You will have the opportunity to visit two of the uninhabited islands listed below. Please note that the order of visits will depend on the boat schedule.
After breakfast you will be transferred to the dock (a 30-minute drive). Once onboard your boat, you will navigate to your destination. Each of the islands’ tours include a guided walk and a guided snorkel. Lunch is served onboard the boat (food is not permitted in the National Park).
These boat navigations are often a good opportunity to chat with your guide and to learn more about these extraordinary islands and the creatures that inhabit them. Alternatively, guests often use this time to quietly reflect on their Safari by jotting down their thoughts or elaborating on sketches. As author John C. Maxwell wrote, “It’s not necessarily experience that is valuable; it’s the insight people gain because of their experience.”
Level of Privacy: Shared Safari (Shared car transfers, guide & boat)
Meals Included: B, L ,D
Bartolomé
Travel time from Santa Cruz: 2 hours one way
Great for: geology; iconic views; penguin sightings
The tour (0.4mi / 600m): a fairly steep climb up an unshaded, wooden stairway to the highest point on island. Penguins are often spotted at the snorkeling site.
Santa Fe
Travel time from Santa Cruz: 2 hours one way
Great for: Sea lions; Santa Fe iguana; Opuntia cacti
The tour: (1.1mi / 1.8km) – the trail follows two loops, one of the bay, and one that gradually ascends the coastal cliffs for panoramic views. Snorkel in a sheltered cove.
North Seymour
Travel time from Santa Cruz: 45 minutes
Great for: birdlife and courtship rituals.
The tour (1.2mi / 2km). The flat trail loops the western half of the island. Snorkel in surrounding waters or Bachas beach (depending on the conditions of the sea on the day).
South Plaza
Travel time from Santa Cruz: 1.5 hours.
Great for: brightly coloured sesuvium; birdlife.
The tour: (0.8mi / 1.2km) a gradual ramp-like ascent to the island’s cliffs. Snorkel at Punta Carrion (northeastern corner of Santa Cruz).
Evening at Galapagos Safari Camp