Eastern Galapagos Islands

Day 1: San Cristobal - Interpretation Centre

Arrive at Baltra airport, your guide will meet you and transfer you on a short bus ride to the harbor. A small boat, called ‘Panga’ (dinghy) will transport us to the M/C Anahi, where the crew will welcome us onboard. After departure and lunch, you will proceed to your first visit.

The Galápagos National Park Interpretation Centre has a series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos Islands. The self-guided walking tour will take you through the history of the Islands in the context of nature, humankind and conservation.

Day 2: Suarez Point & Gardner Bay, Española Island

This rocky land spot sustains one of the most impressive and varied colonies of sea birds in the Galapagos. Along its southern shore, high cliffs rise up from the sea affording the visitor spectacular views of soaring birds and of the blow whole where water spouts up to 50-75 feet into the air according to the intensity of the surf.

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. Here we can also observe sharks in the crystal clear ocean waters.

Day 3: Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown & Post Office Bay, Floreana Island

This site offers probably the best flamingo lagoon in theGalapagos; it is also one of the largest in the islands. It is 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.

The Devil’s Crown, located just off Punta Cormorant, offers some of the best snorkeling in the Galapagos. In fact, the only way to see the Crown is by water; it is termed a Marine Visitor Site, and no landings are allowed. Sometimes referred to as Onslow Island, this is an almost completely submerged volcano, and erosion has transformed the cone into a series of jagged peaks; as a result, this site really does look like a devil’s crown.

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 her 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.

Day 4: Charles Darwin Station - Depart Baltra

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.

After the morning excursion you will be taken to the airport on Baltra Island for your flight to the mainland.

• On-board accommodation
• All meals during the voyage
• Transfers to/from vessel (depending on flights)
• Tours led by English speaking Guides
• All scheduled excursions 
• Non-alcoholic beverages 

• Air transportation
• Passport, visa and immigration fees
• Airport taxes
• Additional hotel nights
• Galapagos national park fees US$100
• Transit Control Card US$20 
• Travel protection plan
• Possible fuel surcharges
• Christmas & new-year surcharges
• Alcoholic beverages
• Laundry service
• Gratuities
• Any items not mentioned as included 

 *The Anahi vessel will be in dry-dock in September and not operating during 29 August to 8 October 2018.