ITINERARY B : 5D/4N From Monday to Friday

Itinerary B: 5D/4N

Monday to Friday Sample of a day by day itinerary with the description of the visits and the activities (subject to change with previous notification).

Itinerary 5D/4N Itinerario B: A: 4D/3N

Monday Friday Viernes to a Lunes Sample Muestraof día a day a díaby elday itinerario itinerary conwith la descripción the description de losofsitios the visits de visita and ythe actividades activities (subject (sujeto to change a cambios with sin previous previonotification). aviso).

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Day 1:Viernes Monday Land - –Galapagos DIA 1: Continente Galápagos San Cristobal Island

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PM: Interpretation Seymour Nortecenter

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ADULT $100

CHILD (under 12 years old) $50

Guides will meet you, collect your luggage, and escort you on the short bus ride to the harbor. Motorized rafts, called ‘Pangas’ will transport you to the M/C Seaman Journey and our crew will welcome you onboard. After departure and lunch, the first island visit is made. Luego nuestro guía lo recogerá, tomarán su equipaje, y lo acompañará en el autobús del puerto hacia

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Itinerary 5D/4N Itinerario B: A: 4D/3N

Monday Friday Viernes to a Lunes Sample Muestraof día a day a díaby elday itinerario itinerary conwith la descripción the description de losofsitios the visits de visita and ythe actividades activities (subject (sujeto to change a cambios with sin previous previonotification). aviso).

Santa Cruz

DAY 2:Viernes Tuesday Galapagos Cruise DIA 1: Continente – Galápagos San Cristobal Island

AM: Galapaguera A short visit to the Galapaguera that is a good place to observe Galapagos tortoises in its natural habitat. San Cristobal island has endemic species such as: the Mockingbird Nesomimus melanotis, lava lizard (Microlophus bivittatus), Chatham Leaf-toed Gecko (Phyllodactylus leei) and the tortoises. All of these species can be observed in this place, the beach is really big and it works as a nesting zone for marine tortoises. Between January and May it is common to find the footprints of the female tortoises that have climbed to the sand dunes to deposit their eggs.

AM: Vuelo de Quito o Guayaquil a Galápagos PM: Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island

Cerro Brujo is a beautiful beach of white coral beach where you can swim and watch birds and sea lions, plus you can snorkel.

This is the first coast where Charles Darwin walked in 1835. In this marvelous lava landscape where you can see seabirds like blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, herons, frigate birds and shore birds. The protected bay is very popular to observe young tortoises and for swimming. The pools with salty water behind the sand dunes were used for the fishers as a salt mine in order to preserve food for the local population. Among the fauna that you can observe the Chatham Mockingbird and the San Cristobal Lava Lizard, both species are endemic to the island and unique to the area as they cannot be observed nowhere else. Also you can find the island canary, the Galapagos turtles and with luck the little bird known as the Pájaro Brujo in Spanish, an endemic specie from San Cristobal Island. The vegetation covers all the route where you can find species like the candelabrum cactus and carob trees. Located on the north coast of Isla San Cristobal it is a peaceful place with white sand and crystal water, a perfect combination for an incredible stay. B/L/D

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Itinerary 5D/4N Itinerario B: A: 4D/3N

Monday Friday Viernes to a Lunes Sample Muestraof día a day a díaby elday itinerario itinerary conwith la descripción the description de losofsitios the visits de visita and ythe actividades activities (subject (sujeto to change a cambios with sin previous previonotification). aviso).

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DayDIA 3: 1: Wednesday - Galapagos Cruise Viernes Continente – Galápagos Española Island

AM: Bahía Gardner

PM: Suarez Point This area is great for spotting blue-footed boobies, albatrosses and Nazca boobies. A beautiful site on the ocean front, the large waved albatrosses use the cliff as a launching pad.

Located on the north-eastern coast of Hood, Gardner Bay provides an excellent beach for relaxing, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and the opportunity to observe sea lions (Zalophus wollebaki),. Here we can also observe sharks in the crystal clear ocean waters. Here you will find three species of Darwin Finches: Geospiza fuliginosa, Geospiza fuliginosa and Certhidea Olivacea), these are endemic subspecies . Alos, here it is possible to observe resident and migratory bird species. This zone is really important for marine tortoises nesting, specially the (Chelonia mydas).

