ARCHIPEL I ROUTE B5

ITINERARY B5 / 5D – 4N

Our classic 4 nights south eastern route cruises along the oldest islands, where evolution had time enough to create unique (sub)species, which became emblematic figureheads that differ from island to island. Nature in this arid corner thrives thanks to the nutrient rich Humboldt Current. Walk at a short distance past breeding albatrosses, boobies and frigatebirds while visiting the lively colonies of famous Española and the exclusive Pitt Point with its (for Galapagos rare) red-footed boobies. Lobos Islet gives the unforgettable opportunity to snorkel with playful sea lions.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Snorkelling with sea lions and colourful reef fish (Lobos Islet)
  • Breeding colony of American flamingos on Floreana
  • Visit to exclusive, easternmost Pitt Point with blue- and red-footed boobies
  • Galapagos giant tortoises in their natural ambience

navigation-hours
±22h
hikes galapagos
±8x
dinghy-ride
±3x
snorkelling galapagos islands
±4x
difficulty
Easy Moderate
High chance of spotting

Waved Albatross
Galapagos waved albatross

Sea Lion
galapagos sea lion

American Frigatebird
American frigatebird

Blue & Red footed boobies
Blue footed boobies

Galapagos Giant Tortoise
galapagos giant tortoise giant turtle
Legend

Arrival

Snorkeling

snorkeling galapagos islands

Hike

Kayak

kayak galapagos islands

Dinghy Ride

panga ride galapagos islands

Departure

VISITORS SITES MAP

DAY 1 / THURSDAY

AM: Arrival to Baltra Airport

PM: CC Fausto Llerena

DAY 2 / FRIDAY

AM: Cormorant Point  – Devil’s Crown (Floreana) panga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

PM: Baroness Lookout – Post Office Bay (Floreana) kayak galapagos islandspanga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

DAY 3 / SATURDAY

AM: Gardner Bay (Española) panga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

PM: Suarez Point (Española)

DAY 4 / SUNDAY

AM: Pitt Point (San Cristobal)  kayak galapagos islandspanga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

PM: Witch Hill (San Cristobal) kayak galapagos islandspanga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

DAY 5 / MONDAY

AM: Lobos Islet (San Cristobal) panga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

Transfer out to San Cristobal Airport 

ISLANDS OVERVIEW & ACTIVITIES

ITINERARY B5

Thursday

AM: Arrival at Baltra Airport

Arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer in. You will have to pay your Galapagos National Park entrance fee and your luggage will be inspected.

Activities:

Difficulty: – –

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PM: CC Fausto Llerena (Santa Cruz)

A tour at Fausto Llerena Breeding Center you can see the tortoises of Española Island, ending in the tortoise exhibit corral. Tortoises of this corral are accustomed to humans; it is an excellent spot to be photographed with them!

Activities:

Difficulty: Easy

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Friday

AM: Cormorant Point - Devil’s Crown (Floreana)

Here you may have the only opportunity in the east to spot Galapagos penguins from the dinghy or a flamingo lagoon. Devil’s Crown offers one of the best snorkelling spots in the Galapagos due to the coral reef in its centre, which attracts a lot of marine life.

Activities: panga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

Difficulty: Easy – Moderate

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PM: Baroness Lookout - Post Office Bay (Floreana)

Bring your postcards and post them in the peculiar traditional barrel on this historic site that seems to be located at the end of the world. These might arrive home quicker than you!

Activities: kayak galapagos islandspanga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

Difficulty: Easy

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Saturday

AM: Gardner Bay (Española)

Being one of the crown jewels of the Galapagos, Española gives you the exclusive opportunity to become an eyewitness of evolution.

Activities: panga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

Difficulty: Moderated

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PM: Suarez Point (Española)

Española’s west tip is a true birdwatcher’s and photographer’s dream. Feel as though you’re within an exciting nature documentary, and hike a short distance from some of the most colourful marine iguanas.

