SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: Baltra Airport (arrival) – Highlands
Upon your arrival at Baltra Airport, you will be transferred to Santa Cruz Island. After lunch, you will visit the Highlands, located in the greener, upper part of the island. This area offers a completely different landscape compared to the coastal zones, with lush vegetation and open fields. Here, you will have the opportunity to observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat and explore lava tunnels while learning about the geological formation of the islands.
Lunch
Dinner
ISABELA ISLAND: Tintoreras – Wetlands – Interpretation Center
After breakfast, you will visit Tintoreras, a group of small islets known for their calm waters and rich marine life. This area is home to white-tip reef sharks, sea lions, marine iguanas, and a variety of fish species.
Later, you will continue to the Wetlands of Isabela, a scenic area of lagoons, mangroves, and coastal trails where flamingos and other bird species can be observed. You will also visit the Interpretation Center, where you will learn about the natural history, geology, and conservation of the Galapagos Islands.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
ISABELA ISLAND: Moreno Point – FERNANDINA ISLAND: Mangle Point
After breakfast, you will visit Moreno Point, located on the west coast of Isabela Island. This site features a striking landscape of young lava flows mixed with coastal lagoons and mangroves, where flamingos and other bird species can often be seen.
Later, you will continue to Mangle Point on Fernandina Island, a beautiful mangrove area known for its calm waters and abundant marine life. This site offers the opportunity to observe sea turtles, rays, and a variety of fish species in a peaceful and pristine environment.
Mangle Point
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
FERNANDINA ISLAND: Espinoza Point – ISABELA ISLAND: Tagus Cove
After breakfast, you will visit Espinoza Point, one of the most pristine sites in the Galapagos. This area is known for its large colonies of marine iguanas, as well as flightless cormorants and sea lions, all set within a dramatic volcanic landscape.
Later, you will continue to Tagus Cove, a historic anchorage once used by pirates and whalers. The area features a scenic volcanic landscape and a lagoon, with opportunities to observe penguins, cormorants, and other bird species. .
SANTIAGO ISLAND: Buccaneer Cove – Egas Port
After breakfast, you will explore Buccaneer Cove, a historic site once visited by pirates, known for its impressive cliffs and unique rock formations. The area is rich in birdlife and marine species, offering a scenic and wildlife-filled experience.
Later, you will continue to Egas Port, a site known for its dark sand beach and rocky shoreline, where marine iguanas, sea lions, and a variety of shorebirds can be observed.
Egas Port
BARTOLOME ISLAND – SANTIAGO ISLAND: Sullivan Bay
After breakfast, you will visit Bartolome Island, one of the most iconic sites in the Galapagos. From the summit, you will enjoy panoramic views of Pinnacle Rock and the surrounding islands.
Later, you will continue to Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, known for its extensive lava fields formed by relatively recent volcanic eruptions, offering a fascinating look at the geological origins of the islands.
CHINESE HAT ISLAND – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: Dragon Hill
After breakfast, you will visit Chinese Hat Island, a small islet formed by volcanic activity, known for its unique lava formations and turquoise waters. The area is home to marine iguanas, sea lions, and a variety of coastal birds.
Later, you will continue to Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz Island, where you can observe land iguanas and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. The area also features a lagoon where flamingos may be seen. R
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: Black Turtle Cove – Baltra Airport (departure)
After breakfast, you will visit Black Turtle Cove, a peaceful mangrove lagoon located on the north coast of Santa Cruz Island. This area is an important nursery for marine life, where you may observe sea turtles, rays, and small sharks in the calm waters.
After the visit, you will be transferred to Baltra Airport for your departure flight.
Breakfast