USD $265 USD  PER PERSON

MONDAY

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The landing in Santa Fe will be wet, so we will have to jump on the impressive white sand beach. Several sea lions will immediately receive us, inviting us to start a walk to look for the resident species of Santa Fe.
Once the walk is over, we will be able to enjoy a swim in the Encañada, where we will also be able to snorkel and observe sea turtles, rays, sea lions, and colorful fish while swimming in the warm, crystalline waters of this island.
In this itinerary, we will enjoy a delicious lunch on board the Galaxy Daily before a short rest and later navigation back to Santa Cruz Island.

USD $300  PER PERSON

TUESDAY

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We will depart by bus to the Itabaca Channel, where we will board the Galaxy Daily. After arriving in North Seymour, we will have a dry landing and immediately start hiking on a 2.5 km (1.55 miles) trail where we can go clockwise along the coast or head inland first to visit the colony of boobies. Get ready to spot land iguanas and marine iguanas; also, a colony of sea lions, lava lizards, frigates, and pelicans!

PM: After, we will go to the beach known as Bachas, located north of Santa Cruz Island. Here we can snorkel or take a relaxing walk on the beach. For this, we will make a wet landing, in which we will jump from the panga to the shore of the beach. Again, we recommend disembarking barefoot and wearing light walking shoes for the rest of the journey. The saltwater lagoon behind the beach often has great blue herons and small birds. Both beaches are nesting areas for green sea turtles.

USD $330  PER PERSON

WEDNESDAY

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This island, with its iconic pinnacle, is located northwest of Santa Cruz. Upon arriving at Bartolome, we will have a dry landing. Then, we will begin the walk along a path that will take us to the top of the island, through its 395 steps that will end with a spectacular panoramic view of the island and its pinnacle, being the moment to take that stunning photo of our trip.
During the walk, we will observe small lava tunnels that are the product of the last eruption and where endemic vegetation grow, such as lava cacti and tiquilla plants, generally surrounded by Darwin’s finches.

PM: After a breathtaking experience in Bartolome, we will enjoy a succulent lunch onboard the Galaxy Daily. Then, we will head towards Sullivan Bay, where we will enjoy the marine fauna of the Galapagos while we snorkel.
Sullivan Bay is one of the most beautiful places in the Galapagos to snorkel due to its crystal-clear waters!

USD $310  PER PERSON

THURSDAY

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Join us for an enchanting day tour of the fascinating Sombrero Chino, as it’s called in Spanish. This inactive volcano islet, located near Santiago Island, has a peculiar shape that resembles a traditional Chinese hat. That’s why its name. Upon disembarking on its pristine white sand beach, after two hours of sailing from the Itabaca Channel, you'll be stepping into a world of dramatic contrasts. We'll explore rugged lava formations, creating an otherworldly backdrop for our adventure. The landscape here is not just unique; it's breathtakingly beautiful, with a mix of rough lava flows and soft, inviting sands. Get ready to encounter the playful Galapagos sea lions, who often grace the beaches of Chinese Hat. These friendly creatures highlight the island, offering up-close encounters in their natural habitat. And keep your eyes peeled for the marine iguanas basking in the sun – these prehistoric-looking creatures are a sight to behold.
Sometimes, if we're lucky, we might spot the majestic Galapagos hawk soaring overhead, a true symbol of the wild spirit of the Galapagos. The surrounding waters are also home to fascinating marine life, including a variety of fish, sharks, and occasionally rays and penguins. Our journey then takes us on a Zodiac ride along the coast of nearby Santiago Island. Here, we have the chance to witness a few penguins, and with some luck, we might even see them darting playfully in the water. The snorkeling experience near Santiago's coast is an underwater spectacle not to be missed. Immerse yourself in the clear waters to discover an array of colorful fish, sharks, and, occasionally, rays and penguins swimming alongside you. Our itinerary begins with a Zodiac tour and a guided walk on the island, culminating in an exhilarating snorkeling experience.
We gathered for our adventure at 7:00 AM at the entrance of the church, and our journey both began and ended at the Itabaca Channel. After a day filled with discovery and awe, we expect to return around 5:00 PM.

