Day 1 – Sunday
  Baltra Airport
Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra airport in Galapagos (aprox. 2 and a half hours flight). Passengers are greeted by guides at the airport and transferred to the Itabaca canal, cross to the Island of Santa Cruz and travel to Puerto Ayora
Santa Cruz Island ( Highlands )
It is possible to Cross the Highlands of Santa Cruz. Passengers will observe the twin pit craters, Los Gemelos and later visit Cerro Chato. It's likely that another of the famous Giant Tortoises that gave the name to these islands will appears. Additionally, travelers can literally get into the Galapagos by walking in the dormant lava tubes.
Day 2 – Monday
 Española Island (Suarez Point) 
Travelers enjoy a dry landing at Suarez Point. Upon landing visitors will learn more about the lava terrain while crossing the inactive lava fields. Aside from the Sea Lion colonies, this is one of the most important sites for bird watching.
As soon as visitors put foot on this island many species can be spotted and observed closely. Among the many species, the Hooded Mocking bird and Red Billed Tropic
After crossing the nesting grounds you will reach the world's largest colony of Waved Albatross (15000 approx.)
Their mating rituals are a highlight of the visit. Nearing the end of this excursion passengers will visit the  famous blowhole, where water shoots into the air at almost 23 mts. ( 75 ft .).
 Española Island ( Gardner Bay )
In the afternoon the passengers visit Gardner Bay . This is a wet landing on a white coral beach amidst a large colony of Sea Lions. This site has no trails, therefore hiking, is not possible.
But it is considered as open area where you can spot Galapagos Hawks, American Oyster Catchers, Galapagos Doves, Hood Mockingbirds, 3 species of Darwin Finches and Yellow Warblers, Lava Lizards, Marine Iguanas and a great place for swimming and snorkeling, the best place for this spot is  by the rock outcropping that looks like a turtle. Often snorkelers see many of the Galapagos marine species such as King Angelfish, Creole Fish, Damsel Fish, Parrot Fish, Manta Rays, White Tipped Reef Sharks, and many more.
Cocktail of the day on the Sun Deck. Briefing by guides on next days activities.
Day 3 – Tuesday
Floreana Island (Cormorant Point)
Wet landing on a greenish colored sand beach. Passengers will hike a  well marked trail beginning in the Black Mangrove beds heading towards the back of the lagoon.
 The large, brackish lagoon holds one of the biggest populations of flamingos in the Galápagos.
This island is best known for its endemic plant life, such as the Galápagos millwork, Passion flower, and unique button mangrove.
Novice snorkelers can practice back on the main beach where the sea lions are playful, while experienced snorkelers can roam the waters around Devils Crown.
Santa Fe Island o Barrington
Santa Fe is located in the southeastern part of  Galapagos, 2 1/2 hours from Santa Cruz , is home to a number of endemic species, which have bounced back from the outside threat. They include the Galapagos Hawk, Land Iguanas, a variety of Finches and  the Galapagos Mockingbird, Sea Lion, Marine Turtles.
Other attractive is one of the most beautiful coves in all the Galapagos, Santa Fe was formed from an uplift (rather than a volcano) giving the island a relatively flat surface rather than the typical conical shape. The trail leads out along the coast into the Opuntia Forest . Santa Fe 's trees are the largest in the Galapagos
 Day 4 – Wednesday
 North Seymour Island
After a dry landing guests will encounter Swallow Tailed Gulls and Sea Lions.
This site is also known of being a major nesting colony of Blue Footed Boobies, and the largest colony of the Magnificent Frigate Bird. (a different species from the Great Frigate Bird). Travelers will also spot both endemic species of iguanas, the Marine Iguanas and Land Iguanas. Passengers will enjoy this relaxed hike around the nesting sites.
Disembark at the docks (Isle of Baltra), passengers board a bus that drives them to the airport for their flight back to mainland via Guayaquil to Quito .
*END OF THE 3 NIGHTS CRUISE ITINERARY |
