ARCHIPEL I ROUTE B5A4

ITINERARY B5A4 / 8D – 7N

Our 7 nights route cruises along 3 of the 4 inhabited islands of the archipelago, featuring their intriguing colonization history: San Cristobal, Floreana and Santa Cruz. Combined with our south eastern route that 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.

We will also land at two untouched islands: the extraordinary crown-jewel of Santa Fe and the popular, really not to be missed highlight South Plaza (both with land iguanas and giant cactus trees).

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
  • Breeding programs of emblematic Galapagos giant tortoises
  • Crown jewel Santa Fé with mainly endemic species
  • Not to be missed highlight South Plaza (land iguanas & giant cactus forest)

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

PM:  Interpretation Centre – Frigatebird Hill 

DAY 6 / TUESDAY

AM: Santa Fe kayak galapagos islandspanga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

PM: South Plaza

DAY 7 / WEDNESDAY

AM: North Seymour panga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

PM: Chinese Hat kayak galapagos islandspanga ride galapagos islandssnorkeling galapagos islands

DAY 8 / THURSDAY

AM: Twin Craters – El Chato Reserve

Transfer out to Baltra Airport 

ISLANDS OVERVIEW & ACTIVITIES

ITINERARY B5A4

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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