Santa Cruz 4D/3N – 1 Day of SURFING + 1 Navigation

Assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Your guide will meet you at the airport with a GALAPAGOS WILDLIFE sign and the name of the passenger. You will be transferred to Santa Cruz Island visiting the "twin craters" fantastic volcanic formations where you can appreciate the lush endemic vegetation of the island then you will visit one of the Ranchos, where you can observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat located in "La Parte Alta" of the island. Then you will go to Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz Island to the chosen hotel. Overnight: Santa Cruz Meals: Lunch

This day you will go out to explore an uninhabited island, full of exotic flora and fauna where you can see a lot of native species of the Galapagos Islands such as sea lions, frigate birds, marine iguanas, penguins, blue-footed boobies and more! NOTE: The island to visit can be one of the following options: Bartolome: Sighting of iconic Galapagos land and seascape, view over Santiago Channel, Sullivan Bay and Santa Cruz in the distance. You will be able to climb 100 meters to the top of the island for the most impressive view. North Seymour: Hereyoue can see swallow-tailed gulls, sea lions, blue-footed boobies and other species. The landscape is formed by dry forests of palo santo and bushes. South Plazas: Frigate birds in flight, land and marine iguanas, masked boobies and more species can be seen here. The landscape is surrounded by cliffs, cactus forest and reddish sesuvium. Santa Fé: Here you will discover different species such as seagulls, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, the crystal clear waters will allow us to see a lot of marine fauna. Diverse landscape with large cactus and palo santo forests. The destination will be confirmed in advance according to availability at the time of reservation. Overnight: Santa Cruz Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

After breakfast you will visit the beautiful Tortuga Bay Beach with a 2 ½ Km walk through a fully paved path your guide will give you a brief interpretation about the vegetation of the place and after the walk your first point will be Playa Brava ideal place for people who like to practice SURF because of the strong current that has waves up to 2 meters high. After the visit to this beautiful beach our final destination will be Playa Mansa, ideal place to take a refreshing swim because its crystal clear waters and white sand beach make this place a place to sunbathe, rest and kayak as optional, return to Puerto Ayora. Free afternoon for shopping. We recommend a visit to the museum of the Origin. Overnight: Santa Cruz Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

In the morning you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, its breeding center and pens of giant Galapagos tortoises, including a visit to the” Van Stranler interpretation center”, where your guide will give you an extensive scientific talk about the formation of the islands, arrival and evolution of species, factors that modify the climate. The trail "La Ruta de la Tortuga" culminates with the exhibition of Lonesome George in the "Symbol of Hope" room. After the visit you will be transfered to Baltra airport to take the flight back to the continent. Meals: Breakfast