Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Quito
QuitoOptional Activities
- Join optional Pre-Programs arriving a few days earlier
Landmarks Quito Old Town - Day 2
Middle of the World
Middle of the World- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Full-day excursion: Historic Quito and Middle of the World), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Quito's Old Town
- Sample chocolate made from Ecuadorian cacao
- Visit Middle of the World City monument
Landmarks Quito Old Town Middle of the World City Monument - Day 3
Quito to Baltra to Santa Cruz Island
Quito to Baltra to Santa Cruz Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Quito to Baltra Island
- Transfer from airport to ship
- Excursion to Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) with naturalist guides
- Walking trail to observe brackish lagoon and shorebirds
- Opportunity to see land iguanas
Landmarks Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) Santa Cruz Island 
- Day 4
Isabela and Fernandina Islands
Isabela and Fernandina Islands- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panga boat exploration of Punta Vicente Roca coastline
- Naturalist-guided tour of dramatic geology
- Snorkeling beside cliffs (weather permitting)
- Wildlife observation at Fernandina Island
- Coastal exploration of Fernandina Island
Landmarks Punta Vicente Roca Isabela Island Fernandina Island - Day 5
Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the lush highlands), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station
- Observation of recently hatched giant tortoises
- View Darwin's finches
- Exploration of prickly pear cactus forest
- Lunch in the highlands
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking activity
- Sugar plantation visit
Landmarks Charles Darwin Research Station Santa Cruz Island Puerto Ayora - Day 6
Floreana Island
Floreana Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panga boat ride through Floreana channels
- Visit to Baroness Cove
- Visit to historic Post Office Bay barrel
- Snorkeling at Champion Islet
- Glass-bottom boat exploration
- Walk at Cormorant Point from olivine-crystal beach to brackish lagoon
Landmarks Floreana Island Baroness Cove Post Office Bay Champion Islet Cormorant Point - Day 7
Relaxation Day and Las Bachas Beach
Relaxation Day and Las Bachas Beach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Use of ship's hot tubs and gym
- Access to ship's library
- Landing at Las Bachas beach
- Swimming at Las Bachas beach
- Snorkeling at Las Bachas beach
- Wildlife observation (flamingos and sea turtles)
- Expedition briefing
Landmarks Baltra Island Las Bachas Beach Santa Cruz Island - Day 8
Santiago Island
Santiago Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Buccaneer Cove
- Water activities at Santiago Island
- Excursion at Puerto Egas
- Observation of Galápagos fur seal colony
- Exotic birdlife viewing
- Swimming and snorkeling along rocky shorelines
Landmarks Santiago Island Buccaneer Cove Elephant Rock The Bishop Puerto Egas - Day 9
Rábida and Bartolomé Islands
Rábida and Bartolomé Islands- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panga boat exploration of Rábida Island coastline
- Red beach viewing
- Sea lion colony observation
- Marine iguanas and birdlife viewing
- Swimming and snorkeling at Bartolomé Island
- Glass-bottom boat exploration
- Hike to Bartolomé Island summit
Optional Activities
- Kayaking at Rábida Island
Landmarks Rábida Island Bartolomé Island Pinnacle Rock - Day 10
Genovesa Island
Genovesa Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb up Prince Philip's Steps (El Barranco)
- Rocky plateau walk and birdlife observation
- Swimming at Darwin Bay beach
- Beach exploration and bird observation
Optional Activities
- Kayaking adventure
Landmarks Genovesa Island Prince Philip's Steps (El Barranco) Darwin Bay - Day 11
Santa Cruz Island to Quito
Santa Cruz Island to Quito- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dry landing at passenger wharf
- Bus ride to Santa Cruz highlands
- Giant tortoise viewing in the wild
- Exploration of Galápagos daisy and orchid forest
- Transfer to Baltra Airport
- Flight from Baltra to Quito
Optional Activities
- Continue to Guayaquil instead of Quito (must be requested at time of booking)
Landmarks Santa Cruz Island
