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• Day 1 AM San Cristóbal Island Airport

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  San Cristóbal Island Airport

  The only commercial jet airliner airport we know that is located walking distance from town. 

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  San Cristóbal Island Airport

  

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  The only commercial jet airliner airport we know that is located walking distance from town. 

  San Cristóbal Island Airport

  

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  The only commercial jet airliner airport we know that is located walking distance from town. 

• Day 1 PM San Cristóbal Island, Cerro Colorado

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  San Cristóbal Island, Cerro Colorado

  Also known as the Galapaguera, the hike from the beach is long, about 5 Km (3 miles) one-way and may be hot.  It is important to note that the walk takes a minimum 3 1/2 hours roundtrip.  A great site for those wanting to stretch their legs.  Do bring water.  The hike takes you to an area renown for the numerous giant tortoises easily spotted in the wild.  There are goats in the interior and it is common to find their droppings along the way.   Landing:  Wet   Difficulty:  Difficult

  Wildlife Sightings

  • check Giant tortoise in the wild

  Site Rating 61%

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  San Cristóbal Island, Cerro Colorado

  

  Overall Rating: 61%

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  Also known as the Galapaguera, the hike from the beach is long, about 5 Km (3 miles) one-way and may be hot.  It is important to note that the walk takes a minimum 3 1/2 hours roundtrip.  A great site for those wanting to stretch their legs.  Do bring water.  The hike takes you to an area renown for the numerous giant tortoises easily spotted in the wild.  There are goats in the interior and it is common to find their droppings along the way.   Landing:  Wet   Difficulty:  Difficult

  San Cristóbal Island, Cerro Colorado

  

  Overall Rating: 61%

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  Also known as the Galapaguera, the hike from the beach is long, about 5 Km (3 miles) one-way and may be hot.  It is important to note that the walk takes a minimum 3 1/2 hours roundtrip.  A great site for those wanting to stretch their legs.  Do bring water.  The hike takes you to an area renown for the numerous giant tortoises easily spotted in the wild.  There are goats in the interior and it is common to find their droppings along the way.   Landing:  Wet   Difficulty:  Difficult

• Day 1 PM San Cristóbal Island, Interpretation Centre account_balance

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  San Cristóbal Island, Interpretation Centre

  The center, which is just outside of the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, was opened in 1998 and features exhibits showcasing the natural and human history of the Galápagos and the ongoing efforts to preserve and protect the islands. Landing: None. Difficulty: Easy

  Site Rating 35%

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  San Cristóbal Island, Interpretation Centre

  

  Overall Rating: 35%

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  The center, which is just outside of the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, was opened in 1998 and features exhibits showcasing the natural and human history of the Galápagos and the ongoing efforts to preserve and protect the islands. Landing: None. Difficulty: Easy

  San Cristóbal Island, Interpretation Centre

  

  Overall Rating: 35%

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  The center, which is just outside of the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, was opened in 1998 and features exhibits showcasing the natural and human history of the Galápagos and the ongoing efforts to preserve and protect the islands. Landing: None. Difficulty: Easy

• Day 2 AM South Plaza Island

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  South Plaza Island

  Various sea birds can be spotted from the top of the sea cliffs.  Land iguanas sit patiently, waiting for cactus flowers to drop.  Marine iguanas and sea lions are also abundant.   South Plaza is also home to the beautiful succulent Sesuvium plant, which changes from bright green in the rainy season to red, orange, and purple during the dry season.  Landing:  Dry.  Difficulty: Moderate.

  Wildlife Sightings

  • check Hybrid land/marine iguana
  • check Red-billed tropicbirds
  • check Sea lions
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  Site Rating 78%

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  South Plaza Island

  

  Overall Rating: 78%

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  Various sea birds can be spotted from the top of the sea cliffs.  Land iguanas sit patiently, waiting for cactus flowers to drop.  Marine iguanas and sea lions are also abundant.   South Plaza is also home to the beautiful succulent Sesuvium plant, which changes from bright green in the rainy season to red, orange, and purple during the dry season.  Landing:  Dry.  Difficulty: Moderate.

