Elite 4 Days - Itinerary C 2026

Upon your arrival to San Cristobal Airport, you will be transferred to the vessel, then your first visit: David Rodriguez Breeding Center, a place that provides information about the origin and evolution of the giant tortoise and explain the importance of this place to safeguard the future of these creatures. You can also see baby tortoises being reared in semi-natural conditions. After this activity, you will be transferred to the yacht for dinner and rest.

Early in the morning, you will head to Suarez Point at Española Island. This place is packed with wildlife and is best explored by following a circular trail, here you will observe nesting sites of large colonies of Nazca and blue/footed boobies and mocking birds. Red and marine iguanas are also present. There is also a geological highlight: several blowholes capable of shooting water 25, onto the air, which makes this place an amazing landscape. In the afternoon, you will visit Gardner Bay, place with a pristine sand beach, dotted with sea lions. This is a perfect spot to relax, kayak or paddle board. A short panga ride from here will take you to Gardner and Osborn Islets, superb locations for snorkeling with young sea lions and a variety of colorful tropical fish and corals.

In the morning, you will visit Cormorant Point on Floreana Island, where a scenic trail leads past a brackish lagoon often home to flamingos and along contrasting green olivine and white sand beaches. You will then head to Devil’s Crown, one of the best snorkeling sites in the Galápagos, to explore vibrant coral reefs and swim with tropical fish, rays, sea turtles, and occasionally sharks.

In the afternoon, you will visit Post Office Bay, a historic site where travelers continue the centuries-old tradition of leaving hand-written letters. The day concludes at Baroness’ Lookout, offering panoramic views and insight into Floreana’s fascinating human history.

Early in the morning, you will head to Mosquera Islet, a flat small islet located between Baltra and North Seymour Islands, place where you will encounter a large population of sea lions, shorebirds and the striking sally light foot crabs that cling to the dark rocks. After this visit, you will be transferred to Baltra Airport to take your flight back to the continent.