Start at mid-day BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ: CHARLES DARWIN STATION

Morning:     Arrival to the airport in Baltra, reception by the cruise guide and transfer to the yacht.  

Afternoon:    Lunch service. Visit to Charles Darwin Scientific Station and Breeding Center. Dry landing. 

The main visit in Puerto Ayora is to Charles Darwin Station. An excellent way to begin learning about the islands, their origin and formation. You will learn about how the Galapagos turtles are raised and meet Jorge, the famous solitary turtle. The Scientific Station has its own beach that receives many visitors on weekends.

Evening:     Guide briefing. Welcome cocktail. Dinner service and navigation to South Plaza.

SANTIAGO: BARTOLOME - CHINESE HAT 

Morning: Breakfast service. Deep water snorkeling. Visit to Bartolome. Dry landing. Nature walk. 

This desolate island with few plants is the most visited and most photographed island in the Galapagos. The island consists of an extinct volcano and a variety of red, orange, green, and glistening black volcanic formations. The best known of the island's features is the Tuff Cone known as Pinnacle Rock. This large black partially eroded lava formation was created when magma expelled from the volcano reached the sea. When the seawaters cooled the hot lava it caused an explosion. The exploded particles eventually fasten together forming a rock composed of thin layers. 

Bartolome's Pinnacle Rock has become one of the best recognized and most photographed sights in the islands. A prominent sight it was used as a target for US airmen during WWII. Lying beside the Pinnacle Rock are twin half-moon shaped beaches.

The northern beach is a popular snorkeling site where visitors have the opportunity to swim with fish, Sea Lions and Galapagos Penguins. 

Afternoon: Lunch service. Santiago Island. Wet landing at Chinese Hat. Nature walk. Deep water snorkeling. 
Visit to Chinese Hat, a tiny island just off the southeast tip of Santiago. Its name describes the island's shape. Those visitors who travel to the island will find its special landscape worth the visit. Though centrally located it is one of the least visited sites in the area. 

Evening: Guide briefing. Farewell cocktail. Dinner service and navigation to Mosquera Islet.