Passion Itinerary West - 8 days
ITINERARY WEST - 8 DAYS
SATURDAY
AM: Baltra: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: Highlands & Charles Darwin Station (HK)
SUNDAY
AM: Floreana: Cormorant Point / Devil's Crown (SN/HK/PR)
PM: Floreana: Black Beach / Asilo De La Paz (SN/HK/KY/PR)
MONDAY
AM: Floreana: Post Office Bay (HK/PR)
PM: Navigation & Whale And Dolphin Observation (PR)
TUESDAY
AM: Isabela: Moreno Point (HK/PR/SN)
PM: Isabela: Urbina Bay (HK)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Isabela: Tagus Cove (HK/SN/PR/KY)
PM: Fernandina: Espinosa Point (HK/SN)
THURSDAY
AM: Santiago: Egas Port (HK/SN)
PM: Santiago: Espumilla Beach / Buccaneer Cove (SN/HK/PR)
FRIDAY
AM: Santiago: Sullivan Bay (HK/PR/SN)
PM: North Seymour (HK/SN)
SATURDAY
AM: Mosquera Islet (PR)
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport
HK: HIKE / SN: SNORKEL / PR: PANGA RIDE / KY: KAYAK /
PB: PADDLE BOARD
DAY 1: SATURDAY
AM: SANTA CRUZ: ARRIVAL AND TRASFER TO THE BOAT / HIGHLANDS
Galapagos giant tortoises can be seen in the wild in the highlands of Santa Cruz.
PM: CHARLES DARWIN STATION
Visit the Charles Darwin Station research facility and National Park Information center. The Charles Darwin Station has a giant tortoise and land iguana breeding program and interpretation center.
DAY 2: SUNDAY
AM: FLOREANA: CORMORANT POINT
Punta Cormorant has two contrasting beaches and a large inland lagoon where pink flamingoes can be seen.
PM: FLOREANA: DEVILS CROWN / ASILO DE LA PAZ
This is a snorkeling site located just off Punta Cormorant. The site is a completely submerged volcano that has eroded to create the appearance of a jagged crown.
Asilo de la Paz: In the highlands of Floreana Island we will find a freshwater spring where historically was a hideout for the pirates, and whalers.
DAY 3: MONDAY
AM: FLOREANA: POST OFFICE BAY
This is one of the few sites visited for its human history. Visit the wooden mail barrel where letters are dropped off and picked up and see the remains of the Norwegian fishing village.
PM: DAY TIME NAVIGATION
This is an excellent time to keep an eye out for whales and dolphins. Furthermore, enjoy the landscape of Isabela Island.
DAY 4: TUESDAY
AM: ISABELA: (ALBEMARLE) / MORENO POINT
The largest of the Galapagos Islands formed by five active volcanoes fused together. Wolf Volcano is the highest point in the entire Galapagos at 1707m.
Located in the central southwestern coast of Isabela Island. The site has spectacular views of volcanoes Alcedo, Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul. Some highlights include impressive lava flows, desolate and pristine landscape, varied and unusual arid zone vegetation.
PM: URBINA BAY
Located at the central-west coast of Isabela Island at the foothills of Alcedo and Darwin volcanoes. Highlights include the colorful land iguanas, Galapagos Giant tortoises and the coral uplifting from 1954. iguana marina puerto egas
DAY 5: WEDNESDAY
AM: ISABELA: TAGUS COVE
A natural harbor where centuries ago whalers and pirates left their ship’s names painted or carved on the rocks. A walk uphill to Darwin’s Crater salt-water lake will provide an excellent view.
PM: FERNANDINA: ESPINOZA POINT
A place famous for its large colonies of marine iguanas and as the habitat of unique species like the flightless cormorant, Galapagos penguin, Galapagos hawk, Galapagos snake, among others.
DAY 6: THURSDAY
AM: SANTIAGO: EGAS PORT
A walk along the rocky coastline that will show you a view of some of Galapagos’ best tide pools. Some highlights include Sugar loaf volcano, fur seals, oystercatchers, marine iguana colony, and an old salt mine.
PM: SANTIAGO: ESPUMILLA BEACH
This site has a beautiful contrast between the golden beach and the green mangroves. It is also a great site to see flamingos, pintail ducks, green sea turtle nests and the Galapagos Hawk. It is also a good site to go for a cool off swim or a snorkel.
Buccaneers Cove: This site was Charles Darwin’s home for 9 days. As well as a resting site for many whalers and pirates. With this rich history Buccaneers Cove is a must see. Enjoy a panga ride or snorkel looking for Galapagos Fur Seals, Brown Noody, Pelicans, and Swallow-tailed Gulls
DAY 7: FRIDAY
AM: SANTIAGO: SULLIVAN BAY
This site is of great geological interest. Highlights: 100-hundred-year-old lava flow field, pahoehoe formations, lava bubbles
North Seymour Island: This flat piece of land originated after an uplifting event thousands of years ago. Small but packed with many animals.
PM: SANTIAGO: NORTH SEYMOUR
The island is home to endemic Palo Santo trees, colonies of blue-footed boobies, swallow tailed gulls, the magnificent frigate birds, and sealions.
DAY 8: SATURDAY
AM: MOSQUERA ISLAND / BALTRA ISLAND AIRPORT
Mosquera Island: This small beach island is located in the channel between North Seymour Island and Baltra Island.
This white sand beach is home to a healthy sealion colony.
