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A 5-Day Birdwatching Escape

5 days
Start and end in San Cristóbal Island
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Cristobal

    Your private guide meets you at San Cristobal airport and takes you to your hotel. After settling in and grabbing lunch, you'll head to an interpretation center to learn about the islands and what conservation efforts are underway here. Later in the day, you hike Las Tijeretas Hill where you can spot Frigate Birds, Blue-footed Boobies, and other bird species. The day wraps up with snorkeling where you'll see sea lions, sea turtles, and colorful fish in the water.

    Start point
    San Cristóbal, Galápagos, Ecuador (Pick-up from San Cristobal airport)
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (2.5-star Standard Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit interpretation center for islands and conservation education
    • Hike Las Tijeretas Hill to observe Frigate Birds and Blue-footed Boobies
    • Snorkeling to observe sea lions, sea turtles, and colorful fish
    Landmarks
    Las Tijeretas Hill
    San Cristobal Island
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  2. Day 2

    Punta Pitt

    A boat takes you out to Punta Pitt, one of the most impressive sites in the Galapagos for seabird nesting. You'll hike around and observe all three booby species - Blue-footed, Red-footed, and Nazca boobies - along with Frigatebirds nesting in the same area. The scenic views from the trails are worth the walk, and then you get time to snorkel in the bay to see what's swimming around. By afternoon, the boat heads back to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (2.5-star Standard Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking at Punta Pitt
    • Wildlife observation of three booby species and Frigatebirds
    • Snorkeling in Punta Pitt bay to observe marine life
    Landmarks
    Punta Pitt
    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
  3. Day 3

    San Cristobal

    This day is yours to do as you please on San Cristobal. Punta Carola is within walking distance if you want to sunbathe, swim, or snorkel. If you haven't made it to Tijeretas Hill yet, the short hike up is an option to see Frigatebirds nesting. For something more active, you could try surfing, kayaking, or stand-up paddling instead. Playa Mann is another spot worth checking out, especially toward evening when the sunsets are really nice.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (2.5-star Standard Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Beach activities at Punta Carola - sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling
    • Short hike to Tijeretas Hill to observe Frigatebirds nesting
    • Surfing at Playa Mann or other locations
    • Kayaking
    • Stand-up paddling
    • Sunset viewing at Playa Mann
    Landmarks
    Punta Carola
    Playa Mann
    Las Tijeretas Hill
  4. Day 4

    Espanola Island

    You'll leave Puerto Baquerizo Moreno early for about a two-hour boat ride to Espanola Island. Once there, a trail takes you through the island's interior where you can see a colony of Waved Albatross, which are the largest Galapagos birds and only around from April to December. You'll also spot Blue-footed and Nazca boobies along the way. After lunch on the boat, you head into a nearby bay with a sandy beach where sea lions hang out, and there's time to swim and snorkel. Then it's back to San Cristobal Island.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch aboard the boat)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (2.5-star Standard Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride to Espanola Island (approximately two hours)
    • Hiking trail through Espanola Island interior
    • Wildlife observation of Waved Albatross, Blue-footed boobies, and Nazca boobies
    • Swimming and snorkeling in bay with sea lion colony
    Landmarks
    Espanola Island
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  5. Day 5

    San Cristobal to Mainland Ecuador

    Your driver picks you up from the hotel and takes you to San Cristobal airport for your flight back to mainland Ecuador. Your Galapagos adventure ends here, but you'll take with you memories of the unique wildlife and natural beauty of the islands.

    End point
    San Cristóbal, Galápagos, Ecuador (Drop off at San Cristobal Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Leslie
    · September 2nd, 2025
    Authentic Ecuador was amazing. They handled everything and booked us in beautiful and charming places. Our tour guide, Milton was fantastic. He never pushed us but encouraged us to keep going. I would highly recommend this company and Milton as a guide.
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  • Penny
    · August 27th, 2025
    We LOVED our experience at the Yasuni National Park! We felt very well taken care of during our stay there. It was a perfect mix of educational, adventurous, and relaxing. Being fully immersed in the community was so wonderful, as we were able to learn about their culture and participate in it in such a hands-on way. This was one of the coolest experiences of our lives!
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  • Ines
    · August 9th, 2025
    Excellent tour. Very well organized and always on time. I will definitely recommend it and would love to do it again.
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