Nemo I Galapagos Yacht offers six different itineraries

Itinerary A - North & West Islands
 Itinerary A - North & West Islands
Day 1 (Monday) - NORTH SEYMOUR
AM: Arrival at Baltra Airport

PM: North Seymour Island

Hiking Wildlife Observation

Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to Nemo I Galapagos yacht. Briefing on board about the boat and the islands.

North Seymour Island: A loop trail in North Seymour leads to the largest colony of frigatebirds of the islands.

Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, land and marine iguanas.
Day 2 (Tuesday) - GENOVESA

AM: Darwin Bay

PM: Prince Phillip Steps

Hiking Snorkeling Kayaking Wildlife Observation

Darwin Bay: The trail starts with the white coral beach, passing through a rocky hill, to finally arrive at the point where we overlook the cliff.

Prince Phillip's Steps: The crevices of the lava cliffs are perfect spots for tropical birds to nest. A small hike takes us to the top of the cliff for amazing views.

Wildlife you might see today: Storm Petrels, Short-eared Owl, Lava Gulls, Lava Herons, Swallow-tailed Gulls, Great Frigate birds and Red-footed Boobies.
DAY 3 (Wednesday) - BARTOLOME & SANTA CRUZ
AM: Bartolome

PM: Chinese Hat

Hiking Snorkeling Wildlife Observation

Bartolome: The singular most photoghenic spot in the islands, Bartolome is home of the famous Pinnacle Rock.

Chinese Hat: This small island is formed by delicate lava and spatter cones. While snorkeling is possible to see sharks.

Wildlife you might see today: Green Sea Turtle, Galapagos penguins, Spotted Eagle Rays and Black-tipped Shark and Sea lions.
DAY 4 (Thursday) - SANTA CRUZ
AM: Santa Cruz Highlands

PM: Charles Darwin Station

Hiking Wildlife Observation

Santa Cruz Highlands: Uphill in Santa Cruz island there are ranches bording the National Park, here we can see the giant tortoises in the wild.

Charles Darwin Station: The center gathers all the conservation efforts ever performed in the Galapagos along with interesting exhibits.

Wildlife you might see today: Vermilion Flycatcher or one of Darwin’s finches, Giant tortoises.
Day 5 (Friday) - ISABELA
AM: Moreno Point

PM: Elizabeth Bay

Hiking Snorkeling Kayaking Wildlife Observation

Punta Moreno: The lava flow in Moreno Point is very young and is easy to spot several endemic species of the islands known as ealy pioneers in lava fields.

Elizabeth Bay: Black and red mangroves provide the perfect environment for turtles to rest and feed. Here is possible to spot penguins.

Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Rays, flightless cormorants, penguins, pelicans, lava herons.
Day 6 (Saturday) - FERNANDINA & ISABELA
AM: Punta Espinosa

PM: Urbina Bay, Isabela Island

Hiking Snorkeling Kayaking Wildlife Observation

Punta Espinosa: The only visitor point in Fernandina Island, this is the only place in the archipelago where no introduced species have arrived.

Urbina Bay: In this bay is possible to see a 6 kilometers coral reek at sea level, product of an uplift in the 50's.

Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Giant tortoises, land iguanas, and flightless cormorants, penguins, sea turtles.
DAY 7 (Sunday) - SANTIAGO
AM: Puerto Egas

PM: Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove

Hiking Snorkeling Wildlife Observation

Puerto Egas: The grottoes in this site are the favorite rest places for fur seals, here is also possible to see flamingos and the Galapagos Hawk

Espumilla Beach: This is a turtles nesting site, there are also seasonal lagoons where is possible to see flamingos.

Buccaneer Cove: was once a refuge for British buccaneers, it is now a great location for snorkeling where marine birds and sea lions can be found.

Wildlife you might see today: Flamingoes and white-cheeked pintail ducks, fur seals, sea lions, sea turtles, rays, and sharks.
Day 8 (Monday) - DAPHNE
AM: Daphne Major

PM: Departure from Baltra Airport

Hiking Wildlife Observation

Daphne Major: This is a nesting area for blue-footed boobies and Nazca boobies. It is also part of the evolution studies of past scientists. Transfer to Baltra airport for your flight back to mainland.

