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Galapagos SCUBA Safari
5-Days / 4-Nights - Itinerary
Day 1, Thursday:
 Flight to Baltra island and transfer to
GSC. Lunch and complete highlands tour: Los Gemelos.- These collapsed twin craters were formed by a series of eruptions when the island was still active. This area in one of the few where the Scalesia forest is almost intact. Some finch species and vermilion fly catchers can also be seen. Giant Tortoises.- can be observed in the highlands of the island in their natural habitat. Tortoises wander around the few farms of the area. Ducks and gallinuelas are also found here. Lava Tunnels.- Experiment total darkness and learn about the formation of these fascinating islands.
Day 2, Friday:
 Seymour, 2 dives: North Seymour is an uplifted island of lava flow about 90 minutes north of the dive base. This sites has the most different species per square foot of sandy bottom. We can se cleaning behavior, a large garden eel colony, sea turtles, sea lions, fur seals, eagle rays, yellow-tailed grunts, big-eyed jack, and frequently white tip reef sharks and hammerheads.
Day 3, Saturday:
Beagle, 2 dives: These are 3 exposed rocks located south of Santiago Island, about 1h30’s cruise from Itabaca channel. This beginner/intermediate dive site starts on a 12 meters deep platform and leads to a wall, covered with black coral and sea fans, that drops to more than 60 meters. Pelagic species that can be observed include hammerheads, Galapagos sharks, mantas during the hot season, small rays, turtles and sea lions.
Day 4, Sunday:
 Gordon, 2 dives: (minimum experience to participate at this
site is 30 logged dives) This tuff cone formation is a world famous dive site about
one hour from the base. This site is for intermediates and experts because there can be strong currents and surge. This is mainly a wall dive. Hammerhead sharks are the main attraction of Gordon Rocks, where they often conglomerate in large schools. Your likely to also see reef fish, large pelagic fish, golden rays, stingrays, eagle rays, turtles, morays.
Day 5, Monday:
Galapagos Safari Camp checkout, transfer to Baltra airport and flight to Quito or Guayaquil.
IMPORTANT: The itinerary may change due to National Park dispositions or to
circumstances beyond our control.
SCUBA Diving Safaris include:
- Air Ticket. TAME Airline (Tariff may vary therefore changing package rate)
- Transfer: Airport-Hotel-Airport
- Accommodation. All meals. Highlands tour on arrival day
- Day dive tours: 6 dives. Complete Dive, Gear Bilingual guides (1 guide for every 4 or 5
divers).
- Transport to / from dive site.
- Towel service.
SCUBA Diving Safaris DO NOT include:
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee ($100)
- Transit Control Card ($10)
- Transfers In Town
- Alcoholic Beverages and Drinks
- Personal Expenses and Tips
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