Itinerary
- Day 1
San Cristobal
You'll arrive at San Cristobal airport where your guide meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After grabbing lunch, head to the Interpretation Center to learn how the Galapagos Islands formed and about their ecology. Later, you'll hike up to Frigate Bird Hill for views across the island, then spend time snorkeling at either Tijeretas Bay or Carola Beach where you can see sea lions, tropical fish, and turtles before heading back to the hotel.
- Start point
- Galápagos Islands, Galápagos, Ecuador (Pick up at San Cristobal Airport in the Galapagos islands )
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Katarma Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Interpretation Center with guide
- Hike to Frigate Bird Hill viewpoint
- Snorkel in Tijeretas Bay or Carola Beach
Landmarks Interpretation Center Frigate Bird Hill Tijeretas Bay Carola Beach 
- Day 2
San Cristobal
You have two full-day options to choose from. The first takes you to Lobos Island for hiking and snorkeling where you'll spot blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, frigate birds, rays, and turtles, finishing at Ochoa Beach. The second option heads to Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido), a volcanic formation where you'll snorkel and might see sharks, rays, turtles, and possibly hammerhead sharks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Katarma Hotel)
Included Activities
- Lobos Island hiking and snorkeling (Option 1) or Kicker Rock snorkeling (Option 2)
Landmarks Lobos Island Ochoa Beach Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido) - Day 3
San Cristobal
Today you'll explore San Cristobal's interior and coastal areas. Start by visiting Laguna del Junco, a freshwater lagoon sitting inside an extinct volcano about 19 kilometers from the port. Next, you'll go to Galapaguera del Cerro Colorado breeding center to see endemic plants and tortoise species. After lunch, relax at Puerto Chino beach, a white sand spot roughly 45 minutes away by land, where you can enjoy the beach and watch marine birds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Katarma Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Laguna del Junco
- Visit Galapaguera del Cerro Colorado breeding center
- Beach time and marine bird watching at Puerto Chino
Landmarks Laguna del Junco Galapaguera del Cerro Colorado Puerto Chino - Day 4
San Cristobal to Santa Cruz
An early morning speedboat leaves at 7:00 am for Santa Cruz, with your guide handling the transfer to your hotel. In the morning, you'll check out Tortuga Bay, one of the Galapagos' nicest white sand beaches with kayaking available if you're interested. After lunch, visit Charles Darwin Station, a research center where you'll learn about the islands' geology, climate, natural history, and conservation work.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Flamingo Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Santa Cruz
- Visit Tortuga Bay beach
- Visit Charles Darwin Station
Optional Activities
- Kayaking at Tortuga Bay
Landmarks Tortuga Bay Charles Darwin Station 
- Day 5
Santa Cruz
Following breakfast at your hotel, an early pickup happens at 6:00 or 7:00 am for a full day of wildlife activities. You'll board a small vessel from Puerto Ayora for hiking, snorkeling, swimming, and sightseeing. Your destination will be Santa Fe, Pinzón, North Seymour, or Floreana depending on what the National Park allows and where conditions are safe for navigating.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Flamingo Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Full-day island excursion with hiking, snorkeling, swimming, and sightseeing
Landmarks Santa Fe Island Pinzón Island North Seymour Island Floreana Island - Day 6
Santa Cruz to Isabela
The speedboat to Isabela departs at 6:30 am, taking about 2 hours. Your guide meets you for the hotel transfer, and you'll have free time in the morning. Optionally, you can walk to a nearby flamingo lagoon or check out the free tortoise breeding center. In the afternoon, head to Las Tintoreras, a chain of small islets with hidden beaches where you'll see sea lions, marine turtles, iguanas, and manta rays, plus snorkel in clear water for sharks and tropical fish.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel La Laguna or similar)
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Isabela
- Afternoon visit to Las Tintoreras
Optional Activities
- Walk to flamingo lagoon
- Visit tortoise breeding center
Landmarks Flamingo Lagoon Tortoise Breeding Center Las Tintoreras - Day 7
Isabela
After breakfast, your guide picks you up for a striking 16-kilometer hike across dramatic lava landscapes and volcanic terrain. You'll trek to Sierra Negra Volcano and Chico Volcano to see the world's second-largest volcanic crater and experience different vegetation zones. Following lunch, the rest of your day is free to spend at Isabela's beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel La Laguna or similar)
Included Activities
- Sierra Negra and Chico Volcano hike
Optional Activities
- Beach time at Isabela
Landmarks Sierra Negra Volcano Chico Volcano - Day 8
Isabela to Santa Cruz
After breakfast, you'll take a boat to Cabo Rosa, which takes roughly 45 minutes. Ancient lava has flowed into the ocean here creating beautiful lava tunnels. You'll see penguins, blue-footed boobies, and sea turtles, with chances to spot sharks, rays, seahorses, and tropical fish while snorkeling. The tour lasts about 5 hours before you return to Santa Cruz by speedboat in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat excursion to Cabo Rosa with snorkeling
Landmarks Cabo Rosa - Day 9
Santa Cruz to Ecuador (Departure)
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll head to Baltra to catch your flight back to the mainland. From there you'll fly to Quito or Guayaquil before connecting with your international flight.
- End point
- Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador (Drop off at Baltra airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
