THREE NIGTHS (Wednesday to Saturday) |
| Starting July 1st. 06 |
| Wednesday |
AM: |
Arrival in San Cristobal Airport |
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PM: |
Cerro Brujo, San Cristóbal** |
| Thursday |
AM: |
Punta Suarez, Española Island |
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PM: |
Bahia Gardner, Española Island** |
| Friday |
AM: |
Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora, Sta. Cruz Island |
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PM: |
Rabida Island** |
| Saturday |
AM: |
Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island |
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Departure from Baltra |
| ** Modifications to the itinerary |
The highlights of Rábida
A small island (5 km2), covered by dry and coastal vegetation, has a central volcano of 367 m2. Rábida contains the largest variety of lava types, being red the dominant color. A salt-water lagoon provides occasional sights of Flamingos. While the beach holds a large sea lion colony, fur seals also may be seen here. Red sands and teal waters characterize this island. Sea lions cover the waterfront, and the bull is always making a show of his bravado. There's a short walk to the top of the trail where you can take fabulous photos of the clear waters and volcanic peaks. There's also great snorkeling. Keep near the rocks and keep your eye out for sharks and rays.
Activities: Walks, snorkeling, birdwatching.
Wildlife: Flamingos, Galapagos Hawks, Penguins, Pelicans, Sea Lions
Vegetation: Opunia Cactus, Palo Santo, Scrubby bush
The highlights of Gardner Bay in Española Island
About 1km long beach that is among the most magnificent in all Galápagos. It is home to many sea lion colonies and the turquoise colored water makes a beautiful contrast to the white sand that consists of shell dust. Mocking birds fight for their territory and inspect the backpacks of the tourists.
About 50m of the coast there is a rock where you can encounter tropic fish and rays while snorkeling. But more spectacular is the Gardner Rock that can be reached with a panga. It is home to white-tipped reef shark, cactus finch and other colorful sea dwellers and very popular among snorkelers.
Activities: Walks, snorkeling in deep water (experience is required), beach
Wildlife: Hood Mockingbird, Lava Lizards, Galápagos Dove, Large Cactus Finch, marine iguanas and sally light-foot crab
Vegetation: saltbush, palo verde, acacia and mesquite bushes
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| FOUR NIGHTS (Saturday to Wednesday) - No changes have being made to the 4 night cruise |
| Saturday |
AM: |
Arrival by air to Baltra Airport |
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PM: |
Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island |
| Sunday |
AM: |
Bartholomew Island |
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PM: |
Puerto Egas, Santiago Island |
| Monday |
AM: |
Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island |
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PM: |
Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island |
| Tuesday |
AM: |
Seymour Norte |
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PM: |
El Chato (Highlands), lava tunnels and Wild Giant Tortoises Santa Cruz Island |
| Wednesday |
AM: |
Lobería or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco and Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Island |
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Departure from San Cristobal |
NEW SCHEDULE FOR FLIGHTS TO GALAPAGOS
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Starting July 5st. Tame is going to have new schedules for the flights on Wednesday and Saturday, please inform you passengers of this changes in order to avoid any type of inconveniences in the departure day:
** Continental time
| WEDNESDAY |
| Flight No. 195 |
| Quito Departs |
09h00 |
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| Guayaquil Departs |
10h30 |
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| San Cristobal Arrives |
12h00** |
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| Flight No. 194 |
| San Cristóbal Departs |
12h45** |
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| Guayaquil Arrives |
14h15 |
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| Quito Arrives |
15h45 |
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| SATURDAY |
| Flight No. 191 |
| Quito Departs |
7h30 |
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| Guayaquil Departs |
09h00 |
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| Baltra Arrives |
10h30** |
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| Flight No. 190 |
| Baltra Departs |
11h15** |
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| Guayaquil Arrives |
12h45 |
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| Quito Arrives |
14h15 |
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DIVING PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR GALAPAGOS EXPLORER PASSENGERS |
Sub-aqua (a Galapagos diving expert operator) is providing the service during the days that we are close to Santa Cruz, as per our current itinerary this will be Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. PADI license and insurance for diving will be required. A minimum of 2 passengers per cruise is required. Details for diving places and schedules will be provided by our sales staff or you can review in our web site under activities section. It is very important to booked the program in advance to make the proper arrangements with the local operator.
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