Taste of Galapagos

This morning you transfer to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos. In the departure lounge of the domestic airport you will be met and assisted you with your group check-in and payment of the $10 transit card fee. On arrival you will be asked to pay the Galapagos National Park fee ($100 per person). You are then met in the arrival hall and then transer to the boat The M.Y. Pelicano anchored a short distance away in Baltra's small port. Once on board you are assigned your cabin before you set sail.

Today you visit Santa Cruz, the second largest island in the Galapagos. The small town of Puerto Ayora is the economic hub of the archipelago and is also home to the Charles Darwin Research Station. The station’s visitor centre and museum are essential stops for anyone interested in the archipelago’s natural and human history and keen to learn more about conservation efforts to preserve the unique ecosystems of the Galapagos. It also offers visitors their best chance for close-up encounters with giant tortoises. This was where ‘Lonesome George’, the last of his sub-species lived until he sadly died in 2012. You will see many newborn and young giant turtles which are part of the breeding program to reintroduce them into their natural habitat.  Boat – Twin Cabins – 4 nights (BLD)

Fernandian Island is the youngest of the all the islands and has a stark volcanic landscape. Punta Espinosa on the north east tip is a narrow ledge of lava and sand extending from the base of La Cumbre Volcano. Walking along the lava among lava cactus you can encounter marine iguanas and flightless cormorants drying their atrophied wings. On the main island of Isabella explore Bahia Urbina, located at the foot of teh Alcedo and Darwin Volcanos, this is a great place to discover giant tortoises and colourful Land Iguanas.

Go bird spotting today on Daphne Island, masked boobies, finches and frigate birds with their striking red neck pouches. 

You then cruise back to Baltra, where you say goodbye to the amazing Galapagos Islands and take your return flight to Quito. As you will be leaving the boat today, Please remember that if you have enjoyed the services provided by your guide and crew, a tip would be very much appreciated by them. As a guideline you recommend each passenger consider US$10 per day for the crew and US$6 per day for your guide. You can leave tips in envelopes that are placed in your cabin on this last day of your journey. On arrival in Quito you are met and transferred to your hotel for you last night. Hotel – 1 night (B)