Visitors will also see Galapagos doves, hawks and swallow-tailed gulls. After crossing the nesting grounds you will reach the world’s largest colony of waved albatross (about 15,000), their mating rituals are a highlight. At the end of this excursion, passengers will visit the famous blowhole, where water shoots into the air at almost seventy-five feet from the waves crashing into the island.

Española Island - Gardner Bay wet landing (via watercraft) on a white coral beach amidst a large colony of sea lions. This site has no trails, but is considered an open area where you can spot Galapagos hawks, American oystercatchers, and Galapagos doves, three species of finches, yellow warblers, lava lizards and marine iguanas. It is also a great place for swimming and snorkeling; the best spot is by the rock outcropping that looks like a turtle.

M/Y Coral I (B,L,D)

Day 6 - Cormorant Point (Floreana Island) / Santa Fe Island

Floreana Island - Cormorant Point Wet landing on a green colored sand beach. Passengers will hike a well-marked trail beginning in the black mangrove beds heading toward the back of the lagoon. The large, brackish lagoon holds one of the biggest populations of flamingos in the Galápagos. This island is best known for its endemic plant life, such as the Galápagos millwork, passionflower, and button mangrove. Novice snorkelers can practice on the main beach where the sea lions are playful, while experienced snorkelers can roam the waters around Devils Crown.

Santa Fe Island is located in the southeastern part of Galapagos, two and one half hours from Santa Cruz Island and is home for a representative number of endemic species including Galapagos hawk, land iguanas, a variety of finches, sea lion and marine turtles. Santa Fe Island also has some of the most beautiful coves of all the islands.

M/Y Coral I (B,L,D)

Day 7 - North Seymour Island North Seymour Island After a dry landing guests will encounter swallow tailed gulls and sea lions. This site is also known for being a nesting colony for blue-footed boobies and the largest colony of the magnificent frigate bird (different species from the great frigate bird). Travelers will spot both endemic species of iguana, the marine iguana and land iguana. M/Y Coral I (B,L,D)

Day 8 - Rabida Island / Egas Port (Santiago Island)

Rábida Island Dry landing at the dark red colored beach of volcanic origin, frequented by sea lions. Here a short trail leads to a saltwater lagoon, where we find small colonies of flamingos feeding. The brown pelican nests in the mangroves found at the far side of the lagoon. Also to be found are boobies and nine species of Darwin’s finches.

Santiago Island Visit the dark sand beach at Puerto Egas during a wet landing. Most of the landscape is tuff-stone layers and lava flows, the surrounding area is prime for spotting and observing hunting herons, great blue herons, lava herons, oystercatchers, and the yellow crowned night heron. There is an excellent spot for swimming and snorkeling in search of octopuses, sea horses, starfish and other sea life caught in the small tidal pools. From a safe distance travelers can admire moray eels, hammerhead sharks, white tip and Galapagos sharks, golden and white spotted eagle rays, wahoo, tuna, red-tailed and dog snappers, sea lions, and sea turtles.

M/Y Coral I (B,L,D)

Day 9 - Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island) / Vicente Roca Point (Isabela Island)

Fernandina Island After a dry landing at Espinoza Point, passengers will see the largest colony of marine iguanas mingling with Sally light foot crabs,. Also enjoyed are the flightless cormorants nesting sites, the Galapagos penguins, Galapagos hawks, and sea lions. Among the flora and volcanic formations observers will note brachycereus cactus, “pa-hoe-hoe” lava, and other unusual lava formations. Also numerous mangrove beds extend into the sea, depicting a healthy and thriving eco-system.

Isabela Island - Vicente Roca Point The island is open for dinghy sightseeing, snorkeling, and scuba. Travelers will enjoy high cliffs with tuff stone, ash, and other lava formations, caves and plenty of nesting sites for brown noddies and blue-footed boobies. Experience an up-close encounter with the occasional dolphin.

M/Y Coral I (B,L,D)

Bartolome Island Day 10 - Bartolome Island / Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz Island) Bartolomé Island Dry landing, passengers will see volcanic formations including lava bombs, spatter, and cinder cones. After a hike to the summit visitors have an impressive view of the surrounding islands, including the eroded tuff cone of Pinnacle Rock. Red mangroves and various cacti add to the experience. Visitors also enjoy a chance to cool off while snorkeling. Here travelers often see the Galapagos penguin, sea turtles, and white tipped sharks. Santa Cruz Island - Black Turtle Cove located near Las Bachas beach in the north of Santa Cruz Island. This excursion provides a “panga” (a flat-bottomed outboard-driven dinghy that seats about twelve people) ride though the mangrove, during which the outboard motor of the small boat is turned off. This allows for close observation of sea turtles, white tipped reef M/Y Coral I (B,L,D)

Day 11 - Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island) / Baltra Island / Quito

Santa Cruz Island Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station staffed with international scientists conducting biological research and conservation projects. Here you can also admire giant tortoises, part of the breeding program. Also, travelers can admire the impressive giant prickly-pear cactus forest and many land birds. The visit to the station takes around forty minutes.

Return to Quito via a flight from Baltra for rest and relaxation at JW Marriot for the night.

JW Marriot (B)

Day 12 - Quito / USA

Transfer to the Quito airport in the early morning for your flight to the USA

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Optional Safari Extension

Nazca Lines (Peru)
Some 2,500 years ago, Nazca was the seat of a pre-Inca civilization highly advanced in both astronomy and ceramic art. Today enormous geoglyph figures of animals, birds and geometric figures remain etched in the desert, a testimony to this remarkable culture. The line drawings can only be seen and appreciated from the air, aboard small aircraft. Take off from Nazca, as well as and Lima, for aerial viewings.

Cuenca (Ecuador)
Travel to the city described by tourists as the most beautiful and picturesque in Ecuador. Let its cobblestone streets, graceful wrought iron balconies and flowered plazas captivate you. Its market places and handicrafts are a living testimony of the region's rich indigenous and artisan heritage. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to buy exclusive ikat weavings or silver jewelry.

Ecuadorian Amazon
Flying from Quito to the town of “El Coca”, you will visit the tropical rain forest of the lower Napo River. After an impressive canoe trip you will arrive at La Selva Jungle Lodge. There are daily trips and excursions of different levels of difficulty to observe the incredible flora and fauna. Night excursions can be accomplished to observe caimans and night monkeys, piranhas and indigenous communities. In this paradise you will be able to swim in a calm tropical lagoon or go bird watching in search of amazing species with wonderful colors. The trips are led by expert guides.

Machu Picchu featuring deluxe service on the Hiram Bingham Train (Peru)
The train leaves from Cuzco, Peru in the morning taking a spectacular journey through a changing landscape while guests enjoy breakfast. After the steep climb out of Cuzco, the train descends into the Sacred Valley, passing lush fields and colorful villages in the foothills of the. From there, the journey is highlighted by wonderful vistas of the mountains and the beautiful Urubamba which runs through the SacredValley. On arrival in the town of Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu, guests are taken by bus to lunch. A private guided tour of the citadel follows before the return transfer to the station in the early evening. A sumptuous dinner is served on the train during the 3½ hour journey back to Cuzco.

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