Champion Islet The Champion Island, named after the whaler Andrew Champion, is a small island located just offshore Floreana Island in the southern part of the Archipelago, considered as one of the most beautiful places on Galapagos for all snorkelling and diving fans and an excellent opportunity for dolphin watching. Highlights: See lions, reef fish and Nasca boobies Activities: Snorkelling and dinghy ride Type of Landing: Wet landing Difficulty: Moderate / Difficult Cormorant Point This site hosts a large flamingo lagoon where other birds such as common stilts and white-cheeked pintails can also be seen. The beaches on this island are distinct: The “Green Beach” named so due to its green colour, which comes from a high percentage of olivine crystals in the sand, and the “Four Sand Beach” composed of white coral. Highlights: Flamingos, green-coloured beach Activities: Dinghy ride & hike (1.2 miles /2 km) Type of Landing: Wet landing Difficulty: Easy