Cachalote Itinerary Hood - 6 days
ITINERARY HOOD - 6 DAYS
FRIDAY
AM: San Cristobal: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: San Cristobal: El Junco Lagoon / Interpretation center(HK)
SATURDAY
AM: Hood: Bay (HK/SN/KY)
PM: Espanola: Suarez Point (HK)
SUNDAY
AM: Floreana: Cormorant Point (HK/PR/SN)
PM: Floreana: Devil´s Crown / Post Office Bay (HK/PR)
MONDAY
AM: Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill (HK/SN)
PM: Santiago: Sullivan Bay (HK/PR/SN)
TUESDAY
AM: Genovesa: Darwin Bay (HK/KY/PR)
PM: Genovesa: El Barranco/ Prince Phillips Steps (HK/KY/PR/SN)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove (PR)
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport
HK: HIKE / SN: SNORKEL / PR: PANGA RIDE / KY: KAYAK /
PB: PADDLE BOARD
DAY 1: FRIDAY
AM: SAN CRISTOBAL ARRIVAL AND TRANSFER TO THE BOAT
You will be welcomed upon your arrival at the San Cristobal Airport, or meet your group at the main dock in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island. From there, board a dinghy to your yacht, where the crew and a delicious lunch will greet you as you settle into your comfortable cabin.
PM : SAN CRISTOBAL: GALAPAGUERA / JUNCO LAGOON
In the afternoon, embark on an exciting adventure to the highlands of San Cristobal. Begin with a visit to El Junco, a serene freshwater crater lake.
Continue to the tortoise breeding center, where you'll learn about conservation efforts for these iconic creatures. Then, head to La Galapaguera to see giant tortoises roaming freely in their natural habitat—a truly unforgettable experience.Return to the boat for a delightful dinner and a debrief of the day’s activities. As you relax for the evening, the yacht will motor through the night, carrying you to your next destination: the enchanting Española Island
DAY 2: SATURDAY
AM: ESPANOLA: GARDNER BAY
Wake up to the stunning landscapes of Española Island. After breakfast, take a wet landing onto the pristine white sands of Gardner Bay, where sea lions lounge, hawks glide above, and curious mockingbirds may join your walk.
Following this serene exploration, return to the yacht to snorkel among vibrant marine life, including colorful fish, sea turtles, and playful sea lions, before enjoying a delicious onboard lunch.
PM: ESPANOLA: SUAREZ POINT
In the afternoon, journey to Punta Suarez where you will dingy to a pier and take a scenic hike along dramatic cliffs. Marvel at the natural Blowhole and spot unique wildlife like Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, and striking marine iguanas. From April to December, witness the graceful courtship rituals of the Waved Albatrosses. End the day with dinner and a debrief on the yacht, which will sail overnight to Floreana Island
DAY 3 : SUNDAY
AM: FLOREANA: CORMORANT POINT
Start your day on Floreana Island, known for its colorful history of pirates, whalers, convicts, and early settlers and home to a small community of fewer than 200 people. Begin your morning with a dinghy ride to Cormorant Point, where you'll explore a scenic trail connecting two beaches. Along the way, visit a large lagoon frequented by flamingos. Return to the yacht to prepare for snorkeling at the renowned Devil’s Crown, a submerged volcanic crater just off Cormorant Point. Known as one of the top snorkeling spots in the Galapagos, teeming with vibrant marine life, offering an unforgettable underwater experience.
PM: FLOREANA: POST OFFICE BAY
After lunch onboard, the yacht will take a short journey to Post Office Bay. Here, take a brief walk to the historic wooden mail barrel, where visitors can leave letters or postcards to be picked up by future travellers, as well as the remnants of an old Norwegian tuna canning location.
Return for a delicious dinner and a debrief then motor overnight
DAY 4: MONDAY
AM: SANTA CRUZ: DRAGON HILL
Start your day on the scenic north coast of Santa Cruz Island with an excursion to Dragon Hill (Cerro Dragón). After a dry landing, embark on a 1.5-hour guided walk, beginning with a stroll past a lagoon where flamingos and pintail ducks often gather. Continue inland to discover a unique habitat for land iguanas, and make your way up the hill for a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.
Return to the yacht for lunch as you cruise towards Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island.
PM: SANTIAGO: SULLIVAN BAY
Here, you'll take an awe-inspiring walk on rugged, 100-year-old pahoehoe lava flows, dotted with distinctive lava cacti. Afterwards, prepare for a refreshing snorkel in the bay, where diverse marine life awaits — and if you're lucky, you might even spot a Galapagos penguin.
Back on board, enjoy dinner and a debriefing as the yacht begins its journey to Genovesa Island (Tower), setting the stage for the next adventure
DAY 5: TUESDAY
AM: GENOVESA TOWER: DARWIN BAY
Begin your morning anchored inside the stunning caldera of Genovesa Island.
Enjoy breakfast before heading to Darwin Bay by dinghy. Here, a short beach walk brings you into a vibrant nesting ground for red-footed boobies, frigatebirds, lava gulls, tropicbirds, doves, storm petrels, and yellow-crowned night herons. Take in the fascinating diversity of avian life. Return to the yacht and prepare for a snorkel in the caldera’s deep waters, where marine life is abundant. After lunch prepare for a kayak or a snorkel, where you may encounter the elusive scalloped hammerhead sharks.
PM: GENOVESA: EL BARRANCO
Return to the yacht to get ready for an adventure at Prince Philip’s Steps. Upon arrival, fur seals may greet you at the landing site before you ascend to the island’s outer edge, passing through trails lined with fragrant palo santo trees. Here, keep an eye out for short-eared owls and nesting boobies. Enjoy a delicious dinner on board and a debriefing to reflect on the day’s sights as you cruise to your next destination.
DAY 6: WEDNESDAY
AM: SANTA CRUZ: TURTLE COVE
Your final day of this unforgettable journey takes you to the peaceful Black Turtle Cove, on Santa Cruz Island. Take a scenic dinghy ride through this serene red mangrove lagoon which is home to sea turtles, baby sharks, rays, and other marine life. After exploring this thriving cove, return to the yacht for a delicious breakfast. Afterward, the yacht will navigate back to Baltra Island, where your incredible journey through the Galapagos Islands comes to an end. You and your luggage will be transferred to the airport, where you can either catch your departing flight or, if you prefer to extend your adventure, continue exploring the Galapagos by land. For those on a two-week itinerary, your journey aboard the yacht will continue, leading you to even more unforgettable Galapagos destinations.
Baltra: Return flight to Quito
