Beluga Yacht

Friday
San Cristóbal Island (Chatham): San Cristóbal is the easternmost island of Galapagos and also one of the oldest.

• Arrive Pto. Baquerizo
  Depending on when you arrive to Pto Baquerizo Moreno you may be able to join in the below activity.
• Galapaguera & El Junco
  The lagoon is the only fresh water reservoir in Galapagos and has great views from its altitude of 700m in the highlands of San Cristóbal. Rainwater has collected in the caldera for hundreds of years and formed this lagoon. Galapaguera is a good area to see tortoises in their natural environment.

Saturday
Española Island (Hood): Española is the oldest of the Southern Islands and is the southernmost in the archipelago. Because of its remote location a unique range of endemic species evolved here

• Gardner Bay
  Located on the northeast of the island, the site has a long and beautiful white sand beach inhabited by sea lion colonies.
• Islote Garnder and Islote Osborn
  These islets are snorkeling sites where visitors will see an abundance of tropical fish, reef sharks, and turtles.
• Punta Suarez
  The wildlife at Punta Suarez is plentiful and varied. Along the cliff visitors can enjoy the blowhole where seawater is forced about 20m into the air. The highlights are the Waved albatross (April-Dec) that are only found on Hood, Galapagos Hawks, blue-footed boobies, Nascar boobies, and Española lava lizards.

Sunday

Floreana Island (Charles): Floreana is best known for its colorful history of buccaneers, whalers, convicts, and early colonists.

• Punta Cormorant
  Punta Cormorant has two contrasting beaches and a large inland lagoon where pink flamingoes can be seen.
• Devils Crown
  This is a snorkeling site located just off Punta Cormorant. The site is a completely submerged volcano that has eroded to create the appearance of a jagged crown.
• Post office bay
  This is one of the few sites visited for its human history. Visit the wooden mail barrel where letters are dropped off and picked up and remains of the Norwegian fishing village.

Monday
Santa Cruz Island (Indefatigable)

• Dragon Hill
  Dragon Hill is located in the northwestern side of Santa Cruz Island. Some highlights include small lagoons with flamingos, Palo Santo trees, and Opuntia cactus.
• Santiago Island (James)
  Santiago Island is located between Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands. This Island offers a wide variety of seabirds, marine iguanas and fur seals.
• Sullivan Bay
  This site is of great geological interest. Highlights: 100 hundred year old lava flow field, pahoehoe formations, lava bubbles

Tuesday
Genovesa Island (Tower): Genovesa is an eroded flat volcanic island, with a natural harbor, which is actually the submerged caldera of this volcanic island.

• El Barranco
  There is a good possibility of seeing the unique “Short eared owl” at this site. During the dinghy rides along the cliffs fur seals and several species of seabirds can be spotted.
• Darwin Bay
  The steep cliffs of this area dominate the island. This area is home to thousands of frigate birds, red-footed boobies, Noddy terns, lava gulls, tropicbirds, doves, storm petrels and Darwin’s finches.

Wednesday

• Caleta Tortuga (Turtle Cove)
  Turtle Cove is a red mangrove lagoon on Santa Cruz and a perfect example of how mangroves alter the marine environment to create a rich and unique habitat.
• Baltra
  Return flight to Quito

Friday

• Arrive Baltra
  Transfer to Puerto Ayora where you will take a speedboat to Isabela Island. Departure on speed boat at 14:00 pm.
• Arrive Puerto Villamil
  The speed boat arrives in Puerto Villamil on Isabela island at 16:30 pm approximately. Here you will board the Beluga.

Saturday
Isabela Island (Arbermarle):

• Elizabeth Bay
  This spot is only accessible by dinghy. It is possible to see penguins on the small islets in the bay. The end of the bay is long and narrow surrounded by three species of mangroves. Galapagos Sea Turtles and rays can usually be seen in the water.
• Punta Moreno
  Punta Moreno is located in the central southwestern coast of Isabela Island. The site has spectacular views of volcanoes Alcedo, Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul. Some highlights include impressive lava flows, desolate and pristine landscape, varied and unusual arid zone vegetation.

Sunday
Isabela Island (Albermarle)

• Urbina Bay
  Urbina Bay is located at the central-west coast of Isabela Island at the foothills of Alcedo and Darwin volcanoes. Highlights include the colourful land iguanas, Galapagos Giant tortoises and the coral uplifting from 1954.
• Tagus Cove
  Tagus Cove is a natural harbor where centuries ago whalers and pirates left their ship’s names painted or carved on the rocks. A walk uphill to Darwin’s Crater salt-water lake will provide an excellent view.

Monday
Fernandina Island (Narborough): Fernandina is the youngest volcanic island and is still active.

• Punta Espinoza
  Punta Espinoza is a place famous for its large colonies of marine iguanas and as the habitat of unique species like the flightless cormorant, Galapagos penguin, Galapagos hawk, Galapagos snake, among others.
  Isabela Island (Albermarle)
• Punta Vicente Roca
  This site is visited by dinghy rides along the cliffs or the partially sunken cave at the water’s edge. Nasca boobies, blue-footed boobies and flightless cormorants inhabit the shoreline.

Tuesday
Santiago Island (James): This Island is located between Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands. This Island offers a wide variety of seabirds, marine iguanas and fur seals.

• Playa Espumilla
  Espumilla Beach has a beautiful contrast between the golden beach and the green mangroves. It is also a great site to see flamingos, pintail ducks, green sea turtle nests and the Galapagos Hawk. It is also a good site to go for a cool off swim or a snorkel.
• Buccaneers Cove
  This site was Charles Darwin’s home for 9 days. As well as a resting site for many whalers and pirates. With this rich history Buccaneers Cove is a must see. Enjoy a panga ride or snorkel looking for Galapagos Fur Seals, Brown Noodies, Pelicans, and Swallow-tailed Gulls
• Bartolome Island (Bartholomew)
  A hike will take you to the highest point on Bartolome for a spectacular view. Sea lions and penguins can be seen around Pinnacle Rock. There is a sandy beach with great swimming and snorkeling.

Wednesday
North Seymour

• This flat piece of land originated after an uplifting event thousands of years ago. The island is home to endemic Palo Santo trees, colonies of blue-footed boobies, swallow tailed gulls, and the magnificent frigate birds.
• Baltra for return flight to Quito