Day 1: Arrive in Baltra - Bartolome Island
Upon arrival to Baltra island, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to the M/T Camila. Settle into your cabin and enjoy on-board amenities as the catamaran begins to set sail towards Bartolome Island.
Your first visit will be to Bartolome Island - an island well known for its incredible remnants of volcano cones and distinct terrain such as Pinnacle Rock. A hike will lead you up to the top of a lookout point to see all of Sullivan Bay. You might be able to see lava lizards and various sea birdsflying above. Here you will have the chance to see sea lions, various shore birds, laza lizards and fridate birds.
Day 2: Rabida Island & Egas Port, Santiago Island
Rabida Island is quite different from others as it has a very distinct and red fine gravel beach due to the iron content. Snorkelling can be done here with spectacular sights of tropical fish. Visitors like to walk along the beach taking in the sights and also visiting the black lagoon with pink flamingos.
Egas Port is also known as James Bay, it is home to Galapagos hawks, lava lizards and the trails lead to a coastline with gorgeous tide pools full of fauna. Fur seals, different from the common sea lions can also be seen here.
Day 3: Darwin Bay & El Barranco, Genovesa
In Darwin Bay, a white sand coral beach leads the way to a hiking trail through mangroves filled with many different species of land birds and other famous species like blue-footed and red-footed boobies and swallow tailed gulls. Towards the end of the hike are tidal pools where you can find sea lions swimming playfully and finally a spectacular view off a cliff .
El Barranco is also known as Prince Philip’s Steps. It is an extraordinary site on the flatter area of the island in Darwin’s Bay. Be prepared to make your way up a rocky crevasse, then enjoy the easy trail to spectacular views. This is one of the few visitor sites where all three boobie species can be seen, as well as the short-eared owl.
Day 4: Mosquera Islet & Santa Cruz highlands
Located between the islands of Baltra and North Seymour lays a reef made of coral. This was the result of volcanic uprising making the islet only 160 meters across at its narrowest width. It has one of the largest populations of sea lions and is home to many shorebirds. On occasion, orcas can be seen hunting off the shoreline.
The highlands are located in the northern part of Santa Cruz and can reach elevations up to 1500 meters. This area is rich with hills, ferns, volcanoes and wildlife. A great contrast to the molten lava harden beaches and rocky areas of other islands already seen. It is home to giant tortoises, mockingbirds, finches and many other species.
Day 5: North Seymour & depart Baltra airport
Explore the rocky coast of North Seymour passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. The island was formed by a series of submarine lava expelled from the ocean floor, carrying with it layers of sediment uplifted by the tectonic activity. The island is mostly characterized by the arid vegetation.
After a visit to the Interpretation Centre, you will be transferred to Baltra airport for your departure flight.
