GALAPAGOS SEA STAR A ITINERARY – 7 DAYS – Adwa International Corporation

GALAPAGOS SEA STAR A ITINERARY - 7 DAYS

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DAY 1, MONDAY

WELCOME TO ECUADOR!

Arrive in Guayaquil. Upon clearing Immigration and Customs, private transfer to WYNDHAM GARDEN. Accommodation will be in river view double rooms Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city and main port, pulses with energy, history, and coastal charm. Nestled along the Guayas River, it blends modern architecture with colonial heritage, offering a dynamic urban vibe. Lush parks, lively markets, and warm, welcoming locals create an unforgettable atmosphere. As the gateway to the Galápagos, it’s both a cultural hub and a launchpad for adventure

DAY 2, TUESDAY

FLY TO GALAPAGOS & BOARD LUXURY YACHT SEA STAR

Fly to San Cristobal. Upon arrival transfer to your 16-passenger LUXURY yacht.
Begin your 5-night cruise through Darwin’s “Enchanted Islands”. All cabins are spacious and feature a private bath/shower and air-conditioning. All meals, lectures and shore excursions are included. The excursions and cultural programs are led by category “3” naturalist guides with years of experience in guiding in the Galapagos Islands.

PM: Breeding Center David Rodriguez (San Cristobal Island)

In the afternoon, we will visit the David Rodriguez giant tortoises breeding center also known as “LaGalapaguera”. Here the tortoises wander in a semi-natural habitat, which will be perfect for photography. It will be the only chance to observe this emblematic species. Along the trail you will be able to see San Cristobal mockingbirds, lava lizards, Darwin finches, yellow warblers and Scalesia trees, which are endemic from the Galapagos
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DAY 3, WEDNESDAY

CRUISING THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS AM: Suarez Point (Española Island)

This is one of the highlights of our cruise. At the moment of arrival at the pier we will be received by a welcome committee of marine iguanas and sea lions. We will meet the biggest bird of the archipelago, the large Waved albatross, which uses the edge of the cliff to start the fly. Suarez Point seems to have everything: Nazca boobies, endemic lizards, gulls, Darwin finches, Galapagos hawks, endemic mockingbirds, Galapagos doves and even a dramatic blow hole.

PM: Gardner Bay (Española Island)

One of the most beautiful beaches in all of Galapagos, is located on the north-eastern coast of Española, Gardner Bay has a white sandy coral beach giving us the chance to observe one of the biggest colonies of Galapagos sea lions. We will see Española mockingbirds; they enjoy flying around the visitors. After our excursion we can also snorkel on the beach, in the shallow waters of the bay or relax and enjoy the landscape.
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DAY 4, THURSDAY

CRUISING THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS AM: Punta Cormorant, Devil’s Crown (Floreana Island)

After a wet landing, we will walk on an olivine green sanded beach. Our walk is going from the beach through the vegetation (white and black mangrove, holly stick, endemic Scalesia villosa), to get the first viewpoint to look for the famous flamingos, common stilts, white-checked pintail ducks and other migratory birds. The other trail goes to another beautiful white sandy beach, where the Green Pacific Sea Turtles come for nesting during the breeding season. It is not permitted to walk in the water due to the Sting Rays that may be hiding in the sand. Occasionally we observe small reef sharks along the shoreline. Deep water snorkel is another optional activity around the Devil’s Crown which is a volcanic natural formation where we have the chance to see white-tipped reef sharks, reef fish such as parrot, trumped, puffer, king angel, surgeon fish and occasionally Galapagos sea lions.

PM: Post office bay & Baroness Lookout (Floreana Island)

Located on the north side of Floreana, the Post Office Bay was named because in 1973 Captain James Colnett installed a wooden barrel which served as an informal post office for sailors passing through, who would take letters with them back to their destinations. Today, visitors continue the tradition by
placing unstamped postcards inside the barrel, hoping that some other traveler, going to the letter destination, will take it back for free. We will have a wet landing on a greenish beach for a short walk to visit the Post Office Barrel, we will walk back to the beach for snorkeling in the shallow waters, good opportunity to observe marine turtles and sting rays. Our next optional activity will be in Baroness Bay, where we can kayak and see a great scenery with mangrove trees and volcanic natural formations.
(B, L, D)

DAY 5, FRIDAY

CRUISING THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS AM: Santa Fe Island

We will have a wet landing on one of the two white sand beaches where a big colony of sea lions are in the area with alfa males fighting to get a harem, there is an interior path through the island with an endemic cactus forest (Barring tonensis). Santa Fe land iguanas (Conolophus pallidus), Gala- pagos hawk, Galapagos snakes, rice rats (one of the few endemic Galapagos rodents), a variety of finches and one of the four mockingbird species of the archipelago. Two more additional activities kayak or snorkeling off the zodiac in the turquoise water, good view for sea turtles, spotted eagle rays, sea lions and white-tipped reef sharks and colorful fish.

