You will arrive at Baltra Island in the morning. After going through immigration and baggage claim,you will be met by a Grand Majestic staff member and transferred to the yacht. You will be shown toyour cabin where you will have some time to settle in before lunch and a welcome briefing.In the afternoon, you will visit “Fausto Llerena” Giant Tortoises Creeding Center in Puerto Ayora,Santa Cruz Island, where giant tortoises are bred in captivity; this is home to tortoises ranging from3-inches (new hatchlings) to 4-feet long adults. Subspecies of the giant tortoises interact with oneanother, and many of the older tortoises are accustomed to humans stretching out their heads fora photo opportunity. The babies are kept until they are about four years-old and strong enough tosurvive on their own.

In the morning, you will visit El Barranco which is also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps. It is a steep,rocky path that leads up to a high cliff rock face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here.This site is also home to a palo santo forest as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls,Galapagos swallows, and Galapagos doves. In the afternoon, you will visit the white-sand coral beach of Darwin Bay which heads a half mile trail(0,75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, andswallow-tailed gulls can be spotted here. Further down the path we find tidal pools where sea lionsswim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view of a cliff.

In the morning, you will visit Rabida Island (or Jervis) which is one of the most colorful and volcanicallyvaried islands in the archipelago as well as a great snorkeling site. We will start on Rabida’s famousmaroon/red sand beach, and after an easy hike, you will arrive to a stunning lookout to enjoy theamazing landscapes. The island is a birdwatcher’s delight. Some species are abundant such as a fewvarieties of finches, Galapagos vermilion flycatchers, Galapagos hawks and brown pelicans. In the afternoon, you will visit Chinese Hat Islet. This small islet is located near the southeast coastof Santiago Island. Its name comes from the distinct shape of the islet’s summit. This small islet is agreat location to view many geological formations such as lava tunnels and lava flows. Some of thelava flows were formed underwater and subsequently raised above sea level. The presence of coralheads on the lava flow indicates this phenomenon.

In the morning, you will visit Witch Hill. Located on the northern coast, this eroded hill and itssurroundings present one of the most picturesque beaches in the Galapagos with its white powderysand and the abundance of animals. Wildlife includes sea turtles, rays, and various types of boobybirds. The clear water provides an excellent opportunity for enjoying swimming and snorkeling. In the afternoon you will take part in an excursion to Lobos Island which means “Sea Lion Island.”This appropriately named island is ripe with noisy, playful, jolly sea lions who will welcome you totheir home with open, well, fins. This island also offers great snorkeling opportunities as well as thechance to see blue- footed and Nazca boobies.

In the morning, you will visit the Interpretation Center. This site is part of an environment project.The tour of this center will explore the natural history of the islands including human interaction andconservation efforts. The Museum of Natural History explains the volcanic origin of the archipelago,ocean currents, climate, and the arrival of endemic species. The Human History exhibit chronologicallydescribes significant events such as discovery and colonization of the islands.After visiting the Interpretation Center, you will be transferred to the San Cristobal airport to catchyour flight to Guayaquil or Quito on mainland Ecuador.

Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly but are subject to change. Weather, wildlife breeding, safety concerns, instructions from the Galapagos National Park, specific abilities and interests of passengers as well as operational matters may cause your guide or captain to change the time or nature of visits. Your guide and captain will always endeavor to select the best itinerary within these limits.