Tip Top II & V 8 Days - Option 2 East 2026

Upon your arrival to Baltra Airport, you will be transferred to the harbor to get onboard Tip Top II Catamaran. After navigation, you will disembark on Bachas Beach where you will spot sea lions, marine iguanas, white cheeked pintails, black-necked stilts, among other species. This place is also the preferred nesting site of Pacific Green turtles from November to February. After this activity head back to the yacht and dinner.

Early in the morning, after breakfast you will disembark at Genovesa Island specifically to Prince Philips Steps also called El Barranco, the ascend to this place, takes you 100 feet above sea level, to be welcomed by a Palo Santo Forest and species like Nazca boobies. You will also have a panoramic view of all the Island from here. Later in the afternoon, you make a wet landing on Darwin Bay to walk and observe frigate birds, herons, mockingbirds, boobies, shorebirds, turtles, marine iguanas, among others. You can also snorkel or kayak in this island.

First activity of the day will be landing on South Plaza Island where you will see various species of land iguanas, marine iguanas, and hybrids of this species. In the afternoon, after lunch, you will head to Santa Fe Island, which is a great place to snorkel and swim along sea lions. This place is also the home of endemic species like the Galapagos Hawk, and native Santa Fe iguanas After this activity, dinner will be served onboard.

After breakfast, you will disembark on Santa Cruz Island and begin your visit with a short drive to the Twin Craters, where you take a walk through lush Scalesia forests and observe impressive volcanic formations while learning about the island’s geology. After this, you continue to the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center in Puerto Ayora, where you learn about the conservation programs dedicated to the protection and breeding of giant Galapagos tortoises.

During the visit, you observe tortoises at different stages of development and gain insight into the efforts to preserve this iconic species. In the afternoon, you have time to explore Puerto Ayora, enjoy the waterfront, and observe local wildlife such as marine iguanas and sea lions along the shore.

After breakfast, you will disembark on Floreana Island and visit Baroness View Point, where you enjoy panoramic views of the island while learning about its fascinating human history. You then continue to Post Office Bay, home to the historic mail barrel tradition used by early whalers, followed by a visit to Asilo de la Paz, where you explore lava tunnels and a freshwater spring. These visits include opportunities for a wet landing, kayaking, and snorkeling.

In the afternoon, you proceed to Cormorant Point, where you walk along trails leading to a green sand beach and a white sand beach, observing flamingos, shore birds, and marine iguanas. Later, you visit Champion Islet, a prime snorkeling site where you can observe sea turtles, reef fish, and, with some luck, the Floreana mockingbird.

Early in the morning head to head to Suarez Point on Española Island, and you will take a walk along lava beds. and along this trail, you can also watch sea lions, sea birds, Marine Iguanas, masked and blue-footed boobies, among others. In the afternoon, the yacht will take you to Gardner Bay, to watch sea lions and marine iguanas, you can also swim snorkel or kayak depending on the climate and time.

Today, you will explore the highlights of San Cristóbal Island. Begin at Cerro Brujo, a stunning white-sand beach where you may spot sea lions, rays, and various shorebirds. Next, admire the dramatic volcanic cliffs of Kicker Rock, a prime location to see blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and sea lions. Afterwards, visit the Interpretation Center to learn about the island’s natural and cultural history. Alternatively, you may choose to explore Lobos Island, a small islet rich in marine life, where snorkeling and observing sea lions and seabirds are highlights. After this unforgettable day, return to the yacht for dinner.

After breakfast, you will visit Black Turtle Cove, located on Santa Cruz Island, where you take a panga ride through calm mangrove channels. During this excursion, you observe blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, sea turtles, rays, and a variety of seabirds in their natural habitat. This area is accessible only by boat and offers excellent opportunities for wildlife observation.

After this visit, you continue to Baltra Island and transfer to Baltra Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your Galapagos adventure.