DAY 1: TUESDAY
AM: ARRIVAL IN SAN CRISTOBAL AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO THE BOAT
PM: KICKER ROCK
This striking rock formation is located a couple hours off the western shore of San Cristobal. Jutting out of the water, the rocks stand vertically at hundreds of feet above the ocean divided by a small channel. Although there are no
landing areas, kayaking and scuba diving allow visitors to spot a variety of marine life.
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY
AM: NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND
Galapagos sea lions, blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds are abundant on North Seymour Island. The island was formed by a series of submarine lava containing layers of sediment that were uplifted by tectonic activity. The island is characterized by its arid vegetation zone.
PM: SOUTH PLAZA ISLAND
In the morning, you will head to South Plaza Island. This small island with steep cliffs was formed by rising lava and is now covered by Opuntia cacti. It is also home to one of the largest sea lion colonies as well as colorful yellow and red land iguanas. The most characteristic plant is Sesuvium. During the rainy season its color is a greenish to yellowish tone and in the dry season (end of June through January) a bright red.
DAY 3: THURSDAY
AM: RABIDA ISLAND![brown pelicans sqanta cruz]()
Rabida Island (Jervis) is one of the most colorful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago and a great snorkeling site. Its famous maroon sandy beach and stunning lookouts provide wonderful landscapes.
The island is a birdwatcher’s delight. Some of the rarest species are in abundance, such as nine varieties of finches, large-billed flycatchers, Galapagos hawks and brown pelicans.
PM: BARTHOLOMEW ISLAND /PINNACLE ROCK
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.
DAY 4: FRIDAY
AM: SULLIVAN BAY![lizard animal]()
A coral beach landing leads you towards a lava field as far as the eye can see. Hunt and peck over the two distinguished types of lava, pahoehoe and 'a'a, for signs of plant life that have managed to emerge over the past 100 years since the most recent volcanic explosion. A truly amazing volcanic experience…up close and personal!
PM: DRAGON HILL (CERRO DRAGÓN)
Situated on Santa Cruz Island, Dragon Hill is one of the newest visitor sites accessible to tourists in the Galapagos Islands. One of the lengthier Galapagos walking trails will lead visitors along a beach and up a trail to
the lagoon lookout where bright flamingos, pintail ducks, and land iguanas can be spotted.
DAY 5: SATURDAY
AM: LOS GEMELOS (TWIN CRATERS)
Los Gemelos, or the Twin Craters, are located opposite each other on both sides of the road leading from Puerto Ayora to Baltra. The name is only figurative; not real craters, these formations were created by the collapse
of surface material in underground fissures and chambers. The view is breathtaking.
PM: TRANSFER TO BALTRA AIRPORT
