Itinerary
- Day 1
Santa Cruz Island
You'll meet your guide at Baltra Airport and get transferred to Santa Cruz Island. After settling in, head to Twin Craters to check out the volcanic formations that shaped these islands. From there, stop by El Chato Reserve where you can see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Later, make your way to Charles Darwin Station to learn about the plant life found across the archipelago. Lunch gets included throughout the day to keep you fueled up.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Twin Craters - volcanic formations
- Visit El Chato Reserve - giant tortoises
- Explore Charles Darwin Station - preserved plant specimens
Landmarks Twin Craters El Chato Reserve Charles Darwin Station - Day 2
Santa Fe Island
You'll start at Puerto Ayora's Main Pier and sail for 45 minutes out to Santa Fe Island. On the beaches, look for endemic land iguanas and sea lions on the white sand. The hike takes you through a giant cactus forest where you might spot crabs, herons, marine iguanas, mockingbirds, and Galapagos doves. After that, you'll snorkel in Santa Fe Bay and could encounter sea turtles, rays, sea lions, different fish species, and maybe Galapagos sharks. Lunch is served on board during your time on the water.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Santa Fe Island - giant cactus forest
- Snorkeling at Santa Fe Island bay
- Wildlife viewing - endemic land iguanas, sea lions, marine iguanas, Galapagos doves, mockingbirds, nocturnal herons, crabs
Landmarks Santa Fe Island Puerto Ayora - Day 3
Pinzón Island
Your day includes snorkeling at two different spots, starting at either La Fé Bay or Las Palmitas Bay where you might see sea turtles, rays, sea lions, marine iguanas, and possibly Galapagos sharks. A discovery walk through mangroves and cactus forest lets you spot Darwin finches, mockingbirds, pelicans, lava herons, and blue-footed boobies. After a snack on the boat, head to Roca Sin Nombre for bird watching and optional sport fishing. You'll have lunch, then finish with snorkeling in turquoise waters around Pinzón Island before heading back to Puerto Ayora.
- Meals
- Snack (Rich snack offered by boat crew), Lunch (Delicious lunch)
Included Activities
- Discovery walk through mangroves and cactus at La Fé Bay or Las Palmitas Bay
- Wildlife viewing - Darwin finches, mockingbirds, pelicans, lava herons, blue-footed boobies
- Bird watching at Roca Sin Nombre
- Snorkeling at Pinzón Island surroundings
- Optional sport fishing at Roca Sin Nombre
Optional Activities
- Sport fishing at Roca Sin Nombre
Landmarks La Fé Bay Las Palmitas Bay Roca Sin Nombre Pinzón Island - Day 4
Santa Cruz Island
Spend your morning at a local coffee farm learning how coffee gets grown and processed in the region. Next, visit a craft workshop to see local artisans at work. In the afternoon, go to Tortuga Bay Beach to walk the white sand beaches and explore this popular coastal area.
Included Activities
- Visit coffee farm
- Immerse in local craft workshop
- Explore Tortuga Bay Beach
Landmarks Tortuga Bay Beach - Day 5
Baltra Airport
On your final day, you'll be transferred to Baltra Airport for your departure flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
