South Galapagos Islands

Day 1: Arrive in Baltra - Charles Darwin Station

Arrival to the airport in Baltra, reception by the cruise guide and transfer to the yacht.

After embarkation, the boat will navigate to Puerto Ayora. The main visit here is to the Charles Darwin Scientific Station. This is an excellent way to begin learning about the islands and their origin and formation is to visit the Station. You can also see how the Galapagos turtles are raised and meet Jorge, the famous solitary turtle. The Scientific Station has its own beach that receives many visitors on weekends.

Day 2: Cormorant Point - Champion Islet - Post Office Bay

In the morning, visit to Cormorant Point, The visit to Punta Cormorant offers two contrasting beaches. Arriving on shore you will encounter a green sand beach (the green sand is caused by the olivine crystals derived silicates or magnesium and iron) from here you will follow the trail leading to a lagoon where Pink Flamingos and other shore birds can be seen in the distance making their home. Looking into the mud of the lagoon there appears to be 'cracks' in the mud. These cracks are not caused from dryness but are actually the footpaths of flamingos. This is also a good spot for seeing Large-Billed Flycatchers, Small-Ground Finches, Medium-Ground Finches or Cactus Finches. The walk continues to another beach on the other side made of fine white sand particles known as "Flour Beach". In the waters Ghost Crabs and Rays can be seen swimming. Time permitting you may even go for a swim.

Arriving at Post Office Bay you will land on a brown sand beach, passing the sea lions lying in the sun. At the post barrel the guide will pull a hand full of letters for the group. Continuing the tradition, the letters are brought home with the traveller and then mailed to the addressee. Visitors also have the opportunity to send letters of their own.

Day 3: Chinese Hat - Bartolome

In the morning, you will visit Bartolome, a desolate island with few plants is the most visited and most photographed island in the Galapagos. The island consists of an extinct volcano and a variety of red, orange, green, and glistening black volcanic formations. The best known of the island's features is the Tuff Cone known as Pinnacle Rock. This large black partially eroded lava formation was created when magma expelled from the volcano reached the sea. When the seawaters cooled the hot lava it caused an explosion. The exploded particles eventually fasten together forming a rock composed of thin layers. Bartolome's Pinnacle Rock has become one of the best recognized and most photographed sights in the islands. A prominent sight it was used as a target for US airmen during WWII. Lying beside the Pinnacle Rock are twin half moon shaped beaches.

In the afternoon, visit a tiny island just off the southeast tip of Santiago. Its name Chinese Hat describes the island's shape. Those visitors who travel to the island will find its special landscape worth the visit. Though centrally located it is one of the least visited sites in the area. National Park Service restrictions have limited the number of visitors to Sombrero Chino. Multi-day cruises with 12 passengers or less are the only ones permitted at this site. The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped white sand beach, home to Sea Lions and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. The trail on Sombrero Chino's explores its volcanic origin, one of the most evident in the islands.

Day 4: Black Turtle Cove - Depart Baltra

In the morning, panga ride in Caleta Tortuga, also known as Black Turtle Cove, It is on the north side of Santa Cruz. You have to go by panga (motorized canoe) to reach it and see its mangrove swamp where there are nesting marine turtles during certain seasons of the year, and also sharks and rays.

Finally disembark in Baltra and transfer to the airport.

• On-board accommodation
• Pre/post cruise transfers 
• Tours led by experienced guide(s)
• Activities as specified 
• All meals during this voyage
• Use of kayak and snorkelling equipment 

• Air transportation
• Passport, visa and immigration fees
• Airport arrival/departure taxes
• Additional hotel nights
• Galapagos National Park fee US$100
• Transit Control Card US$20 
• Wet-suit rental
• Travel protection plan 
• Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages
• Laundry service 
• Gratuities
• Any items not mentioned as included