2015 Exploration Chart & Description*

For this package guests arrive each Monday, all year round.

1. MONDAY

Arrival at Pikaia Lodge

- Morning check-in at Guayaquil or Quito international airports. The flight time from Quito to Guayaquil is 40 minutes. There is a 40-minute transit in Guayaquil Airport. Flight time from Guayaquil to the Islands is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

FLIGHTS FROM QUITO TO GALAPAGOS (BALTRA) FLIGHTS FROM GUAYAQUIL TO GALAPAGOS (BALTRA)

DAY DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRLINE DAY DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRLINE

Monday 08:00 10:40 LAN Monday 09:35 10:40 LAN

Monday 09:00 11:30 TAME Monday 10:40 11:30 TAME

Monday 09:25 12:05 LAN Monday 11:00 12:05 LAN -

- Guest will have access to the VIP Lounge at Baltra Airport.

- Our Pikaia representatives meet guests and take them to the Itabaca Channel for a seven-minute ferry crossing to Santa Cruz Island followed by a 50-minute scenic trip in private transport to Pikaia Lodge.

- Check-in at The Lodge.

- Lunch at Evolution Restaurant or on the Pool Terrace.

- Guests are given a chance to relax and familiarize themselves with The Lodge environment and facilities. We recommend walking, jogging or cycling the 3.5 km of trails within the boundaries, or a swim in the pool. Good chance of encountering resident Tortoise within the Property.

- Briefing with a complementary welcome cocktail is offered at DNA Bar.

- Dinner at Evolution Restaurant.

       2. TUESDAY Half day land exploration at Santa Cruz Island Each morning activity is planned according to satellite weather imagery and tides charts. Guest will join groups of maximum 16 people for a land tour.

LAND ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

Los Gemelos Sinkholes & Scalesia Forest

Giant tortoises farm in Rancho Las Primicias

Volcanic craters and giant tortoises at Cerro Mesa

Lava tunnels

Tortuga Bay Beach

Charles Darwin Scientific Research Center

Garrapatero Beach

Snorkeling on-board Pikaia II Beautiful white-sand beaches in Playa de los Alemanes & Las Grietas (The Grottos)

ACTIVITIES NOT INCLUDED APROX. COST

Scuba Diving $ 200 per day *

Sea Kayaking $ 40 / $ 200 *

Mountain Biking $ 40 *

Catch & Release Fishing $ 1200 * + $ 60 per person

* Subject to guest requirement

Guests can relax and enjoy their days at The Lodge independently as well. Mountain bikes, helmets, snorkelling equipment and wetsuits are available without charge at the front desk or onboard our yacht. It is recommended to pre-book early to take advantage of any optional third-party activities not included in the package.

All extra, such as mountain biking, kayaking, catch and release fishing and diving, might have an extra cost (e.g. taxis, equipment, guides, depending on activity and time) Please note that these optional programs are not carried out by the hotel. While we work with well-known and specialized local tour operators, we cannot accept any responsibility for their activities or services.

TIME ACTIVITY O SERVICE 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Full American breakfast

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Morning exploration program

1:30 p.m. Lunch at The Lodge

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dinner

3. WEDNESDAY Yacht exploration to Bartolomé Island and Chinese Hat

TIME ACTIVITY O SERVICE 5:20 a.m. Coffee station at Pikaia Lodge reception

6:00 a.m. Board Lodge transport for a 50-minute ride to port

7:00 a.m. Sailing departure from Ithabaca Channel

7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Breakfast onboard Pikaia I Yacht

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Morning visit to Bartolomé Island / Dry landing

12:00 p.m. Buffet lunch onboard Pikaia I Yacht

1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Afternoon visit to Chinese Hat / Wet landing

7:00 p.m. Guests arrive at Pikaia Lodge

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dinner at Evolution Restaurant

       

   

       

The yacht cruise is a full-day program onboard Pikaia I Yacht. Private cabins are assigned and guests have the option to have breakfast onboard Pikaia I. On arrival on the island, the morning offers hiking or snorkeling activities until midday. Lunch buffet with typical Ecuadorian food is served while the yacht sails to another island for an afternoon exploration.

Two hours before sunset the yacht sets sail for Pikaia Lodge. While sailing, our guests can rest, shower, or freshen up in their air-conditioned private cabins, soak in the Jacuzzi, watch a Galapagos documentary, join a discussion with guides, sunbathe or watch for dolphins.

