Natural Paradise Itinerary B - 8 days
ITINERARY B - 8 DAYS
TUESDAY
AM: Baltra Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: North Seymour (PR/SN/HK)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Isabela: Vicente Roca Point (SN/PR)
PM: Fernandina: Espinosa Point (HK/SN/PR)
THURSDAY
AM: Isabela: Urbina Bay (HK/SN)
PM: Isabela: Moreno Point (HK/SN/PR)
FRIDAY
AM: Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano (HK)
PM: Isabela: Wetlands / Breeding Center (HK/SN)
SATURDAY
AM: Chinese Hat (HK/SN/PR/PB/KY)
PM: Santa Cruz: Borrero Bay (HK/SN)
SUNDAY
AM: Floreana: Baroness Viewing Point (HK/SN/PR/PB/KY)
PM: Floreana: Cormorant Point / Champion islet (HK/SN/PR)
MONDAY
AM: Espanola: Suarez Point (HK)
PM: Espanola: Osborn Islet / Gardner Islet (HK/SN/PR/PB/KY)
TUESDAY
AM: San Cristobal: Lobos Island (HK/SN/PR)
San Cristobal: Transfer to the Airport
HK: HIKE / SN: SNORKEL / PR: PANGA RIDE / KY: KAYAK /
PB: PADDLE BOARD
DAY 1: TUESDAY
AM: BALTRA ARRIVAL AND TRANSFER TO THE BOAT
PM: SANTA CRUZ: EDEN ISLET
Off the western coast of Santa Cruz Island, Eden Islet offers visitors a great chance to see a variety of Galapagos wildlife from the dinghy ride both onshore and under the water.
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY
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.so great animals
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 land space with lava fields reaching the ocean.cormorants animals
The volcano “La Cumbre” dominates the land space 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
DAY 3: 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.black tip sharks animals, 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 near Elizabeth Bay on the west coast of Isabela Island. The plethora of birds seen during a dinghy ride along the striking rocky shores or a hike along a path through lava rock leading to tide pools and mangroves create a birdwatcher’s delight. In the tide pools, green sea turtles or white-tip sharks can be spotted.
DAY 4: FRIDAY
AM: ISABELA: SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO
The Sierra Negra Volcano boasts the largest basaltic caldera in Galapagos at 9 x 10 km. The site offers impressive views and the opportunity to observe up to 7 species of finch and a rich display of vegetation.
The north side of the caldera provides evidence of its most recent volcanic activity in 2005.
PM: ISABELA: THE WALL OF TEARS / TORTOISE BREEDING STATION
(Puerto Villamil)
From 1945-1959, a penal colony hosted prisoners who were forced to build this wall, stone by stone, in isolation. This now historical site (El Muro de las Lágrimas), towering at 65 feet (25 m) high, took the lives of thousands during its construction. Locals claim to hear cries emanating from the heavy energy surrounding the site.iguana marina puerto egas. The Wetlands of Isabela Island are located just outside of Puerto Villamil. The Wetlands consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species such as common stilts, whimbrels, white-cheeked pintails, and gallinules. The Wetlands can be visited on foot via a path that winds through the swamps.
This center was created to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species such as pigs and donkeys. turtle breeding cente Giant tortoise eggs are collected and brought to the center where they are hatched and kept for five years before being released to their natural environment.
DAY 5: SATURDAY
AM: CHINESE HAT ISLET
This small islet is located near the southeast coast of Santiago Island. Its name comes from the distinct shape of the islet's summit. This small islet is a great location to view many geological formations such as lava tubes and lava flows.
PM: MOSQUERA ISLET
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.
DAY 6: SUNDAY
AM: FLOREANA: BARONESS VIEWING POINT
Baroness Viewing Point is a fantastic place to absorb the environment of the Galapagos. Once inhabited by an indulgent baroness and her three lovers, the history of this island is intriguing. The legends about this baroness are associated with a fascinating murder mystery. There are easy trails in this area for exploring the flora and fauna of Floreana.
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!
PM: FLOREANA: CORMORANT POINT / CHAMPION ISLET
This site 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 “Four Sand Beach” is composed of white coral.flemish animals
The Champion Island, named after the whaler Andrew Champion, is a small island located just offshore Floreana Island in the southern part of the Archipelago, considered one of the most beautiful places on the Galapagos for all snorkeling and diving fans and an excellent opportunity for dolphin watching. dolphin animals
DAY 7: MONDAY
AM: ESPANOLA: SUAREZ POINT
This area is great for spotting blue-footed boobies, albatrosses, and Nazca boobies. A beautiful site on the oceanfront,the large waved albatrosses use the cliff as a launching pad . The famous attraction is the magnificent blowhole, spurting water high into the air. This site presents wonderful photography opportunities.
PM: ESPANOLA: GARDNER BAY
Gardner Bay, on the eastern side of the island, is the breeding site of nearly all of the world´s 12,000 pairs of waved albatrosses. It has an ample white sandy beach with a myriad of sea lions, perfect for relaxing. Its rocky shores make this site a great place for diving and snorkeling.
DAY 8: TUESDAY
AM: SAN CRISTOBAL: LOBOS ISLAND
The name of this island means "Sea Lion Island." This appropriately named island is ripe with noisy, frolicking, jolly sea lions who will welcome you to their home with open, well, fins. This island also offers great snorkeling opportunities as well as the chance to see blue-footed and Nazca boobies.
