Itinerary
- Day 1
San Cristobal
You'll arrive at San Cristobal airport where your guide picks you up for the transfer to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Once you check in, there's a briefing with tour experts to go over what's ahead. The afternoon is yours to do as you like, so you could wander into town, check out the interpretation center, or head over to Tijeretas if you want.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto de San Cristóbal (SCY), Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galápagos Islands, Galápagos 2001, Ecuador (We will pick you up from this airport )
Optional Activities
- Visit the interpretation center
- Visit Tijeretas
- Day 2
Kicker Rock
After breakfast you're heading out on a boat to Kicker Rock, where two volcanic formations rise 140 meters from the water. From different angles they look like a sleeping lion or a boot, depending on where you're viewing from. You'll spend time snorkeling to see what's swimming around, then head back to rest at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Kicker Rock
- Snorkeling at Kicker Rock
Landmarks Kicker Rock - Day 3
San Cristobal Highlands
This day takes you into San Cristobal's highlands starting with Junco Crater, which holds the only freshwater lake in the entire Galapagos. From there you'll go to Puerto Chino, a white sand beach where sea lions and blue-footed boobies hang out. After that, you're off to Galapaguera, a breeding center with wooden walkways where you can see several types of turtles up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Junco Crater
- Visit Puerto Chino
- Visit Galapaguera breeding center
- Observe sea lions and blue-footed boobies
- Turtle observation
Landmarks Junco Crater Puerto Chino Galapaguera - Day 4
San Cristobal at Leisure
You've got the whole day to yourself on San Cristobal. Wander around the island however you like and pick whatever activities sound good to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
San Cristobal to Santa Cruz
After breakfast you transfer to Santa Cruz and get settled into your hotel with a staff welcome. In the afternoon you're taking a boat out to Santa Cruz Bay and Bahia de la Academia for snorkeling at La Loberia, which is known for tons of sea lions. You'll finish by walking to Playa de los Perros as the day winds down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat excursion to Santa Cruz Bay
- Boat transfer to Bahia de la Academia
- Snorkeling at La Loberia
- Walk to Playa de los Perros
Landmarks Santa Cruz Bay Bahia de la Academia La Loberia Playa de los Perros - Day 6
Santa Fe or Pinzon Island
Today's about getting underwater and seeing what's below. Depending on the day of the week, you'll snorkel either at Santa Fe Island or Pinzon Island where you can swim alongside sea lions, tropical fish, white-tip reef sharks, and everything else that calls these waters home. Lunch happens on the boat, then you get another snorkel session at the beach before heading back to Puerto Ayora in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch on board the boat)
Included Activities
- Snorkeling at Santa Fe Island or Pinzon Island
- Swimming with sea lions
- Beach snorkeling
Landmarks Santa Fe Island Pinzon Island - Day 7
Santa Cruz to Isabela Island
Start things off relaxing at Tortuga Bay or other beaches around Puerto Ayora. Later in the afternoon you're heading to Isabela Island where you can explore the wetlands, check out the Wall of Tears, and visit the famous Flamingo Lagoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tortuga Bay or other beaches in Puerto Ayora
- Visit wetlands on Isabela
- Explore Wall of Tears
- Visit Flamingo Lagoon
Landmarks Tortuga Bay Wall of Tears Flamingo Lagoon - Day 8
Tintoreras Islet
You're taking an excursion to Tintoreras islet, which is well-known because of a large crevice where white-tip sharks rest on the bottom. A shuttle gets you to Puerto Villamil, then you board a boat to cross the bay. After that comes a hike through volcanic rocks (bring closed-toed shoes), where you'll spot Galapagos penguins, sea lions, and marine iguanas. You'll wrap up with snorkeling among colorful fish.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat excursion to Tintoreras islet
- Hike through volcanic rocks
- Observe Galapagos penguins, sea lions, and marine iguanas
- Snorkeling with colorful fish
Landmarks Tintoreras Islet - Day 9
Los Tuneles and El Finado
Today you're going to Los Tuneles to walk through dramatic landscapes and see blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and penguins. Next you head to El Finado, an islet that fishermen used to use as a rest spot and now ranks as one of Isabela's top snorkeling destinations because of its clear calm water. You might spot seahorses, parrot fish, pig fish, and mullets. The afternoon brings you back to Puerto Villamil.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Walk at Los Tuneles
- Observe blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and penguins
- Snorkeling at El Finado
- Observe seahorses, parrot fish, pig fish, and mullets
Landmarks Los Tuneles El Finado - Day 10
Isabela Island at Leisure
It's your day to explore Isabela Island however you want. You'll have a bicycle provided for 7 hours, so you can tour around independently and discover the island at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bicycle rental for 7 hours to tour Isabela Island
- Day 11
Isabela to Baltra Airport
This is your final day in the Galapagos. You'll be transferred to Baltra airport for your departure, the timing depending on your flight schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 12
Departure from Galapagos
After your last breakfast in the Galapagos Islands, you're traveling to Baltra airport for your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.
- End point
- Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra (GPS), Baltra Airport Rd., Galápagos Islands, Galápagos 2001, Ecuador (From here you can take your flight to Quito or Guayaquil)
- Meals
- Breakfast