Wildlife you might see today: Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, red-billed tropicbirds, Darwin’s finches, frigate birds, Short-eared Owls.
Itinerary B - South & East Islands
 Itinerary B - South & East Islands
Day 1 (Monday) - SANTA CRUZ
AM: Arrival at Baltra Airport

PM: Las Bachas

Hiking Wildlife Observation

Baltra Island: The first site of the Galapagos is Baltra island, where the only ecological airport of the world welcomes us.

Bachas Beach: Turquoise water and the white sand beach is the landscape of our first visit. The first snorkeling will be along sea lions.

Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Flamingos, white-cheeked pintail ducks, and migratory birds.
Day 2 (Tuesday) - ISABELA
AM: Tintoreras Islet

PM: Tortoise Breeding Center

Hiking Snorkeling Wildlife Observation

Tintoreras Islet: Several rock formations close to the town of Isabela are the great place to spot the small Galapagos Penguin.

Tortoise Breeding Center: The center protects the several species of giant tortoises from any danger, and we can see them here in all stages of life.

Wildlife you might see today: White tipped sharks, sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays.
Day 3 (Wednesday) - FLOREANA
AM: Punta Cormorant, Devil´s Crown

PM: Post Office Bay

Hiking Snorkeling Wildlife Observation

Punta Cormorant: On this point, we will pass by the lagoon saltwater lagoon where many flamingos gather to find shrimp. Devil's Crown: the shape of the rock and the many nutrients it has attracts several species of marine life, making the snorkeling unforgettable.

Post Office Bay: Besides the barrel, this site offers a trail inside a lava tube that extends for miles.

Wildlife you might see today: Pintail ducks, stilts, Large-billed Flycatchers, Flamingoes, Rays.
DAY 4 (Thursday) - ESPAÑOLA
AM: Punta Suarez

PM: Gardner Bay

Hiking Snorkeling Kayaking Wildlife Observation

Punta Suarez: Suarez Point is indeed one of the most famous places in the Galapagos, the large colony of waved albatrosses and the blowhole are the highlights of the visit.

Gardner Bay: The turquoise waters contrast the green sand of this beach, her the Española mockingbird can be easily spotted.

Wildlife you might see today: Nazca and Blue-footed boobies, Galapagos Hawks, Española Mockingbirds, Waved Albatross, sea lions.
Day 5 (Friday) - SANTA CRUZ
AM: Santa Cruz Highlands

PM: Charles Darwin Station

Hiking Wildlife Observation

Santa Cruz Highlands: Just 15 minutes away from Santa Cruz town, we will enter in one of the ranches where the giant tortoises can be seen in the wild.

Charles Darwin Station: In this center, we will learn more about Charles Darwin and the importance of the conservation efforts in the islands.

Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Vermilion Flycatcher or one of Darwin’s finches, Giant tortoises.
Day 6 (Saturday) - SAN CRISTOBAL
AM: Punta Pitt

PM: Cerro Brujo

Hiking Wildlife Observation

Punta Pitt: This is the only place where the three species of boobies can be seen; the blue-footed, the red-footed and the Nazca booby.

Cerro Brujo: Witch Hill a great nice place to snorkel, here many sea birds can be found.

Wildlife you might see today: Red-footed, Blue-footed and Nazca boobies, Storm Petrels, Sea Lions, Fur seals, Frigate birds.
DAY 7 (Sunday) - SANTA FE & PLAZAS
AM: Santa Fe

PM: Plazas

Hiking Snorkeling Wildlife Observation

Santa Fe Island: Here we can see a great Red Mangrove forest where land iguanas and Galapagos Hawks can easily be seen.

South Plazas: In this island, the land and marine iguana meet, and is also possible to see the hybrid between this two species.

Wildlife you might see today: Sea lions, red-billed tropicbirds and swallow-tailed gulls, marine and land iguanas.
Day 8 (Monday) - SANTA CRUZ
AM : Black Turtle Cove

PM: Departure from the Airport

Hiking Snorkeling Wildlife Observation

Black Turtle Cove: This is a quiet hideout where is possible to see three kinds of sharks; white-tipped, black-finned and Galapagos sharks. After this visit, we will head to the airport to catch our flight back to the mainland.

