Bird Watching at night time
The Short-Eared Owl lives on our Estate and they are part of our beautiful and wild nightscape. The Barn Owl is a “natural pest controller” and a voracious hunter of any small rodent. You’ll find the Barn Owl Hideout by the lava tunnel exit, which provides a safe shelter and sleeping place for these beautiful birds. At dawn and dusk look out for our owls, as they hunt for pray in the open and illuminated areas
For advanced and experienced mountain bikers, let your guide take you on a journey from Cerro Mesa
crossing Bellavista to the Cascajo viewpoint. Descend into Cascajo, Trapiche and onto Garrapatero
Beach. Experience the different climatic zones in the wetlands, the agricultural area; the arid forest to
coastal paths ending your trip on a beach of crystal clear turquoise water and fine white sand.
This adventure starts at “Cerro Mesa” crossing “Bellavista” and the viewpoint of the “Cascajo”. At
Cascajo we stop to enjoy a phenomenal panoramic view of Santa Cruz and other islands of the
archipelago and keep an eye out for a sub species of giant tortoise that lives in the area around the
crater of “Cerro Mesa” Then descend into “Cascajo”, “Trapiche” and onto “Garrapatero” Beach.
Trapiche is a local farm where you can see how the locals produce alcohol from sugar cane and also
home of the famous Galapagos coffee. At the beach enjoy bird spotting – Flamingos, Frigates, Mocking
Birds and Blue-Footed Boobies; to swim or snorkel here please bring your own equipment.
Transport, mountain bike, box lunch, soft drinks & water, guide, first-aid kit and helmets.
If you would like to explore without a guide, we can provide you with a map and local advice, but we
recommend that riders do not venture out alone.
Plant a Tree Program
The Miconia Robinsoniana is an endemic shrub found in the highlands of the Galapagos; this is their only natural habitat. Its survival is critical to the balance of the eco-system so The Royal Palm runs a reforestation program. Now you can contribute to the future of these forests, by planting your very own tree! Five minutes of your time equals a lifetime for a plant!
Miconia Walk
This is a 20-minute easy walking trail into the natural habitat of the highly-endangered Miconia Robinosniana plant. Several introduced plant species make up the rest of the landscape here, which is the preferred nesting habitat for rare birds including the Darwin Finches. This is a little bit of paradise for bird-watchers, walkers and photographers, alike!
At the crossroads of comfort and unspoiled wilderness; lies the rugged and pristine nature of The Galapagos Islands. With three different camping sites, from beginners or family friendly to the most extreme and immersed experiences the Royal Palm proposes a new way to see the diversity of the Galapagos Islands. Get ready to plunge yourself into the wild. Wilderness is not a luxury; is a necessity of the human spirit.
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