OceanSpray B 6D – 5N – Galapagos

Saturday - Day 1

AM:  Arrival to Baltra Airport with transfer to M/C Ocean Spray

Welcome to the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/C Ocean Spray.  The guide and crew will greet you and show you to your accommodations upon your arrival.  Afterwards, the guide and cruise manager will hold a short briefing on all safety and emergency protocols, different areas of the vessel and the normal routine of the itinerary.

PM: Santa Fe Island

Santa Fe is home to the endemic Santa Fe iguana.  The island was created by a volcanic uplift that now hosts a forest of Opuntia and Palo Santo trees.  It is a picturesque island with two different trails, one leading to a scenic viewpoint and the other leading to a small beach.  Giant tortoises were once native here but went extinct after pirates and sailors took them aboard as a source of food.  

Activities: Hike

Difficulty:  Moderate

Landing: Dry

Possible Wildlife: Santa Fe land iguanas, frigatebirds, sally lightfoot crabs, sea lions, finches, various shorebirds.

What to Bring: Sturdy footwear for hiking and walking sticks. 

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