Level: Mild, moderate and strong currents
Visited Islands: San Cristobal
Activities: Diving, hiking, Snorkeling, Wildlife observation
Accommodation: Tourist, Superior Tourist and First Class

Diving Options:

Kicker Rock (moderate and strong currents)
Punta Pitt (moderate and strong currents)
Five Fingers (moderate and strong currents)
Bahia Wreck (mild to moderate currents)

Itinerary Highlights:

• Diving and snorkeling with sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, sharks, rays and different species of tropical fishes.
• Bird watching: Darwin’s finches, blue-footed boobies, masked boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, among others.
• Walking on lava surfaces and visit volcanic craters.
• Observing different types of vegetation like: arid zone, coastal zone and transition zone.xpress Program 4D/ 3N

Day 1: Santa Cruz Island – Tortuga Bay and Highlands (L, D)
Arrival in Baltra. A guide will be waiting us and transport to Primicias Ranch in the island’s highlands where we will be able to see Giant Turtles in their natural habitat. We will get to know “Geochelone nigrita” who is usually eating or taking a bath. Another attraction is a walk through the dark lava tunnels and that way being able to understand better the origin of this island. Afterwards, arrival to Puerto Ayora, lunch and in the afternoon visit Tortuga Bay whose entrance is only 15 minutes away from the town. From there we will have to walk for about 40 minutes until the beach.

Once arrived, there’ll be two beaches, one rough beach where we can watch marine iguanas entering and leaving the sea (this beach is not appropriate for swimming) and one calmer beach where we will be able to relax and swim. Return to Puerto Ayora, dinner and accommodation in the selected hotel.

Day 2: Diving in Gordon Rocks (B,L,D)

Breakfast. Transfer to Gordon Rocks located around 1 hour away. It is an extinct volcanic crater with a sand deep floor of 32 meters. This is the most famous diving point at the Galapagos due to its strong currents and because here you will be able to see species of open sea. Occasionally, schools of Hammerhead sharks, rays, reef fishes and with luck the whale shark. Lunch on board.n the afternoon, return to the Hotel in Puerto Ayora. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 3: Diving in North Seymour (B,L,D)
Breakfast. This day we will be enjoying our second diving tour at North Seymour Island. We will drive around 1 ½ hour. At this place, we will have the opportunity to dive with white and black tip reef sharks as well as marine turtles. We will also be able to see barracuda schools and different species of fishes. At this place, we will have mild and moderate currents and a sand floor of 18 meters deep. Lunch on board. In the afternoon return to the Hotel in Puerto Ayora, dinner and accommodation.

Day 4: Charles Darwin Station– Airport Transfer – Flight Back (B)
After breakfast, we will visit Charles Darwin Station, where we can see the breeding center of the turtles of the other islands. We will also meet the famous Lonesome George which is the only one of his kind and comes from Pinta Island. Afterwards, transfer to the airport in order to take your return flight. End of services

Important Note:

1. The diving tours are subject to availability, weather conditions and Galapagos National Park authorizations.

2. The itineraries are subject to change without previous advice, due to weather conditions, Galapagos National Park authorizations, operational issues or passenger safeties.

3. It is possible to see the species of animals that are described on each point; nevertheless we do not guarantee that they will be seen, because it depends of weather conditions, season and currents.

Included:

• Accommodation in San Cristobal in the selected hotels
• Meals noted (as per the program)
• Diving Equipment
• Bilingual Naturalist Guide

Not included:

• Airfare to/from Galapagos
• Entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park (US$ 100 per person )
• Galapagos Migration Card (US$ 10 per person)
• Drinks and not mentioned meals
• Tips (is not mandatory)
• Extra expenses

RATES 2012