San Cristobal is the first island in the Galapagos that Charles Darwin visited. San Cristobal Island Arrival to airport where your trip will begin. South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. Santa Fe Island A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.įloreana Island: Post Office Bay A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.įloreana Island: Baroness’ Observatory This site shows a breath-taking view of La Lobería and the inland features of Floreana Island.įloreana Island: Cormorant Point Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.įloreana Island: Champion Islet A small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent. Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. The short trail inland is a good place to observe land birds. Rábida Island: Red Beach A noisy colony of sea lions lives on the beach. Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. Ashore you’ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.

Isabela Island: Urbina Bay Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.įernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat.

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