Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito to Isabela Island
Start with an early transfer to Quito's airport for the 3-hour flight to the Galapagos, which includes a stop in Guayaquil. After you clear customs at Baltra, a 30-minute flight takes you to Isabela Island where you'll check in at your oceanfront hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax, walk along the beach, and catch the sunset.
- Start point
- Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Meet at the Hotel Lobby)
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Marita Boutique)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Quito International Airport
- Flight from Quito to Galapagos (Baltra) with intermediate stop in Guayaquil
- Flight from Baltra to Isabela Island
- Check-in at oceanfront hotel
- Beach walk and sunset viewing
Landmarks Quito International Airport Baltra Airport Isabela Island - Day 2
Isabela Island
Leave at 8:30 am by private yacht heading to the Tuneles, about an hour away by speedboat. On the route you'll see volcanic formations like Cerro Azul, Alcedo, and Union Rock. Once there, walk through the lava formations and look for blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and frigate birds. Lunch happens onboard, then you'll snorkel in the waters where sea turtles, seahorses, marine iguanas, and sea lions hang out. Back at the hotel by afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical lunch on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Marita Boutique)
Included Activities
- Speedboat excursion to Tuneles
- Walk around lava formations
- Wildlife viewing (blue-footed boobies, pelicans, frigate birds)
- Snorkeling excursion
- Typical lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Afternoon visit to Tortoise Breeding Center and wetlands by bike
- Bird watching (Flamingos, Finches, marine iguanas)
Landmarks Tuneles Cerro Azul Alcedo Volcano Union Rock Tortoise Breeding Center Isabela Island Wetlands 
- Day 3
Isabela Island
An early 30-minute bus ride takes you to Volcan Sierra Negra where you'll hike up to the volcano caldera. Along the way observe endemic plants and birds, and if the weather cooperates, you'll get great volcano views. The 2018 eruption left visible remnants to see. After returning to the park control, you can either grab a snack back at the hotel or bike downhill through the island's crops toward town, stopping at the Sucre Cave on the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Marita Boutique)
Included Activities
- Bus ride to Volcan Sierra Negra
- Hike to volcano caldera
- Endemic flora and fauna observation
- Option: Biking downhill to Sucre Cave
Landmarks Volcan Sierra Negra Sucre Cave - Day 4
Isabela to San Cristobal Island
After breakfast, head to the airport for a 35-minute flight to San Cristobal Island. Your representative meets you and drives you to the hotel for check-in. Then visit the Interpretation Center and hike to Tijeretas Hill, the spot where Darwin first landed, for bay views and close looks at frigate birds and blue-footed boobies on the cliffs. Spend some time near the sea lions at Playa Mann and watch the sunset before heading back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Galapagos Sunset)
Included Activities
- Flight from Isabela to San Cristobal Island
- Hotel check-in
- Visit to Interpretation Center
- Hike to Tijeretas Hill
- Wildlife viewing (frigate birds, blue-footed boobies)
- Time at Playa Mann with sea lions
- Sunset viewing
Landmarks Tijeretas Hill Interpretation Center Playa Mann 
- Day 5
San Cristobal Island
After breakfast, board a speedboat for a day trip to Kicker Rock, exploring San Cristobal's coast with good bird and landscape viewing. You'll snorkel through the channel at the rock formation looking for sharks, fish, turtles, rays, and sea lions. Lunch happens onboard, and later you'll have quiet time at either Cerro Brujo or Manglesito beach before returning to town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Galapagos Sunset)
Included Activities
- Speedboat excursion to Kicker Rock
- Coastal sightseeing
- Snorkeling at Kicker Rock
- Marine life viewing (sharks, fish, turtles, rays, sea lions)
- Lunch onboard
- Beach time at Cerro Brujo or Manglesito
Landmarks Kicker Rock Cerro Brujo Manglesito 
- Day 6
San Cristobal to Santa Cruz Island
After breakfast, fly to Baltra Island where your guide leads you through the Santa Cruz highlands. Stop at Twin Craters and a Giant Tortoises Ranch to see wild tortoises in their natural state and explore the lava tunnels. Then visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about the conservation work happening there. Finally, transfer to your hotel in Puerto Ayora for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Blu Galapagos )
Included Activities
- Flight from San Cristobal to Baltra Island
- Guided tour of Santa Cruz highlands
- Visit to Twin Craters
- Giant Tortoises Ranch visit
- Lava tunnels exploration
- Charles Darwin Research Station visit and guided tour
- Transfer to hotel in Puerto Ayora
Landmarks Twin Craters Giant Tortoises Ranch Lava Tunnels Charles Darwin Research Station 
- Day 7
Santa Cruz Island
Early morning you'll head by private transportation to Itabaca Canal where a private yacht is waiting for your trip to Bartolome Island. The day includes sightseeing, hiking, snorkeling with gear provided, and lunch onboard. You'll see Pinnacle Rock, one of the most photographed spots in the Galapagos, and walk through the island's volcanic formations in red, orange, green, and black. Swim and snorkel at the northern landing before heading back to Puerto Ayora for your last night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Blu Galapagos )
Included Activities
- Private transportation to Itabaca Canal
- Private yacht excursion to Bartolome Island
- Sightseeing and hiking on Bartolome Island
- Snorkeling with equipment
- Pinnacle Rock visit and exploration
- Lunch onboard
- Swimming and wet landing snorkeling
- Return to Puerto Ayora
Landmarks Bartolome Island Pinnacle Rock Santiago Island 
- Day 8
Santa Cruz Island to Quito/Guayaquil
After breakfast, check out at 10:00 am. Your representative and driver pick you up and take you to Baltra Airport for your flight to Guayaquil or Quito (depending on your booking). Once you arrive, your driver meets you and transports you to a hotel near the airport for your final night in Ecuador. Or if preferred, you can connect to your international flight the same day.
- End point
- Quito Airport Center, Vía Tababela - Yaruquí, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Whyndham Airport Quito or Guayaquil )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hotel check-out and pickup by private driver
- Transfer to Baltra Airport
- Flight from Baltra to Guayaquil or Quito
- Airport reception and hotel transfer
Optional Activities
- Same-day connection to international flight home
