Tour package Discovering Galapagos B | 06 Days/05 Nights

Our first stop is El Junco Lagoon, located on an inactive volcano. You will enjoy a guided hike to the summit of the volcano, where you will witness an impressive lagoon formed by constant rainfall in the high part of the island. From this elevated position at 650 meters above sea level, you will have a panoramic view of the island and the opportunity to spot various birds soaring through the skies, such as finches, frigates, and petrels.

Our second point of visit is La Galapaguera, a natural laboratory that is part of the National Park. Here, you will embark on a guided walk through the area and have the opportunity to witness the majestic species of Galápagos tortoise, Geochelone Chatamensis. You will discover how these tortoises are bred and protected from invasive species in this breeding center.

Our third and final destination is the beautiful white sand beach of Puerto Chino, located on the east side of the island. Here, you will have time to relax on the beach or take a stroll along the coast, where it’s common to spot blue-footed boobies. You will also have the opportunity to snorkel and explore the crystal-clear waters in search of sea turtles, rays, sea lions, and a diversity of fish species.

The adventure concludes around 1:30 p.m., at which point you will return to the port. Please note that the exact return time may vary depending on ocean conditions.

Following that, you will embark on a approximately 20-minute walk along a natural trail that will lead you to the Tijeretas Viewpoint. From this vantage point, your senses will delight in the presence of birds such as frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, and seagulls.

The journey will continue to the iconic Darwin Bay, a space that will provide you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters during an exciting 45-minute snorkeling activity. In the sea, you may observe sea turtles, playful sea lions, majestic reef sharks, and rays.

Next, the itinerary will take you to Punta Carola, a beach of singular beauty. Here, you will have the opportunity to engage in another snorkeling session, lasting approximately 45 minutes. In this underwater realm, you will encounter curious sea lions, marine iguanas defying conventions, and fish displaying a dazzling array of colors.

Finally, we will head to Playa Mann, where you will have time to relax and another exciting snorkeling session.

Navigation and landing at White Rose. Passengers will have the opportunity to snorkel in the White Rose lagoon, observing turtles, rays, sea lions, reef sharks, and various species of fish. Additionally, they will enjoy a moment of relaxation on the beach.

Navigation around Punta Pitt Islet, the only place on the island where you can observe the red-footed booby and other endemic birds. Possibility of sport fishing to catch tuna and wahoo, depending on ocean conditions.

Navigation to Bahía Sardina, lunch on board, and disembarkation for a walk and enjoyment of the beach. Option to snorkel to observe sea lions, rays, sea turtles, and more.

Navigation to Cerro Brujo, where passengers will observe the cathedral, an impressive geological structure, and have the opportunity to photograph endemic birds around the area.

Navigation to León Dormido Islet. There will be a snorkeling session to observe the Galápagos shark, black and white tip sharks, hammerhead shark, turtles, manta rays, moonfish, dolphins, sea lions, starfish, sea urchins, and various types of fish. Additionally, you will enjoy the majestic landscape of León Dormido, observing impressive birds such as frigates, blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, Galapagos petrels, and lava gulls.

The adventure concludes around 5:00 p.m., at which point you will return to the port. Please note that the exact return time may vary depending on ocean conditions.

We will sail to the spectacular diving site known as Darwin Bay, where our first dive of the day will take place. Your diving instructor will provide a comprehensive briefing, and once in the water, you will perform surface practices. You will descend gradually using a line, allowing you to adjust to the pressure and avoid ear discomfort. You will reach a maximum depth of 12 meters and explore the waters for approximately 45 minutes, depending on your air supply. This diving site is teeming with marine life, including reef sharks, rays, turtles, barracudas, batfish, sea urchins, various species of starfish, octopuses, and moray eels.

After the thrilling dive, you will return to the boat to enjoy snacks and drinks. You will have a well-deserved break of approximately 1 hour before your next underwater adventure.

We will sail for about 15 minutes to reach Carawa, a diving site that houses the remains of a shipwreck that occurred almost a century ago. Over time, this wreck has given rise to the formation of a vibrant reef that attracts various marine species. Equipped with everything necessary and after receiving another briefing from the dive guide, participants will immerse themselves in these waters full of history. During the approximately 45-minute dive, they will have the opportunity to observe sea lions, rays, pufferfish, barracudas, turtles, sea urchins, various types of starfish, moray eels, lobsters, and octopuses.

The adventure concludes around 1:00 p.m., at which point you will return to the port. Please note that the exact return time may vary depending on ocean conditions.

Before entering the water, passengers will receive a detailed briefing from the guide about the site and safety standards. They will also be provided with an underwater flashlight before jumping into the sea.

We will sail along the entire coast until we reach Bahía Darwin, where you will enjoy an exciting session of night snorkeling. Accompanied by our staff, participants will have the opportunity to explore the bay and marvel at the marine life that emerges during the night. From reef sharks and sea lions to the astonishing plankton, the experience will be truly unique.

We will turn off the flashlights to allow for a clear view of the plankton. By waving their hands, participants will witness everything around them light up with the radiant glow of these microorganisms. The sea lions, as they move, will activate the plankton lights, creating a spectacle akin to a shooting star in the sea.

After approximately two hours of snorkeling, we will return to the boat to enjoy a hot beverage and a light snack. The activity will conclude with our return to the port around 9:30 p.m., depending on ocean conditions.

The transportation will take you to the first destination, “La Lobería.” A 45-minute guided walk along a natural trail will allow you to explore the picturesque coast of San Cristóbal Island. During this journey, you will have the opportunity to spot marine birds such as blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, seagulls, and pelicans.

The next stop is the “Mirador de las Negritas,” a prominent panoramic viewpoint. Here, the naturalist guide will provide a detailed explanation of the flora and fauna in this environment, enhancing the overall experience. Afterward, you will return to “La Lobería.”

Back at “La Lobería,” passengers will enjoy a snorkeling activity for approximately 45 minutes. This underwater experience will allow them to closely admire sea lions, sea turtles, iguanas, and a variety of fish, including pufferfish and reef species.

The itinerary will conclude with the return to the agency around 1:00 p.m., marking the end of this unforgettable day.