Celebrity Xploration, 7 Night Galapagos Southern Loop ex Baltra Island(Galapagos) Return

A former World War II military base, this cactus-dotted island is now home to the region's main airport, and the port of departure on your Galapagos vacation.

This small, flat, sandy islet sits in the channel between Baltra and North Seymour.

Dragon Hill, or "Cerro Dragon," is named after its population of land iguanas.

The landscapes of this small island are visually stunning. It’s the top of an old volcanic cone bathed in crimson.

Named after the Spanish word for whitetip reef shark, Las Tintoreras is a small island or islet just offshore Puerto Villamil, Isabela. After a dry landing, we walk along a pebbled nature trail to enjoy a magnificent volcanic landscape with lichen-covered lava rocks to a narrow channel where whitetip reef sharks are often found resting on the bottom. It is also an excellent place to observe large marine iguanas, sea turtles, rays, sea lions, blue-footed boobies and the Galapagos penguins that seasonally nest here.

One of the most beautiful towns in the Galapagos, the palm-lined, white sand beaches and lagoons of Puerto Villamil offer a laid-back escape after a day of island exploration.

Located on Isla Santa Maria (Floreana). Bring your postcards with you to a special spot on this island called Post Office Bay.

Color defines this picturesque outcrop on Floreana Island in the Galapagos. With to two distinct beaches—one green sand and one pulverized white coral—and a flamingo lagoon, it has to be seen to be believed.

Located on the north coast of San Cristobal Island, Cerro Brujo is the eroded remains of a volcanic tuff cone.

There are actually two volcanic rocks here, with a channel between where small boats can navigate.

It is a seasonal nesting location for the blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. Excursion options: walk, zodiac, snorkel.

Santa Cruz is the second-largest island in the Galapagos and home to Puerto Ayora (the largest town in the islands).

One of the most popular sites in the Galapagos, Suarez Point hosts amazingly diverse number of species ranging from loud and lazy sea lions to the unique Waved Albatross.

Gardner Bay on Espanola’s northern side hosts one of the longest beaches in the Galapagos, and a beautiful way to start the day.

Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island.

Outfitted with a wealth of luxuries that cater to her 16 guests, designed not just for travel, but for exploration of the Galapagos Islands,her environmentally sound design helps preserve this immaculate archipelago.

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