Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival to Quito
You'll land in Quito and get a warm welcome when you arrive. After getting settled at your accommodation, you'll have time to rest up and get ready for the Galapagos portion of your trip ahead.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre, Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (International Arrivals)
- Day 2
Santa Cruz to Isabela
Touch down at Baltra Island and then transfer to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz, where there's a good selection of restaurants and coffee shops to grab something if you need it. Later in the afternoon, you'll take a speedboat to Isabela Island, which takes about 2 hours. Someone will meet you at the harbor and take you to your hotel from there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Baltra Airport
- Transfer in Santa Cruz
- Speedboat to Isabela Island
- Transfer to accommodation in Isabela
Landmarks Baltra Island Puerto Ayora Isabela Island - Day 3
Sierra Negra and Tintoreras
Start early with a filling breakfast before heading out to hike Sierra Negra volcano. You'll get nice views of the island from up there. After lunch, you'll go to Tintoreras Islet where you can spot sharks and penguins in the water. Snorkeling follows, so bring your gear and get ready for that.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch)
Included Activities
- Sierra Negra volcano hike
- Tintoreras Islet exploration
- Snorkeling at Tintoreras Islet
- Bilingual guide
- Basic snorkeling equipment
Landmarks Sierra Negra Tintoreras Islet - Day 4
Isabela to Santa Cruz
This morning you'll take a boat to Santa Cruz Island and get transferred to your place. From there, you'll visit a highland ranch to see giant turtles living naturally. You can walk through dark lava tunnels later, and then head to Charles Darwin Station where you'll learn about giant tortoises and land iguanas up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Santa Cruz
- Highland ranch visit with giant turtles
- Lava tunnels exploration
- Charles Darwin Station visit
Landmarks Charles Darwin Station Santa Cruz Island - Day 5
Santa Fe Island
You'll head to Santa Fe Island to check out land iguanas and do some birdwatching around the volcanic rock formations there. A boat ride takes you to two snorkeling spots where you might see sea lions, reef fish, turtles, reef sharks, and rays. Playa Escondida is on the agenda too, and lunch happens onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch served onboard)
Included Activities
- Santa Fe Island exploration
- Land iguana viewing
- Birdwatching
- Snorkeling at two locations
- Playa Escondida visit
Landmarks Santa Fe Island Playa Escondida - Day 6
Santa Cruz to San Cristobal
The morning is yours to wander around Santa Cruz however you'd like. In the afternoon around 2:00 pm, you'll head to the harbor for the ferry to San Cristobal Island. You should arrive around 4:00 to 4:30 pm, and then you can relax along the boulevard where sea lions hang out or check out beaches nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Speedboat to San Cristobal Island
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the boulevard
- Visit nearby beaches
Landmarks San Cristobal Island 
- Day 7
Isla Lobos or Kicker Rock
You have a full day of snorkeling with options depending on what's available. Either go to Isla Lobos to see sea lion colonies and blue-footed boobies, or try Kicker Rock with its impressive rock formation where you'll snorkel with sharks, turtles, and rays. Lunch is included and you'll be back around 4:00 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch)
Included Activities
- Snorkeling at Isla Lobos or Kicker Rock (traveler selects one)
- Sea lion viewing
- Birdwatching
- Beach time at Playa Ochoa or Manglesito
Landmarks Isla Lobos Kicker Rock Canal Lobos Playa Ochoa Manglesito - Day 8
Volunteer Day
You'll join Carlos and Eduardo Simbaña, two brothers working to protect San Cristobal's ecosystem, on a volunteer conservation day. You'll help pull invasive plants, plant native vegetation, and pitch in with community habitat restoration work that makes a real difference.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Volunteer conservation work - invasive plant removal
- Native vegetation restoration
- Ecosystem education
Landmarks San Cristobal Island - Day 9
San Cristobal to Quito
Spend the morning moving at your own pace before transferring to San Cristobal Airport. Make sure you head to the airport 1.5 hours before your flight departs.
Included Activities
- Transfer to San Cristobal Airport
- Day 10
Quito Departure
At a time that works for you, your driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight home. You'll leave with memories of the Galapagos and everything you've done there.
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre, Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (International Departures)
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
