AM - Arrival at Baltra AirportUpon arrival at Seymour Ecological Airport, a check-up iscarried out rst, to ensure that no foreign plant or animalspecies are introduced on the islands. Furthermore, your TCC(Transit Control Card) is stamped; this must be kept safeduring your trip, as it has to be presented again on your returnight. In addition, entrance to the Galapagos National Park isdue for entry (US $ 100), if this has not yet been paid. Yourguide will meet you at the airport, assist you with the luggageand accompany you on the short bus ride to the harbour ofPuerto Ayora. Here you will climb aboard the yacht San Jose.After greeting the crew and the captain, your cabins will beassigned to you and then you will enjoy your rst lunchon-board.PM - MosqueraGalapagos sea lions are true beach lovers and Mosqueraoffers beautiful white coral sand beaches, which contrastwith the blue water and thus attract numerous sea lions.During a beach walk you can observe numerous species ofwaders and sanderlings. Between the rocks the red clipcrabs wait to play hide and seek while you try to get theperfect photo. If you are lucky, you may even encounteryellow-crowned night-herons or even a red-footed booby.

Inside the submerged caldera of Genovesa lies Darwin Bay.The small-scaled area will surprise you as nd yourself walkingalong a coral sand beach, crossing barren lava formations andcreeks, passing tidal pools, shrubs and further ahead followingthe top of some cliffs. Every single species has occupied itsown ecological niche. Whimbrels and wandering tattlersforage actively along the surf, next to resting Galapagos sealions. Impressive frigatebirds and red-footed boobies nest inthe mangroves, where you can also see vocalists such as theyellow warbler, Darwin’s nches and the Galapagos mockingbird. Uniquely, two subpopulations of the same species of largecactus nch differ in their singing.PM - Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa)We will sail to nearby Prince Philip’s Steps, close to theentrance of the broken caldera. Sometimes a Galapagos furseal might be resting on one of the shaded ledges. Here youcan snorkel once again, and then follow the guided trailthrough clifftop seabird colonies. At the seaside of the rim,the bushes open up and you can enjoy wide views and thestrong sea breeze. Following the exposed rim you will rstpass a colony of Nazca boobies and nally reach the extensive storm petrel nesting places, where if you are lucky youcan see how the well-camouaged short-eared owl huntsfor them on foot!

AM - South PlazaYou will enjoy an unforgettable guided walk on South Plaza,the best place to encounter endemic Galapagos landiguanas, patient and photogenic models. You can also lookout for some of the unique hybrids between the malemarine iguana and female land iguana. Arriving at the upperrim, about 20m/75ft downwards impressively droning wavessplash against the foot of soaring cliffs. Clouds of petrels,storm petrels, shearwaters and brown noddies make spectacular ights and sometimes look like they’re walking onthe waves. Take your binoculars and don’t miss the red-billedtropicbird with its graceful long tail and spectacular matingghts. These cliffs are also a nesting place for the endemicswallow-tailed gull.PM - Barrington Bay (Santa Fe)You will land right in the middle of a Galapagos sea lioncolony on the beach, where you will have time for a refreshing swim or excellent snorkelling among tropical reef shin the crystal-clear azure waters of Barrington Bay. You willalso encounter bizarre giant prickly pear cactus (opuntia)forests. These are the largest cacti on the islands, with extremely thick trunks, and can grow over 10m/33ft tall! We havea wet landing at the beach of Santa Fe where we have aguided nature walk. This extraordinary island is a remnant ofprobably the most ancient volcano on the Galapagos. Yourguide will decide whether the easy shorter circuit isfollowed, or a strenuous longer hike land inward (moderatelevel; about 3km/2mi).

AM - Kicker Rock (San Cristobal)Kicker Rock is a huge offshore block of rock with a sharptower next to it. Reaching about 150m/500ft above sea level,from the side it has the form of a giant shoe (hence its nameKicker Rock), whilst from a longitudinal direction it resembles asleeping lion (hence its Spanish name Leon Dormido). Beforebreakfast you will enjoy a dinghy-ride and optional snorkellingwhere you might encounter octopuses, different species ofsharks and Pacic green turtles. Assisted by some crew members, the dinghy will bring you and your luggage to the airportof San Cristobal.Transfer to San Cristobal Airport

Itineraries are subject to change.