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5 Days Central Islands Cruise - Cormorant II Catamaran - Galapagos

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5 Day Galapagos Itinerary

Day 1: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach

Bachas Beach

Located on the north shore of Santa Cruz, Las Bachas is a swimming beach. One of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galapagos, a floating pier, can be seen here. You may see flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black necked stilts, and whimbrels. Sea turtles also nest off the beach.

Day 2: Bartolome Island & Santiago Island: Sullivan bay

Bartolome Island

Home of the famous Pinnacle Rock, Bartholomew consists of an extinct volcano with a variety of red, orange, black and even green volcanic formations. A trail of stairs leads to the summit of the volcano, boasting one of the best views of the islands. The beach is perfect for snorkeling and possible sightings of the Galapagos penguin.

Santiago Island: Bahia Sullivan

A coral beach landing leads you towards a lava field as far as the eye can see. Hunt and peck over the two distinguished types of lava, pahoehoe and ‘a’a, for signs of plant life that have managed to emerge over the past 100 years since the most recent volcanic explosion. A truly amazing volcanic experience…up close and personal!

Day 3: South Plazas Island & Santa Fe Island

South Plazas Island

In the morning, you will head to South Plaza Island. This small island with steep cliffs was formed by rising lava and is now covered by Opuntia cacti. It is also home to one of the largest sea lion colonies as well as colorful yellow and red land iguanas. The most characteristic plant is Sesuvium. During the rainy season its color is a greenish to yellowish tone and in the dry season (end of June through January) a bright red.

Day 4: San Cristobal Island: Witch Hill & Pitt Point

Witch Hill

Located on the northern coast, this eroded hill and its surroundings present one of the most picturesque beaches in the Galapagos with its white powdery sand and the abundance of animals. Wildlife includes sea turtles, rays, and various types of booby birds. The clear water provides an excellent opportunity for enjoying swimming and snorkeling.

Pitt Point

Situated on the northeastern tip of the island, hosts frigatebirds, storm petrels, and all three types of booby birds: the Nazca, blue-footed and red-footed boobies. A steep trail goes up a cliff and through a ravine leading visitors to an area with an abundance of birds. This site is also great for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Day 5: San Cristobal Island & Transfer out

This is a new visitor site in the northeast part of San Cristobal Island and can now be reached in roughly one hour by road from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. In the Breeding Center, you will be able to admire the hatchling turtles from their birth until the are 120 days old when the grown turtles are taken to their natural habit.

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5 Day Galapagos Itinerary Includes

All excursions
All transfers in the islands
All meals throughout cruise
Onboard internet service
Bilingual National Park Guide
Wetsuits, Snorkeling, Kayaks & Standup paddle board
Soft drinks
Non-premium alcoholic drinks
Safety Box, hair dryer
Underwater camera
Binoculars (Premium Suites only)

5 Day Galapagos Itinerary Does not Include

Mainland-Galapagos-Mainland airfare
Premium alcoholic drinks
Travel / medical insurance
Tips
Personal Expenses

5 Day Galapagos Itinerary Highlights

Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black necked stilts, whimbrels, sea turtles.
Variety of lava formations and landscapes, pahoehoe lava which is found primarily in Hawai’i and the Galapagos islands, ‘a’a lava, and pristine coral sand beach.
Land iguanas, sea lion colony, Audubon’s shearwaters, swallow-tailed gulls, Nazca boobies, amazing landscape with cliffs.
Beautiful rock formations, sea lions, shore birds, finches and mockingbirds; snorkeling: nice tropical fish, anemones, sponge coral.
Giant tortoises in captivity, snorkeling with sea lions, land and sea birds, blue-footed boobies, hatchling turles.