Yacht Catamaran Anahi

Explore Punta Suárez, one of Española Island’s best sites for observing wildlife. Look for the endemic Española mockingbird, lava lizards, and marine iguanas, a distinctive subspecies known for the reddish markings that can appear on their backs.

Later, relax on the white-sand beach at Gardner Bay, where you can swim and snorkel among sea lions and sea turtles. Keep an eye out for Galápagos hawks, finches, and mockingbirds as you explore this beautiful stretch of coastline.

• Activity:Walking. Snorkeling.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single cabins.

Visit Cormorant Point, home to a lagoon where flamingos are often seen feeding among the wetlands. The surrounding landscape also attracts shorebirds, including stilts and ducks. Later, snorkel at Devil’s Crown, a partially submerged volcanic formation known for its rich marine life.

In the afternoon, head to Post Office Bay, where whalers established a wooden barrel in the 18th century to exchange letters. The tradition continues today: visitors leave their own postcards and hand-carry those addressed to places they can deliver them, keeping this unusual postal system alive.

• Activity:Hiking. Snorkeling.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single cabins.

Visit the Fausto Llerena Tortoise Breeding Center in Puerto Ayora to see giant tortoises at different stages of development and learn about conservation efforts to protect the species. The center has also preserved the remains of Lonesome George, the last known Pinta Island tortoise.

After the visit, transfer to Baltra Airport for your return flight to mainland Ecuador, bringing your Galápagos cruise to a close.

• Activity:Walking. Exploring. Departure.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

Explore Darwin Bay, a sheltered beach on Genovesa Island surrounded by mangroves and rich birdlife. Look for red-footed and Nazca boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, and other seabirds, along with Darwin’s finches, mockingbirds, and Galápagos doves.

Later, visit Prince Philip’s Steps, where a staircase climbs to the island’s plateau and a trail passes through important seabird nesting areas. Depending on conditions and the day’s schedule, activities may include hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, and panga rides along the coast.

• Activity:Snorkeling. Hiking.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single cabins.

Discover South Plaza’s striking landscape, where prickly pear cacti and colorful ground vegetation provide habitat for land iguanas. Along the cliffs, watch for sea lions, swallow-tailed gulls, frigatebirds, and other seabirds soaring above the waves.

In the afternoon, explore Santa Fe Island on foot, following trails to scenic viewpoints and areas frequented by endemic land iguanas. The island’s sheltered waters also offer opportunities for snorkeling and kayaking, with sea lions and marine life often seen near the beach.

• Activity:Walking. Snorkeling.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single cabins.

Visit Pitt Point, known for its seabird colonies and dramatic coastal scenery. Look for frigatebirds and other nesting species before continuing your exploration of the archipelago.

Later, admire Kicker Rock, or León Dormido, a towering volcanic formation rising from the sea near San Cristóbal. Seabirds such as blue-footed and Nazca boobies circle its cliffs. Continue to Lobos Island, where a walk offers opportunities to observe blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and sea lions, followed by snorkeling in the surrounding waters.

• Activity:Walking. Hiking. Snorkeling.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single cabins.

Explore the highlands of San Cristóbal, with a choice of visiting El Junco Lagoon or the Cerro Colorado Tortoise Breeding Center. El Junco occupies a volcanic caldera and attracts frigatebirds, which often circle above the freshwater lake. Alternatively, follow a path through the breeding center to see giant tortoises at different stages of development.

After the excursion, transfer to San Cristóbal Airport for your flight to mainland Ecuador, concluding your Galápagos cruise.

• Activity:Walking. Departure.
• Meal:Breakfast.

Explore Las Tintoreras, a group of small islets south of Puerto Villamil, where sheltered turquoise waters provide habitat for sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, and rays. Continue into Isabela’s highlands, home to Sierra Negra Volcano and its vast volcanic landscape.

After lunch, visit Los Humedales, a network of wetlands near Puerto Villamil. Walk through this varied habitat in search of wetland birds and other wildlife unique to Isabela’s ecosystem.

• Activity:Hiking. Exploring.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single cabins.

At Punta Moreno, follow a trail across the island’s rugged lava fields, with expansive views of Isabela’s volcanic peaks. The surrounding coastline offers opportunities to observe marine life, and snorkeling may reveal a variety of underwater species.

