GENOVESA AND THE REMOTE WEST
Islands you will visit:
- Genovesa
- Santa Cruz
- Isabela
- Fernandina
- Santiago
- Daphne
The cruise starts off by visiting Bachas Beach and Genovesa and then heads off to Isabela, which is the largest island. Moreover, you will also be able to sail passing by Daphne Major which is a volcano islet home to exotic sea birds. The Galapagos itinerary also involves the volcanic north that acts as a gateway to dramatic landscapes and narrates the story of evolution. Meanwhile, in the west, you can witness unique endemic species such as Galapagos penguins, marine iguanas, and flightless cormorants.
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The Galapagos cruise itinerary consists of Santiago and Isabela; both islands with colonies breeding American flamingos, and breathtaking colonies of Espanola that are home to seabirds. While on this tour, you will get a chance to rest at calm sites where you can relax, read, and stargaze.
More highlights include the South Plaza and Santa Fe where you will easily spot Galapagos land iguanas that crawl underneath the peculiar prickly pear cacti.
While in Santa Cruz, you can dedicate the whole day in the lush forests in search of giant Galapagos tortoises. If you are interested, you can also learn more about them at Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center.
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Take a single or double kayak to explore the protected bays while marine tortoises and sea lions are swimming alongside. If the conditions allow it, you can paddle nearby fantastic cliffs.
Guided walks are great opportunities to get up close with nature. Sometimes, the animals will come up to you to say hello if you are in their way, others are really friendly and natty and will pose for a perfect picture. More land activities are hikes to volcanic cones and staying into craters that recently have erupted.
