TRANSFER TO SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – HIGHLANDS
In the morning, you will be transferred to Quito or Guayaquil Airport for your flight to the Galápagos Islands. Before boarding, you will complete the required migration procedures and pay the INGALA Transit Control Card fee of $20 per person. If traveling from Quito, the flight may include a connection in Guayaquil. The flight to the Galápagos takes approximately 3.5 hours, and the time difference is one hour behind mainland Ecuador.

Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, you will pay the Galápagos National Park entrance fee of $200 per person*. After completing the airport procedures, take the authorized public bus to the Itabaca Channel, followed by a short ferry crossing to Santa Cruz Island.

Your private transportation will then take you to the Highlands of Santa Cruz, where you will begin your exploration of this fascinating part of the island.

The visit includes the Twin Craters (Los Gemelos), spectacular volcanic formations surrounded by lush endemic vegetation. Continue to a private ranch, where giant tortoises can be observed roaming freely in their natural habitat. You may also spot native and endemic bird species, including mockingbirds, finches, flycatchers, and herons.

Enjoy lunch at the ranch before exploring an impressive lava tunnel, a fascinating geological formation created by ancient volcanic flows.

After the excursion, continue to Puerto Ayora and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

TRANSFER TO AN UNINHABITED ISLAND (BARTOLOME OR NORTH SEYMOUR)

After Breakfast

OPTION 1: departure from Puerto Ayora, to Bartolome Island: Named in honor of Sir Bartholomew Sullivan of the British Navy. It has an area of 1.2 km² and a maximum altitude of 114 meters. This island offers some of the most beautiful landscapes of the archipelago. The island is composed of an extinct volcano and a variety of red, orange, green and bright black volcanic formations. The lava cactus of the Galapagos colonizes the new lava fields. On this island is the famous Pinnacle, which is one of the most representative places of the archipelago. Here you can dive and snorkel with penguins, sea lions, white tip reef sharks and other tropical fish. Seasonally, Bartolomé is the mating and nesting site of the green turtle. The bay is also an excellent place to go swimming. The twin bays are separated by a narrow isthmus.
Sullivan Bay: This unique landscape is composed of a pair of eroded scoria lava cones which were engulfed by a recent (in geological terms) pahoehoe lava flow and which is considered one of the finest in the world.

After Breakfast

OPTION 2: North Seymour Island: Named after the English noble Lord Hugh Seymour. It has an area of 1.9 km² and a maximum altitude of 28 meters. The whole island is covered with dense and dense vegetation, and has a trail for visitors of approximately 2 km in length that crosses the island’s path and allows you to explore the rocky coast. On this island there is a large population of blue-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls. There are also countless land iguanas, which were introduced from Baltra Island, and which served to repopulate the island with this species. It is also possible to observe a large number of frigates and sea lions with their young.
Bachas Beach: The beach is full of characteristic Galapagos species such as flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, as well as migratory and aquatic birds. It is also one of the main nesting sites for sea turtles on Santa Cruz Island.

Breakfast/Departure from Puerto Ayora to Puerto Villamil, with an estimated arrival time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. The activities to be carried out are as follows: we disembark at the pier, The short navigation (20 min) starts at the pier aboard a boat. The islet takes its name from the white-finned sharks known as Tintoreras. We will find: sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, Sally Lightfoot crabs, sea turtles, pelicans, and the peculiar Galapagos penguins. This exalted display of wildlife will leave us breathless. Then we will move to a sea inlet on the islet for snorkeling, the site is ideal for this activity because a great variety of fish, starfish, sea urchins, manta rays, and the beautiful sharks and sea lions swim in the site.

Afterward, we will take a transport to the Arnaldo Tupiza breeding center where we can observe giant tortoises native to Isabela Island, we will visit the flamingo pool to observe the majesty of these birds. Transfer to the hotel.

TUNELES AND CABO ROSA

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the hotel and accompany you to the pier for your excursion to Los Túneles (Cabo Rosa), one of the most spectacular marine experiences on Isabela Island.

Enjoy a scenic boat ride of approximately 45 minutes from Puerto Villamil to Los Túneles, where collapsed lava flows have created a unique landscape of arches, bridges, and channels surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters.

During the snorkeling experience, you may have the opportunity to see green sea turtles, white-tip reef sharks, rays, colorful tropical fish, and seahorses. With favorable conditions and a little luck, Galápagos penguins may also be spotted.

After snorkeling, enjoy a short walk across the fascinating volcanic formations. Along the way, look for blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and sea lions in their natural environment.

After the excursion, return by boat to Puerto Villamil and transfer back to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO – FLIGHT TO SAN CRISTOBAL

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Villamil and accompany you to the highlands of Isabela for an unforgettable adventure at Sierra Negra Volcano.

Enjoy a scenic drive through the island’s highlands as you make your way toward the volcano. Upon arrival, begin the hike toward the spectacular caldera, one of the largest volcanic calderas in the Galapagos. Along the trail, admire the impressive contrast between ancient lava flows, black volcanic terrain, and the lush vegetation that surrounds the area.

At the viewpoint, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the caldera and its unique volcanic landscape. Take some time to appreciate the scenery and capture memorable photographs while your guide explains the geological history and ongoing volcanic activity of the area.

After completing the excursion, return to Puerto Villamil and transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to San Cristobal Island.

Upon arrival in San Cristóbal, your guide will be waiting to welcome you and assist with your luggage. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

Check in, settle into your room, and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

360° TOUR – SNORKELING & BEACHES

Discover the spectacular landscapes and marine life of San Cristóbal Island on the 360° Tour, one of the most complete and popular full-day excursions in the Galápagos. This adventure takes you around the island by speedboat, combining pristine beaches, incredible wildlife, scenic coastal landscapes, and unforgettable snorkeling experiences.

The excursion begins at the Acuario Pier, with departure in the morning and return to San Cristóbal between approximately 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.

The first stop is Rosa Blanca Bay, where you can enjoy the beautiful beach and snorkel in crystal-clear waters surrounded by colorful fish, white-tip reef sharks, and rays.

Continue to Sardina Bay, known for its white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. Depending on local conditions, you may have the opportunity to spot sea lions and blacktip reef sharks.

At Punta Pitt, enjoy spectacular coastal scenery and observe some of the Galápagos' iconic seabirds, including blue-footed, Nazca, and red-footed boobies, as well as frigatebirds.

The adventure continues to Kicker Rock (León Dormido), one of the most iconic marine sites around San Cristóbal. This impressive volcanic formation offers an exceptional snorkeling experience, where you may encounter hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, rays, and schools of tropical fish, depending on the season and ocean conditions.

Enjoy lunch and snacks onboard during the excursion, with time to relax and take in the breathtaking surroundings before returning to San Cristóbal.

After breakfast and at the scheduled time, your guide will pick you up from your hotel and accompany you to the airport for your flight back to mainland Ecuador.

This marks the end of your Galápagos adventure and the services included in your itinerary.

Thank you for choosing to explore the Galápagos Islands. It has been a pleasure being part of your journey, and it is sincerely hoped that you have enjoyed every moment of this unforgettable experience and created wonderful memories to take home with you.

Safe travels, and we hope to welcome you back to Ecuador in the future!