Cachalote Itinerary Isabela - 6 days
ITINERARY ISABELA - 6 DAYS
FRIDAY
AM: Baltra / Transfer to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz.
PM: At 14:00 you will take the speed boat that Will take
you to Isabela Islands here you will board the CACHALOTE.
This would be around 17:00
SATURDAY
AM: Isabela: Moreno Point (HK)
PM: Isabela: Elizabeth Bay (HK)
SUNDAY
AM: Isabela: Urbina Bay (HK/SN)
PM: Isabela: Tagus Cove (HK/SN)
MONDAY
AM: Fernandina: Espinosa Point (HK)
PM: Isabela: Vicente Roca Point (PR)
TUESDAY
AM: Santiago: Espumilla Beacht (HK/SN)
PM: Bartolome: Buccaneers Cove (HK/SN)
WEDNESDAY
AM: North Seymour (HK/SN)
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport
HK: HIKE / SN: SNORKEL / PR: PANGA RIDE / KY: KAYAK /
PB: PADDLE BOARD
DAY 1: FRIDAY
AM: ISABELA ISLAND
Note: Passengers must transfer to Isabela via speed boat ferry or by small plane, ideally the day before. Day 1 activities depend on when the passengers arrive to Isabela.
PM: ISABELA: SIERRA NEGRA - PUERTO VILLAMIL.
Is 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.
Volcan Sierra Negra has a caldera with a diameter of 10km. View recent lava flows, moist highland vegetation, and parasitic cones.
Is a charming small town on a white sand beach. Highlights include the Tortoise Breeding Station and the flamingo lagoon. Other visits (depending on conditions) are the Tintoreras or Los Humedales.
Isabela Island (Albemarle): Isabela is 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.
DAY 2: SATURDAY
AM: ISABELA: MORENO POINT
Punta Moreno: Punta Moreno is 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: ISABELA: ELIZABETH BAY
Elizabeth Bay: This spot is only accessible by dinghy. It is possible to see penguins on the small islets in the bay. The end of the bay is long and narrow surrounded by three species of mangroves. Galapagos Sea Turtles and rays can usually be seen in the water.
DAY 3: SUNDAY
AM: ISABELA: URBINA BAY
Urbina Bay: Urbina Bay is located at the central-west coast of Isabela Island at the foothills of Alcedo and Darwin volcanoes. Highlights include the colourful land iguanas, Galapagos Giant tortoises and the coral uplifting from 1954.
PM: ISABELA: TAGUS COVE
Tagus Cove: Tagus Cove is 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.
DAY 4: MONDAY
AM: FERNANDINA: ESPINOZA POINT
Fernandina Island: Fernandina is the youngest volcanic island and is still active.
Punta Espinoza: Punta Espinoza is 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.
PM: ISABELA: VICENTE ROCA POINT
Punta Vicente Roca: This site is visited by dinghy rides along the cliffs or the partially sunken cave at the water’s edge. Nasca boobies, blue-footed boobies and flightless cormorants inhabit the shoreline.
DAY 6: TUESDAY
AM: SANTIAGO: JAMES
James (Santiago) Island: This Island is located between Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands. This Island offers a wide variety of seabirds, marine iguanas and fur seals.
Puerto Egas: A walk along the rocky coast line that will you show you a view of some of Galapagos’ best tide pools. Some highlights include: Sugar loaf volcano, fur seals, oystercatchers, marine iguana colony, and old salt mine
PM: BARTOLOME
Bartolome Island: A hike will take you to the highest point on Bartolome for a spectacular view. Sea lions and penguins can be seen around Pinnacle Rock. There is a sandy beach with great swimming and snorkeling.
DAY 6: WEDNESDAY
AM: NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND / BALTRA FOR RETURN FLIGHT TO QUITO
North Seymour Island: This flat piece of land originated after an uplifting event thousands of years ago. The island is home to endemic Palo Santo trees, colonies of blue-footed boobies, swallow tailed gulls, and magnificent frigate birds.
Baltra: Return flight to Quito
