A 5 - day land based adventure

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G A L A P A G O S

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O V E R V I E WEcuador's most famous destination - the Galapagos Islands - offers discovery and adventure. During your visit, you will explore three of the islands where you will see an array of incredible wildlife, from the iconic giant tortoises to rays and penguins. You will experience all of the best ways to see the Galapagos - hiking, boat travel, kayaking, snorkeling and stand up paddleboarding. It's an adventure you'll never forget!

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G a l a p a g o s

DAY 1A r r i v a l i n t h e G a l a p a g o s

Today we arrive in Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galapagos. This tiny island was a military base during the Second World War and hosts the Islands’ principal airport. The airport was built using the most advanced environmental techniques to reduce emissions and energy use, some of which you’ll notice as you walk through the facility. This was the first ecological airport in the world.

We will continue to the Itabaca Channel where the transfer will be waiting to take usto an exclusive giant tortoise reserve, Galapagos Magic Lodge, where will spend the next two nights.

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A D V E N T U R E Galapagos Magic Lodge is a safari-style tented camp perched high on Santa Cruz overlooking the ocean. The sounds of nature will serenade us and we’ll be able to feast our eyes on the mountains and forests surrounding the Camp. Also, enjoy the peace of having the entire hillside to ourselves, with the exception of seasonal resident giant tortoises.

Night at Galapagos Magic (Standard Tent)

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DAY 2

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Windrose is the newest yacht for Galapagos travel, astate-of-the-art Sunseeker Manhattan 74- foot motoryacht. She cruises atunprecedented speed, inwonderful comfort, with catering facilities on board for snacks andlunch, space foreveryone to relax, passionate naturalistguide and dedicated crew.

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We can visit North Seymour and Bachas,South Plazas, Santa Fe Island or Bartolome, and Sullivan Bay. Along the way, wemight see leaping rays or other sea life, while enjoying the vastness of thePacific. The yacht tour lets you see the Islands and their wildlife in theirmost pristine state. Island visited may vary according to National Park regulations

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DAY 3 DAY 4Optional toursGalapagos

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Today we have multiple choices of activities available (organized at additional cost or self guided) or if you feel like unplugging from the world and relaxing completely at our Giant Tortoise Sanctuary enjo-ying the views, walk to the Lava Tunnels or simply enjoy of the peacefulness.

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W A L K T O L A S G R I E T A S& K a y a k a t T o r t u g a B a y ( p r i v a t e b a s i s )

From Puerto Ayora main pier we take a water taxi to the “Other Side Pier”. At this point we start an easy walk for about 1 Km (~0.6 mile) until we reach Las Grietas. This is a stunning geological formation named as fissure where we can see two impressive rock walls with an elongated crystal clear water pond ideal for snorkeling. ied. The Research Center offers a brand new Interpretation Center with some of the most important samples of the Center Collection.Later, visit to Tortuga Bay. After walking through a deciduous forest for 2.5 Km (~1.5 miles) we will reach one of the most beautiful beaches in the archipelago. We will continue walking along this white sand beach for another 1 Km (~0.6 mile) until we reach the Playa Mansa where we can enjoy a special kayaking ride around the Bay.

C E R R O M E Z A& K a y a k a t G a r r a p a t e r o ( p r i v a t e b a s i s )

Visit Cerro Mesa viewpoint from where we can admire the whole southern shore of Santa Cruz. Continue towards one of the iconic formations in Galapagos resembling a crater from where we will start a hike downhill for about 30 minutes to the bottom of this collapsed crater. Explore the area, recover energies and start the hike uphill for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Excellent opportunities to find endemic species such as the Wood-pecker Finch and being very lucky giant tortoi-ses.Later, kayaks at Garrapatero. Walk for about 500 mts (~0.3 mile) on a flat and easy terrain through a deciduous forest until we reach El Garrapatero beach. Kayaking activity takes place from the beach along the bay for about 45 minutes. We can make a short walk to the brackish lagoon where we have high possibilities to find pink flamingos.

