Itinerary
- Day 1
Guayaquil/Quito to San Cristobal
You'll arrive in San Cristobal by flight and get transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is yours to explore the island's main spots. Start at Tijeretas Viewing Hill to take in the panoramic views across the water, then head to Cabo de Horno Sea Lion Beach where you can watch for sea lions and other wildlife. Finish the day watching the sunset at Man Beach, which is a nice way to end your first day on the islands.
Optional Activities
- Visit Tijeretas Viewing Hill
- Visit Cabo de Horno Sea Lion Beach
- Watch sunset at Man Beach
Landmarks Tijeretas Viewing Hill Cabo de Horno Sea Lion Beach Man Beach - Day 2
San Cristobal
You have two different routes to choose from today. If you go the independent route, start at the Interpretation Center, then walk through Playa Carola beach and see the Charles Darwin statue. From there, snorkel at Tijeretas Bay and hike out to the quieter Baquerizo Beach where you'll likely spot sea lions, lizards, and sea turtles. Alternatively, join a guided day trip to Leon Dormido island for snorkeling, where you can see frigate birds, boobies, tropical birds, and visit a secluded beach. Either way, it's a full day of exploring the island's wildlife and beaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch (Option B only))
Included Activities
- Hiking tour Sierra Negra (Option B: Full day tour Leon Dormido including English-speaking guide and snorkeling equipment)
Optional Activities
- Visit Interpretation Center (Option A)
- Visit Playa Carola beach (Option A)
- See Charles Darwin statue (Option A)
- Snorkeling at Tijeretas Bay (Option A)
- Hike to Baquerizo Beach (Option A)
Landmarks Interpretation Center Playa Carola Tijeretas Bay Baquerizo Beach Leon Dormido - Day 3
San Cristobal to Santa Cruz
Take a boat from San Cristobal over to Santa Cruz, then head straight to the highlands to visit Rancho Primicias turtle farm while your driver waits for about an hour. After checking into your hotel, head out in the afternoon to Tortuga Bay Beach where you can go snorkeling and kayaking along the shore. It's a good mix of turtle spotting and water activities to break up the travel day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rancho Primicias turtle farm (with English-speaking National Park guide)
Optional Activities
- Hike to Tortuga Bay Beach
- Snorkel at Tortuga Bay Beach
- Kayak along Tortuga Bay Beach shore
Landmarks Rancho Primicias Tortuga Bay Beach - Day 4
Santa Cruz to Isabela
Join an English-speaking guide for the morning half-day tour visiting Las Grietas lava gorge, Playa de Perros beach, and Lobería. In the afternoon, catch a public boat to Isabela Island and spend your free time on the long sandy beach at Puerto Villamil. This gives you a taste of Santa Cruz in the morning and gets you to your next island by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour de Bahía half-day tour (Las Grietas lava gorge, Playa de Perros beach, Lobería with English-speaking guide)
Landmarks Las Grietas Playa de Perros Lobería Puerto Villamil 
- Day 5
Isabela
A guided excursion takes you to the highlands where the active Sierra Negra volcano sits. You'll hike through the lava landscape and depending on weather conditions, you might get great views from the summit. It's a solid day for seeing the volcanic terrain that shapes these islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch)
Included Activities
- Hiking tour Sierra Negra volcano (approximately 5 hours, English-speaking guide included, box lunch included)
Landmarks Sierra Negra Volcano - Day 6
Isabela
You've got two options for exploring Isabela further. Option A involves a boat trip to Tintoreras Islands to see lizards, Galapagos penguins, and small sharks. After that, walk or bike to the Wall of Tears, passing beaches, mangrove forests, viewing areas, and Flamingo Lagoon before catching the sunset. Option B is a full day boat tour along the coast checking out lava arches and tunnels, spotting Galapagos penguins and boobies, snorkeling to see sea turtles, white-tip sharks, and seahorses, then returning to Puerto Villamil for a sunset walk on the beach. Both pack in wildlife and water time, just different styles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch (Option B only))
Included Activities
- Tour Tintoreras Islands (Option A, approximately 3 hours, English-speaking guide, snorkeling equipment included)
- Full day tour Los Túneles (Option B, English-speaking guide, snorkeling equipment, fins, wetsuit included, box lunch included)
Optional Activities
- Visit Wall of Tears on foot (Option A)
- Visit Wall of Tears by bike (Option A - bike rental available for additional cost)
Landmarks Tintoreras Islands Wall of Tears Flamingo Lagoon Los Túneles - Day 7
Isabela to Guayaquil/Quito
Start early with a boat crossing from Isabela back to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz. Your driver picks you up and takes you to Itabaca Canal where you'll board a ferry to Baltra. An airport shuttle bus will be waiting there to get you to the airport for your return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Puerto Ayora Itabaca Canal