USD $300  PER PERSON

FRIDAY

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North Seymour Today we will join the tour group at the indicated meeting point and time. Then, we will depart by bus to the Itabaca Channel, where we will board the Galaxy Daily, thus beginning our adventure to North Seymour Island. This island is located north of Santa Cruz Island. It is known for its large colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds, known as the Galapagos pirates.
After arriving in North Seymour, we will have a dry landing and immediately start hiking on a 2.5 km (1.55 miles) trail. We can go clockwise along the coast or head inland first to visit the colony of boobies. During this tour, we will access the nesting sites of the largest breeding colonies on the islands. We will then understand why Seymour is known for its rich wildlife. Get ready to spot land iguanas and marine iguanas; also, a colony of sea lions, lava lizards, and pelicans! While we advance along the path, we will observe several trees where the male and female frigates nest. As we continue through the trail, the terrain will become rocky. Then, we will have the opportunity to appreciate the nesting place of the spectacular blue-footed boobies. This species is fascinating for its courtship dance in which they can dance for hours until finally captivating the female attention to nesting together. Did you know that these boobies never build a nest? That is because a ring of white guano marks their nesting area.
If you like plants, we will see some endemic flora species in North Seymour during the walk, such as Opuntia, Croton, Castela, and Sesuvium cacti.

Bachas Beach After we visit North Seymour and have a delicious lunch aboard, we will go to the beach known as Bachas, located north of Santa Cruz Island. Here we can snorkel or take a relaxing walk on the beach. For this, we will make a wet landing, in which we will jump from the panga to the shore of the beach. Again, we recommend disembarking barefoot and wearing light walking shoes for the rest of the journey. Bachas beach is lovely, ideal for swimming, with a lagoon behind and a longer coast for walking and wildlife watching. The saltwater lagoon behind the beach often has great blue herons and small birds. Both the large and small beaches are nesting areas for green sea turtles.
As for snorkeling, during the activity, we may see many types of colorful reef fish and various rays, among other marine species. At the end of our experience in Bachas, we will return to the Itabaca Channel. Then, we will be transferred to Puerto Ayora's pier to end our day-long adventure. 

USD $330  PER PERSON

SATURDAY

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Sullivan Bay Our day begins heading towards Sullivan Bay, where we will enjoy the marine fauna of the Galapagos while we snorkel.Sullivan Bay is one of the most beautiful places in the Galapagos to snorkel due to its crystal-clear waters! 
Bartolome Island Following our snorkeling experience at Sullivan Bay, we will continue our adventure to Bartolomé Island. Today, lunch will be served onboard.
Bartolome Island is located northwest of Santa Cruz, mostly known for its Pinnacle Rock. Here we will have the opportunity to see one of the most beautiful landscapes of the Galapagos Islands while learning about the volcanic origins of the Islands.
Upon arriving at Bartolome, we will have a dry landing. Then, we will begin the walk along a path that will take us to the top of the island. The 395 steps will end with a spectacular panoramic view of the island and its pinnacle, being the moment to take that stunning photo of our trip. We will observe small lava tunnels from the last eruption during the walk. The terrain is full of endemic vegetation, such as lava cacti and tiquilla plants, generally surrounded by Darwin's finches. Did you know that volcanic ash made Pinnacle Rock? After the walk and being impressed by the view, we will enjoy a zodiac ride along the coast. Then, with some luck, we will see the only tropical penguin and the second smallest in the world, the penguin from Galapagos. After all, we will return to Itabaca Channel and enjoy a bus ride to the Puerto Ayora pier. 

USD $275  PER PERSON

SUNDAY

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Our Sunday journey will begin with our bus transfer from the meeting point to the Itabaca Channel, where we will board the Galaxy Daily heading to Carrion Point, where our adventure will begin.
At Carrion Point, we will discover the Galapagos marine fauna while snorkeling. With some luck, we will see white-tip sharks and a great variety of fish, sea turtles, and rays.
After enjoying our journey at Carrion, we will have a succulent lunch onboard.

AM: Plazas, as many call it, has an incredible landscape, and on our arrival to it, we will have a dry landing while sea lions welcome us at the shore. We will begin our walk along a path through an Opuntia Cactus forest.
Continuing our tour, we will reach the fantastic, windy cliff where red-billed tropical birds, swallow-tailed gulls, brown pelicans, and the impressive frigate bird usually fly around. The trail meanders along the edge of the ridge for a few hundred meters.