Luxury cruise aboard Seaman Journey

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Baltra Island Airport, Baltra

Today, you will fly to the Galapagos Islands. Pay a fee of $20 USD for the migration control card at the airport before going through security. After landing in Santa Cruz, go through an inspection point to prevent the introduction of foreign plants and animals. You will also pay the entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park: $200 for foreign passengers and $100 for children under 12 as of September 2024.

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Isabela Island, Punta Moreno, Isabela

Punta Moreno sits on Isabela Island's west coast, at the entrance of the Bolivar channel. The trail follows a Pahoehoe lava flow into coastal lagoons. Spot various bird species including blue footed boobies and flightless cormorants, near the lakes and mangroves.

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Isabela Island, Urbina Bay, Isabela

Urbina Bay sits at the base of Alcedo Volcano on Isabela's west coast. This area uplifted in 1954, stranding marine life. It offers great snorkeling and features a 3,200-meter trail with sand, pumice, lava, coral, and coastal vegetation. Look for iguana burrows and when snorkeling you may swim alongside penguins and observe red and blue lobsters. Here, you might see Darwin's finches and land iguanas, which are larger than those on South Plaza Island. Giant Tortoises also roam the area. The vegetation includes chamomile, Rosewood, and Darwin’s cotton flowers, which are endemic to the Galapagos.

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Fernandina Island, Punta Espinoza, Fernandina

Espinoza Point is famous for its marine iguana colonies, looking like armies covering entire areas. Also home to unique species like the flightless cormorant, Galapagos penguin, Galapagos hawk, and Galapagos snake. This is one of the most pristine and remote areas of the Galápagos archipelago.

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Santiago Island, Espumilla Beach, Santiago

Espumilla Beach lies on Santiago Island's northern coast, within James bay. The site has a very picturesque coastline, that shows erosion and different formations created by action of the sea. Explore the palo santo forest, mangroves and see nesting baby sea turtles in the sand dunes as well as a Flamingo colony in the coastal lagoon. Vegetation varies in short distance from dry to humid, here you can see the damage done by introduced species like feral goats that finally were eradicated. Main wildlife includes sea lions and fur seals, marine turtles, marine iguanas, oystercatchers, herons (great blue heron) and other sea birds. You can also spot land birds like the Galapagos dove, Darwin’s finches and hawks.

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Rabida

Rábida Island stands out for its red rocks and sand. The volcanic material here is porous, changing color due to oxidation. A short trail leads to a lagoon where you can see land birds and a colony of flamingos. It is interesting to observe the pelicans diving in for fish. The red beach contrasts with the green vegetation. Snorkeling is amongst the best as you swim along the coastline, playful sea lions join you. You can spot moray eels, small sharks, starfish and lots of colorful fish.

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Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz

Enjoy a dinghy ride to Black Turtle Cove on Santa Cruz's north coast. The boat will explore the mangrove-protected cove with the engines off. In the calm waters, you may see sea turtles feeding and mating, along with black-tip, white- tip, and Galapagos sharks. Spot groups of spotted rays, golden cow rays, egrets, and herons. After the visit, you will be transferred to Baltra airport for your flight back to the mainland.