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    THE GALAPAGOS TRAVEL EXPERTS THE GALAPAGOS TRAVEL EXPERTS

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    LA PINTA
    LUXURY MOTOR YACHT
    La Pinta is a new 48 passenger luxury ship. Carefully planned and designed after years of Galapagos experience - La Pinta is the best yacht of its class. Featuring 24 deluxe cabins all located on the upper deck with huge picture windows providing you with the best views of Galapagos where ever you are on board. At mealtime guests will be delighted whether it's the selection of tropical fruit juices and omelet station available during morning breakfast, the al fresco BBQ lunches on the sun deck or the choice of wines, seafood and other culinary delights at dinner meals on La Pinta are healthy and delicious. When it's time to go ashore you'll be accompanied by one of the best guides in Galapagos. La Pinta's guides are there to share their love and knowledge of the islands with you. Life under the water is in Galapagos is just as amazing as that on the islands and for that reason La Pinta offers free snorkel equipment and wetsuits to experience the underwater world first hand. Or for those who want to stay dry, the glass bottom boat provides optimal viewing from a comfortable seat. La Pinta is our number one choice for families with interconnecting family suites and triple cabins available so younger guests can sleep in the same cabin as mom & dad. As well as the "Young Pirates Program" which provides a fun, learning experience for passengers between 6 12 years of age.

    8 Day / 7 Night Naturalist Itinerary Visiting the Central, Southern and Western Islands

    ITINERARY
    PLAYA OCHOA & KICKER ROCK NORTH SEYMOUR, GUY FAWKES & CERRO DRAGON FLOREANA PUNTA MORENO & PUNTA ESPINOZA SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS & DARWIN STATION BARTOLOME & RABIDA ESPAOLA INTERPRETATION CENTER

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    LA PINTA

    Discover the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands aboard the luxurious La Pinta

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    DAY 1: FRIDAY / GALAPAGOS ARRIVAL, PLAYA OCHOA & KICKER ROCK


    AM: Galapagos Arrival
    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal [Chatham] Island) Morning arrival at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the small and cozy capital of Galapagos. This attractive port is the provincial capital of the Galpagos Islands (population ca 4,000), along a crescent-shaped bay. Transfer to board Y/LA PINTA. Welcome introductory briefing, and lunch. Boat Drill and other activities will be explained by the staff.

    PM: Playa Ochoa & Kicker Rock, San Cristobal


    A zodiac ride along the rocky shoreline of Isla Lobos: a rugged satellite islet of San Cristobal, home of Galapagos sea lions, brown pelicans, and marine iguanas, a small colony of frigate birds, trees and stunning vistas of nearby kicker Rock. A wet landing on a coralline beach (Playa Ochoa) will offer the first opportunity to swim or snorkel. Highlights ashore include the Chatham (San Cristobal) Mockingbird, Chatham Lava Lizard; both species are endemic to this island and seen nowhere else in Galapagos. We may also spot Yellow Warblers, Galapagos flycatchers etc. These are the same shores that Charles Darwin walked upon, back in September 1835, as San Cristobal was the first island where he set foot in the Galapagos. Back on board, join us at the bar saloon for a cocktail offered by the Captain, enjoy the expedition plan for the next day followed by dinner.

    DAY 2: SATURDAY / NORTH SEYMOUR, GUY FAWKES & CERRO DRAGON


    AM: North Seymour Island
    Morning disembarkation (dry landing) for a walk along the coast and the interior of the island, observing bird colonies of blue footed boobies, frigate birds, swallow tailed gulls and also sea lions and marine iguanas. After our land visit there is an opportunity for snorkeling or coastal exploration.

    PM: Cerro Dragon


    Explore the northern shore of Santa Cruz Island, at Cerro Dragon, where an important project to save the endemic land iguanas was successful in protecting these reptiles against introduced predators. Today the iguana population is booming again, and individuals may be seen basking in the sun or feeding on the opuntia cacti. To reach this "Dragon Hill" we pass a small lagoon, feeding ground for colorful waders like stilts and greater flamingoes.

    DAY 3: SUNDAY / FLOREANA


    AM: Post Office Bay & Champion Islet, Floreana Island
    A wet landing takes us to the historic barrel that served as a post office. Here we learn about the human side of the islands, its early inhabitants and the adventures of pirates and whalers. We continue to Champion Islet where we can snorkel enjoy a panga or glass-bottom boat ride. A zodiac ride along Champion islet may show the rarest land bird in Galpagos: the Charles Mockingbird. Lunch on board.

