Private Charter - Southern Islands

Travel to the Galapagos Islands and land at San Cristobal Airport, where a National Park naturalist guide meets you.

Lobos Island lies off San Cristobal, separated by a narrow channel that creates a calm bay. Here, sea lion pups frolic in the tidal pools. Despite its modest size, the islet teems with wildlife. Sea lions greet you at the landing site, while just inland, male frigatebirds inflate their red-throat pouches in a striking display. Along the trail, a small colony of blue-footed boobies showcases their unique courtship dance, providing an unforgettable wildlife experience.

Highlights: Galapagos sea lions, marine Iguanas, magnificent & great frigatebirds, blue-footed Boobies, and San Cristobal Lava Lizards.
Trail: 0.2 km / 650 ft
Activities: Dry Landing and hiking

Start your morning at Suarez Point, navigating a rugged trail showcasing the incredible wildlife of the Galapagos. Sea lions and marine iguanas greet you upon arrival. Continue along the path to observe thriving seabird colonies, including Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, gulls, and tropicbirds. The highlight of your visit is the waved albatross, Española’s largest bird, known for its graceful flight and unique courtship rituals. These iconic birds, seen from April to January, are a testament to the island's rich biodiversity.

Highlights: Sea lions, Waved Albatross, Galapagos hawks, Española mockingbirds, Darwin finches, marine iguanas, Nazca & Blue-footed Boobies, Red-billed Tropicbirds, Swallow-tailed gulls, herons, lava lizards, herons.
Trail: 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Activities: Dry Landing and hiking

Spend your afternoon exploring Gardner Bay, a stunning destination in the Galapagos. Soft white sand meets clear blue waters, creating a haven for wildlife and relaxation. Observe sea lions basking on the shore and stroll along the beach, encountering unique creatures such as Española mockingbirds, marine iguanas, and Galapagos hawks.

Snorkeling Experience: Snorkel in the vibrant waters, where marine life thrives. Swim alongside sea lions, reef sharks, and rays. Discover colorful fish, including angelfish, parrotfish, damselfish, and surgeonfish, adding life to the underwater scenery.

Highlights: Coral sand beach, sea lions, Galapagos hawks, Española mockingbirds, Darwin finches, marine iguanas.
Trail: 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Level: Easy
Activities: Wet Landing and hiking

Shift your expedition northwards to Punta Cormorant, renowned for its expansive coastal lagoon teeming with American flamingos, white-cheeked pintails, black-necked stilts, and other shorebirds. This natural haven also features a pristine white sand beach, a crucial nesting ground for green sea turtles, and a newly established breeding ground for blue-footed boobies near the trail. Amidst this vibrant wildlife, also take the opportunity to admire the island's unique flora.

Highlights: American flamingo, blue-footed booby, frigatebirds, tropicbirds, Galapagos shearwaters, sea lions, sea turtle nesting site, finches, shorebirds, coral-sand beach.
Trail: 1,6 km / 1 mi
Level: Easy
Activities: Wet landing and hiking

This locale is imbued with tales from the late 1920s and '30s involving German settlers, a baroness, unsolved mysteries, and captivating intrigue. The bay was a historic anchoring point for whalers, who journeyed to the highlands for freshwater and tortoises. A mail system over two centuries old was established as a hub for visiting vessels centered around a barrel near the beach. This system endures today, offering a unique opportunity to send postcards from this remote part of the world. Apart from its rich history, Post Office Bay presents natural attractions such as a scenic beach, a lava tunnel, and sea tours that can unveil sea lions, green sea turtles, shorebirds, small sharks, and, if luck permits, Galapagos penguins.

Snorkeling Experience: Delve beneath the waves right from the beach, opening up a mesmerizing world of sea turtles, rays, and a diverse plethora of fish. Keep your fingers crossed for a special appearance by the elusive Galapagos penguin.

Highlights: Sea Lions, sea turtles, finches, shorebirds, marine iguanas, and penguins.
Trail: 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Level: Easy
Activities: Wet landing and hiking

Kickstart your day with a profound encounter at the Charles Darwin Station, a dedicated non-profit working hand-in-hand with the Galapagos National Park to safeguard the archipelago's unique biodiversity. This visit provides insights into the collaborative efforts of these institutions to shield native species and combat the invasive ones threatening the delicate balance of the Galapagos ecosystem. One of their emblematic endeavors includes the captive breeding of giant tortoises, an integral part of the conservation strategy. Amidst the educational venture, enjoy the setting of an outdoor native dry forest adorned with towering cacti and a rich array of fascinating endemic flora. This is an ideal spot to discover various endemic Darwin finches, as well as vivacious flycatchers and melodious mockingbirds.

As the day winds down, prepare for your return to the mainland of Ecuador. Reflect on the extraordinary experiences and memories created as you journey back. The return trip is a time to relax and ponder the unique ecosystems and incredible wildlife you've encountered, leaving the enchanted islands behind but taking a piece of their magic.

This concludes your remarkable journey through the Galapagos, filled with awe-inspiring encounters with nature's wonders, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for the delicate balance of the planet's ecosystems.

Highlights: Galapagos giant tortoise & land iguanas breeding program, Darwin finches, Galapagos mockingbirds, Galapagos flycatchers, yellow warblers.
Level: Easy
Activities: Dry landing and hiking