Queen of Galapagos itinerary

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Galapaguera
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Day 1 - PM
With one of the longest hikes (4 miles), the trail goes up the
slopes of San Cristobal’s well eroded shield volcano, taking
guests through the arid zone. Along the way, one can spot some
of the last individuals of the San Cristobal giant tortoise
population living in the wild – here they were hunted almost to
extinction during the late 19th century. After the invigorating hike,
enjoy a swim to cool off.
Dry landing
Guidewalks
San Cristobal giant tortoise
Darwin finches
Chatham mockingbirds

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Santa Fe Island
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Day 2 - AM
Also called Barrington Island is located in the central part of the
Galapagos archipelago. It is one of the oldest Galapagos Islands.
The ascending trail takes the visitor to the peak of a precipice where
the Santa Fe species of land iguana can be seen, after a long hike,
there is nothing better than a swim in the calm waters of the bay or
snorkeling in the company of sea lions at the base of the rocks.
Dry landing
Hiking
Land Iguanas
Giant tunas

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Black Turtle Cove
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Day 2 - PM
What a fantastic site! Black Turtle Cove, a red mangrove lagoon
on Santa Cruz , is a nursery for many sharks and rays. It is also a
great location to observe mating sea turtles, after all the site takes
its name for the black sea turtles that mate in these calm waters.
There are large groups of resting white-tip reef sharks, schools of
golden rays and spotted eagle rays, and a few juvenile scalloped
hammerhead sharks and black-tip sharks.
No landing
Dinghyride
Rays
Sea turtles
Sea birds

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Espumilla Beach
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Day 3 - AM
Located at the north end of Puerto Egas (James Bay). A wet
landing on the large coffee-colored sand beach is just north of the
prized fresh water supply that once attracted pirates and whalers.
Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally
Lightfoot Crabs. The crabs attract the hunting herons, performing
the dance of predator and prey. With an abundance of marine life
including octopi, moray eel, and shark, snorkeling is highly
recommended.
Wet landing
Snorkeling
Swimming
Sea Turtles/Pink Flamingos/Common stilts
White cheeked pintails/Finches
Vermilion Fly Catcher/Turtles
Nice Underwater Formations

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Egas Port
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Day 3 - PM
Also known as James Bay, Egas Port is home to the curious
Galapagos Hawks and Quick-footed Galapagos Lava Lizards.
is a colony of fur seals and marine iguanas, snorkeling from the
beach is a common activity at this site.
Wet landing
Snorkeling
Hiking (1.25 mi/2 km)
Fur sea lions/Galapagos Sea Lions
Tidal pools and “grottos”/Galapagos Hawk
Oyster catchers/Marine iguanas/Finches
snorkeling: Reef sharks/Turtles/Rays
Nice underwater formations

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Darwin Bay - Genovesa
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Day 4 - AM
Located on Genovesa Island its Initial highlights are the nesting colonies
of the common frigate, the Nazca booby and the swallow-tailed gulls.
Further down the path are tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At
the end is a spectacular view off a cliff.
Wet landing
Hiking, Snorkeling
Nazca Boobies, Red- footed Boobies,
Swallow-tailed Gulls, mangroves,
Coral Pebbles Beach
Snorkeling: Rays, Colorful Reef Fish and
Hammerhead Sharks

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El Barranco - Genovesa
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Day 4 - PM
The visitor site of El Barranco is located in the southern part of Darwin Bay
on Genovesa Island. The trail is on volcanic rock that has a length of 1.5
km, everywhere one looks, there are masked boobies on the ground and
Red-Footed boobies in the trees. The water inside the bay is very rich in
nutrients, so one never knows what may be encountered.
Dry, Difficult landing
Hiking
Red-footed Boobies
Short-eared Lava Owls
Storm-petrels
Galapagos Doves

