Day 6: Isabela
After cruising through the Bolivar Channel for a possible
observation of whales and dolphins, we board a dinghy and disembark
at Moreno Point. Here we take a medium-length walk in
search of giant tortoises, brightly colored land iguanas, flamingos
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Later we can swim and snorkel where you can spot
hammerhead sharks, white tipped sharks, Galapagos sharks, eels,
groupers and snappers. Return on board for lunch. In the afternoon
visit Urbina Bay (wet landing), a nesting site for the Brown Pelican
and the Flightless Cormorant.
Day 7: Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is the second largest island of the archipelago,
colonized in the 1920's. We will spend a full day in the island. In
the morning enjoy a hike in the lush scenery of the Santa Cruz
highlands, where occasionally it is possible to see giant tortoises
grazing in the pastures of local farms. Lunch at a typical
restaurant.
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In the afternoon, we will pay a visit to the Charles
Darwin Research Station where we can see giant tortoises in
captivity and learn about the importance of this station for the
survival of the archipelago. Later we will have free time to enjoy
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Day 8: Back to the continent
This afternoon, after a morning excursion, our Galapagos odyssey
concludes and we return to the airport for our flight back to the
continent. Back in Quito, you have a last opportunityto wander
those ancient cobblestonestreets and dine on Andean fare. Overnight
Day 9: Depart Ecuador
Farewell Eco Voyagers! Today our local representative will be
transferring you to the airport in time for your departing flight. We wish you a pleasant trip back home and hope to enjoy your company
in another exciting adventure very soon
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