Itinerary
- Day 1
Baltra to Bachas Beach
You'll arrive at Baltra Island and transfer to the Monserrat cruise ship. The ship then sails to Bachas Beach for your first time exploring the Galapagos. There you can swim in the clear waters and look for frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions hanging around the shore. Later in the day, you'll snorkel in the shallow waters off the white sand beach to see more marine life up close.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra (GPS), Baltra Airport Rd., Galápagos Islands, Galápagos, Ecuador (Baltra Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bachas Beach with guided exploration (2 hours)
- Snorkeling at Bachas Beach (45 minutes to 1 hour)
- Wildlife viewing including frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, flamingos, hermit crabs, and black-necked stilts
Landmarks Bachas Beach Baltra Island - Day 2
Tagus Cove to Urbina Bay
Head out to the remote western archipelago to check out Tagus Cove on Isabela Island, a historic spot where you'll climb up to Darwin's Lake. From there, snorkel to spot sharks, turtles, and colorful fish swimming around. After lunch, the group moves to Urbina Bay where you can see giant tortoises, land iguanas, and flightless cormorants. You'll also snorkel near penguin colonies and marine iguanas in this area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tagus Cove visit with dry landing and trail hike to Darwin's Lake
- Snorkeling at Tagus Cove with opportunities to see sharks, turtles, and sea stars
- Urbina Bay visit with wet landing and guided trail exploration
- Wildlife viewing of giant tortoises, land iguanas, and flightless cormorants
- Snorkeling at Urbina Bay near Galapagos penguin colonies and marine iguanas
Landmarks Tagus Cove Darwin's Lake Urbina Bay Isabela Island - Day 3
Espinoza Point to Vicente Roca Point
Start your morning at Espinoza Point on Fernandina Island, the most western visitor site and one of the most untouched islands in the chain. Walk through tidal pools and see marine iguanas and sea lion colonies. In the afternoon, travel to Vicente Roca Point on Isabela Island for deep-water snorkeling in the rich Bolivar Channel. You'll spot green turtles, sharks, and rays in these waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Espinoza Point visit with tidal pool exploration
- Marine iguana and sea lion colony viewing
- Flightless cormorant nesting site observation
- Vicente Roca Point snorkeling at Bolivar Channel
- Dinghy ride along the coast for seabird observation
- Shallow underwater cave exploration
Landmarks Espinoza Point Fernandina Island Vicente Roca Point Bolivar Channel 
- Day 4
Santiago Island
Explore Santiago Island starting with morning stops at Puerto Egas to see the salt crater, dark sand beach, and tidal pools. Next, head to Playa Espumilla, a nice beach with mangroves where flamingos and sea turtles nest. Later in the afternoon, visit Buccaneer Cove to see tall cliff formations and historic pirate hideout sites and landmarks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Puerto Egas visit with shoreline exploration
- Snorkeling at Puerto Egas with tidal pool viewing
- Playa Espumilla beach excursion
- Buccaneer Cove visit with panga cruise along high cliffs
Landmarks Puerto Egas James Bay Playa Espumilla Buccaneer Cove Santiago Island - Day 5
North Seymour to Santa Cruz Highlands
Begin your morning on North Seymour Island following trails full of wildlife including sea lion colonies, blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and pelicans. You'll also snorkel among sea lions and rays here. This afternoon takes you to the Santa Cruz highlands where you can see giant Galapagos tortoises in their natural setting and walk through underground lava tunnels carved into the volcanic rock.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- North Seymour Island guided walk with wildlife observation
- Blue-footed booby courtship display viewing
- Frigatebird nesting site observation
- Snorkeling at North Seymour Island
- Santa Cruz highlands excursion with giant tortoise viewing
- Underground lava tunnel exploration (up to 1 km long)
Landmarks North Seymour Island Santa Cruz Island 
- Day 6
Rábida Island to Bartolomé Island
Visit Rábida Island this morning to check out its distinctive red sand beach, saltwater lagoon, and interior trails. Snorkel at the cliff wall to see deep-water marine life. In the afternoon, hike up to Bartholomé Island's summit for views across the islands. You'll spot the famous Pinnacle Rock and snorkel around this well-known volcanic formation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rábida Island trail exploration with lagoon and palo santo trees
- Pelican nesting site observation at Rábida
- Snorkeling at Rábida Island cliff wall