PM: Visit South Plaza Island

There are two Plaza Islets (north and south) located east of Santa Cruz Island. After a dry landing, the path goes along an impressive cactus forest where colorful yellow land iguanas live. It is estimated that there is a population of around 300 individuals; during the dry season they survive on fruits and flowers of the opuntia cacti. South Plaza Island is the only place on Galapagos where we find hybrid iguanas (sea and land), with very sharp claws making it easy to climb up to reach the fruits of the cacti. During the cool dry season walking along the edge of the cliff we observe red-billed tropicbirds, blue footed and Nazca boobies, brown pelicans, swallow tailed gulls and frigates flying around. At the end of this path, we find a bachelor sea lion colony area; at the same time the greenish and yellowish vegetation (sesuvium edmonstonei plant) changes color creating a bright red landscape.
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DAY 6, SATURDAY

CRUISING THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS AM: North Seymour Island

One of the uplifted islands of Galapagos: North Seymour, is a small flat island that has the perfect conditions for a nesting site for the two species of frigate birds (great and magnificent) that coexist in the Islands. Frigate birds are the only marine sea birds in Galapagos that they lost the capability to plunge in the water because they don’t produce enough oil to cover all of their plum- age and that enables them to float; for this reason, they need to steel the food from the other seabirds, getting the “pirates of the air” nickname. Here is the only place all year around the courting dance, especially males displaying the bright red gular sack to get a female attention. Blue footed boobies, land iguanas, sea lions, swallow tailed gulls, Darwin finches and lava lizards we will encounter along the trail of our excursion, and on a lucky day, you might even come across a Galapagos Snake.

PM: Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)

After a wet landing on a white coral sandy beach which is one of the most important nesting areas for Green Sea Turtles they arrive usually after 6 pm, the trail is about 500 meters long divided in two sections, at the end of the trail we can find a small brackish lagoon where usually flamin- gos and shore birds such as whimbrels, black necked stilts, plovers, herons, white cheeked pintail, sandpipers, sander- lings, are feeding. Also, Darwin finches, yellow warblers, and marine iguanas. After we come back to our landing spot, we will have an outstanding chance to submerge in tropical waters.
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DAY 7, SUN, APRIL 12th

CRUISING THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS AM: Mosquera Islet

Wet Landing, Mosquera Islet is located between North Seymour and Baltra Island. This flat, sandy island is formed by a geologi- cal uplift. A colony of sea lions is present here. It is also an excellent site to observe shorebirds such as herons and lava gulls. There is no trail on the islet, however the visitor can enjoy the open area. Most of the islet is covered with sand and barren lava rock. Very little Sesuvium portula castrum plants grow on the sand.

PM: TRANSFER TO AIRPORT

Check-in and flight back to Guayaquil or Quito. Assisted by the guide and some crew members, the dinghy will bring you and your luggage to Baltra, where we will board a private bus to the airport. Your guide will accompany you to the check-in counters in the departure hall. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Guayaquil. If connecting to your next destination, consider a flight departing after 5:00 pm.
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The Galapagos tour schedule and all touring arrangements herein are subject to change without notice and can be operated in a different sequence, depending on operational considerations. All payments for custom-designed itineraries are non-refundable in the event of cancellations. Travel Insurance is highly recommended. If interested in a free quote, please contact us

Price includes:

Accommodation (double occupancy). Wyndham Garden & Sea Star. TOTAL of 6 nights.
Airport assistance
Transportation and fuel surcharge in the Marine Reserve of Galapagos
Bilingual naturalist guide (English Spanish)
Personalized crew service
All meals during the cruise, from lunch on the first day to breakfast on the last day.
Unlimited purified water, coffee, and tea
All visits, excursions & activities according to the itinerary
Transportation Airport-Channel/ Channel-Airport (Lobitos Bus)
Docks use and ferries.
Snorkeling gear (Mask, tube, and fins)
Use of kayaks and paddle boards in authorized places

What’s not included:

International flights
Galapagos Islands airfare from/to mainland (Quito or Guayaquil) not include per person
Galapagos National Park entrance fee (not include per person) subject to change
Wetsuits rental
Transit Control Card (not include).
Premium soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
Gratuities & personal expenses
Medical or travel insurance

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