FRAGATA 5DAYS C 2025

Morning – Baltra Island
You’ll fly from Guayaquil or Quito to the Galápagos Islands. When you land at Baltra Airport, your naturalist guide will meet you and take you by bus (about 5 minutes) to the dock, where you’ll board your yacht. There will be a short safety briefing and boat drill.

Afternoon – Bachas Beach (Wet landing)
After lunch, you’ll land on Bachas Beach on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. This is one of the main nesting areas for sea turtles. The clear waters are perfect for swimming and relaxing. You can also take a short walk and go snorkeling.
Return to the yacht for dinner and the evening briefing.

Morning – El Barranco (Prince Philip’s Steps) (Dry landing)
You’ll hike up a rocky path to reach a high cliff with great views. This area is full of wildlife including red-footed boobies, owls, storm petrels, Galápagos doves, and palo santo trees.
Hike: 2 km
You’ll also have time to snorkel before lunch on board.

Afternoon – Darwin Bay (Wet landing)
This large bay is full of bird colonies, especially frigate birds. You can walk along the shore and snorkel in the bay.
After the activities, enjoy a welcome cocktail, dinner, and a short briefing on board.

Morning – Bartolomé Island (Dry landing)
You’ll climb a wooden staircase to the top of the island (114 meters, 375 steps) for an amazing view of the volcanic landscape and nearby bays. This island is famous for its colorful volcanic formations and Pinnacle Rock.
Hike: 2 km
Snorkeling here may let you spot Galápagos penguins.

Afternoon – Sullivan Bay (Santiago Island) (Wet landing)
You’ll land on a white sand beach surrounded by lava formations. It’s a great place to snorkel and swim—often with seals and sometimes penguins.
Dinner and the evening briefing follow.

Morning – South Plaza Island (Dry landing)
You’ll hike around this small island, formed by rising lava and filled with tall cacti. It’s home to large sea lion colonies, colorful land iguanas, and many birds, including tropicbirds and seagulls.
Hike: 2.5 km
Lunch on board.

Afternoon – Santa Fe Island (Wet landing)
You’ll see sea lions, land iguanas, and lots of seabirds. A trail takes you into a forest of tall cacti and palo santo trees. After the hike, you can swim and snorkel.
Dinner and the nightly briefing follow on board.

Morning – Kicker Rock (León Dormido) (No landing)
You’ll cruise around this impressive rock formation. It’s a great snorkeling spot where you might see hammerhead sharks, rays, turtles, and sea lions.

Cerro Brujo (Wet landing)
This white coral sand beach is perfect for walking, swimming, and spotting wildlife like rays, sea turtles, and boobies. Take a short hike and enjoy the beach.
Lunch on board.

Afternoon – Lobos Island (Dry landing)
You’ll visit a large sea lion colony and see blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. This is also a fantastic place to snorkel.
Dinner and your final briefing are on the yacht.

You’ll disembark at San Cristobal around 6:00 PM.