EVOLUTION Itinerary footsteps Back In Time - 8 Days 

FOOTSTEPS ​BACK IN TIME - 8 DAYS

SATURDAY
AM: ​San Cristoba Arrival and Transfer to the Boat
PM: ​San Cristobal Island: Witch Hill (HK)
SUNDAY
AM:​ South Plazas Island (HK)
PM: ​Santa Cruz Island: Punta Carrion / Mosquera Island (HK/SN)
MONDAY
AM: ​Santiago Island: Chinese Hat (HK/SN)
PM: ​Santiago Island: James Bay (SN/HK)
TUESDAY
AM:​ Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay Beach ​(HK/SN)
PM: ​Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps (HK/SN)
WEDNESDAY
AM: ​North Seymour Island (HK/SN)
PM: ​Santa Fe (HK/SN)
THURSDAY
AM: ​Floreana Island: Post Office Bay (HK/SN)
PM: ​Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Champion or Devil’s Crown (HK/SN)
FRIDAY
AM: ​Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station (HK/SN)
PM: ​Santa Cruz Island: Pit Craters & Highlands (Tortoises Reserve) (HK/SN)
SATURDAY
AM: ​Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove (HK)
Baltra transfer to the Airport

HK: HIKE / SN: ​SNORKEL / PR: PANGA RIDE / KY: KAYAK /  
PB: PADDLE BOARD 

DAY 1: SATURDAY
AM: ARRIVE TO SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND AIRPORT
For this itinerary you will be landing on the island of San Cristobal. After passing through Galapagos National Park inspection your National Park Guide will be there to greet you holding a sign with the name of your yacht on it and will accompany you on the short bus ride to the waterfront.
San Cristobal was the first island Darwin visited when he arrived in the Galapagos in 1835 aboard HMS Beagle.
Today the airport of this easternmost island in the chain is increasingly used as the arrival point for flights into and out of the Galapagos. The administrative capital for the province is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on the southwestern shore.
From the Interpretation Center, a short trail arrives at Frigate Bird Hill, where both “magnificent-frigates” and “great-frigates” can be seen in the same colony—ideal for learning to distinguish the two bird species. If your crew requires a bit more time to prepare the Evolution we may take in the Visitor Center before heading to the dock.
At the dock we board our dinghy (panga) to make the short crossing to the Evolution. You only need to bring your carryon luggage aboard the panga as our crew will transfer the rest of your luggage to your cabin. You’ll have time to settle into your new home for the week before assembling on deck to review safety procedures and coming events with your Galapagos National Park Guide. While this is taking place the Evolution will start her engines and set out to the first landing site.
Heading up the coast from Wreck Bay and Puerto Baquerizo we spot Leon Dormido to the north. Also known as Kicker Rock, the spectacular formation rises 152 meters (500 feet) out of the Pacific. It takes the form of a sleeping lion (hence its Spanish name), but from another angle you can see that the rock is split, forming a colossal tablet and, piercing the sea, a great chisel ready for etching.

PM: SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: WITCH HILL
We set out along the coast of San Cristobal heading northeast toward our first landing at Cerro Brujo. This inviting powdery beach beside a turquoise waters is a great introduction to the islands offering your first opportunity to go snorkeling with sea turtles, rays and the archipelago’s playful ‘wolves of the sea’ i.e. sea lions.
After walking the trail in search of baby sea lion and boobies beneath the salt bushes we have a real treat in store.
Following our outing you will discover that the best place to warm up from your dip is in the Evolution’s oversized Jacuzzi. Our afternoon comes to a close as we head south back to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. We’ll enjoy your first Pacific sunset aboard the Evolution by celebrating happy hour atop her sky lounge where drinks are available daily along with hors d’oeuvres. A little later we gather in the main salon for the dayly presentation by our guide on the next days activates and visitor sites, before sitting down to dinner. We spend a bit more time in port this evening before setting sail for our next destination to the northwest. 

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