Bartolome Island

Interesting flora & fauna:

o 300 + stairs to the Summit of Bartolome Island o Breath-taking panorama views of

Pinnacle Rock with Santiago Island behind o Pink and White sand beaches o Beautiful snorkeling o Galapagos penguins o White tip and Galapagos Sharks o Rays o Hordes of Sea Lions o Variety of tropical Fish o Green sea turtles o Lava Herons o Sally light-foot Crabs o Galapagos Hawks o Lava Cacti

Sombrero Chino

Interesting flora & fauna:

o This islet of Santiago is one of the smallest Galapagos Island and is shaped like an old-fashioned Chinaman’s hat

o Volcanic origin o Gorgeous beach o Bright red Sally light-foot crabs o Marine iguanas o Endemic Galapagos sea lions o Lava lizards o Lava field o American oystercatcher o Galapagos penguin o Excellent snorkelling spot o Spectacular marine life o White-tipped reef sharks

4. THURSDAY Half day land exploration at Santa Cruz Island    

TIME ACTIVITY O SERVICE 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Full American breakfast

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Morning exploration program

1:30 p.m. Lunch at The Lodge

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dinner

       

 

 

5. FRIDAYYacht exploration to Santa Fe Island and South Plaza Island

TIME ACTIVITY O SERVICE

5:20 a.m. Coffee station at Pikaia Lodge reception

6:30 a.m. Board Lodge transport for a 50-minute ride to port

7:00 a.m. Sailing departure from Academy Bay

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Breakfast onboard Pikaia I Yacht

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Morning visit to Santa Fe Island / Wet landing

12:00 p.m. Buffet lunch onboard Pikaia I Yacht

1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Afternoon visit to South Plaza Island / Dry landing

7:00 p.m. Guests arrive at Pikaia Lodge

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dinner at Evolution Restaurant

Santa Fe Island Interesting flora & fauna:

o White sand beach o Opuntia (Prickly Pear) Forest o Hordes of sea lions o Galapagos hawk o Cactus finch o Marine and Barrington land iguanas. o Galapagos snake o Fantastic snorkeling

South Plaza Island Interesting flora & fauna:

o Gordon Rocks o Hordes of sea lions and fur seals o Red-billed tropicbirds o Swallows-tailed gulls o Blue-footed Boobies o Land iguanas o Opuntia (Prickly Pear) trees o Sesuvium plants o Green portulaca

       

 

 

 

6. SATURDAY Yacht exploration to North Seymour Island and Mosquera Island

TIME ACTIVITY O SERVICE

6:20 a.m. Coffee station at Pikaia Lodge reception

7:00 a.m. Board Lodge transport for a 50-minute ride to port

8:00 a.m. Sailing departure from Ithabaca Channel

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Breakfast onboard Pikaia I Yacht

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Morning visit to North Seymour Island /Dry landing

12:00 p.m. Buffet lunch onboard Pikaia I Yacht

1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Afternoon visit to Mosquera Island / Wet landing

7:00 p.m. Guests arrive at Pikaia Lodge

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dinner at Evolution Restaurant

North Seymour

Interesting Flora & Fauna:

o Abundant birdlife o Hordes of sea lions o Hammerhead sharks o Marine turtles o Land and marine Iguanas o Colony of frigate bird o Blue footed Boobies o Holy Wood forest

Mosquera Island

Interesting Flora & Fauna:

o Beautiful flat beach walk along the white sand beaches separates by barren lava rocks

o Hordes of sea lions everywhere o Yellow crowned herons o Lava gulls

       

7. SUNDAY

Half day land exploration at Santa Cruz Island

TIME ACTIVITY O SERVICE

7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Full American breakfast

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Morning exploration program

1:30 p.m. Lunch at The Lodge

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dinner

8. MONDAY

Departure

- Hotel check-out time according to flights.

- Transport to Baltra Island Airport and check-in for return flight to Guayaquil or Quito, assisted by Pikaia Lodge representatives.

* Exploration programs are non-transferable, non-refundable and are subject to changes.

Pikaia Lodge:

Km. 13 via El Camote 100 m de Cerro Mesa Santa Cruz Island Galapagos, Ecuador Phone: +593 5303 2056 |+593 5303 2058

Headquarters & Reservations:

Av. J. Tanca Marengo Km 1.8 Edificio Conauto, 5to piso

Guayaquil - Ecuador Phone: +593 4371 1670

E-mail: info@pikaialodge.com

www.pikaialodge.com