Itinerary 8 Days A | Grand Queen Beatriz Yacht

You will be transferred to the airport this morning for your flight to Galapagos Islands. The airport is approximately a one-hour drive from the hotel so you should allow for delays. This time will be confirmed by your tour leader at the pre-departure meeting. On departure from Quito Airport, a US$20 transit card per person is required. A US$100 national park entry fee per person is due upon arrival on the islands. These transactions can be complicated and time-consuming so please have cash available.

A National Park Guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the catamaran "M.Y Grand queen Beatriz". Lunch will be served on board.

Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point

Punta Carrion is the first stop of the afternoon, and it's located in north-eastern Santa Cruz. This cove is protected and shallow, making it ideal for your first swim and snorkel in the Galapagos. There is plenty of wildlife to be seen. Keep your eyes open for Galapagos herons, Galapagos herons, great-blue herons, and an underwater swim among the rays and white tipped reef sharks.

Today, you will be waking up on the South Coast Isla Isabela. This is the largest archipelago in the Galapagos Archipelago. Isabela was created by five large volcanic craters that are all still active. It is situated in one of the most youthful geological areas on the planet, and was formed less than one million years ago.

The largest number of beaches on the Galapagos' southern coast is found in turquoise waters.

Tintoreras

Las Tintoreras is where you will be visiting. From the viewing platform, you can see the narrow channel and a collection of white-tipped reef sharks sleeping and swimming. There may also be a playful sea lion!
Here, blue-footed boobies, penguins, marine Iguanas, and crabs make their homes. The waters also offer opportunities to swim alongside turtles.

Giant Tortoise Breeding Center

You will also see the Giant Tortoise breeding centre and the Wall of Tears. These were constructed out of lava by prisoners of this penal colony between 1946 and 1959 as a punishment. You will need to pay a US$5 entry fee for Isla Isabela.