Itinerary
- Day 1
San Cristobal Island Arrival
Your plane arrives at San Cristobal Island airport in the morning where a staff member will meet you and drive you to the yacht. Once settled into your cabin, you'll grab lunch and go through a welcome briefing. The afternoon takes you to El Junco Lagoon in the highlands, where you can walk around an extinct volcanic caldera that's filled with rainwater. It's a nice introduction to the islands' volcanic geology.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer from San Cristobal airport to yacht
- Welcome briefing
- Visit El Junco Lagoon
Landmarks/POIs El Junco Lagoon - Day 2
Floreana Island
This day focuses on Floreana Island and several different stops. You'll start at Post Office Bay, where there's a historic barrel used by 18th century whalers that you can use to drop off postcards. From there, head to Baroness Viewing Point to learn more about the island's history. Later, check out Cormorant Point where you can spot flamingos and some unique beaches. By evening, you'll go snorkeling around Devil's Crown, which is the rocky remains of an offshore volcano.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Post Office Bay
- Visit Baroness Viewing Point
- Visit Cormorant Point
- Snorkel around Devil's Crown
Landmarks/POIs Post Office Bay Baroness Viewing Point Cormorant Point Devil's Crown - Day 3
Espanola Island
Start early at Suarez Point where you'll see blue-footed boobies and albatrosses, plus the famous blowhole. This site is the breeding ground for nearly all of the world's waved albatrosses, so the wildlife viewing here is really significant. In the afternoon, move to Gardner Bay to walk along white-sand beaches where sea lion colonies hang out, or swim with sea lion pups if conditions allow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Suarez Point
- Visit Gardner Bay
- Visit Gardner Islet
- Visit Osborn Islet
Optional Activities
- Swim with sea lion pups
Landmarks/POIs Suarez Point Gardner Bay Gardner Islet Osborn Islet - Day 4
Santa Cruz Island
Your morning includes Twin Craters, dramatic formations created when underground fissure material collapsed. These are located on the road from Puerto Ayora to Baltra, so you'll see them during your transfer. After lunch, head to the Fausto Llerena Tortoise Breeding Center where you can see giant tortoises at different life stages, from 3-inch hatchlings to 4-foot adults.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Twin Craters
- Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
Landmarks/POIs Twin Craters Fausto Llerena Breeding Center - Day 5
Genovesa Island
You'll climb the steep rocky path of El Barranco, also called Prince Phillip's Steps, early in the day. The views are great from the top, and you'll see Palo Santo vegetation, red-footed boobies, and short-eared owls along the way. In the afternoon, walk the white-sand coral beach at Darwin Bay and wander through mangrove trails, then explore tidal pools where sea lions play around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit El Barranco
- Visit Darwin Bay
Landmarks/POIs El Barranco Darwin Bay - Day 6
Rabida Island and Chinese Hat Islet
Start at Rabida Island, which has a distinctive maroon and red sand beach. Take an easy hike up to a lookout spot with good birdwatching opportunities. The afternoon brings you to Chinese Hat Islet near Santiago Island, where you can explore unique geological features including lava tunnels and lava flows.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Rabida Island
- Hike on Rabida Island
- Snorkel at Rabida
- Visit Chinese Hat Islet
Landmarks/POIs Rabida Island Chinese Hat Islet - Day 7
Isabela Island
Check out Witch Hill on Isabela's northern coast, where white powdery beaches and lots of wildlife including sea turtles and rays wait for you. You'll have time for swimming and snorkeling in clear water. Later, visit Lobos Island (Sea Lion Island) where playful sea lions will greet you. The snorkeling here is great, and you might see blue-footed and Nazca boobies too.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Witch Hill
- Visit Lobos Island
- Snorkel at Witch Hill
- Snorkel at Lobos Island
Landmarks/POIs Witch Hill Lobos Island - Day 8
San Cristobal Island Departure
Spend your final morning at the Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center learning about the islands' natural history, human interaction, and conservation work. The museum covers volcanic origins, ocean currents, climate, and endemic species across the archipelago. After you've finished, you'll be driven to San Cristobal airport for your flight back to the mainland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center
Landmarks/POIs Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center
