Discover Puerto Ayora in your own, walk, bike, go shopping or simply relax and enjoy the views from our own deck and at the end of the afternoon, at the privacy of your own room, enjoy a Swedish massage that uses specifically formulated blends of essential oils to sooth mind, body and spirit.
Day 1
AM
A member of our staff will welcome you at the airport or at the dock, depending on your program.
Transfer in to our Aventura Lodge and check in.
Enjoy lunch "a la carte" in our waterfront Red Mangrove Restaurant, well recognized by the quality and exquisite flavors of our menu.
PM
An afternoon to Discover: 2 options
A). Discover Puerto Ayora in your own, walk, bike, go shopping or simply relax and enjoy the views from our own deck and at the end of the afternoon, at the privacy of your own room, enjoy a Swedish massage that uses specifically formulated blends of essential oils to sooth mind, body and spirit.
B). Discover Scuba Diving
If you have never experienced scuba diving before, and would like to try it in a safe and professional environment, this is the activity for you. This unforgettable experience will allow you to discover the amazing beauty below the water and go home with great pictures of this unique event.
Your Discover Diving Course begins with a short presentation that teaches you about the basics of diving.
Next we will go to the beach for your first experience breathing underwater. In the shallow waters your instructor will teach you some basic diving skills. Our instructor will ensure you are safe, secure, comfortable and confident at all times.
Next it is onto our dive boat working with the local boat captains to provide an alternate income than fishing. Here you will have your first dive on a shallow reef. During this dive your instructor will act as your personal guide and accompany you as you explore the incredible variety of soft corals and sea life that make the Galapagos one of the top dive destinations in the world.
Dinner:
We will take you out for dinner to a local restaurant, you will be able to capture the essence of Puerto Ayora at night. This is a perfect opportunity to meet and enjoy the culture of the islands.
Depart Tortoise Quest Tour. This tour begins with a trip to the lavish, lush green "Los Gemelos" (The Twins), two enormous collapsed lava chambers - an awe-inspiring visual reminder of the power of nature.
Afterwards, we visit a 600-acre private reserve where the giant Galapagos tortoises freely roam, graze and sleep. You will be transported through this tropical environment by truck, and from there you walk through fields to mingle with these gentle giants.
As prehistoric as these creatures look, wait until you hear what they sound like! This is a perfect place for lots of pictures, you will take home exiting prove of this rare and iconic Galapago's creatures.
PM
Lunch at Galápagos Camping.
Unique Galapagos nature, scenery , this is a place that even the most discriminating traveler will be touch by the special atmosphere and you are not likely to forget anytime soon, if ever!
Perfect place for close up encounter with the tortoises, visit the caves, soak in the stunning scenery, relax one of the hammocks.
Return to Aventura Lodge.
A farewell dinner "a la carte", wine included at Aventura Lodge.
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