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PETREL 8 DAYS GALAPAGOS CRUISE ITINERARY B
DAY 1 - FRIDAY, San Cristobal Island
AM: San Cristobal Island
Arrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PM: San Cristobal – Interpretation Center
A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos. San Cristobal – La Galapaguera: Learn about the Giant Tortoise breeding program established by the National Park.
DAY 2 - SATURDAY, Española Island
AM: Española – Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. Española – Osborn Islet: This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
PM: Española – Suárez Point
Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
DAY 3 - SUNDAY, Floreana Island
AM: Floreana – Cormorant Point
Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favorite of flamingos. Floreana – Devil’s Crown: Arguably the best snorkelling site in the islands, Devil’s Crown boasts an amazing variety of marine life.
PM: Floreana – Post Office Bay
A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
DAY 4 - MONDAY, 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 – Highlands
The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
DAY 5 - TUESDAY, Santiago Island
AM: Santiago – Sullivan Bay
The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
PM: Bartholomew – Pinnacle Rock
Bartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands.
DAY 6 - WEDNESDAY, Genovesa Island
AM: Genovesa – Darwin Bay
A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
PM: Genovesa – Prince Phillip’s Steps
An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
DAY 7 - THURSDAY, Santiago Island
AM: Santiago – Puerto Egas:
Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
PM: Santiago – Espumilla Beach
Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. Santiago – Buccaneer Cove: Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
DAY 8 - FRIDAY, Transfer to the Airport
AM: Santa Cruz – Carrion Point
A lagoon with beautiful turquoise water where you can see a variety of fish, rays and white-tip reef sharks. 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.