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    PM: Punta Cormorant, Floreana


    Disembark at Punta Cormorant (wet landing) for an easy walk to see the flamingos that inhabit a brackish-water lagoon, and other birds like stilts and sandpipers. Return to the beach and possibility to swim; there is great snorkeling at this site or kayak from the beach.

    DAY 4: MONDAY / PUNTA MORENO, ISABELA & PUNTA ESPINOZA, FERNANDINA


    AM: Punta Moreno, Isabela
    A dry landing at a young lava field brings you to the dramatic scenery of pahoe-hoe lava that stretches to the foot of some of the most active volcanoes in Galpagos (Cerro Azul and Santo Toms a.k.a. Sierra Negra). The landscape will be briefly interrupted by small scattered brackish lagoons. Lush vegetation and brightly colored birds are a striking contrast with the surrounding jet black lava. A panga ride along the shore will reveal mangrove tenants like rays, young sharks, nesting pelicans and flightless birds like penguins and the endemic cormorant.

    PM: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina


    The afternoon brings us to the jewel of the Galapagos National Park, and youngest island, Fernandina. Disembark (dry landing) for a one-mile walk. Punta Espinoza has an amazing combination of barrenness with much wildlife. Having no introduced mammals, Fernandina has a very unique environment with the highest density of marine iguanas, sharing their space with sea lions, sally-light foot crabs, hawks, penguins and the flightless cormorant.

    DAY 5: TUESDAY / SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS & CHARLES DARWIN STATION


    AM: Highlands, Santa Cruz Island
    After breakfast, disembark (dry landing) to visit the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, an Scalesia forest and the twin pit craters geology formation, Los Gemelos. From December to mid-April a visit to see the giant tortoises in the wild may be included, if weather conditions are good. Return to Puerto Ayora for lunch at the poolside of the Finch Bay Eco Hotel.

    PM: Charles Darwin Research Station, Santa Cruz Island


    Afternoon visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station and the giant tortoise pens, including tortoise celebrities like "Lonesome George" within an impressive giant prickly-pear cactus forest home to many land birds. These are the headquarters of scientific investigation, conservation and the National Park administration. Late afternoon stroll along the main street of Puerto Ayora before embarking on Yacht LA PINTA.

    DAY 6: WEDNESDAY / BARTOLOME & RABIDA


    AM: Bartolom Island
    A small satellite island of the neighboring Santiago Island, Bartolom is a landmark of Galpagos. Broken volcanic material reveals some of the most striking volcanic landscapes: the Pinnacle rock. After a dry landing, the short, yet somewhat steep trail will unfold virtually every volcanic feature expected to be found in Galpagos. Lava flows, tuff, cinder and spatter cones. To reach the summit a wooden staircase was built to minimize erosion on the islands slopes. The vista is the prize: The Pinnacle Rock next to golden beaches and turquoise waters. This is the introduction to the next activity: swimming and snorkeling along the north beach of Bartolom.
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    PM: Rbida Island


    Only a short sailing distance from Bartolom is the colorful island of Rbida. Aquatic activities will include swarms of reef fish, sea lions and often large rays. Glass Bottom boat is an option for non-snorkeler. The day can end with a rewarding stroll along the trail up to the viewing rocks over the red beach. A deciduous forest of palo santo trees, home to Darwin finches and Galpagos doves. Weather permitting, stargazing from the outer deck at night.

    DAY 7: THURSDAY / ESPAOLA


    AM: Gardner Bay (Espaola Island)
    After breakfast, disembark (wet landing) at a white coral beach where you can take a short walk and watch the sea lions, Hood mockingbirds, finches or enjoy the beach. There is great snorkeling in this area (snorkeling equipment is available for guests at no extra cost), kayak or ride the glass-bottom boat.

    PM: Punta Surez (Espaoa Island)


    Afternoon dry landing for an exciting walk on lava terrain to visit its unique sea bird colonies, including the Waved Albatrosses (May - December), colonies of both Nazca and blue footed boobies along with swallow tailed gulls and the famous blowhole.

    DAY 8: FRIDAY / SAN CRISTOBAL & GALAPAGOS DEPARTURE


    AM: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal Island)
    After Disembarking at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno a bus ride takes you to see the emblematic reptile of Galpagos at la Galapaguera. Deciduos forest, land birds, endemic plants, etc. Return to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno and transfer to the airport to take the flight back to the continent.

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