SOUTH PLAZA – CARRION POINT

SOUTH PLAZAS
We will observe enormous prickly pear cactus and the endemic succulent sesuvian. Land iguanas huge colony in
Galapagos we will see the yellow-brown land iguanas feeding on the fruit and pads of the prickly pear cactus, also
marine iguanas living along the coast and a hybrid iguana between male marine iguanas and females land
iguanas.

PUNTA CARRIÓN
Great snorkel to see a variety of fish, rays, and if lucky the white tip sharks. From Punta Carrion we navigate a
short distance through the beautiful Itabaca Channel with its turquoise waters, return to Puerto Ayora.

Tour Schedule
07h40: Pick up from hotels
(aprox) 10h00: Punta Carrión visit
(aprox) 12h00: Lunch
(aprox) 14h00: South Plazas visit
(aprox) 16h00: Back in Puerto Ayora

BARTOLOME – SULLIVAN BAY

SULLIVAN BAY: Dry landing / Wet landing
This site is of great geological interest. It is located southeast of James Island, the landing can be performed
either in the rocky shore (dry landing) or the white sand beach (wet landing). The length of the trail is
approximately 1.5 km. The huge eruption that happened in this place in the late 1800s is clear evidence of the
volcanic past of the islands. 200 m around the landing, you can see patterns of vegetation that were burned during
the eruption.

BARTOLOME
Bartolome offers emblematic sceneries of the Galapagos Islands. A 600 meter pathway complete with stairs and a
boardwalk will take you to the highest point of the island where you will be able to learn about the volcanic
origins of the Galapagos Islands and have a splendid panoramic view of the island and the majestic Pinnacle
Rock. The old crater in the island’s interior makes interesting hiking, and there are beautiful sand beaches.
Along the coastline you will have the opportunity to see the Galapagos penguin and sea lions. Depending on the
shedule of the day, you will be able to do snorkeling at Sullivan Bay or at
Bartolome Island.
Tour schedule
07h00: Pick up from hotels
(aprox) 11h00: Sullivan Bay visit
(aprox) 13h00: Lunch / snorkeling
(aprox) 14h00: Bartolome Island visit
(aprox) 18h00: Back in Puerto Ayora

BACHAS BEACH – SEYMOUR NORTH

LAS BACHAS: Wet Landing
Las Bachas, located in northern part of Santa Cruz, consistis of two beautiful white sandy beaches, it is a perfect
site for practicing snorkeling and swimming. The predominant vegetation is of the coastal zone, several brackish
lagoons only a few steps away from the sea are the feeding grounds of various birds, from stilts to flamingos.

NORTH SEYMOUR: Dry landing
North Seymour is located north of Baltra. The total distance of the trail is 2 miles. A forest of Palo Santo trees
stand just above the landing site. During the walking you will be able to see sea lions, land iguanas and the
“magnificent” and “great” frigate birds. Sometimes blue-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls nest along the
path.
Tour Schedule
07h40: Pick up from hotels
(aprox) 10h00: North Seymour visit
(aprox) 12h00: Lunch
(aprox) 14h00: las Bachas visit
(aprox) 16h30: Back in Puerto Ayora