Activities: 

Difficulty: Easy

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Sunday

AM: Pitt Point (San Cristobal)

Two wind sculptured tuff cones at Pitt Point constitute the easternmost end of the Galapagos and were the first sight of land of HMS Beagle with Darwin aboard.

Activities:  kayak galapagos islandspanga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

Difficulty: Moderated

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PM: Witch Hill (San Cristobal)

Enjoy a leisurely afternoon in the lovely setting of Witch Hill’s crescent-shaped natural beach of soft powdery sand.

Activities:  kayak galapagos islandspanga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

Difficulty: Easy – Moderated

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Monday

AM: Lobos Islet

The Lobos Islet’s beach harbours a colony of Galapagos sea lions. As in other colonies in the archipelago, you can approach nurturing females within a few metres. In the breeding season, this colony is also visited by territorial males, defending and mating the harem on their part of the beach.

Activities:  panga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

Difficulty: Easy

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Transfer out to San Cristobal Airport

Assisted by the naturalist guide and some crew members, the dinghy will bring you and your luggage to San Cristobal, where we will take the airport shuttle. Your guide will accompany you to the check-in counters in the departure hall.

We expect you to return home with stunning pictures and unforgettable lifelong memories!

Activities:

Difficulty: – –

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DAY 1

Thursday

AM: Arrival at Baltra Airport

Arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer in. You will have to pay your Galapagos National Park entrance fee and your luggage will be inspected.

Activities:

Difficulty: – –

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PM: CC Fausto Llerena (Santa Cruz)

A tour at Fausto Llerena Breeding Center you can see the tortoises of Española Island, ending in the tortoise exhibit corral. Tortoises of this corral are accustomed to humans; it is an excellent spot to be photographed with them!

Activities:

Difficulty: Easy

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DAY 2

Friday

AM: Cormorant Point - Devil’s Crown (Floreana)

Here you may have the only opportunity in the east to spot Galapagos penguins from the dinghy or a flamingo lagoon. Devil’s Crown offers one of the best snorkelling spots in the Galapagos due to the coral reef in its centre, which attracts a lot of marine life.

Activities: panga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

Difficulty: Easy – Moderate

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PM: Baroness Lookout - Post Office Bay (Floreana)

Bring your postcards and post them in the peculiar traditional barrel on this historic site that seems to be located at the end of the world. These might arrive home quicker than you!

Activities: kayak galapagos islandspanga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

Difficulty: Easy

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DAY 3

Saturday

AM: Gardner Bay (Española)

Being one of the crown jewels of the Galapagos, Española gives you the exclusive opportunity to become an eyewitness of evolution.

Activities: panga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

Difficulty: Moderated

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PM: Suarez Point (Española)

Española’s west tip is a true birdwatcher’s and photographer’s dream. Feel as though you’re within an exciting nature documentary, and hike a short distance from some of the most colourful marine iguanas.

Activities: 

Difficulty: Easy

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DAY 4

Sunday

AM: Pitt Point (San Cristobal)

Two wind sculptured tuff cones at Pitt Point constitute the easternmost end of the Galapagos and were the first sight of land of HMS Beagle with Darwin aboard.

Activities:  kayak galapagos islandspanga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

Difficulty: Moderated

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PM: Witch Hill (San Cristobal)

Enjoy a leisurely afternoon in the lovely setting of Witch Hill’s crescent-shaped natural beach of soft powdery sand.

Activities:  kayak galapagos islandspanga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

Difficulty: Easy – Moderated

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DAY 5

Monday

AM: Lobos Islet

The Lobos Islet’s beach harbours a colony of Galapagos sea lions. As in other colonies in the archipelago, you can approach nurturing females within a few metres. In the breeding season, this colony is also visited by territorial males, defending and mating the harem on their part of the beach.

Activities:  panga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

Difficulty: Easy

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Transfer out to San Cristobal Airport

Assisted by the naturalist guide and some crew members, the dinghy will bring you and your luggage to San Cristobal, where we will take the airport shuttle. Your guide will accompany you to the check-in counters in the departure hall.

We expect you to return home with stunning pictures and unforgettable lifelong memories!

Activities:

Difficulty: – –

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