4 DAYS CRUISE – ITINERARY E – Northern Route

Day 1: BALTRA ISLAND – MOSQUERA ISLET

Arrive to Baltra Island

Transfer IN.

Welcome on board Galaxy Cruise.

Welcome drink and lunch.

➤ MOSQUERA ISLET: This islet is located between Baltra Island and North Seymour. Here, we find the biggest sea lion colony; it is also possible to observe several species of birds.  Enjoy the white sand beach.  Hiking. Dinner.

Day 2: SANTIAGO ISLAND: SULLVAN BAY & BARTOLOME ISLAND

➤ SANTIAGO ISLAND: SULLIVAN BAY: wet landing and hiking. Description of the place: all the road and the island is composed of lava flows that still they are virtually without eroding and they cover an extensive area, lava pohoehhoe or of cords, hornitos, mollugo, this plant grows in the lava. Lava Colonizers. Snacks and refreshing beverages expect for you. Lunch.

➤ BARTOLOME ISLAND: Dry landing, wet landing for the beach.  Activities on this island include:  walking, swimming, snorkeling, and photography.  We will follow a path to the top (114m) where we can see pioneering plants such as tiquilia, chamaesyce, and scalesia.  The island has been formed by cones, lava pipes where lava once flowed.  Following the wet landing at the beach, we will follow a path through mangrove swamps and sand dune vegetation, to the south beach.  At the north beach, guests can enjoy swimming and snorkeling.

From the top of Bartolome, we will be able to see the islands of Santiago, Rabida, and Isabela.  We will see penguins in the Rock Pinnacle.  Dinner.

Day 3: GENOVESA ISLAND: BARRANCO & DARWIN BAY

➤ BARRANCO: dry landing, activities: hiking. Also known as Prince Felipe’s stairs.  Here, we will have a walk for the Barranco path. In our journey we will observe tropical birds, petrels, common frigate, red-foot boobies, mask boobies, dove, and finches.

Return to Galaxy. Lunch

➤ DARWIN BAY: wet landing, coral beach, activities for this day: short walks, photography, swimming, snorkeling. Genovesa is a small island in the north of the Galapagos.  Our unloading in Darwin Bay will be wet.  Near the beach is a mangrove swamp where we will find a colony of frigates, marine iguanas, red-footed boobies and mask boobies, the great terrestrial finch, seagulls, herons, and cactus finch.

Following the land visit, our passengers can enjoy a swim in the bay.  Snacks and refreshments are available.  Dinner.

Day 4: SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: INTERPRETATION CENTER – TRANSFER OUT

➤ INTERPRETATION CENTER: Dry landing. This center is location in the main port.  After breakfast, our first visit is to the Interpretation Center of San Cristobal.  This modern and sophisticated architectural space was designed for the natural interpretation of the Galapagos.  You will learn about the volcanic formation of the islands, the evolution of the species, the history of human settlement, and complex systems and management models. Transfer out.

** This itinerary is subject to change without notice; due to seasonal changes, weather conditions or Galapagos National Park regulations. **