- Bartolomé Island summit hike for panoramic views
- Pinnacle Rock viewing
- Snorkeling around Pinnacle Rock and Bartolomé Island
Landmarks Rábida Island Bartolomé Island Pinnacle Rock 
- Day 7
South Plaza to Santa Fe Island
Land at South Plaza Island in the morning, one of the smallest islands but home to one of the largest land iguana populations. Walk through the cactus forest and look for red-billed tropicbirds and swallow-tailed gulls perched on the cliffs. During the afternoon, hike across Santa Fe Island to see the giant prickly pear cacti forest and endemic land iguanas that live there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- South Plaza Island visit with guided walk
- Cactus forest exploration
- Land iguana and birdlife observation at South Plaza
- Santa Fe Island hiking excursion
- Giant prickly pear cacti (Opuntia) forest viewing
- Endemic land iguana observation at Santa Fe
Landmarks South Plaza Island Santa Fe Island - Day 8
Punta Pitt to Cerro Brujo
Land at Punta Pitt on San Cristóbal Island to look at geological formations and see three species of boobies and two species of frigatebirds. Snorkel around the island and spot nesting birds and sea lions on shore. Later, visit Cerro Brujo to explore the coastline, observe wildlife, and see a freshwater lagoon where flamingos gather.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Punta Pitt visit with wildlife and geological feature observation
- Three booby species and two frigatebird species viewing
- Snorkeling at Punta Pitt
- Cerro Brujo coastal exploration
- Freshwater lagoon visit with flamingo viewing
Landmarks Punta Pitt San Cristóbal Island Cerro Brujo 
- Day 9
Isla Lobos to Tijeretas Hill
Head to Isla Lobos this morning to explore by foot and boat, spotting sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and nesting frigate birds. Snorkel among families of sea lions and their playful pups in the water. During the afternoon, visit the Interpretation Center to learn about the Galapagos' volcanic origins and conservation work. After that, head up to Tijeretas Hill for panoramic views and frigate bird nesting colonies.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Isla Lobos visit by foot and boat
- Sea lion and blue-footed booby colony observation
- Snorkeling at Isla Lobos with sea lions
- Galapagos Interpretation Center visit
- Tijeretas Hill visit with frigate bird nesting colony viewing
Landmarks Isla Lobos Galapagos Interpretation Center Tijeretas Hill - Day 10
Gardner Bay to Punta Suárez
Spend your morning at Gardner Bay on Española Island exploring the white sandy beach and snorkeling among sea lions and tropical fish. In the afternoon, sail to Punta Suárez on the western side of the island to explore bird colonies including the waved albatross (available April and December). You'll also enjoy cliff-top ocean views from this location.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gardner Bay visit with white sandy beach exploration
- Snorkeling at Gardner Bay and Tortuga Rock
- Punta Suárez visit with guided walk
- Waved albatross viewing (seasonal: April and December)
- Nesting seabird observation at Punta Suárez
- Cliff-top ocean views and seabird flight watching
Landmarks Gardner Bay Tortuga Rock Punta Suárez Española Island 
- Day 11
Floreana Island
Visit Punta Cormorant on Floreana Island to see two unique beaches: one with green sand from olivine crystals and another white sand beach called Flour Beach. Snorkel at Champion Islet among playful sea lion colonies and marine life. Later, visit historic Post Office Bay where you can drop off and pick up letters, continuing an 18th-century whaler tradition.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Punta Cormorant visit with green and white sand beach exploration
- Flamingo and shore bird observation in the lagoon
- Marine iguana viewing at water's edge
- Snorkeling at Champion Islet with sea lion colony
- Post Office Bay visit with letter exchange tradition
Landmarks Punta Cormorant Floreana Island Champion Islet Post Office Bay - Day 12
Puerto Ayora to Mainland Ecuador
Disembark at Puerto Ayora and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station's Fausto Llerena Breeding Center to see giant Galapagos tortoises and land iguanas in captivity. Learn about the research station's conservation work and efforts to protect the islands' species. After that, you'll fly back to the Ecuador mainland.
- End point
- Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra (GPS), Baltra Airport Rd., Galápagos Islands, Galápagos, Ecuador (Baltra Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Charles Darwin Research Station visit
- Fausto Llerena Breeding Center tour with giant tortoise observation
- Land iguana viewing in captivity
Landmarks Charles Darwin Research Station Fausto Llerena Breeding Center Puerto Ayora
