THIS DAY  we have TWO  EXCURSIONS in one day 

A.M. EXCURSION:

Sierra Negra volcano. 

Today´s the adventure involves a long walk whose reward is a landscape that will leave us breathless and without words to describe it. 

A bus will take us to the foothills of the SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO We start an ascending walk (5km) towards the crater of the volcano  we will be at the very edge of one of the largest calderas on the planet.  10 by 7 km 

We then continue the excursion with a descending walk of 3km to reach Volcán Chico: In this place, we are going to admire an overwhelming landscape: On  one hand we are between lava rivers, on the other from a high view-point, we can see looking north : Elizabeth Bay, Alcedo Volcano, Darwin Volcano and Ecuador Volcano and a little to the west Fernandina Island with its homonymous volcano. 

At the volcan Chico site we will see fumaroles and sulfur flows. 

P.M. EXCURSION:

Afetr this amazing excursion we prepare for the trip to ISLET TINTORERAS, a fabulous walk between the lava flows, they allow us to learn the difference between A-A lava  and PAHOIHOI lava.

 Blue-footed Boobies, Penguins, Pelicans, marine iguanas, sea-lions, lava lizards are some the incredible inhabitants of this islet.

We´ll walk through beaches of different colors until we reach some crevasses where sea lions and sharks share the space. Our adventure continues with an awesome snorkeling session. Our swimming partners are often Penguins, Sea-Lions, Sea Turtles and Sharks

Sunset free time to  spend at  the beach and enjoy the most  glorious sunset

UNDERWATER ADVENTURES

A.M. EXCURSION

We´re visiting THE TUNNELS of Isabela  a gigantinc lava flow from Sierra Negra Volcano reached the ocean many  thousands of years ago, the result is now an area where the lava tubes and flows have been partially destroyed by the erosion of the ocean;  Creating underwater  tunnels and caves, these incredible lava formations are an awesome place for shallow water snorkeling through underwater tunnels where we will rejoice in the company of Sharks, penguins, turtles and abundant tropical fish.

We will also be looking for the elusive and rather hard to find seahorses

Truly one of the best  snorkeling places in the whole archipelago .

P.M. EXCURSION

In the afternoon a ten miles bicycle ride; 

A ride towards the historical site of a penal colony known as El Muro de las Lágrimas “The Wall Of Tears”.

The adventure is not only the actual penal colony remains, on our way we will enjoy several beaches, will learn about the formation of the “LAVA TUNNELS” and lava flows this is particularly relevant when we consider the adventure that  we had the day  before:THE TUNNELS OF ISABELA.this will  grant  us a better  understanding of the volcanic origin of the islands 

There´s a visit to an estuary where we will bathe on turquoise waters where rain water coming from the highlands  meet the ocean water all in a magical environment where we´re surrounded by very tall red-mangroves.

A high view-point is also visited on this excursion from which we can really appreciate the volcanic origins of this islands. From this very point we will see two of the five volcanoes that form this island and several volcanic cones, craters and hills. 

A.M. FAST BOAT TRANSFER TO  SANTA CRUZ ISLAND.

Upon Arrival we will check-in on our hotel  and visit  The most  beautiful  beach of the archipelago:  Tortuga bay. 

Our way  towards is an experience on itself with lava flows,  palo  santo  trees,  and opuntia cacti .

Once at the beach   a one mile long  white sand beach full  of birds  turtles  and an excellent  day  at  the beach.

optional trip 

P.M.  The Crevasses  and  Playa de los alemanes for a peaceful sunset by the shore where quite often  we´re in the company of playful and friendly  birds that  approach humans to unbelieveable closeness.

 Florean today has a small human population of approximately 140 to 160 people. The residents are primarily concentrated in the port town of Puerto Velasco Ibarra, with some families living in the agricultural highlands. Key details about the people of Floreana:

• Settlers' Descendants: Many current inhabitants are descendants of early European settlers, notably the Wittmer family, who arrived in the 1930s. The Wittmers were among a group of eccentric pioneers whose dramatic, mysterious history is a well-known story of the island.

• Community and Lifestyle: The small, close-knit community relies mainly on tourism and farming for their livelihood. The island has basic infrastructure, including a school and a few small accommodations, such as a hotel run by the Wittmer descendants.

• Ecuadorian Origin: Like the other inhabited islands in the Galápagos, the majority of the residents are Ecuadorian Mestizos from the mainland.

• History: The island has a long history of human visitors, starting with pirates and whalers who used a natural freshwater spring. This led to the establishment of the famous "Post Office Bay" barrel system in 1793, which is still in use today.

On this day if we wake up  early in the morning  and depending on our flight´s itinerary. We´ll have a final  stroll around town and visit the  CHARLES DRAWIN RESEARCH  STATION where we  will  learn  about  all joint  efforst  between  the researchers  and the park rangers to  keep  the islands  as pristine as possible

Visiting Playa de la estacion  for a final dip in the galapagos waters.

Then  a transfer to the airport located only 45 minutes from town.