Cruise Experience Quito & Galapagos 5 days

Day 1:Quito

Shuttle transfer in Quito (airport-hotels)

Night Hotel in Quito (Standard Room)

Included: transportation, accommodation

Day 2: Quito - Galapagos

Shuttle transfer to Quito´s Airport

Local flight to Galapagos (no included)

AIRPORT/ TIJERETASHILL/INT.CENTER (MONDAY)

San Cristóbal

Catch an early flight to San Cristóbal Island. In the afternoon, visit Tijeretas, a great viewpoint

and our first wildlife encounter. Learn about the origins of the Galapagos at the Interpretation

Center.

Interpretation Center Visit (PM)

San Cristóbal Island(1h-2h)Learn about the history of the Galápagos Islands from the very

beginning of their volcanic origins through to today’s conservation efforts. Tour the Human

History exhibit to learn about the islands’ discovery and colonization, and discover the natural

history and variety of flora and fauna that make the Galápagos so fascinating.

Tijeretas Hill (PM)

This hill bears its name thanks to the frigate birds as “Tijeretas” is how people locally call them.

Here we will enjoy from a great view of beautiful landscapes at the foot of a frigatebird nesting

colony.

Monserrat - 4days/3nights cruise - Standard cabin

** NOTE: Itinerary subject to change - depends of the departure day.

** NOTE: Ask for your 4 and 7 nights cruise (special rates)

Included: breakfast, transportation, arrival transfer with english speaking guide, lunch, excursion,

accommodation and dinner

Day 3:Galapagos

Gardner Bay Visit (AM)

Bahía Gardner (1h-3h)

Visit Gardner Bay's magnificent white sandy beach, home to sea lions and sea birds. Be sure to explore the beautiful turquoise water and its incredible sea life. Spot young sea lions and large schools of surprisingly big tropical fish, including yellow-tailed surgeonfish, king angelfish, and bump-head parrot fish.

Snorkeling (Gardner Bay) (AM)

Bahía Gardner (45m-1h)

Head to Tortuga Rock and Gardner Bay for a spectacular snorkeling experience. Spot playful young sea lions and large schools of tropical fish, including yellow-tailed surgeonfish, king angelfish, and bump-head parrot fish. Look for white-tipped reef sharks napping on the bottom.

Punta Suárez Visit (PM)

Visit Punta Suárez, one of most rich wildlife landing sites in the Galápagos. Be greeted by surfing young sea lions on arrival. Head to the trail to find many species of nesting sea birds, and, if lucky, see the waved albatross. Follow the path up to a cliff for great views over theocean, and watch sea birds gliding in the wind.

Included: breakfast, english speaking guide, excursion, lunch, accommodation and dinner

Day 4:Galapagos

CORMORANT POINT/POST OFFICE BAY (WEDNESDAY)

Land at Punta Cormorant on Floreana. Guided walks to observe the bird and wildlife and learn about the natural history. Snorkeling excursion at Champion Islet. Visit Post Office Bay.

Punta Cormorant Visit (AM)

Floreana Island

Visit Punta Cormorant, the only landing site on Floreana Island, and discover two amazingly different beaches: one with green sand, colored by olivine crystals, and another with white sand particles known as 'Flour Beach'. Spend the afternoon observing flamingos and other shore birds feeding in the lagoon. Spot penguins and marine iguanas at the water’s edge, and explore the lava tubes with the Galápagos CEO.

Snorkeling (Champion Islet) (AM)

Champion Islet

Jump on in and get up close and personal with the playful sea lion colony that reside in the waters off this tiny island. Keep an eye out for sea turtles, rays and colorful fish swimming by. There can be currents in this area, this activity should be done by strong swimmers only.

Post Office Bay Visit (PM)

Floreana Island

Visit Post Office Bay and learn about its unique history. In the late 18th century, English whaling vessels placed a barrel here to be used as a post office. Today, the box is used mainly by tourists, who may drop off and pick up unstamped letters to be carried to far destinations. Continue the tradition –leave a letter and take one to deliver (be sure it makes it to the correctlocation)

Included: breakfast, english speaking guide, excursion, lunch, accommodation and dinner

Day 5:Galapagos - Mainland

CHARLES DARWIN STATION/ AIRPORT (THURSDAY)

Baltra Disembark in Puerto Ayora and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see the giant Galápagos tortoises. Fly back to mainland from Baltra airport.

Charles Darwin Research Station Visit (AM)

Puerto Ayora (45m)

Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Center a great place to observe many species of tortoises and land iguanas in captivity. Brought back from the brink of extinction, see the famous Galápagos tortoise up close –a corral houses adult tortoises, and a nursery cares for the young until around age three when their shells have hardened. This area also houses the Charles Darwin Research Station, a scientific organization initiated in 1964, which works to preserve the Galápagos' ecosystem through the conservation efforts of scientists, researchers, and volunteers. While the offices themselves are not open to visitors, the research station provides a study location for international scientists and environmental education for the local community.

Transfer to Baltra´s airport

Included: breakfast, excursion, departure transfer with english speaking guide