Tip Top II Itinerary OPT. 2 - 5 Days
ITINERARY EAST - ( OPTION 2) 5 DAYS
MONDAY
AM: Baltra Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: Interpretation Center Fausto Llerena (HK)
TUESDAY
AM: Floreana: Post Office By / Baroness Lookout (HK/KY/PR)
PM: Floreana: Cormorant Point / Champion Islet (SN/HK/PR/HK)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Espanola: Suarez Point (HK)
PM: Espanola: Gardner Bay / Osborn Islet (HK/SN/KY)
THURSDAY
AM: San Cristobal: Kicker Rock / Witch Hill (HK/SN/KY)
PM: San Cristobal: B. Moreno Port / Interpretation Center (HK)
FRIDAY
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 : MONDAY
AM: BALTRA ARRIVAL AND TRANSFER TO THE BOAT
Arriving at 09:20 a.m. approximately. Your guide will meet you at arrivals gate, our crew will take care of your luggage. Your guide will conduct you to a bus and after a short 5-kilometer ride to the pier; you board the Yacht immediately. As the crew weighs anchor, we greet you with our first orientation and we offer a light snack.
PM: SANTA CRUZ: FAUTO LLERENA BREEDING CENTER
Following lunch, you'll return to Puerto Ayora to embark on a fascinating visit to the Interpretation Center Fausto Llerena within the Charles Darwin Research Station. After this enriching experience,
you'll return to the Yacht for a delicious dinner and the nightly orientation.
DAY 2: TUESDAY
AM: FLOREANA: POST OFFICE BAY - ASILO DE LA PAZ
Begin your day with a hearty breakfast and afterward continue with a wet landing, followed by a visit to Baroness Point, named after the intriguing Baroness Eloisa von Wagner, who once lived on Floreana Island. Enjoy the stunning landscape and explore the ruins of her house. Next, stop at Post Office Bay, a historic site dating back to the 18th century when whalers used a wooden barrel as a post office.
Afterward, take a bus from the small town of Puerto Velasco Ibarra to Asilo de la Paz, a historic site where early settlers found a freshwater spring and refuge in the "cave of pirates." This area was home to the island's first settlers, including Patrick Watkins, Dr. Ritter and his companion Dora Strauch, and the Wittmer family. Walk along a path to visit the cave of pirates and a corral built by the National Park Service, where you can see Galapagos tortoises from various islands in captivity. Return to the yacht for lunch.
PM: FLOREANA: CORMORANT POINT
IIn the afternoon, make a wet landing at Cormorant Point for a short walk to the Flamingo Lagoon. Continue the walk to "La Picona" beach to see marine turtles and their nesting grounds. Then, take a panga ride to Champion Islet, a small island off the coast of Floreana Island. The main attraction here is the nearly extinct Charles (Floreana) Mockingbird. Visitors can also observe bird species such as Swallow-tailed Gulls, Nazca Boobies, and Brown Noddies. Champion Islet is an excellent spot for snorkeling, where you can see sea turtles, reef fish, Galapagos Penguins, and white-tipped reef sharks. Return to the yacht for dinner and a nightly orientation.
Optional: your guide will inform you where there will be time for swimming and snorkeling.
IMPORTANT: the listed visit spots can´t be visited in one day, we will proceed according to weather conditions and group dynamics.
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY
AM: ESPANOLA: SUAREZ POINT
Start your day with a good breakfast and kick off with an early dry landing at Suarez Point, where you'll embark on an adventurous walk along lava beds. Here, you'll encounter unique colonies of marine birds, including the majestic Albatross (from May to December). Return to the yacht for a delicious lunch.
PM: ESPANOLA: GARDNER BAY
In the afternoon, set out on a thrilling panga ride around Gardner Islet. Then, make a wet landing at Gardner Bay for an exhilarating beach walk, where you'll observe a lively colony of sea lions, abundant during the breeding season. This area is also a crucial nesting site for sea turtles. After this, embark on another panga ride around Osborn Islet. Late in the afternoon return to the yacht for a delightful dinner and an engaging nightly orientation.
Optional: your guide will inform you where there will be time for swimming and snorkeling.
DAY 4: THURSDAY
AM: SAN CRISTOBAL: WITCH HILL & KICKER ROCK
After breakfast, embark on an exhilarating wet landing at Witch Hill, where you'll stroll along a stunning white sandy beach. Here, you'll encounter playful sea lions, elegant brown pelicans, striking marine iguanas, and the iconic blue-footed boobies.
Next, your skilled Captain expertly navigates around Kicker Rock, a colossal tuff-rock formation that soars nearly 500 feet straight from the ocean. This dramatic rock serves as a nesting sanctuary for a myriad of sea birds. Savor a delicious lunch on board as you take in the breathtaking views. In the afternoon, make a dry landing at Isla Lobos, where you'll be enchanted by the sight of blue-footed boobies, majestic frigates, diverse sea birds, graceful rays, and playful sea lions.
PM: SAN CRISTOBAL: LOBOS ISLAND / INTERPRETATION CENTER GIANNI ARISMENDY
ILater, make a dry landing at Baquerizo Moreno Port to visit the Interpretation Center Gianni Arismendy.
Here, you'll delve into the fascinating history and evolution of the Galapagos Islands, exploring human, natural, and conservation aspects. Spend some time in town for last-minute shopping or a visit to the ATM. Return to the yacht and for the next visit, you´ll explore Lobos Island in the Galápagos is a favorite destination for nature lovers, offering incredible opportunities for wildlife encounters, snorkeling adventures, and a scenic short hike.
The island is teeming with sea lions and is a great place to spot blue footed boobies, frigatebirds, and a variety of fascinating marine life. At night enjoy a delightful dinner and the last nightly orientation.
Optional: your guide will inform you where there will be time for swimming and snorkeling.
DAY 5: FRIDAY
AM: BLACK TURTLE COVE- TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT.
Start your morning with an exciting panga ride through Black Turtle Cove, a network of mangrove-fringed coves and islets. Here, you'll have the chance to observe white-tipped sharks, marine turtles, spotted eagle rays, and yellow cow-nosed rays.
You'll then return to the Yacht, have a farewell breakfast. Your guide will accompany you to disembark at the pier at Baltra Island on after a short bus ride you reach the airport, just in time to board your flight back to the mainland.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ITINERARIES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO OPERATIONAL REASONS, WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR DIRECTIVES FROM THE GALAPAGOS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITIES
