Galapagos Angel Yacht: Itinerary Northern & Central Islands (A)

Arrive at Baltra Airport and transfer to your yacht. After a welcome briefing and lunch, head to North Seymour Island, known for its arid landscape and abundant birdlife. Witness magnificent frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, and Galapagos sea lions in their natural habitat. The island’s unique terrain, formed by submarine lava flows, offers excellent opportunities for wildlife observation.

Begin the day at Chinese Hat Islet, a small volcanic cone near Santiago Island. Its dramatic lava formations and turquoise waters provide a stunning backdrop for snorkeling, where you may spot reef sharks and sea turtles. In the afternoon, visit Bartolome Island’s famous Pinnacle Rock. Hike to the summit for breathtaking panoramic views, then relax on the beach or snorkel with Galapagos penguins.

Explore Darwin Bay, a white coral beach surrounded by mangroves, home to red-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls. Enjoy close encounters with sea lions in tidal pools. Later, visit El Barranco (Prince Philip’s Steps), a rocky trail leading up a cliff where storm petrels and Galapagos doves thrive. The dramatic scenery makes for an unforgettable experience.

Visit Egas Port, a black sand beach where Galapagos hawks and lava lizards roam. Follow the coastal trail to tide pools where fur seals bask on the rocks. In the afternoon, explore Rabida Island, famous for its red sand beaches and vibrant marine life. A short hike leads to a viewpoint offering spectacular island vistas, and snorkeling here reveals a variety of tropical fish and playful sea lions.

At the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center in Puerto Ayora, learn about conservation efforts to protect the Galapagos giant tortoise. Observe tortoises of different ages before heading to the lush highlands of Santa Cruz. Walk through towering Scalesia forests and explore lava tunnels, remnants of ancient volcanic activity, while spotting more of the island’s unique birdlife.

Suarez Point offers one of the best wildlife experiences in the Galapagos. Walk among waved albatrosses, Nazca boobies, and blue-footed boobies, and witness the impressive blowhole shooting seawater into the air. Later, relax at Gardner Bay, a picturesque beach with a thriving sea lion colony. Snorkel around Gardner and Osborn Islets, where vibrant coral reefs attract reef fish, rays, and turtles.

Explore Santa Fe Island, home to endemic Santa Fe land iguanas and towering prickly pear cacti. Hike along scenic trails offering panoramic views before snorkeling in crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life. In the afternoon, visit South Plaza Island, where red and yellow land iguanas contrast against the vivid greenery of the Sesuvium plants. A large sea lion colony adds to the island’s charm.

Conclude the adventure with a peaceful dinghy ride through Black Turtle Cove, a mangrove sanctuary where sea turtles, rays, and reef sharks glide through calm waters. After this final wildlife encounter, transfer to Baltra Airport for your return flight.