINT
Spectacular site, surrounded by immense cliffs of an eroded volcano. Studded with resting seabirds like brown noddies and Nazca boobies. Superb snorkeling with unique fish species.Swim with penguins and green turtles.Landing: none
DAY 5: MONDAY
AM: SANTA CRUZ: HIGHLANDS TORTOISE RESERVE
In the central highlands of Santa Cruz Island, we have our best opportunity to interact at close quarters with totally wild, Galapagos giant tortoises. A short walk among these huge, 600lb, reptiles will also offer the chance for more highland species, especially several species of the famed finches.Landing: dry
After the visit, passengers will be transferred to the airport for their return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
