Itinerary

1. Day 1- Baltra island - Santa Cruz Island

   • Arrive at Baltra´s airport (Galapagos Islands), connect with your tour guide and drive to Santa Cruz Island.
   • Make a stop in the highlands of Santa Cruz to visit a local Giant Tortoise reserve.
   • In the afternoon, enjoy lunch at a local ranch in the highlands of Santa Cruz.
   • Then, observe these giant, magical creatures in their natural habitat and have the opportunity to explore some nearby lava tunnels while you gain a better appreciation of the natural forces that created these islands.
   • After the visit, continue to Puerto Ayora-the main town in Santa Cruz island.

2. Day 2- Santa Cruz Island

   • In the morning, have a delicious breakfast right at the hotel.
   • After breakfast, take a short boat ride toward La Loberia, Las Grietas and Punta Estrada, where you will look for the famous sea lions, white-tipped, blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, and more.
   • In the afternoon, head back to town for lunch at a local restaurant.
   • Move out for a scenic walk to one of the largest white sand beaches in the Galapagos - Tortuga Bay, a gorgeous beach accessible only by foot. A leisurely 45-minute path. Along the way, you may spot lava lizards, native birds, and massive marine iguanas.
   • Here you’ll have the option to swim, snorkel, kayak, surf, or you can just hang out with your friends and the local marine life.

3. Day 3- Santa Cruz Island - Isabela Island

   • After a delicious breakfast in Puerto Ayora, take a scenic public boat ride to Isabela Island, the largest island of the Archipelago.
   • Check into the hotel and enjoy a stroll through Arnaldo Tupiza's breeding center. You'll be able to find the different turtles species of Isabela Island.
   • Go for a walk to Poza de Flamingos and observe the local wildlife in their natural habitat.
   • After lunch, take a short boat ride toward Islote Las Tintoreras, where we will look for the famous Galapagos penguin, white-tipped reef sharks, blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, and more.
   • Then, get back in the water for a snorkelling adventure where you will have the chance to swim with sea turtles, colourful fish, and manta rays, among other marine life.
   • Later, drive back to Puerto Villamil.
   • Find a perfect spot to enjoy the sunset at arguably the most beautiful white sand beach of all the islands.

4. Day 4- Isabela Island - Santa Cruz Island

   • In the morning, transfer to one of the most impressive natural wonders on Isabela Island - Sierra Negra Volcano.
   • Strap on your hiking boots and get ready to hike on the volcano Sierra Negra, which last erupted in 2018, one of the most active volcanoes in Galapagos.
   • Arrive at a viewpoint where you’ll get to enjoy the breathtaking view from the rim of one of the largest and most active volcanic craters in the world.
   • By the afternoon, head back to Puerto Villamil for lunch.
   • Then, take a speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island.

5. Day 5- Santa Cruz Island

   • Early morning, take a chartered boat to an uninhabited island for a hike, where you will get to experience spectacular panoramic views of the island.
   • Get acquainted with the local wildlife as you walk with Marine Iguanas, Blue-Footed Boobies, Frigates, and more.
   • In the afternoon, eat lunch on board and go on an awesome adventure snorkelling, among a wide variety of marine life, including friendly sea lions, sea turtles, and a wide variety of fish that make this a fantastic place for nature enthusiasts.
   • Return to Santa Cruz by boat, and further transfer to Puerto Ayora for some free time in this wonderful little town.
   • In the evening, either create your own adventure or just take some time to relax.

6. Day 6- Santa Cruz Island - Baltra Island

   • After breakfast, transfer to the airport to catch your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.