Sirius Galaxy
Welcome to an unforgettable adventure in the Galápagos Islands aboard the luxurious Galaxy Sirius. Experience exceptional service and personalized attention while relaxing in a comfortable, exclusive, and sophisticated environment. Let us guide you on “An unforgettable adventure in this dream destination”.
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Itinerary
Itinerary A | 5 Days 4 Nights
Day 1 – Tuesday
AM: EMBARK TO THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS - SAN CRISTÓBAL AIRPORT
Unfurl the sails of adventure and embark on an unforgettable journey to the Galápagos Islands. You will arrive at the bustling San Cristóbal Airport, where an experienced naturalist guide, guardian of this ecological jewel, will greet you. Feel the excitement of anticipation as your exploration of this astonishing World Heritage site begins.
PM: WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER ON ISLA LOBOS
Venture to Isla Lobos, a tranquil islet separated from San Cristóbal by a narrow channel. This cradle of nature, set in a serene bay, is the playground for sea lion pups frolicking in the tidal pools. The island may be modest in size, but it’s filled with life, particularly with "sea wolves" or sea lions. Upon disembarking, welcoming committees of sea lions may greet you, only to be outshined by male frigatebirds inland, displaying their inflated red pouches among the green foliage.
Hiking trail: 0.6 km / 0.4 miles
Level: 3
Activities: Dry landing and hiking.
Day 2 – Wednesday
AM: A TROPICAL PARADISE - GARDNER BAY
Enjoy the morning in Gardner Bay, a pristine paradise in the Galápagos archipelago. Sugar-white coral sands blend with crystal-clear turquoise waters, creating a tropical oasis. Watch as the beach becomes a theater featuring sea lions basking in a playful display. This idyllic setting invites you to stroll along the shore, immersing yourself in an enlightening experience as you delve into the biology of endemic wildlife, from the melodious Española mockingbird and unique marine iguanas to the majestic Galápagos hawks.
Trail: 0.8 km / 0.5 miles
Level: 1
Activities: Wet landing and hiking
PM: A WALK THROUGH NATURE’S GALLERY - PUNTA SUÁREZ
Transition into the afternoon with an exciting adventure at Punta Suárez. This rocky trail presents a natural gallery of Galápagos wildlife, filled with an impressive array of fauna. Upon landing, you will be welcomed by sea lions and marine iguanas, your first hosts in this carnival of nature. As you proceed, you’ll encounter a mosaic of seabird colonies, from striking Nazca boobies and blue-footed boobies to elegant gulls and tropical birds.
Day 3 – Thursday
AM: POST OFFICE OF THE PAST - POST OFFICE BAY
Start the day by stepping into the footsteps of the past at Post Office Bay, located on the enigmatic Floreana Island. This site is rich in stories from the late 1920s and 1930s involving German settlers, a baroness, unsolved mysteries, and captivating intrigue. The bay was a historical anchoring point for whalers, who traveled to the highlands in search of fresh water and tortoises. A postal system over two centuries old was established as a hub for visiting ships centered around a barrel near the beach. This system still endures today, offering a unique opportunity to send postcards from this remote part of the world.
Besides its rich history, this bay features natural attractions such as a picturesque beach, a lava tunnel, and marine tours where you might spot sea lions, green sea turtles, shorebirds, small sharks, and, if lucky, Galápagos penguins.
Trail: 0.7 km / 0.4 miles
Level: 1
Activities: Wet landing and hiking
PM: NATURE’S WONDER - PUNTA CORMORANT / DEVIL'S CROWN
Direct your expedition north to Punta Cormorant, famed for its extensive coastal lagoon teeming with American flamingos, white-cheeked pintails, black-necked stilts, and other shorebirds. This natural paradise also boasts a pristine white sand beach, a crucial nesting site for green sea turtles, and a recently established breeding ground for blue-footed boobies near the trail.
Day 4 – Friday
AM: SANTA FE'S CONTRASTING BEAUTY
Start the day with the raw beauty of Santa Fe, where towering figures of giant prickly pear cacti stand in striking contrast against the rugged lava rock landscape. Nestled within one of the Galápagos’ most stunning bays, Santa Fe’s turquoise waters and white sandy beaches create a cozy habitat for a significant sea lion colony resting there.
As you venture inland, remember to look down to spot the endemic Santa Fe land iguanas and look up to see Galápagos hawks perched on cacti, watching their prey. You’ll likely encounter Darwin's finches, Galápagos doves, mockingbirds, and lively lava lizards along the trail.
Trail: 0.8 km / 0.5 miles
Level: 1
Activities: Dry landing and hiking.
PM: WILD WONDERLAND - SOUTH PLAZAS
Your afternoon destination is South Plazas, one of a pair of twin islands where the northern sister is exclusively reserved for scientific research. Though small in size, this islet bursts with a fantastic variety of wildlife. Upon landing, Galápagos land iguanas will greet you from beneath the prickly pear cacti, eagerly awaiting the fruit. Sea lions populate the island in large numbers, giving you the opportunity to observe their fascinating social dynamics, from playful pups splashing in the tide pools to formidable males protecting their territories.
The trail will eventually lead you to a cliff, a scenic viewpoint to observe a variety of seabirds, including frigates, red-billed tropicbirds, boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, and pelicans. A green carpet of reddish succulent vegetation dotted with scattered cacti covers the island, giving South Plazas a genuinely unique personality.
Day 5 – Saturday
AM: THE CRADLE OF CONSERVATION - CHARLES DARWIN STATION
Start your day with a profound encounter at the Charles Darwin Station, a non-profit organization working hand-in-hand with the Galápagos National Park to safeguard the unique biodiversity of the archipelago. This visit provides insight into the collaborative efforts of these institutions to protect native species and combat invasive ones that threaten the delicate balance of the Galápagos ecosystem. One of its flagship initiatives includes the captive breeding of giant tortoises, an integral part of their conservation strategy.
Amid the educational adventure, enjoy the setting of a native dry forest adorned with towering cacti and a rich variety of fascinating endemic flora. This is an ideal place to discover several endemic Darwin's finches as well as lively flycatchers and melodious mockingbirds.