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C O F F E E F A R M A N D S U G A R C A N E M I L L & H i g h l i g h t s o f P u e r t o A y o r a ( p r i v a t e b a s i s )

In the morning, visit Organic Coffee Farm & Sugar Cane mill. Departure from your hotel towards the farming area of El Cascajo. Visit one of the most traditional farms in the area where we can find real orga-nic coffee and sugar cane plantations. We will learn about all coffee and sugar cane growing and produc-tion process including a handcrafted sugar cane mil and distillery where the farmers produce a traditio-nal sugar cane liquor.

Later, visit to Charles Darwin Research Station. The Charles Darwin Research Center is the matrix of all the scientific researches in the Galapagos Islands. It is from these headquarters from where all the most sensitive conservation projects are being directed. The conservation and preservation of giant tortoises, marine iguanas among others are some of the examples of the Center labor. We can walk along the core of the Research Center where we can find the corrals where the giant tortoises are being breed as well as the corrals where the land iguanas are being studied.

The Research Center offers a brand new Interpretation Center with some of the most important samples of the Center Collection.Afterwards, visit to wooden workshops in Galapagos. Inspired by the unique beauty of the islands and using cedrella s wood; one of the introduced species in Galapagos several years ago; galapagueños artists have dedicated their lives to capture in this wood images of fauna and flora of the archipelago. Their pieces are full are full of creativity and details that reflect the naturalness of the enchanted islands. During this visit we will know more about these skilled hands.

N A V I G A B L E T O U Rt o n e i g h b o r i s l a n d s ( s h a r i n g b a s i s )

Embark our motor yacht and enjoy of a daily excursion with a welcoming crew members and knowledgeable naturalist guide, and experience the remote islands in comfort and style.Our daily excursions will take you to experience the Galapagos Islands in a safe and comfortable manner.

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D e p a r t u r e D a y

DAY 5After breakfast you will be transfe-red to Baltra airport to take your flight to the continent Transfer Out Pto Ayora - Baltra

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G A L A P A G O SM A G I C

Galapagos Magic is a million miles from the world’s hustle and bustle. Set in the highlands of Santa Cruz (and away from the waterfront crowds), this totally unique property surprises and delights. All six safari tents have gorgeous views, and guests are surrounded by nature as they sleep. Galapagos Magic is a place to relax, walk the beautiful mountainside, turn your gaze to the beautiful heavens and to admire nature. Giant tortoises call Galapagos Magic their home much of the year, and guests might see a hand-ful slowly moving through the grounds or many dozens dotting the meadow.Sunsets from Galapagos Magic are, well, magic! Enjoying the last light of day with a cocktail on the meadow deck is a relaxing pastime, as is sharing stories of the days’ adventures in front of the open-air main lodge’s crackling fire. Magic serves sumptuous, three course dinners. The chefs use their culinary skills in the open kitchen to turn local ingredients into creative and elegant dishes. An after dinner stroll to the ‘Lava Lounge’ for a nightcap is the perfect way to end the day.

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G A L A P A G O SH A B I T A T

Hote l Ga lapagos Hab i ta tSanta Cruz , ga lapagos , Ecuador

Situated on the oceanfront in Puerto Ayora, the Galapagos Habitat blends in naturally with a surrounding mangrove forest while offering the most pleasant views of Academy Bay available on Santa Cruz. The hotel’s very own private deck and restaurant area have incredible panoramic scenes of the Galapagos Islands.

I N C L U D E D N O T I N C L U D E DAccommodation

Meals mentioned in the itinerary,

Transfers & ground transportation

One Boat excursion with snorkeling on a sharing basis

English-speaking naturalist guide

Flights (all flights from mainland Ecuador to the Galapagos Islands

can be arranged upon request)

Galapagos National Park entrance fee (US $100 per adult/$50 per

child under 12), tourist transit card (US $20 per person)

Beverages

Laundry service

Insurance (prior to your journey please ensure your travel insurance

is valid in your country of origin)

Gratuities

Activities on days 3 and 4 are optional with an extra cost