Day 1 Arrive Quito
Arrive in Quito at any time.
Day 2 San Cristóbal (L,D)
Transfer early to the airport for our flight to the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival in San Cristóbal, meet our naturalist guide, who will assist with the transfer to the G.A.P Adventurer II.
Day 3 Española (B,L,D)
Head to Punta Suarez on Española Island. The southernmost island in the Galapagos is home to several wildlife species, including masked and blue-footed boobies. Sail in the afternoon to Gardner Bay, an excellent swimming and snorkelling site.
Day 4 Floreana (B,L,D)
Reach Floreana Island in the morning and stop at Post Office Bay. This is a historic site where mariners from around the world would deposit and collect letters from a “post office barrel”.
Day 5 Santa Cruz (B,L,D)
The morning finds us in Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island. Visit the Charles Darwin Station, see giant tortoises and learn about Charles Darwin’s studies of Galapagos wildlife. Free time to do some shopping and exploring.
Day 6 North Seymour (B,L,D)
Sail to North Seymour, just north of Baltra, home to sea lions, marine iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, magnificent frigate birds and blue-footed boobies.
Day 7 Bartolomé (B,L,D)
Arrive at Bartolomé Island early and disembark for a short hike. Our naturalist will interpret the geological history of Bartolomé and explain its dramatic features, including the unusual splatter cones. We may see the rare Galapagos Penguin, of which only 800 pairs exist!
Day 8 Santa Fé (B,L,D)
Set sail and reach Santa Fé Island early in the morning. Learn from our naturalist how mangroves survive in its harsh environment, and study the features and habits of prehistoric-looking marine iguanas.
Day 9 San Cristóbal (B)
We reach San Cristóbal and disembark to visit the Interpretation Centre. Transfer to the airport for our flight to Quito and enjoy one last night in the capital.
If your tour starts on a Wednesday in Quito please follow this itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive Quito
Arrive Quito at anytime.
Day 2 Santa Cruz (L,D)
Morning flight to Baltra in the Galapagos. Transfer across Santa Cruz Island where you will board the yacht in Puerto Ayora.
Day 3 Bartolomé (B,L,D)
Arrive at Bartolomé Island early and disembark for a short hike. Our naturalist will interpret the geological history of Bartolomé and explain its dramatic features, including the unusual splatter cones. We may see the rare Galapagos penguin, of which only 800 pairs exist!
Day 4 Seymour (B,L,D)
Sail to North Seymour for close-ups of frigate birds, blue-footed boobies and sea lions.
Day 5 San Cristóbal (B,L,D)
San Cristóbal is the easternmost island of the Galapagos and also one of the oldest. Visit Ochoa beach and see the magnificent Kicker Rock before visiting the highlands of San Cristóbal.
Day 6 Black Turtle Cove/Baltra (B,L,D)
Located on the second-largest island in the archipelago of Isla Santa Cruz, we venture to the picturesque Black Turtle Cove by panga ride to experience the full splendour of the diverse marine life and birds. Free time to relax, swim or snorkel in the afternoon.
Day 7 Española (B,L,D)
Head to Punta Suarez on Española Island. The southernmost island in the Galapagos is home to several wildlife species, including masked and blue-footed boobies. Sail in the afternoon to Garner Bay, an excellent swimming and snorkelling site.
Day 8 Floreana (B,L,D)
Reach Floreana Island in the morning and stop at Post Office Bay. This is a historic site where mariners from around the world would deposit and collect letters from a “post office barrel”.
Day 9 Santa Cruz (B)
Sail to Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see and learn about giant tortoises and Darwin's famed studies and explorations. Transfer across island and ferry to Baltra for your flight back to Quito for one last night on the town.
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