Wildlife you might see today: Sea turtles, lack-finned reef shark, the white-tipped reef shark, and the Galapagos sharks.
Itinerary A5 - Western Islands
 Itinerary A5 - Western Islands
Day 1 (Thursday) - SANTA CRUZ
AM: Arrival at Baltra Airport

PM: Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Island

Hiking Wildlife Observation

We arrive in Baltra airport to start the adventure on board the Nemo I Galapagos Cruise.

Charles Darwin Station: The first visit goes to the center where are gathered all the conservation efforts running in the islands.

Wildlife you might see today: Vermilion Flycatcher or one of Darwin’s finches, Giant tortoises.
Day 2 (Friday) - ISABELA
AM: Punta Moreno

PM: Elizabeth Bay

Hiking Snorkeling Kayaking Wildlife Observation

Punta Moreno: Located at the base of the Cerro Azul volcano the black lava opens leads pass to the lagoons where flamingos can be found.

Elizabeth Bay: A water site surrounded of red mangroves that serves as nesting and breeding area for sea turtles.

Wildlife you might see today: Rays, flightless cormorants, penguins, pelicans, lava herons.
Day 3 (Saturday) - ISABELA & FERNANDINA
AM: Punta Espinosa

PM: Urbina Bay

Hiking Snorkeling Kayaking Wildlife Observation

Punta Espinosa: This is the only visitor point in Fernandina island, in its shores can be found the flightless cormorant.

Urbina Bay: The trail leads to the shore to see land iguanas and flightless cormorants.The coral reef above sea level is worth seeing.

Wildlife you might see today: Giant tortoises, land iguanas, and flightless cormorants, penguins, sea turtles.
DAY 4 (Sunday) - SANTIAGO
AM: Puerto Egas

PM: Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove

Hiking Snorkeling Wildlife Observation

Puerto Egas: The trail divides between the shore site and the path to the volcanic salt mines.

Espumilla Beach: is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs which attract the hunting herons. Bucaneer Cove: was once a refuge for British buccaneers, it is now a great location for snorkeling where marine birds and sea lions can be found.

Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Flamingos and white-cheeked pintail ducks, fur seals, sea lions, sea turtles, rays and sharks.
Day 5 (Monday) - DAPHNE
AM: Daphne Major

PM: Departure

Hiking Wildlife Observation

Daphne Major: The fragile ecosystem in this island invite us to be careful. The site is nesting area for blue-footed boobies.

Wildlife you might see today: Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, red-billed tropicbirds, Darwin’s finches, frigate birds, Short-eared Owls.
Itinerary B5 - Southern Islands
 Itinerary B5 - Southern Islands
Day 1 (Monday) - SANTA CRUZ
AM: Arrival at Baltra Airport

PM: Las Bachas

Hiking Wildlife Observation

Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. The guide will lead us to first meeting about the Galapagos Islands.

Bachas Beach: This is a beach perfect to start the journey, the white-sand beach will show the first glances of Galapagos Wildlife.

Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Flamingos, white-cheeked pintail ducks, and migratory birds.
Day 2 (Tuesday) - ISABELA
AM: Tintoreras Islet

PM: Tortoise Breeding Center

Hiking Snorkeling Wildlife Observation

Tintoreras Islet: Close to the Puerto Villamil shore, the islets in Tintoreras are a nice spot to see penguins and swim with them.

Tortoise Breeding Center: The Center hots many species of giant tortoises in all stages of life.

Wildlife you might see today: White tipped sharks, sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays.
DAY 3 (Wednesday) - FLOREANA
AM: Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown

PM: Post Office Bay

Hiking Snorkeling Wildlife Observation

Punta Cormorant: Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favorite of flamingos. Devil's Crown: Arguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil's Crown boasts an amazing variety of marine life.

Post Office Bay: A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.

Wildlife you might see today: Pintail ducks, stilts, Large-billed Flycatchers, Flamingoes, Rays.
DAY 4 (Thursday) - ESPAÑOLA
AM: Punta Suarez

PM: Gardner Bay

Hiking Snorkeling Kayaking Wildlife Observation

Punta Suarez: Suarez Point has a blowhole that spruts water into the air! Besides the largest colony of Waved Albatrosses.

Gardner Bay: Gardner Bay features an amazing green sand beach and hosts a lagoon full of shorebirds.

Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: : Nazca and Blue-footed boobies, Galapagos Hawks, Española Mockingbirds, Waved Albatross, sea lions.
Day 5 (Friday) - SANTA CRUZ
AM: Santa Cruz Highlands

PM: Departure

Hiking Wildlife Observation

Santa Cruz Highlands: In the border of the National Park and the agriculture zone are several ranches where the giant tortoises can be seen.

Wildlife you might see today: Vermilion Flycatcher or one of Darwin’s finches, Giant tortoises in the wild.
Itinerary A4 - Northern Islands
 Itinerary A4 - Northern Islands
Day 1 (Monday) - SANTA CRUZ
AM: Arrival at Baltra Airport

PM: Las Bachas (Santa Cruz)

Hiking Wildlife Observation

Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing on board about the boat and the islands.

Bachas Beach: The Beautiful white-sand beach and swimming along with sea lions is the perfect place to start this adventure, .

Wildlife you might see today: Flamingos, white-cheeked pintail ducks, and migratory birds.
Day 2 (Tuesday) - GENOVESA
AM: Darwin Bay

PM: Prince Phillip Steps

Hiking Snorkeling Kayaking Wildlife Observation

Darwin Bay: The trail in the beach of the bay passes by various nests of endemic birds.

Prince Phillip's Steps: A stairway to the top of the cliff will discover the little Red-footed boobies of the area, the view from the top is amazing.

Wildlife you might see today: Storm Petrels, Short-eared Owl, Lava Gulls, lava Herons, Swallow-tailed Gulls, Great Frigate birds and Red-footed Boobies.
DAY 3 (Wednesday) - BARTOLOME
AM: Bartolome

PM: Chinese Hat

Hiking Snorkeling Wildlife Observation

Bartolome: Definitely the best photography spot in the Galapagos, the Pinnacle Rock will be the perfect postal of the islands.

Chinese Hat: The small lava cones and the turquoise waters will provide a fantastic snorkeling experience.

Wildlife you might see today: Green Sea Turtle, Galapagos penguins, Spotted Eagle Rays and Black-tipped Shark and Sea lions.
DAY 4 (Thursday) - SANTA CRUZ
AM: Santa Cruz Highlands

PM: Departure

Hiking Wildlife Observation

Santa Cruz Highlands: The ranches in the highlands of Santa Cruz, is possible to see giant tortoises in the wild and admire the views.

Wildlife you might see today: Vermilion Flycatcher or one of Darwin’s finches, Giant tortoises in the wild.
Itinerary B4 - Central & East Islands
 Itinerary B4 - Central & East Islands
Day 1 (Friday) - SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
AM: Arrival at Baltra Airport

PM: Charles Darwin Station

Hiking Wildlife Observation

Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. A briefing will be held on board the Nemo I Cruise.

Charles Darwin Station: In the center we will learn about the work of Charles Darwin in the islands and enjoy fantastic exhibits.

Wildlife you might see today: Vermilion Flycatcher or one of Darwin’s finches, Giant tortoises.
Day 2 (Saturday) - SAN CRISTOBAL
AM: Punta Pitt

PM: Cerro Brujo

Hiking Wildlife Observation

Punta Pitt: This is the only place where all types of boobies can be seen, the red-footed, blue-footed and the Nazca boobies.

Cerro Brujo: Witch Hill the pelicans and sea lions also feel attracted to the white sand beach as the tourists do.

Wildlife you might see today: Red-footed, Blue-footed and Nazca boobies, Storm Petrels, Sea Lions, Fur seals, Frigate birds.
DAY 3 (Sunday) - SANTA FE & PLAZAS
AM: Santa Fe

PM: Plazas

Hiking Snorkeling Wildlife Observation

Santa Fe Island: On this day with your Nemo I Galapagos yacht, discover the massive Opuntia Cacti where many land iguanas can be found.

South Plazas This visit not only provides amazing views but is possible to see the largest colony of frigatebirds.

Wildlife you might see today: Sea lions, red-billed tropicbirds and swallow-tailed gulls, marine and land iguanas.
Day 4 (Monday) - SANTA CRUZ
AM: Black Turtle Cove

PM: Departure

Hiking Snorkeling Wildlife Observation

Black Turtle Cove: The mangroves of the area are a refuge for the marine life around it, making this spot perfect for snorkeling. After this activity, we will go to back the Airport.

Galapagos Wildlife: Sea turtles, lack-finned reef shark, the white-tipped reef shark, and the Galapagos sharks.

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