Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Quito
QuitoOptional Activities
- Visit Calle La Ronda pedestrianized street with shops and cafes
- Browse handicrafts along Calle La Ronda
- Optional 4-day Pre-Program to Lima and Machu Picchu
- Optional 4-day tour to Cloudforest Lodge in Mashpi Reserve
Landmarks Quito Old Town Calle La Ronda - Day 2
Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch prepared by local chefs at Cotopaxi National Park), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sangolquí open-air market
- Walk to Limpiopungo Lagoon in Cotopaxi National Park
- Wildlife spotting including llamas, Andean Gulls, hummingbirds, and Andean Condor
- Lunch at Cotopaxi National Park
Landmarks Sangolquí Open-Air Market Cotopaxi National Park Limpiopungo Lagoon Cotopaxi Volcano - Day 3
Galápagos
Galápagos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Baltra Island
- Transfer to MS Santa Cruz II
- Exploration of Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill)
- Walk past brackish water lagoon
- Wildlife spotting - land iguanas, shorebirds, American Flamingos
Landmarks Baltra Island Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) Santa Cruz Island - Day 4
Isabela and Fernandina Islands
Isabela and Fernandina Islands- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinghy exploration of Punta Vicente Roca
- Guided exploration of dramatic geology with naturalist guides
- Wildlife spotting - flightless cormorants, Galápagos penguins, boobies
- Snorkeling alongside cliffs
- Marine wildlife spotting - green sea turtles, oceanic sun fish, fur seals
- Exploration of Fernandina Island
- Wildlife spotting - marine iguanas, sea lions, Sally lightfoot crabs, hawks, penguins
Landmarks Punta Vicente Roca Isabela Island Fernandina Island - Day 5
Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the cooler highlands of Santa Cruz Island), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Charles Darwin Research Station
- Tortoise breeding centre tour
- Prickly-pear cactus forest exploration
- Land bird spotting
- Lunch in Santa Cruz highlands
- Afternoon activities in Santa Cruz highlands (options to be determined with Expedition Leader)
Landmarks Charles Darwin Research Station Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz Island - Day 6
Floreana Island
Floreana Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinghy ride among Floreana's north shore channels
- Views from Baroness Cove
- Visit historic Post Office Bay barrel
- Snorkeling around Champion Islet
- Glass-bottom boat exploration of Champion Islet
- Walk from Cormorant Point olivine-crystal beach to brackish lagoon
- Wildlife spotting - American Flamingos, Pintail Ducks, birds
Landmarks Floreana Island Baroness Cove Post Office Bay Champion Islet Cormorant Point - Day 7
Baltra and Santa Cruz
Baltra and Santa Cruz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to onboard facilities - library, gym
- Landing at Las Bachas beach
- Swimming at Las Bachas beach
- Snorkeling at Las Bachas beach
- Wildlife spotting - flamingos, sea turtles
- Expedition briefing for following day
Landmarks Baltra Island Las Bachas Beach Santa Cruz Island - Day 8
Santiago Island
Santiago Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Buccaneer Cove
- Water activities exploring rock formations
- Visit to Puerto Egas
- Fur sea lion colony viewing
- Exotic birdlife observation
- Swimming at Puerto Egas
- Snorkeling at Puerto Egas
- Marine turtle spotting
Optional Activities
- Water activities at rock formations
- Choice between wildlife excursion or swimming/snorkeling at Puerto Egas
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
- Dinghy ride along Rábida Island coast
- Exploration of red-colored beach
- Sea lion colony viewing
- Marine iguana spotting
- Mockingbird, Yellow Warbler, and Darwin's Finches observation
- Visit to Bartolomé Island
- Swimming at Bartolomé Island
- Snorkeling at Bartolomé Island
- Glass-bottom boat exploration
- Galápagos Penguin spotting
- Hike to Bartolomé Island summit
Optional Activities
- Choice between dinghy ride or beach excursion on Rábida Island
Landmarks Rábida Island Bartolomé Island Pinnacle Rock - Day 10
Marchena Island
Marchena Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Snorkeling activities at Marchena Island
- Visit to Punta Espejo on eastern coast
- Panga rides at Punta Espejo
- Exploration of volcanic shoreline
- Visit to Playa Negra on northern coast
- Panga rides at Playa Negra
- Wildlife spotting - fur sea lions, boobies, frigate birds
Landmarks Marchena Island Punta Espejo Playa Negra - Day 10
Genovesa Island
Genovesa Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to rocky plateau at Genovesa Island
- Wildlife viewing - Nazca Boobies, Red-footed Boobies, Great Frigatebirds, Storm Petrels
- Kayaking at Genovesa Island
- Landing at Darwin Bay beach
- Swimming at Darwin Bay beach
- Snorkeling at Darwin Bay beach
- Kayaking at Darwin Bay beach
- Island bird observation
Optional Activities
- Choice between hike or kayaking in morning
- Choice between bird watching or swimming/snorkeling/kayaking in afternoon
Landmarks Genovesa Island Darwin Bay 
- Day 11
Departure
Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tortoise Reserve on Santa Cruz Island
- Giant tortoise viewing in the wild
- Exploration of Santa Cruz Island highlands
- Viewing of Galápagos daisies, orchids, and bromeliads
- Endemic land bird observation
- Transfer to Baltra Airport
Optional Activities
- Optional continuation to Quito for post-programs
- Optional Napo River 3-night Amazon lodge post-program
- Optional Mashpi Reserve 3-night Cloudforest Lodge post-program
Landmarks Tortoise Reserve, Santa Cruz Island Santa Cruz Island Baltra Island
