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PETREL 8 DAYS GALAPAGOS CRUISE ITINERARY A
DAY 1 - FRIDAY, Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat
AM: Baltra Island
Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PM: North Seymour Island
Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigate birds.
DAY 2 - SATURDAY, Fernandina and Isabela Island
AM: Isabela – Vicente Roca Point
The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
PM: Fernandina – Espinosa Point
A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
DAY 3 - SUNDAY, Isabela Island
AM: Isabela – Tagus Cove
An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
PM: Isabela – Urbina Bay
Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you’ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
DAY 4 - MONDAY, Isabela Island
AM: Isabela – Elizabeth Bay
As you enter the bay, hawks soar overhead and schools of fish can be seen swimming beneath the surface.
PM: Isabela – Moreno Point
Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
DAY 5 - TUESDAY, Isabela Island
AM: Isabela – Sierra Negra Volcano
On the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands.
PM: Isabela – Wetlands
They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. Breeding Center: This breeding center is named after Arnaldo Tupiza. It is another aera where Galapagos Tortoises are bred in order to later be released into the wild.
DAY 6 - WEDNESDAY, Santa Cruz Island
AM: Santa Cruz – Charles Darwin Station
An organization that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos.
PM: Santa Cruz – Los Gemelos
Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
DAY 7 - THURSDAY, Santa Fe Island
AM: South Plaza Island
South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos.
PM: Santa Fe Island
A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and Palo Santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
DAY 8 - FRIDAY, Transfer to the Airport
AM: San Cristobal – Isla Lobos
This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. Transfer to the Airport: Please read an important note.
Transfer to the Airport
Please keep in mind that on departures days, your morning visit will be early and short since we need to be prepared before heading back toward the airport for your returning flight to Ecuador’s mainland.