Luxury 5 Day Galapagos

After breakfast we will take a boat to Kicker Rock, just off the coast of San Cristóbal. Kicker Rock is a lava cone eroded by the waves, with 2 vertical rocks rising high above the ocean. This natural monument has become a highlight of the Galapagos due to the many tropical birds, frigate birds and boobies that fill the sky.  Under the ocean, the crystal clear waters offer the spectacle of brightly coloured fish, such as rainbow fish and sharks, like the hammerhead and white tip. After lunch, we will spend some time on the beach before we head back to the hotel. 

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Isla Lobos, to observe many marine animals before we even reach the island. The island is the home to frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, manta rays, sea lions and sometimes sharks who live on land or in the surrounding ocean. The white coral beaches of San Cristobal are spectacular to walk around. We can relax or swim here before heading back to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

In the morning, we will visit Santa Cruz Island and the Charles Darwin Research Station. We can learn all about the endemic species found on the islands, as well as the ongoing conservation work on the Galapagos Islands. In the afternoon, we will head to the highlands of Santa Cruz, home to the famous Galapagos tortoises. Hiking through a picturesque landscape with these giant creatures is an unforgettable experience! We will also see other highland wildlife such as pintail ducks, egrets, flycatchers, finches and frigate birds.

North Seymour Island is regarded as a true highlight of any Galapagos travel itinerary. This rocky island is home to one of the most impressive colonies of different species of animals in the archipelago. We can see the great frigate birds that spend hours handing nesting materials to each other during courtship. We also find blue-footed boobies who don’t actually nest but lay their eggs surrounded by a simple ring of white guano. 

The shoreline, with its wide expanse of white sand, is home to the black marine iguanas. Young sea-lions can be seen playing in the waves and the two Daphne islands can be seen in the distance. After a delicious lunch onboard the yacht, we head to Bachas Beach, a beautiful white coral expanse, perfect for snorkelling, swimming, or simply relaxing on the white soft sand. Several close by lagoons provide feeding grounds for various birds, such as stilts and flamingos. 

Bartolome is a small Galapagos Island located northwest of the Itabaca Channel. It’s among the most famous of all the islands, due to its impressive volcanic landscapes and the wildlife species that inhabit the island. The other-worldly landscape explains all we need to know about the island's origins. The summit trail begins at the dock, with its accompanying sea-lions greeting us on arrival. The trail twists and turns uphill over volcanic ash and old craters. The only vegetation is the Tiquilia plant. This is one of the best snorkelling sites in the central islands of the archipelago. We can swim at the foot of the famous Pinnacle Rock and around the base, accompanied by many species of parrotfish, marine turtles, sea lions and Galapagos penguins. 

Sullivan Bay, located on the eastern coast of Santiago Island. Sullivan Bay is the most fascinating lava field in the Galapagos. A short walk on lava is a unique chance to experience these volcanic islands' origins, resembling a lunar landscape. We will then have time to snorkel and enjoy the amazing white sandy beach, the home of many different species of fish, turtles, sea lions and penguins.

Today we will collect you from the hotel in time for your flight to the mainland where this luxury Galapagos tour ends.