  South Plaza Island

  

  Overall Rating: 78%

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  Various sea birds can be spotted from the top of the sea cliffs.  Land iguanas sit patiently, waiting for cactus flowers to drop.  Marine iguanas and sea lions are also abundant.   South Plaza is also home to the beautiful succulent Sesuvium plant, which changes from bright green in the rainy season to red, orange, and purple during the dry season.  Landing:  Dry.  Difficulty: Moderate.

• Day 2 PM Santa Fe Island

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  Santa Fe Island

  A visit begins with a wet landing on a small beach. The beaches here are popular with sea lions, which can often be seen surfing the waves. There are two visitor trails here; one leading to a scenic viewpoint atop a cliff, and the other wending through a forest of massive Santa Fe opuntia cactus. Snorkeling in the radiant blue-green waters is excellent, and you may see a Galápagos green turtle gracefully swim by. Landing: Dry. Difficulty: Moderate.

  Wildlife Sightings

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  • check Giant opuntia cactus forest

  Site Rating 78%

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  Santa Fe Island

  

  Overall Rating: 78%

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  A visit begins with a wet landing on a small beach. The beaches here are popular with sea lions, which can often be seen surfing the waves. There are two visitor trails here; one leading to a scenic viewpoint atop a cliff, and the other wending through a forest of massive Santa Fe opuntia cactus. Snorkeling in the radiant blue-green waters is excellent, and you may see a Galápagos green turtle gracefully swim by. Landing: Dry. Difficulty: Moderate.

  Santa Fe Island

  

  Overall Rating: 78%

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  A visit begins with a wet landing on a small beach. The beaches here are popular with sea lions, which can often be seen surfing the waves. There are two visitor trails here; one leading to a scenic viewpoint atop a cliff, and the other wending through a forest of massive Santa Fe opuntia cactus. Snorkeling in the radiant blue-green waters is excellent, and you may see a Galápagos green turtle gracefully swim by. Landing: Dry. Difficulty: Moderate.

• Day 3 AM Floreana Island, Champion islet

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  Floreana Island, Champion islet

  Located just offshore of Floreana island, Champion is  considered as one of the most beautiful places on Galapagos for all snorkeling and scuba fans, and an excellent opportunity for dolphin watching.  It impresses already with its great diversity of iconic species such as penguins and blue footed boobies,  flamingos, pintail ducks and frigates.  It is also one of the two last habitats of the Floreana mockingbird.

  Site Rating 80%

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  Floreana Island, Champion islet

  

  Overall Rating: 80%

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  Located just offshore of Floreana island, Champion is  considered as one of the most beautiful places on Galapagos for all snorkeling and scuba fans, and an excellent opportunity for dolphin watching.  It impresses already with its great diversity of iconic species such as penguins and blue footed boobies,  flamingos, pintail ducks and frigates.  It is also one of the two last habitats of the Floreana mockingbird.

  Floreana Island, Champion islet

  

  Overall Rating: 80%

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  Located just offshore of Floreana island, Champion is  considered as one of the most beautiful places on Galapagos for all snorkeling and scuba fans, and an excellent opportunity for dolphin watching.  It impresses already with its great diversity of iconic species such as penguins and blue footed boobies,  flamingos, pintail ducks and frigates.  It is also one of the two last habitats of the Floreana mockingbird.

• Day 3 PM Floreana Island, Asilo de Paz account_balance

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  Floreana Island, Asilo de Paz

  Historically significant, this site is 5 mi from town.  Along the trail to the top of a 1476 ft tall hill, you will pass through a Scalesia tree forest and see a corral where Galapagos tortoises from San Cristóbal Island are kept (the native Floreana tortoises are extinct).  Visitors will discover the caves where some of the first human settlers on Floreana Island stayed and also encounter a fresh water spring.  Landing: Dry.  Difficulty: Easy
  

  Site Rating 37%

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  Floreana Island, Asilo de Paz

  

  Overall Rating: 37%

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  Historically significant, this site is 5 mi from town.  Along the trail to the top of a 1476 ft tall hill, you will pass through a Scalesia tree forest and see a corral where Galapagos tortoises from San Cristóbal Island are kept (the native Floreana tortoises are extinct).  Visitors will discover the caves where some of the first human settlers on Floreana Island stayed and also encounter a fresh water spring.  Landing: Dry.  Difficulty: Easy
  

