Special package, Galapagos Odyssey
PROGRAM DAY-BY-DAY
Day 6,
Isabela
After cruising through the Bolivar Channel for a possible
observation of whales and dolphins, we board a
dinghy and disembark at Moreno Point (dry landing). Here we take a
medium-length walk in search of
giant tortoises, brightly
colored land iguanas,
flamingos and oystercatchers. Later we can swim
and snorkel where you can spot hammerhead
sharks, white tipped sharks, Galapagos sharks, eels, groupers and
snappers. Return on board for lunch. In the afternoon visit Urbina
Bay (wet landing), a nesting site for the Brown Pelican and the
Flightless Cormorant. (B,L,D)
Day 7,
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is the second largest island of the archipelago,
colonized in the 1920's. We will spend a full day in the island. In
the morning enjoy a hike in the lush scenery of the Santa Cruz
highlands, where occasionally it is possible to see giant tortoises
grazing in the pastures of local farms. Lunch at a typical
restaurant. In the afternoon, we will pay a visit to the
Charles Darwin Research
Station where we can see giant tortoises in captivity and learn
about the importance of this station for the survival of the
archipelago. Later we will have free time to enjoy the small town of
Puerto Ayora and maybe do some shopping. (B,L,D)
Day 8, Back to the continent
This afternoon, after a morning excursion, our Galapagos
odyssey concludes and we return to the airport for our flight back
to the continent. Back in Quito,
you have a last opportunity to wander those ancient cobblestone
streets and dine on Andean fare. Overnight. (B) CONTINUES...
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