Day 1 Quito
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Day 2 Quito / Puerto Ayora
Transfer early to the airport for the flight to the Galápagos Islands. Upon arrival, meet the Naturalist Guide and cross to Santa Cruz islands to visit the highlands and the Charles Darwin Research Station before boarding the boat in the late afternoon from Puerto Ayora. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suárez
Enjoy the day on Española Island, one of the oldest in the archipelago. Visit the white sandy beach of Gardner Bay and the bird colonies of Punta Suárez. Take guided walks to observe wildlife and have free time for swimming or snorkelling. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 San Cristobal: Isla Lobos / Punta Pitt
Land at Punta Pitt in the morning for a walk to observe the wildlife and spectacular scenery here. In the afternoon continue on to Isla Lobos on San Cristóbal to observe sea lions before travelling to the dramatic Kicker Rock to see the steep vertical stone walls rising from the ocean. The beauty makes for memorable sunset views. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Santa Fe / South Plaza
Visit Santa Fé island for a chance to mingle with the iguanas. Continue to South Plaza for some great bird watching opportunities and views from the oceanside cliffs. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Genovesa: Darwin Bay / El Barranco
Visit Darwin Bay and marvel at the sheer number of birds along the many trails. Head to El Barranco in the afternoon to see the many types of boobies, including red-footed boobies. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Santiago / Bartolomé
Visit Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island to witness the giant lava formations contrasting the white-coral-sand beach. Continue to Bartolomé for a guided walk to see the island's dramatic volcanic features and the iconic Pinnacle Rock. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 Rábida / Chinese Hat
Spend the morning exploring the red sand beaches and salt water lagoons of this tiny island. Look for wading flamingos and nesting pelicans before heading out to do some snorkelling. In the afternoon, discover the lava flows and lava tunnels on the small island of Chinese Hat. After, enjoy a refreshing dip in turquoise waters. Search for fish and sea turtles in the protected bay. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9 Baltra / Quito
Disembark in the morning at Baltra to catch the flight back to Quito for one final night on the town. Meals included: breakfast
Day 10 Quito
Depart at any time. Meals included: breakfast