South Galapagos Islands

Day 1: Baltra - Charles Darwin Station

Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing on-board about the boat and the island.

The Charles Darwin Station is located in Puerto Ayora, on the Santa Cruz Island. It is famous for the captive breeding of giant turtles. These famous turtles are called Galapagos and they live for approximately 150 years. The station was created in 1964 and it’s a place you definitively will love.

In the Charles Darwin Station, there is a Natural History Interpretation Centre that manages educational programs at the service of the Galapagos National Park. This station is also an operation centre for foreign scientists that go to the island to conduct special research.

Day 2: South Plazas - Santa Fe

The east coast of Santa Cruz is home to a small island called South Plaza. It has an area of 0.13 km and a maximum altitude of 23 meters. In despite of its small terrain, it is known for its amazing flora and for its large number of species.

In the middle of the Galapagos archipelago, we find Santa Fe Island which is also called Barrington Island after Admiral Samuel Barrington. Even when it’s a small island (9m²) it is one of the oldest; volcanic rocks of about 4 million years old have been discovered. Therefore, visitors will have the chance to step on ancient ground while exploring its rich vegetation which is characterised by Palo Santo trees, brush, and a large variety of the cactus Opuntia echios.

Day 3: Bartolome - Chinese Hat

Off the east coast of Santiago Island, we find a volcanic islet called ‘Bartolome’ it is considered one of the "younger" islands in the Galápagos archipelago. Why does it have that name? Well, this island is named after Sir Bartholomew James Sullivan, a famous naturalist and friend of Charles Darwin, Sir Bartholomew James Sullivan.

As its uncommon name says, this island is shaped in the form of an old Chinese man’s hat. There’s a cone rising out of the clear Galapagos water. It is one of the most emblematic and most recognisable island in the Galapagos archipelago and it’s easy to see why with its distinctive shape. Visitors are usually fascinated by this unique island’s form. Even when it’s one of the smallest islands, it has a wonderful visitor site where visitors can delight in memorable views.

Like most Galapagos Islands, its origin is volcanic which is the reason for its particular shape.

Day 4: Mosquera - Depart Baltra Airport

With its privileged location between the islands of North Seymour and Baltra, it has one of the largest populations of sea lions. It consist of a reef of rocks, an amazing white sand beach and corals. In most of his territory there is base of lava rocks (As result of the lava uprising)with the exception on the southwest side where the landing takes place.

Visitors will have the opportunity to see several species of shorebirds, sea lions and lava gulls. Sometimes, Orca whales are seen praying on the sea lion colony, giving the feeling of being in the most natural environment around and also giving visitors the chance to enjoy this natural feeding ritual in close.

Transfer to the Airport in the afternoon.

• On-board accommodation
• Pre/post cruise transfers 
• Activities as specified 
• All meals during this voyage
• Use of kayak and snorkelling equipment 

• International and internal airfares
• Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable 
• Travel insurance
• Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
• Transit control card: US$20 per person
• Wet-suit rental
• Gratuities
• Any items not mentioned as included