Flight to the Galapagos islands We are going to go to the airport and there will be one of our personnel to assist the group during the three stages of the process. (Yes, there are some special procedures that we mus follow going to the  Galapagos islands).

After a 100 minutes flight, we are now officially on Galapagos soil, 

This island was used by the U.S.AIR FORCE during WWII and they built the original runway. 

Once we arrive From Baltra´s airport until  we reach today´s final destination the island of Isabela there´s an elaborate logistic

And that is exactly we´re always there with you to guide you through in a flawless fashion. 

In some parts the use of public transportattion is mandatory. When not, we use private vehicles.

Depending on our flight itinerary we will have a short  adventure in Santa Cruz  at  the GIANT TORTOISES RANCH AND VISIT THE LAVA TUBES  then  we´ll have to hurry to  the south part of Santa Cruz Island then at 3:00 p.m. we take  the  appointed  transfer to ISABELA ISLAND (a two hours fast-boat trip) 

 We will arrive in time to check-in in our hotel and then stroll around town to enjoy a peaceful afternoon by the shore until sunset   

 A.M. EXCURSION:

Sierra Negra volcano. 

Today´s the adventure involves a long walk whose reward is a landscape that will leave us breathless and without words to describe it. 

A bus will take us to the foothills of the SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO We start an ascending walk (5km) towards the crater of the volcano  we will be at the very edge of one of the largest calderas on the planet.  10 by 7 km 

We then continue the excursion with a descending walk of 3km to reach Volcán Chico: In this place, we are going to admire an overwhelming landscape: On  one hand we are between lava rivers, on the other from a high view-point, we can see looking north : Elizabeth Bay, Alcedo Volcano, Darwin Volcano and Ecuador Volcano and a little to the west Fernandina Island with its homonymous volcano. 

At the volcan Chico site we will see fumaroles and sulfur flows. 

P.M. EXCURSION:

Early in the morning we prepare for the first excursion in ISLET TINTORERAS, a fabulous walk between the lava flows, they allow us to learn the difference between A-A lava  and PAHOIHOI lava.

 Blue-footed Boobies, Penguins,Pelicans, marine iguanas, sea-lions, lava lizards are some the incredible inhabitants of this islet.

We´ll walk through beaches of different colors until we reach some crevasses where sea lions and sharks share the space. Our adventure continues with an awesome snorkeling session. Our swimming partners are often Penguins, Sea-Lions, Sea Turtles and Sharks

Afternoon free time to  spend at  the beach and rent a kayak or Stand-up  paddle board.

UNDERWATER ADVENTURES

A.M. EXCURSION

We´re visiting THE TUNNELS of Isabela  a gigantinc lava flow from Sierra Negra Volcano reached the ocean many  thousands of years ago, the result is now an area where the lava tubes and flows have been partially destroyed by the erosion of the ocean;  Creating underwater  tunnels and caves, these incredible lava formations are an awesome place for shallow water snorkeling through underwater tunnels where we will rejoice in the company of Sharks, penguins, turtles and abundant tropical fish.

We will also be looking for the elusive and rather hard to find seahorses

Truly one of the best  snorkeling places in the whole archipelago .

P.M. EXCURSION:

In the afternoon a ten miles bicycle ride; 

A ride towards the historical site of a penal colony known as El Muro de las Lágrimas “The Wall Of Tears”.

The adventure is not only the actual penal colony remains, on our way we will enjoy several beaches, will learn about the formation of the “LAVA TUNNELS” and lava flows this is particularly relevant when we consider the adventure planned for the next day:THE TUNNELS OF ISABELA.

There´s a visit to an estuary where we will bathe on turquoise waters where rain water coming from the highlands  meet the ocean water all in a magical environment where we´re surrounded by very tall red-mangroves.

A high view-point is also visited on this excursion from which we can really appreciate the volcanic origins of this islands. From this very point we will see two of the five volcanoes that form this island and several volcanic cones, craters and hills. 

A.M. FAST BOAT TRANSFER TO  SANTA CRUZ ISLAND.

Upon Arrival we will check-in on our hotel  and visit  The most  beautiful  bech of the archipelago:  Toruga bay. 

Our way  towards is an experience on itself with lava flows,  palo  santo  trees,  and opuntia cacti .

Once at the beahc   a one mile long  white sand beach full  of birds  turtles  and an excellent  day  at  the beach.

P.M.  The Crevasses  and  Playa de los alemanes for a peaceful sunset by the shore where quite often  we´re in the company of playful and friendly  birds that  approach humans to unbelieveable closeness.

On this day if we wake up  early in the morning  and depending on our flight´s itinerary. We´ll have a final  stroll around town and visit the  CHARLES DRAWIN RESEARCH  STATION where we  will  learn  about  all joint  efforst  between  the researchers  and the park rangers to  keep  the islands  as pristine as possible

Visiting Playa de la estacion  for a final dip in the galapagos waters.

Then  a transfer to the airport located only 45 minutes from town.