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During your consultation will go through any questions you have We will discuss our Galapagos Itineraries in detail We will guide past common mistakes made by most travelers

Our dedicated team will be with you every step of the way We will make sure all your special requirements are taken care of You’ll return home having experienced the most fulfilling adventure of your life

SANTA CRUZ EXPRESS – Peru Traces

Visited Islands: Santa Cruz
Activities: Hikes, Snorkeling, Observation of Wildlife
Meals: B – Breakfast / L – Lunch (BL – Box-Lunch) / D – Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist, Superior Tourist, First Class and Luxury
Level: Easy to Moderate

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS:

Observation of Giant Tortoises in the Highlands
Swimming and snorkeling with sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, and different species of tropical fishes.
Watching birds like Darwin’s finches, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and frigate birds, among others.
Walk along petrified lava surfaces and volcanic craters.
Observing different types of vegetation like arid zone, coastal zone, and the transition zone.

DAY 1: SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – HIGHLANDS (L)

Your journey begins upon arriving at the Baltra airport, where you will be met by a member of our staff. From the airport, you’ll be transported by shuttle to the Itabaca Channel, and, after a short ferry ride, you will arrive on Santa Cruz Island.

Once on Santa Cruz, we journey across the island into the highlands, experiencing the island’s variety of wildlife and landscapes along the way. In the highland area, we’ll make a stop at one of the ranches where we will have the chance to have lunch surrounded by the archipelago’s iconic giant tortoise, which are easily observable in the area.

After this visit we will head to Puerto Ayora to check into our selected hotel

DAYS 2 & 3: NAVIGABLE EXCURSION TO A NEARBY ISLAND (B, L)

For the next couple of days, we will have the opportunity to enjoy a daily tour to one of the nearby islands, a great chance to discover the diversity of the Galapagos. These tours are subject to availability, and may be to one of the following islands:

Bartolome Island: We will discover an amazing landscape as well as fascinating geological formations like Pinnacle Rock. Here we will have a great opportunity for snorkeling.
North Seymour Island: The main species on this island are the Land Iguanas, the Magnificent Frigate Birds, characterized by their incredible scarlet pouch, the famous blue-footed boobies, and their particular courtship dance as well as the playful sea lions surfing across the waves.
South Plazas Island: This is a small island, yet it has an outstanding concentration of wildlife, dramatic cliffs, spectacular natural red carpet of algae and great contrasts to be seen
Santa Fe Island: This island has a lot of diversity. The lagoons of the Santa Fe Island provide an excellent place for snorkeling alongside colorful fish, sea lions, giant tuna and even small sharks that are often sited in these environments.

** Note: In case of full board plan, dinner will be set at a local restaurant in town.

DAY 4: CHARLES DARWIN STATION – TRANSFER AIRPORT FLIGHT BACK (B)

After breakfast, we will head to the Charles Darwin Station. This center is a reservoir of information on habitats and local conservation as well as other fascinating relevant statistics. The most striking attraction of this station is certainly the Tortoise Breeding Center, where we can view and learn more about the tortoises of varied sizes and shapes. Travelers here can freely walk and get their photos taken with the tortoises. Afterwards, we will continue with a transfer to the Baltra airport. END OF SERVICES

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The daily boat trips are subject to availability, day of operation, weather conditions and Galapagos National Park authorizations. Possible places to visit: Bartolome, North Seymour, South Plazas or Santa Fe.
The itineraries are subject to change without previous notice due to weather conditions, Galapagos National Park authorizations, operation logistics or passenger safety.

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