Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito to Baltra Island - Santa Cruz
Your Galapagos adventure kicks off with a transfer from Ilatoa Lodge to Quito airport, followed by a flight to Baltra Island. Once you land in Santa Cruz, check in at the Fiesta Hotel and grab lunch at a local spot. After that, head to the Charles Darwin Research Station where you'll see giant tortoises up close. By evening, choose a restaurant for dinner and settle into the island pace.
- Start point
- Galápagos Islands, Galápagos, Ecuador (Accommodation/ Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ilatoa lodge,)
Included Activities
- Visit Charles Darwin Research Station to see giant tortoises
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant in Santa Cruz
Landmarks Charles Darwin Research Station Baltra Island 
- Day 2
Santa Cruz
Start early with a trek to Tortuga Bay, a 40-minute walk through vegetation that leads to a pristine beach. You'll want to pack water since it can get warm. Have lunch at the seaside restaurant there, then spend the afternoon walking around and getting to know the area. Dinner at a restaurant of your choice wraps up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fiesta Hotel)
Included Activities
- Trek to Tortuga Bay (approximately 40 minutes through nature)
Optional Activities
- Lunch at seaside restaurant
- Afternoon leisure time at Tortuga Bay beach
Landmarks Tortuga Bay - Day 3
Santa Cruz to Isabela Island
A scenic boat ride takes you across the water from Santa Cruz over to Isabela Island. Check into Casa de Marita hotel right by the sea and grab lunch there. Later in the afternoon, rent a bike and head out to the Wall of Tears, a historic site worth seeing. Finish with dinner at a local restaurant and soak in your new surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Boutique La Casa de Marita Galápagos)
Included Activities
- Boat ride from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island
- Explore Wall of Tears by bike
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Casa de Marita hotel
Landmarks Wall of Tears Isabela Island - Day 4
Isabela Island
This morning you'll explore lava tunnels and see the unique rock formations up close. After that, get in the water for snorkeling where you'll spot marine life and fish. Lunch happens back at Casa de Marita hotel, then spend the afternoon relaxing on Isabela's beach. Choose a restaurant for dinner and wind down from your active day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Boutique La Casa de Marita Galápagos)
Included Activities
- Excursion to lava tunnels
- Snorkeling adventure with marine life encounters
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Casa de Marita hotel
- Afternoon time at Isabela Island beach
Landmarks Isabela Island - Day 5
Isabela Island
Take on a challenging hike up to Sierra Negra volcano, one of the most interesting geological sites on the islands. You'll bring a boxed lunch and eat surrounded by scenery with wide views across the landscape. The afternoon is left free to relax on the beach and recover from the climb. By evening, head to a local restaurant for dinner and reflect on what you saw.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Boutique La Casa de Marita Galápagos)
Included Activities
- Hike to Sierra Negra volcano
Optional Activities
- Boxed lunch during volcano hike
- Afternoon leisure time at Isabela Island beach
Landmarks Sierra Negra Volcano - Day 6
Isabela Island to Santa Cruz
Tour Tintoreras in the morning to see marine iguanas and penguins in their natural habitat. Later, take a quiet walk near Puerto Villamil where you can watch Isabela's marine life. Lunch at Casa de Marita hotel refuels you before the boat ride back to Santa Cruz. Check into the Fiesta Hotel and have a relaxing evening after your time on Isabela.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fiesta Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour of Tintoreras to see marine iguanas and penguins
- Leisurely stroll near Puerto Villamil
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Casa de Marita hotel
Landmarks Tintoreras Puerto Villamil - Day 7
Santa Cruz to Quito
Say goodbye to the Galapagos as you transfer to Baltra airport. Your flight heads back to Quito where you'll check into the Holiday Inn hotel. Spend the evening unwinding and thinking back on the islands. Dinner at the hotel lets you try Ecuadorian flavors and close out this part of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks Baltra Island - Day 8
Quito
On your last day, check out of the Holiday Inn at the scheduled time and head to Quito airport for your return flight home. You leave with memories from your week exploring the Galapagos, the wildlife, the beaches, and all the experiences in between.
- End point
- Galápagos Islands, Galápagos, Ecuador (Accommodation/ Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
