Galápagos Marvel

We will travel to Kicker Rock, also known as the Sleeping Lion (Leon Dormido) due to its resemblance, in the early morning by speedboat. We will cross a small channel that can be navigated by small boats is formed by the eroded remains of a lava cone and two vertical rocks that rise 500 feet above the ocean. Due to the abundance of tropicbirds, frigate birds, and boobies in this area, this natural landmark in the Galapagos Islands has become a popular tourist destination. The clear waters beneath the water provide a stunning display of colorful tropical fish, including rainbow fish, as well as sharks, including hammerhead, reef, and white tip sharks. After lunch, we go to Cerro Brujo, an island full of raucous, frolicking sea lions who will open their fins to welcome us into their home. This island also has great snorkeling spots where you can see Nazca and blue-footed boobies.

In the morning we will travel from San Cristobal Island to Santa Cruz Island to see the Charles Darwin Research Station. We will check into the hotel when we get there. After that, we will go to the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn more about the ongoing conservation and management efforts on the Galapagos Islands. In the afternoon, we will head to the ‘El Chato’ reserve in the highlands of Santa Cruz, home to the famous Galapagos tortoises. Hiking through El Chato’s beautiful landscape with these lumbering giants is an unforgettable experience! Afterward, return to Puerto Ayora to spend the evening in Galapagos’ most populous town.

We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Puerto Ayora Port to begin the tour. We continue our navigation toward the Santa Fe Islands after spending some time laying there, taking a cool bath, and exploring.

Because Santa Fe is in the middle of several islands—San Cristobal, Floriana, and Santa Cruz—it has a good mix of amazing marine life and species from those islands. When you go snorkeling there, you’ll get a chance to experience this for yourself.

After the snorkeling session, we will walk around the island for an hour. During the walk, you will see endemic iguanas, and our bilingual guide will tell you everything you need to know about the island’s history and its animals. After this unique experience we will return to your hotel in Santa Cruz.

You can now explore the Galapagos Islands at your own pace! You can also take a self-guided exploration walk through a dry forest to Tortuga Bay, a beautiful beach with white sand and thousands of marine turtles nesting there. This wonderful spot welcomes swimming or swimming. Alternately, you can participate in any optional activities for an additional fee, such as a day trip to scuba dive on Bartolome Island or Floreana Island, to name a few.

We will have a transfer to Baltra’s airport in time to catch the flight back to the mainland after our final breakfast on the Galapagos Island and the last photos of this stunning place. We will see you soon again!