Southern Galapagos Islands Cruise 4 Days | Horizon Trimaran

AM: Arrive San Cristobal airport

You will arrive at San Cristobal Island in the morning. After passing through immigration and baggage claim, you will be met by a Horizon staff member and transferred to the Trimaran. You will be shown to your cabin where you will have some time to settle in before lunch and a welcome briefing.

PM: San Cristobal Interpretation Center

The Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center was opened in 1998 as a phase of the project “Interpretation and Environment Education Project.” Visitors can enjoy expositions on natural history, human history, and environment protection. The conservation efforts represent the movement to protect the wildlife and natural environment through population and tourist control. The Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center features an outdoor stadium, audio-visual equipment, and meeting rooms.

AM: Pitt Point

Pitt Point, located on San Cristobal Island's northeastern tip, is home to frigatebirds, storm petrels, and all three types of boobies: Nazca, blue-footed, and red-footed. A steep trail leads visitors up a cliff and through a ravine to an area teeming with birds. This location is also excellent for snorkeling and scuba diving.

PM: Witch hill & Kicker rock

Located on the northern coast, witch hill and its surroundings present one of the most picturesque beaches in the Galapagos with its white powdery sand and the abundance of animals. Wildlife includes sea turtles, rays, and various types of booby birds. The clear water provides an excellent opportunity for enjoying swimming and snorkeling.

Kicker rock formation is located about two hours west of San Cristobal. The rocks protrude from the water and stand vertically hundreds of feet above the ocean, separated by a small channel. Although there are no landing areas, visitors can see a variety of marine life through circumnavigation and dinghy rides.

AM: Punta Suarez

Blue-footed boobies, albatrosses, and Nazca boobies can all be found in this area. The large waved albatrosses use the cliff as a launching pad, making it a beautiful location on the ocean front. The magnificent blowhole, which shoots water high into the air, is the most well-known attraction. This location offers fantastic photo opportunities.

PM: Gardner Bay

Gardner Bay, on the eastern side of the island, is the breeding site of nearly all of the world´s 12,000 pairs of waved albatrosses. It has a large white sandy beach with a plethora of sea lions, making it ideal for relaxing. Because of its rocky shores, this location is ideal for diving and snorkeling.

AM: Bachas Beach

Las Bachas Beach, located on Santa Cruz Island's north shore, is ideal for swimming and relaxing. A floating pier, one of the few remaining remnants of the US presence in the Galapagos during WWII, can be seen here. There may be flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black necked stilts, and whimbrels. Sea turtles lay their eggs on the beach as well.

PM: Transfer to Baltra airport

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the Baltra airport in time for your flight back to the mainland.