5 Days Central Islands Cruise - Cormorant II Catamaran - Galapagos

In the morning: Arrival at Baltra Airport

Morning flight from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra in the Galapagos Islands. You will arrive at Baltra Island in the morning. After passing through immigration and baggage claim, you will be met by a Cormorant II staff member and transferred to the yacht. You will be shown to your cabin where you will have time to settle in before lunch and a welcome briefing.

In the afternoon: Bachas Beach

Bachas Beach is located on the northern shore of Santa Cruz and is ideal for swimming. One of the few remnants of the U.S. presence during World War II, a floating pier, can be seen here. You may spot flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black-necked stilts, whimbrels, and sea turtles that nest on the beach.

In the morning: El Barranco

El Barranco, also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps, is a steep, rocky path that leads up a high cliff face. From here, you can enjoy a marvelous view. The area is home to Palo Santo vegetation and wildlife such as red-footed boobies, short-eared owls, Galapagos storm petrels, and Galapagos doves.

In the afternoon: Darwin Bay

Visit the white-sand coral beach of Darwin Bay, where a half-mile trail winds through mangroves filled with land birds like Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls. Further along the path, tidal pools offer playful sea lions. At the end of the trail, there is a spectacular view of a cliff.

In the morning: South Plaza Island

This small island with steep cliffs was formed by rising lava and is covered by Opuntia cacti. It is home to one of the largest sea lion colonies and colorful yellow and red land iguanas. The landscape features Sesuvium plants, which change color from greenish-yellow in the rainy season to bright red during the dry season.

In the afternoon: Santa Fé Island

Santa Fé Island, also known as Barrington, has a small, picturesque bay and anchorage on the northeast coast. The bay offers two trails: one leads to a scenic viewpoint atop a cliff, and the other stretches from a small beach to a forest of tall prickly pear cacti.

In the morning: Pitt Point

Pitt Point, located on the northeastern tip of San Cristobal Island, hosts an abundance of bird species, including frigate birds, storm petrels, and three types of boobies: Nazca, blue-footed, and red-footed. A steep trail ascends a cliff and continues through a ravine, providing ample birdwatching opportunities.

In the afternoon: Witch Hill

Situated on the northern coast, Witch Hill is home to one of the most picturesque beaches in the Galapagos, with white powdery sand and diverse wildlife. You can see sea turtles, rays, and booby birds here. The clear water is ideal for swimming and snorkeling.

In the morning: David Rodriguez Breeding Center “La Galapaguera”

The David Rodriguez Breeding Center, known as “La Galapaguera,” located in Cerro Colorado on San Cristobal Island, is a recently opened visitor site. It can be accessed by a one-hour drive from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The surrounding trees and shrubs are home to land birds such as warblers, finches, and mockingbirds. Giant tortoises can be spotted along the trails, living freely within a protected area designed to shield them from introduced predators like pigs and goats, ensuring their survival.

Afterwards: San Cristobal airport departure

Following this last visit, you will be transferred to San Cristobal Airport to catch your flight back to the mainland.