5 DAYS - 4 NIGHTS San Cristobal with locals
Day 1: Flight to San Cristobal. Upon arrival and after comply arrival procedures your guide will meet and greet you. Transfer to a local Farm where you will experience great activities with the owners. Short excursion to the sugar cane crops where you will see the extraction process of juice and transformation into sugar while observing giant land tortoises in the surroundings. You will have the chance to taste delicious tropical fruits cultivated in the farm. You will also learn how the locals elaborate delious confitures and other products to be sold in the market. Lunch, Dinner and overnight in the Farm
Day 2: After breakfast we will explore the trails that will lead us to a beautiful hidden Bay, which was supposed to be used by bucaneers and pirates to hide their treasures, the trail permits the observation of marine and endemic birds. You will also discover a refreshing waterfall and you can enjoy a bath in the fresh waters. After lunch you will hike to the scalesia forest to adpot a tree and suport the conservation efforts of the local community. At the end of the day transfer to Puerto Baquerizo. Overnight
Day 3: This day you will tour in a total circumnavigation of San Cristobal and many activities are included. This experience was authorized for some local owners of fishing boats who have made implementations in order to get additional income from tourism activitiesAt scheduled time depart from the pier to visit Kicker Rock and practice snorkeling, the excursion continue with the visit to Punta Pitt where you can observe the three types of boobies: Red-footed boobies, blue-footed boobies and masked boobies, you will also have the experience of some fishing in the area, you will also have the chance to enjoy pristine beaches along Rosa Blanca coastline and Sardine Bay. And visit Cerro brujo another great place for observing endemic birds. Light Lunch included. Overnight
Day 4: Española: At scheduled time transfer to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Pier to embark on board a boat destination to Española Island, sailing time will be approximately 2.5 hours. Española is one of the most beautiful islands of the archipielago. We will visit Punta Suarez and Gardner Island. At Punta Suarez, located at the northeast end of the island, you will observe Nazca Boobies as well as the famous blue-footed boobies, Darwin’s finches and Galapagos Doves. Playful Sea lea lions and marine iguanas surround you on the beach tide waters. Between May and December, we will be able to see Waved Albatros, as they only nest on this island. We will have the opportunity to enjoy the amazing landscape of cliffs and the amazing blowhole. We will continue our visit to Gardner Isle, here you can practice snorkeling among the friendly and playful sea lions and observe colorful schools of fishes. Return to Puerto Baquerizo at the end of the afternoon. Light lunch included on board. Overnight
Day 5: Visit to the Interpretation Center, this visit will give a wide view of the Natural and Human history of the Galapagos Islands. Transfer to the aiport for you flight back to mainland.
