Welcome to the famous Galapagos Islands! Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, your guide will welcome you. Together, you will take the shuttle bus until reaching the Itabaca Channel which you will cross by ferry to get to Santa Cruz Island. The first visitor point for today are the highlands of Santa Cruz where you can observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Besides, you have the chance to explore the impressive lava tunnels that dot the area. After enjoying a delicious lunch on a ranch in the highlands, you will cross the island to the town of Puerto Ayora. Here, you can find the Charles Darwin Research Station where you can witness the tireless efforts of researchers and conservationists. Learn about how they are helping to repopulate the islands with their different species of tortoises. You can also observe land iguanas there. After a first day full of wildlife and activities, you will head to your hotel in Puerto Ayora.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch

Most of the islands that compose the Galapagos archipelago are left in their natural condition and are home to endemic species. Today, you are going to visit one of those uninhabited islands. The island visited depends on park permits and the boat’s schedule. It will either be North Seymour, South Plazas, Bartolomé, or Santa Fé (we will try to consider your preferences when booking the limited spaces). Every island impresses with different landscapes and a unique flora and fauna. On Santa Fé island for example, you will find the endemic Santa Fé Iguana, whereas North Seymour is famous for its big colony of blue-footed boobies and sea lions. Lunch is served aboard, and after the land excursion guests usually have the opportunity to snorkel at a close-by beach. The underwater world of Galapagos is an unforgettable experience, so snorkeling should not be missing!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

You get the chance to explore another uninhabited island today! The magic of Galapagos lies in the wildlife, so go explore either North Seymour, Santa Fé, South Plazas, or Bartolomé Island. We will of course make sure that you won’t visit the same island as before - unless you wish to, of course! You return to Puerto Ayora around 4-5 pm.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

It is already time to say goodbye to the wonderful Galapagos Islands. On time for your return flight to mainland Ecuador, your driver will pick you up at your hotel and escort you to Baltra Airport, crossing the Itabaca Channel by ferry. Have a safe flight back home and visit us soon again to explore the rest of Galapagos!

Meals: Breakfast