Evolution

M/v Evolution
8 days / 7 nights (Saturday to Saturday)

Price per Person in Double Occupancy

Cabin type	7 nights
A1	$4850
A2-A3	$4550
C	$4150
D	$3850

Day 1 , Saturday: Arrival to Puerto Baquerizo, San Cristobal / Cerro Brujo

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Galapagos (flight not included in package). Upon arrival to the Galapagos capital, you'll pass through park inspection, and then you'll be met by your guide, who will be holding a sign for the Evolution ship.
You'll then visit the Galapagos National Park Visitor Centre, and then you'll board the Evolution. After checking in into your cabin, you'll set sail towards Cerro Brujo. Here you'll have some time to enjoy the beautiful white sand beach, and do some snorkeling, as well as observe the playful sea lions.

Day 2 , Sunday: Española, Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay

Today you'll visit Española, the southernmost island. Here the wildlife is incredible. You'll be able to see creatures such as colorful marine iguanas, sea lions, masked boobies, cactus finches and mockingbirds. Hiking along a trail, you'll reach the famous blowhole, shooting water sprays up into the air. Here you'll also see the waved albatrosses, in one of the only places in the world where they nest. If you are lucky, you'll see the males courting the females!
In Gardner Bay, you'll land in a white sand beach where sea lions relax under the sun. This beach is ideal for swimming and snorkeling.

Day 3 , Monday: Santa Cruz, Puerto Ayora & Highlands

Today you'll visit Santa Cruz Island, the second largest in the archipelago. First you'll visit Puerto Ayora, the most populated town in the archipelago. The Charles Darwin Research Station is located here. In the Giant Tortoise breeding center you'll learn about the efforts to repopulate the islands with these interesting creatures.
Then you'll visit the highlands, where you'll see the vegetation type changing. You'll visit the Tortoise Reserve, where you'll be able to see these giant creatures in their natural environment (the cool dry season, from June to December is the best time to see them).

Day 4 , Tuesday: Santiago, Puerto Egas / Bartolome, Pinnacle Rock

Today you'll visit Puerto Egas (also called James Bay), where you'll land on a black sand beach. There is a trail that leads to the rim of an extinct volcano, where salt deposits form and have been mined in the past. Also, there is a trail south that leads to grottos formed of broken lava tubes, where fur seals can be seen.
On this island there are also inland salt water lagoons, where flamingos and other species come to feed. Here it is also possible to spot vermillion fly catchers and Galapagos Hawks.
Then, you'll visit Pinnacle Rock, one of Galapagos most distinctive landmarks. At this point it is possible to see Galapagos penguins and sea lions. Upon a dry landing, it is possible to climb up to Bartolome's summit. Along the way you'll see lava formations and amazing views of James Bay.

Day 5 , Wednesday: Genovesa , Prince Phillip Steps & Darwin Bay

(Tower Island)

In the morning, you'll visit Prince Phillip Steps, which lead to a stretch of land that opens onto the plateau surrounding Darwin Bay. You'll hike through the sparse vegetation until reaching a lava field that extends towards the shore.
In the afternoon, you'll visit Darwin Bay, a submerged caldera. Here you'll land in a white coral sand beach, where you'll see many bird species, such as great frigate birds and lava gulls. A quick "panga" ride will take you to the base of some cliffs, where you'll see the birds sheltered among the rock crevices. It's also possible to do some snorkeling at this point.

Day 6 , Thursday: Fernandina, Punta Espinoza / Isabela, Tagus Cove

Today you'll visit you'll visit Punta Espinoza, in Fernandina Island. Upon a dry landing in this rocky shoreline, you'll walk through the mangrove vegetation and will see lots of marine iguanas grazing on the seaweed, as well as flightless cormorants.
In the afternoon, Tagus Cove, on Isabela Island, the largest island in the archipelago. Along the way you'll pass through Bolivar Channel. Its cold waters make it a highly productive ecosystem, where dolphins and whales are usually seen.
Once on land, it's possible to hike up to the Darwin Lake, a saltwater crater, and further inland, to a promontory formed by spatter cones, from where you'll get amazing views of the Darwin and Wolf volcanoes.

Day 7 , Friday: North Seymour / Santa Cruz, Black Turtle Cove

Today you go to two islands. First, you'll visit North Seymour, which is abundant in wildlife. You might see sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls and frigate birds. You can enjoy the beach as well as hike along a trail that leads inland.
In the afternoon, you'll take a panga ride through Black Turtle Cove, a mangrove habitat rich in marine life. From the boat, it is possible to see manta rays and white-tipped sharks, as well as many bird species.

Day 8 , Saturday: Departure from San Cristobal

In the morning, you'll visit León Dormido (also named Kicker Rock), a huge rock formation in the middle of the ocean that seems like a sleeping lion.
Afterwards, you'll return to Puerto Baquerizo for your flight back to the mainland.