Therefore, we have designed the programs is such a way that they allow you to enjoy the Galapagos from different perspectives: guided hikes, relaxing beach walks, snorkeling and swimming! The islands are visited daily and the visits always involve a leisurely hike in a small group led by your own naturalist guide, allowing you to experience close encounters with nature.

THE ISLANDS WE VISIT

PLAZAS
A tiny, steep-cliffed island packed with fascinating life. Sea lions, land iguanas and tropical birds thrive amidst vegetation that changes color with the seasons. A very good snorkeling and diving site.

SANTA FE
A quiet, secluded cove with a nice beach and good snorkeling. A great place to anchore and watch iguanas and lava lizards standing silent vigil while families of sea lions frolic in the soft, white sand. Noble palo santo and dramatic stands of opuntia cactus form the backdrop of this magic scene.

SAN CRISTOBAL
The oldest settlement in the Galapagos Islands. Important points to visit are Cerro Brujo - Kicker Rock - Punta "Pitti and "León Dormido".

ESPAÑOLA
Nearly all the species found on this island are visible at Punta Suarez, including tame mockingbirds, uncommon red - and green - trimmed marine iguanas, both blue footed and masked boobies, and albatross colonies. Hike to the blowhole and enjoy glitterring sand beaches.

FLOREANA
Known for Post Office Bay where 18th century whalers opened an unofficial post office in the form of a barrel.

SANTA CRUZ - PUERTO AYORA - CHARLES DARWIN STATION
Home of the Charles Darwin Research Station, an academic and conservation institution where international scientists conduct biological research with the aims of learning about and preserving the Galapagos Islands. The station houses several giant tortoises at its protected highland reserve. These islands have spectacular scenery and sparkling sandy beaches.

RABIDA
The rocky island’s red beach is frequented by sea lions, pelicans and boobies nest near the shoreline and a few hundred meter inland sits an awe-inspiring flamingo lagoon. Nine species of finches have been reported here, and invertebrates, sea lions, manta rays are common sites.

SOMBRERO CHINO (Chinese Hat)
A small Islet located southeast of James Island. Fragile lava coats nearly the entire islet. The islets principal attractions are its many small lava tubes, its coraline beach, and its impressive array of fuana, including sea lions, penguins, marine iguanas, hawks, lava cactus.

BARTOLOME
Jutting out of Sullivan Bay, Pinnacle Rock seems to watch you as you pass by... Bartolome has some of the best scenary in the islands. Moreover, Bartolome is perfect for snorkeling and diving and boasts an ancient crater, great for hiking, and lovely beaches.

SULLIVAN BAY
A great opportunity to view newly forged Volcanic landscapes composed of relatevely flat, black pahochoe lava, and dotted with pyroclastic cones. Also, see the tiny Mollugi plants that grow out of fissures, as they begin to colonize the arrid terrain.

NORTH SEYMOUR
Life is everywhere you look. Red-pouched frigate birds (they display their red pouches as part of their unique mating ritual, blue-footed boobies and swallow-tail gulls are just a few of the many endemic birds that inhabit the island.

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