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Hotel and Yacht Program
Galapagos Cruises
Hotel and Yacht
This itinerary combines overnight at charming Hostal Maïnao with day trips to the different islands and the highlands of Santa Cruz and the Darwin Center.
North of Baltra (South Seymour) is the small islet of North Seymour. The two islands are very similar in appearance both created from Geological Uplift and having typical arid vegetation including Prickly Pear Cacti, Palo Santos Trees and Salt Bushes.
The visitor trail on North Seymour is approximately (2 km) in length crossing the inland of the island and exploring the rocky coast. Along the way the trail passes colonies of Blue-Footed Boobies and Magnificent Frigatebirds.
The Magnificent Frigatebird, a large black bird with a long wingspan, and a hooked beak, is extremely fast and has excellent vision. Frigatebirds are known for the large red pouch on their necks. During mating season the males thrown back their heads, inflate the pouch (sometimes to the size of a soccer ball), and shake trying to capture the attention of female Frigates.
12:30 On board Lunch
14:30 Return to Itabaca Channel
15:30 Arrival to Itabaca Channel
17:30 Arrival to Puerto Ayora
ITINERARY 1 DAY TOUR TO BARTOLOME
07:30 Pick up: Hotel Lobby - Transfer from Puerto Ayora to Itabaca Chanel
07:00 Departure from Itabaca to Bartolomé - Breakfast on Board
09:30 Arrival to Bartolomé
This small island located just off Sullivan Bay east of Santiago.
Bartolome, a desolate island with few plants is the most visited and most photographed island in the Galapagos. The island consists of an extinct volcano and a variety of red, orange, green, and glistening black volcanic formations.
The best known of the island's features is the Tuff Cone known as Pinnacle Rock. This large black partially eroded lava formation was created when magma expelled from the volcano reached the sea. When the seawaters cooled the hot lava it caused an explosion. The exploded particles eventually fasten together forming a rock composed of thin layers.
Bartolome's Pinnacle Rock has become one of the best recognized and most photographed sights in the islands. A prominent sight it was used as a target for US airmen during WWII. Lying beside the Pinnacle Rock are twin half moon shaped beaches.
14h30 Return to Itabaca chanel
16h30 Arrival to the channel
17h30 Arrival to Puerto Ayora
ITINERARY 1 DAY TOUR TO SEYMOUR:
07:30 Pick up from Hotel lobby
transfer from Puerto Ayora to It abaca channel
09:00 Departure from Itabaca to Seymour
10:30 we will be arriving at Seymour
