Angel Itinerary D - 7 Days
ITINERARY D - 7 DAYS
MONDAY
AM: Baltra Arrival and Transfer to the Boat
PM: Bartolome (PR/HK/SN)
TUESDAY
AM: Isabela: Vicente Roca Point (SN/PR/HK)
PM: Fernandina: Espinosa Point (HK/PR/SN)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Isabela: Tagus Cove (SN/PR/HK/KY)
PM: Isabela: Elizabeth Bay (KY/PR)
THURSDAY
AM: Isabela: Urbina Bay (SN/HK)
PM: Isabela: Moreno Point (SN/PR/HK)
FRIDAY
AM: Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano (HK)
PM: Isabela: Tortoise Breeding Center (HK)
SATURDAY
AM: Floreana: Devil's Crown / Cormorant Point (SN/PR/HK/KY)
PM: Floreana: Post Office Bay (HK/SN)
SUNDAY
AM: Mosquera Islet (SN/HK)
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport
DAY 1: MONDAY
AM: BALTRA ARRIVAL AND TRANSFER TO THE BOAT
You will arrive at Baltra Island in the morning. After passing through immigration and baggage claim, you will be met by a Galapagos Angel staff member and transferred.
PM: BARTOLOME ISLAND
Home of the famous Pinnacle Rock, Bartholomew consists of an extinct volcano with a variety of red, orange, black and even green volcanic formations. A trail of stairs leads to the summit of the volcano, boasting one of the best views of the islands. The beach is perfect for snorkeling and possible sightings of the Galapagos penguin.
Highlights: Pinnacle rock, panoramic view, moonlike landscape, penguins, pioneer plants, lava cactus; snorkeling: penguins, reef sharks, rays, and great colorful fish.
Possible Activities: Dinghy ride, snorkeling & hiking
DAY 2: TUESDAY
AM: ISABELA: VICENTE ROCA POINT
Located on the northwestern coast of the island and comprised of two separate coves, this site is a large bay with spectacular sea life. Seahorses, sea turtles, and the strange yet fascinating Mola mola (sunfish) may be spotted here. This bay is great for diving and snorkeling.
Highlights: Penguins, blue-footed boobies, terns, Nazca boobies, sea lions; snorkeling: sea turtles, rays and puffer fish.
Possible Activities: Snorkeling, dinghy ride
PM: FERNANDINA: ESPINOZA POINT
No foreign species have ever invaded Fernandina Island, and therefore it is one of the world's most pristine island ecosystems. The volcano “La Cumbre” dominates the landspace with lava fields reaching the ocean. The island's highlight features the flightless cormorant nesting site. This area provides a great opportunity to see the Galapagos hawk.
Highlights: Flightless cormorant, marine iguanas, 'a'a lava, sea lions, penguins, active volcano “La Cumbre”
Possible Activities: Hiking, snorkeling, dinghy ride
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY
A AM: ISABELA TAGUS COVE
Tagus Cove is located across from Fernandina Island near the Bolivar Channel dividing the two islands. This spot has been frequented by ships since the 1800s using the area as an anchorage site. Trails winding by Lake Darwin up to a ridge display wonderful views. Punta Tortuga, just north of Tagus Cove, is another lovely beach surrounded by mangroves.
Highlights: Penguins, flightless cormorants, Darwin Volcano & Lake Darwin
Possible Activities: Hike, snorkeling, dinghy ride and kayaking
PM: ISABELA: ELIZABETH BAY
Elizabeth Bay is located on the east coast of Isabela Island. The bay contains many islets which can be visited by dinghy. Penguins and blue-footed boobies can be spotted on the rocky islets. With an abundance of marine life and clear water, the area is perfect for snorkeling and viewing schools of colorful fish, sea lions, and perhaps even sharks.
Highlights: Mangrove forest (unique in Galapagos), sea turtles, penguins, rays, herons, sea lions.
Possible Activities: Dinghy ride, kayaking
DAY 4: THURSDAY
AM: ISABELA: URBINA BAY
Urbina Bay is located at the base of Alcedo Volcano on the west coast between Tagus Cove and Elizabeth Bay. This area experienced a major uplift in 1954 causing the land to rise over 16 feet. The coast expanded half a mile out leaving marine life stranded on the new shore. This area is also a great place for snorkeling.
PM: ISABELA: MORENO POINT
Moreno Point is located southwest of Elizabeth Bay. Here a dry landing onto what was once flowing lava is possible. The lava has left craters in its wake which formed crystal tide pools. By looking into the pools, you can peer into another world as the marine life drifts by your window. In the brackish pools of this area, you may see pink flamingos, white-cheeked pintails, and common gallinules. If you look carefully into the pools, you may see white-tip reef sharks and some sea turtles.
DAY 5: FRIDAY
AM: ISABELA: SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO
Visit to the Sierra Negra Volcano, which is the largest basaltic caldera in the Galapagos with a diameter of 6.2 miles (10 km). The site offers impressive views and the opportunity to observe up to seven species of finches and a rich display of vegetation. The north side of the caldera provides evidence of its most recent volcanic activity in 2005.
PM: ISABELA: TORTOISE BREEDING CENTER
Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center is located about one mile (1.5 km) from Puerto Villamil. Here, tortoise populations from South Isabela, Sierra Negra Volcano, Cerro Azul, Cazuela, Cinco Cerros, Roca Union, San Pedro, Tables and Cerro Paloma have been bred in captivity. In total there are 330 juvenile and adult tortoises.
DAY 6: SATURDAY
AM: FLOREANA: DEVIL’S CROWN / CORMORANT POINT
You will have a chance to snorkel around Devil’s Crown which is the rocky remains of an offshore volcano sticking out of the water. This is a great location to spot a wide range of marine creatures.
Cormorant Point hosts a large flamingo lagoon where other birds such as common stilts and white-cheeked pintails can also be seen. The beaches on this island are distinct: The Green Beach is named so due to its green color, which comes from a high percentage of olivine crystals in the sand, and the Flour Sand Beach is composed of white coral.
PM: FLOREANA: POST OFFICE BAY
You will land on a beach and head to a spot where 18th century whalers placed a wooden barrel used as an unofficial mail box. The custom continues to this day with Galapagos visitors. So, don’t forget your postcards, and don’t be surprised if the post card arrives to its destination before you even get home!
DAY 7: SUNDAY
AM: MOSQUERA ISLET
Mosquera Islet is located between the islands of Baltra and North Seymour. This reef of rocks and coral (the result of an uprising) is only 160 meters across at its narrowest width. This island has one of the largest populations of sea lions and is home to many shorebirds. There have been occasional reports at this site of orcas feeding on sea lions
BALTRA AIRPORT DEPARTURE
After this final visit, you will be transferred to the Baltra airport in time for your flight back
