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GALAPAGOS ISLAND HOPPING | 6 days

Guaranteed departure dates:

Minimum 4 participants

Departure Dates 2011:

Departure Dates 2012:

*preview date, subject to change

Itinerary:

day 01	Wed	Baltra Island, Santa Cruz, Charles Darwin Station
		Arrival at Baltra and drive to Santa Cruz. Short stop at the Twin Craters and visit of the famous lava tunnels. Lunch at a typical hacienda. Afterwards arrival at the hotel and visit of the Charles Darwin Station nearby
day 02	Thu	Bartolomé OR North Seymour OR Plazas Island
		Visit one of the following Islands by boat: Seymour North - blue-footed boobies, frigate birds Plaza Sur - sea-lion colonies, tropic birds Bartholomew - panoramic view over the archipelago and the famous pinnacle rock.
day 03	Fri	Floreana Island, Loberia
		Visit of Floreana Island and Loberia, a small peninsula with colonies of sea lions. Rest of the day is free to relax at the nearby Bahia Negra.
day 04	Sat	Floreana Island - Isabela
		In the morning visit of the highlands of Floreana Island. A 2-3 hours hike leads through the stunning vegetation of the island to the pirate caves. In the afternoon transfer by speed boat to Isabela Island.
day 05	Sun	Isabela Island
		In the morning visit of the „Muro de Lágrimas“. In the afternoon visit of the Galápagos National Park’s Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre, the Laguna of the Flamingos and the beach at Puerto Villamil.
day 06	Mon	Baltra Island
		Transfer by speed boat to Puero Ayora, proceed by bus and ferry back to Baltra airport to take the flight to Guayaquil or Quito.

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GALAPAGOS EXPLORER II CRUISE | 4 days

Guaranteed departure dates:

No Minimum

Departure Dates 2011 in combination with our SEAT IN Tour:

additional weekly departures available (except for September):

4 day cruise - every Wednesday

5 day cruise - every Saturday

8 day cruise - every Wednesday and Saturday

Cruise Itinerary:

day 01	Wed	San Cristóbal Island
		Flight to Galapagos Island, embarkation on Galápagos Explorer II. Visit to Cerro Brujo. Opportunity for swimming, snorkelling, observation of pelicans and blue-footed boobies.
day 02	Thu	Española Island
		Visit to Española island, explore Punta Suarez and look for sea lions and iguanas. Continue to the beautiful beaches of Gardener Bay for swimming, snorkelling and relaxing.
day 03	Fri	Santa Cruz Island, Rabida Island
		Visit to Darwin Station on Santa Cruz Island. Some time at leisure in Puerto Ayora. Excursion to the beach of the small volcanic island Rabida, one of the most beautiful snorkelling places. Observe sea lions on the beach and flamingoes in a nearby lagoon.
day 04	Sat	Santa Cruz Island
		In the morning relax on the idyllic beach Las Bachas. Zodiac ride to Baltra pier. Bus transfer to the Baltra airport and flight back to Guayaquil or Quito.

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HOTEL SILBERSTEIN PACKAGE | 4 days

No Minimum

daily departures available:

Itinerary:

day 01	Wed	Santa Cruz Island
		Land transfer from Baltra to Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz Island. Visit to Charles Darwin Station.
day 02	Thu	Santa Cruz Island
		Full day boat tour Isla Plazas, visiting the east coasts of Santa Cruz, to observe sea lions, land and marine iguanas.
day 03	Fri	Santa Cruz Island
		Full day boat tour to North Seymour, to observe blue footed boobies and frigates, sea lions and land iguanas.
day 04	Sat	Santa Cruz Island
		Bus transfer from Puerto Ayora to Baltra airport including short photo stop at the Twin Crater. Flight back to Guayaquil or Quito.