The famous attraction is the magnificent blowhole, spurting water high into the air at least from 50 to 75 meters high. This site presents wonderful photograph opportunities.

PM: Seymour Norte Es una elevación más que un cono volcánico, es ayormente llana y esparcida de piedras por toda el área. Hay excelentes sitios para el avistamiento de aves. Hay una población muy grande de fragatas que anidan aquí. Los piqueros de patas azules realizan su baile de apareamiento en las áreas más abiertas. Además de poder observar las gaviotas de

B/L/D

Luego nuestro guía lo recogerá, tomarán su equipaje, y lo acompañará en el autobús del puerto hacia los botes motorizados, llamados “pangas” los cuales lo transportarán al M / C Seaman Journey. Una vez a bordo nuestra tripulación le dará la bienvenida. Después del almuerzo, iniciaremos las

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Itinerary 5D/4N Itinerario B: A: 4D/3N

Monday Friday Viernes to a Lunes Sample Muestraof día a day a díaby elday itinerario itinerary conwith la descripción the description de losofsitios the visits de visita and ythe actividades activities (subject (sujeto to change a cambios with sin previous previonotification). aviso).

Santa Cruz

DAY Thursday Galapagos Cruise DIA4: 1: Viernes Continente – Galápagos Floreana Island

AM: Cormorant Point

This site offers probably the best flamingo lagoon in the Galapagos; it is also one of the largest in the islands. It’s situated between two tuff lava cones that give the area a special atmosphere. There are various species of shorebirds to observe besides flamingos; the most frequent are common stilts, white-checked pintail ducks, and other migratory birds. It is very interesting to see the two distinct beaches: “The Green Beach” (due to its high percentage of olivine crystals in the sand) and the “Flour Sand Beach” which is made up of coral. B/L/D

PM: Post office bay & Baroness Lookout Historically, this site is the location of a wooden barrel that wasplaced in the 18th century by the crew of a whaling ship. It has been used since this time by mariners and tourists as a post office. The idea is to carry letters or postcards to their destination by hand. Apart from being the Post Office Barrel, this site was the landing area for some of the first colonists. We will continue to the north of the island and will ascent to an elevated slope to enjoy a beautiful vista at the Baroness lookout. It is said that Baroness Eloisa Von Wagner loved this place and spent several hours watching the horizon. Within walking distance (30 m) are the ruins of what is known as h er house. From this lookout, the landscape covers the coastline from the Enderby islet to Post Office Bay, as well as Cerro Pajas, the pool of flamingos and wide forest of Palo Santo.

Luego nuestro guía lo recogerá, tomarán su equipaje,B/L/D

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Itinerary 5D/4N Itinerario B: A: 4D/3N

Monday Friday Viernes to a Lunes Sample Muestraof día a day a díaby elday itinerario itinerary conwith la descripción the description de losofsitios the visits de visita and ythe actividades activities (subject (sujeto to change a cambios with sin previous previonotification). aviso).

Santa Cruz

DAY Friday Galapagos Cruise DIA 1:5: Viernes Continente – Galápagos Santa Cruz Island

AM: Charles Darwin Station Although the great majority of Galapagos visitors come here to observe and appreciate natural wonders, it is also interesting to learn how the protection and conservation of the islands are carried out. One of the main attractions are the National Park information center, the Van Straelen Exhibition Hall, the Breeding and Rearing Center for young tortoises, Lonesome George (turtle from Pinta), and adult Galapagos tortoises in captivity. B/-/After the morning excursion you will be taken to the airport for your flight to the mainland Transfer to Baltra airport Flight to Quito or Guayaquil

AM: Vuelo de Quito o Guayaquil a Galápagos

PM: Seymour Norte

Luego nuestro guía lo recogerá, tomarán su equipaje, y lo acompañará en el autobús del puerto hacia los botes motorizados, llamados “pangas” los cuales lo transportarán al M / C Seaman Journey. Una vez a bordo nuestra tripulación le dará la bienvenida. Después del almuerzo, iniciaremos las visitas programadas.

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