Happy Gringo Travel: Grand Ocean Spray 8D/7N - Itinerary A 2026

Arrive in Baltra, where your Galápagos adventure begins.

Later, visit Chinese Hat, a small volcanic islet with beautiful landscapes and calm waters. It’s a great place for snorkeling, with chances to see sea lions, reef fish, rays, and sometimes penguins.

Start the day at Vicente Roca Point on Isabela Island.

This dramatic coastal area is known for cliffs, clear waters, and rich marine life. You may see sea turtles, rays, penguins, and many seabirds.

In the afternoon, visit Espinoza Point on Fernandina Island. Walk among large marine iguana colonies and look for flightless cormorants, sea lions, and lava cactus.

Today you continue exploring Isabela Island.

Visit Tagus Cove, a historic anchorage once used by pirates and whalers. You may hike to a viewpoint over Darwin Lake or explore the coastline by panga.

Later, visit Urbina Bay, where you may see land iguanas, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and coastal wildlife.

Begin at Elizabeth Bay, a peaceful mangrove area explored by panga.

Look for sea turtles, rays, penguins, and birds resting among the mangroves.

In the afternoon, visit Moreno Point, where black lava fields meet quiet lagoons. It’s a beautiful place to spot flamingos, herons, and other coastal birds.

Today visit the Charles Darwin Research Station.

Learn about Galápagos conservation and see giant tortoises at different stages of life.

Later, head into the Santa Cruz Highlands, where giant tortoises roam freely in their natural habitat.

Visit South Plaza Island, a small island full of color and wildlife.

Walk along the trail looking for land iguanas, sea lions, and seabirds flying along the cliffs.

Later, continue to Santa Fe Island, known for its calm bay, giant cactus trees, and endemic land iguanas. If conditions allow, enjoy snorkeling with sea lions and tropical fish.

Today is dedicated to Española Island, one of the most beautiful wildlife sites in Galápagos.

At Suarez Point, walk among marine iguanas, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, and seasonal waved albatrosses.

Later, relax at Gardner Bay, a white-sand beach with clear waters and sea lions. You may also visit Osborn and Gardner Islets, excellent areas for snorkeling and marine life.

Your final visit is the Interpretation Center on San Cristóbal Island.

Here, you’ll learn about the natural history, human history, and conservation of the Galápagos Islands.

After the visit, transfer to San Cristóbal Airport, where your Galápagos journey comes to an end.