Cruise to the Galapagos islands in the south and central part of the archipelago | Tip Top IV Yacht

Baltra is approximately 09:20 AM. We are accompanied by a guide as we travel by bus to the Itabaca Channel. After crossing the channel by barge, we continue on to Puerto Ayora via bus. The crew welcomes us aboard the Yacht, and then they offer us light snacks and our first orientation.

Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station

Afternoon: We land at the Pier for a visit of the Charles Darwin Station (and its Interpretive Center). For a return to the Port
You can take a stroll through the small town to see various handicrafts. The crew will enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner.

Punta Suarez

After breakfast, we land on Punta Suarez early to explore the lava rocks. Here we'll be able to see unique colonies of marine birds including Albatross (May-December). For lunch, we return to the Yacht.

Gardner Bay

We make a landing at Gardner Bay in the afternoon. Here we can take a walk along the beach, and we also observe sea lion colonies. This beach is also a key nesting site for sea turtles. Then we take a panga ride to the Osborn Islet, and other Gardner islands. Optional: Time for those who wish to swim or snorkel. For dinner and our nightly orientation, return to the Yacht.