5 Days Central Islands Cruise
Day 1: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas 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.
Included
- 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)
Not Included
- Mainland-Galapagos-Mainland airfare
- Premium alcoholic drinks
- Travel / medical insurance
- Tips
- Personal Expenses
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.