  Floreana Island, Asilo de Paz

  

  Overall Rating: 37%

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  Historically significant, this site is 5 mi from town.  Along the trail to the top of a 1476 ft tall hill, you will pass through a Scalesia tree forest and see a corral where Galapagos tortoises from San Cristóbal Island are kept (the native Floreana tortoises are extinct).  Visitors will discover the caves where some of the first human settlers on Floreana Island stayed and also encounter a fresh water spring.  Landing: Dry.  Difficulty: Easy
  

• Day 4 AM Santa Cruz Island, Darwin Station - Tortoise Centre account_balance

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  Santa Cruz Island, Darwin Station - Tortoise Centre

  The Station is about a ten-minute walk from the center of Puerto Ayora.  It has its own staff scientists but also hosts visiting scientists from around the world.  The archipelago's first tortoise breeding centre is next door, along with land iguana pens.   An open air rest area serves cold drinks and snacks.  Visit the station's new "mini-museum"  and buy a t-shirt to support the station's work.   Landing: No Landing. Difficulty: Easy.

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  • check Mockingbirds

  Site Rating 53%

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  Santa Cruz Island, Darwin Station - Tortoise Centre

  

  Overall Rating: 53%

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  The Station is about a ten-minute walk from the center of Puerto Ayora.  It has its own staff scientists but also hosts visiting scientists from around the world.  The archipelago's first tortoise breeding centre is next door, along with land iguana pens.   An open air rest area serves cold drinks and snacks.  Visit the station's new "mini-museum"  and buy a t-shirt to support the station's work.   Landing: No Landing. Difficulty: Easy.

  Santa Cruz Island, Darwin Station - Tortoise Centre

  

  Overall Rating: 53%

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  The Station is about a ten-minute walk from the center of Puerto Ayora.  It has its own staff scientists but also hosts visiting scientists from around the world.  The archipelago's first tortoise breeding centre is next door, along with land iguana pens.   An open air rest area serves cold drinks and snacks.  Visit the station's new "mini-museum"  and buy a t-shirt to support the station's work.   Landing: No Landing. Difficulty: Easy.

• Day 4 PM Baltra Island Airport account_balance

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  Baltra Island Airport

  The first airport here was built by Americans during the 2nd World War - remnants of that military base can be easily observed.  The latest airport here touts itself as the world’s first “green” airport. It opened in December 2012.  The terminal consists of recycled steel tubes taken from oil drilling operations in the Amazon.  It spreads over 6,000 square meters and required an investment of just over $24 million. The new complex uses clean, renewable technologies such as solar energy, wind farms, and seawater desalination, among other environmental innovations.  It is kept cool(ish) simply by design - no air conditioning is required.

  Wildlife Sightings

  • check Land Iguana

  Site Rating 28%

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  Baltra Island Airport

  

  Overall Rating: 28%

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  The first airport here was built by Americans during the 2nd World War - remnants of that military base can be easily observed.  The latest airport here touts itself as the world’s first “green” airport. It opened in December 2012.  The terminal consists of recycled steel tubes taken from oil drilling operations in the Amazon.  It spreads over 6,000 square meters and required an investment of just over $24 million. The new complex uses clean, renewable technologies such as solar energy, wind farms, and seawater desalination, among other environmental innovations.  It is kept cool(ish) simply by design - no air conditioning is required.

  Baltra Island Airport

  

  Overall Rating: 28%

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  The first airport here was built by Americans during the 2nd World War - remnants of that military base can be easily observed.  The latest airport here touts itself as the world’s first “green” airport. It opened in December 2012.  The terminal consists of recycled steel tubes taken from oil drilling operations in the Amazon.  It spreads over 6,000 square meters and required an investment of just over $24 million. The new complex uses clean, renewable technologies such as solar energy, wind farms, and seawater desalination, among other environmental innovations.  It is kept cool(ish) simply by design - no air conditioning is required.

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