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Bartolome Island
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Day 5 - AM
A small barren island, located in Sullivan Bay off James Island, Is one of
the most emblematic visiting sites in The Galapagos due to its natural
beauty and spectacular landscape.A trail of stairs leads to the summit of
the volcano, boasting one o the best views of the islands. The beach is
perfect for snorkeling and possible sightings of the Galapagos Penguin
Wet landing
Snorkeling
Hiking
Pinnacle rock/Panoramic view
Moonlike landscape/Penguins
Pioneer plants/Lava cactus
snorkeling: Penguins/Reef sharks/Rays
Great colorful fish

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Sullivan Bay
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Day 5 - PM
The Sullivan Bay lava field is a variety of interesting patterns. The shapes and
textures of trees, which once existed there and Hornitos caused when pockets
of gas or water trapped under the lava exploded. The Sullivan Bay Lava is
known a Panoehoe (Hawaiian for Rope). This thin-skinned lava's molten
material cools down after an eruption causing the surface materials to buckle
creating a rope like appearance. Panoehoe Lava is rare to the rest of the
world, but is common to the volcanoes of Hawaii and the Galapagos Islands.
The walk takes approximately an hour to an hour and a half.
After exploring the lava flow, there is swimming and snorkeling activity with
playful sea lions off two small coralline beaches.
Wet landing
Dinghy ride, snorkeling & hiking (1.25 mi/ 2km)
Mollugo plants/Lava flow/Beach
snorkeling: Penguins/Reef sharks
Rays/Great colorful fish.

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Rabida Island
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Day 6 - AM
Is one of two small islands located to the south of Santiago.
Though small, it contains a great variety of rock and lava types,
including basalt, ferrobasalt, icelandite, and trachyte. Also to be
found are a range of gabbroic xenoliths.
Its famous maroon sandy beach and stunning lookouts provide
wonderful landscapes. The island is a birdwatcher’s delight. Some
of the rarest species are in abundance, such as nine varieties of
finches, Large-billed Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown
Pelicans.
Wet landing
Snorkeling, dinghyride &
short hike (0.6 mi /1 km)
White-cheeked/Pintail ducks/Colorful fish
Sea lions/Brackish water lagoon
Penguins/Galapagos Hawk

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Dragon Hills
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Day 6 - PM
Located on the northern tip of Santa Cruz Island. Cerro Dragon
(Dragon Hill) consists of a trail running through three different
environments at just 1600m long. Along the trail, you will see
land iguanas that were once part of the Darwin Station’s
breeding program to conserve iguanas. From top of the hill there
is a majestic view of the bay.
Dry landing
Guided walk
Land iguana/Audubon shearwater
Greater flamingo/Darwin finches
Galapagos flycatcher/Yellow warbler

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Charles Darwin Station
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Day 7 - AM
At The Charles Darwin Research Station you'll learn first hand of the
conservation and research efforts in the Galapagos islands. See the
tortoise hatchlings and breeding programs which are saving several races
of tortoises from extinction. Tour the Van Straelen Exhibit Hall. For most,
this will be your only opportunity to see the giant Galapago tortoises.
The Charles Darwin Research Station conducts and facilitates research
in the Galapagos Islands and the Galapagos Marine Resources Reserve
of Ecuador. The Darwin Station is part of the Charles Darwin Foundation
for the Galapagos Islands, an international non-profit organization
dedicated to scientific research in the Galapagos Islands since 1959.
Dry landing
Guided walk
Giant Tortoise
Darwin Finches (Ground and tree finches)

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Highlands
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Day 7 - PM
Is a 40 min drive to the highlands of Santa Cruz from Puerto Ayora,
the visiting site is a private ranch where the tortoise are on the wild,
there is some mud small lagoons where the giant tortoise gather.
This is a great site to see the tortoise at their natural environment.
Dry landing
Hike (1.5 mi/ 2 ½ km)
Lava tunnels
Wild tortoises
Tortoise breeding center.

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Junco
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Day 8 - AM
The Junco lagoon, located about 700m above sea level, is one
of the few permanent freshwater bodies in Galapagos. Frigate
birds are often seen here washing the salt from their feathers as
well as white-cheeked pintails and common gallinules. Its name
comes from a type of plant that is common in this area called
“junco”
Dry landing
Guidewalks
One of the few permanent freshwater lakes
Frigates
White-cheeked pintails

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