Itinerary
- Day 1
Baltra to Santa Cruz
You'll land at Baltra airport and head straight into Santa Cruz's highlands to visit a local Giant Tortoise reserve. After grabbing lunch at a ranch in the area, you'll explore the lava tunnels before making your way down to Puerto Ayora, the main town on the island where you'll be staying.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local ranch in the highlands of Santa Cruz)
Included Activities
- Visit local Giant Tortoise reserve in Santa Cruz highlands
- Explore lava tunnels
Landmarks/POIs Baltra Airport Santa Cruz Island - Day 2
Santa Cruz
After breakfast at your hotel, a short boat ride takes you to La Loberia and Las Grietas where you can spot sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and sea turtles. You'll head back to town for lunch, then walk about 45 minutes to Tortuga Bay, a massive white sand beach where you can swim, snorkel, kayak, surf, or just relax depending on what appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to La Loberia and Las Grietas to observe sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and sea turtles
- Walk to Tortuga Bay white sand beach
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Tortuga Bay
- Snorkeling at Tortuga Bay
- Kayaking at Tortuga Bay
- Surfing at Tortuga Bay
Landmarks/POIs La Loberia Las Grietas Tortuga Bay Puerto Ayora - Day 3
Santa Cruz
You'll have breakfast at your hotel before boarding a chartered boat headed to an uninhabited island for hiking with great views along the way. Later that morning you get lunch on board, and then it's time for snorkeling at Fisherman Bay where you'll see sea lions, sea turtles, and lots of different fish. The boat gets you back to Santa Cruz by afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Chartered boat to uninhabited island
- Hiking on uninhabited island
- Snorkeling at Fisherman Bay
Landmarks/POIs Fisherman Bay - Day 4
Santa Cruz to Isabela
After breakfast in Puerto Ayora, you'll take a scenic public boat over to Isabela Island, the largest in the archipelago. Check into your hotel and head to the Arnaldo Tupiza breeding center to see different turtle species, then stroll to Poza de Flamingos. In the afternoon, a boat ride takes you to Islote Las Tintoreras to spot penguins, reef sharks, blue-footed boobies, and sea turtles before snorkeling with sea turtles and manta rays. Finish the day watching the sunset from Puerto Villamil's white sand beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast in Puerto Ayora), Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic public boat ride to Isabela Island
- Visit Arnaldo Tupiza breeding center
- Stroll to Poza de Flamingos
- Boat ride to Islote Las Tintoreras
- Snorkeling adventure with sea turtles, colorful fish, and manta rays
Landmarks/POIs Isabela Island Arnaldo Tupiza breeding center Poza de Flamingos Islote Las Tintoreras Puerto Villamil - Day 5
Isabela
Included transportation takes you to Sierra Negra Volcano, one of the most impressive sights on Isabela and one of the most active volcanoes in the Galapagos (last erupted in 2018). The hiking gets you to a viewpoint at the rim of one of the world's largest volcanic craters with views that go on for miles. You'll head back to Puerto Villamil for lunch, then take a speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Transportation to Sierra Negra Volcano
- Volcano hike to viewpoint at volcanic crater rim
Landmarks/POIs Sierra Negra Volcano - Day 6
Santa Cruz
A chartered boat takes you to an uninhabited island for hiking with great views of the landscape and wildlife. You'll walk among marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, frigates, and other local animals throughout the hike. After lunch is served on board, you go snorkeling with sea lions, sea turtles, and various fish. The boat returns you to Santa Cruz, and included transportation gets you back to Puerto Ayora where you'll have free time to explore or rest.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Chartered boat to uninhabited island
- Hike with panoramic island views
- Snorkeling with marine life including sea lions, sea turtles, and fish
- Included transportation back to Puerto Ayora
Landmarks/POIs Puerto Ayora - Day 7
Departure
Have breakfast and say goodbye to the Galapagos. Included transportation takes you to the airport for your flight back to Quito.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Baltra Airport