Later, explore Elizabeth Bay by panga, navigating a sheltered inlet fringed with red mangroves. Look for sea turtles, flightless cormorants, sea lions, and rays in the water, while Galápagos hawks and other seabirds may be spotted overhead.

• Activity:Hiking. Exploring. Snorkeling.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single cabins.

Visit Urbina Bay, on the western coast of Isabela near the foothills of Alcedo Volcano. Walk across the coastal terrain of sand, rock, and uplifted coral, keeping an eye out for land iguanas, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and seabirds.

In the afternoon, head to Tagus Cove for opportunities to snorkel, kayak, or explore the coastline by panga. Later, hike to a viewpoint overlooking Darwin Lake, a saltwater lake surrounded by volcanic rock formations that reveal the island’s dramatic geological history.

• Activity:Hiking. Exploring. Snorkeling.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single cabins.

Explore Punta Espinoza on Fernandina Island, renowned for its large colonies of marine iguanas. Look for flightless cormorants, Galápagos penguins, and other native wildlife along the rugged shoreline, with opportunities to snorkel among marine iguanas and sea turtles.

Later, visit Vicente Roca Point on Isabela’s northern coast, where dramatic volcanic cliffs surround sheltered coves. Explore the underwater world by snorkeling and take a panga ride along the coastline to observe seabirds and the area’s distinctive geological formations.

• Activity:Hiking. Exploring. Snorkeling.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single cabins.

At Puerto Egas on Santiago Island, walk along the striking black-sand coastline and explore the rocky shore, where marine iguanas bask in the sun and sea lions rest in tidal pools. The area’s rugged terrain and coastal wildlife offer an excellent introduction to the island’s natural diversity.

In the afternoon, visit Rábida Island, famous for its red volcanic cliffs and rust-colored beach. Explore the shoreline and snorkel in the surrounding waters, where you may encounter colorful reef fish and other marine life.

• Activity:Hiking. Exploring. Snorkeling.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single cabins.

Visit Sombrero Chino, a small volcanic islet off the southeastern coast of Santiago Island. Discover unusual lava formations and coastal landscapes while looking for sea lions, marine iguanas, and Galápagos penguins along the shore.

Later, explore Bartolomé Island, known for its iconic Pinnacle Rock and panoramic views of the surrounding volcanic terrain. Enjoy the opportunity to swim or snorkel in the clear waters around the island, where underwater rock formations provide habitat for a variety of marine life.

• Activity:Hiking. Snorkeling.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single accommodation.

Conclude your cruise with a visit to North Seymour Island, known for its nesting seabirds and land iguanas. Look for frigatebirds displaying their distinctive red throat pouches, along with blue-footed boobies and other wildlife along the island’s trails.

After the excursion, transfer by bus to Baltra Airport for your return flight to mainland Ecuador, bringing your Galápagos adventure to a close.

• Activity:Walking. Departure.
• Meal:Breakfast.

Explore Darwin Bay, where mangroves and coastal habitats support an abundance of seabirds. Look for red-footed and Nazca boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, Galápagos petrels, finches, mockingbirds, and Galápagos doves.

Later, visit Prince Philip’s Steps, a staircase leading to the island’s plateau and a trail through important seabird nesting grounds. Depending on conditions, you may also have opportunities to snorkel, kayak, hike, or explore the coastline by panga.

• Activity:Hiking. Snorkeling.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single accommodations.

Discover South Plaza Island, where prickly pear cacti and distinctive vegetation provide habitat for land iguanas. Along the cliffs, look for sea lions, swallow-tailed gulls, frigatebirds, and other seabirds soaring above the waves.

In the afternoon, explore Santa Fe Island on foot, following trails to a scenic cliff-top viewpoint and a forest of towering prickly pear cacti. Keep an eye out for the island’s endemic land iguanas, and enjoy opportunities for snorkeling or kayaking in the sheltered bay.

• Activity:Hiking. Snorkeling.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single accommodations.

At Punta Moreno, walk across rugged lava fields formed by ancient eruptions, with views of Isabela’s volcanic peaks. The coastal waters offer opportunities to observe marine life, and snorkeling may reveal a variety of underwater species.

Later, explore Elizabeth Bay by panga, navigating a sheltered inlet fringed with red mangroves. Look for sea turtles, flightless cormorants, sea lions, and rays, while Galápagos hawks and other seabirds may appear overhead.

• Activity:Hike. Snorkeling.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single accommodations.

Visit the Fausto Llerena Tortoise Breeding Center in Puerto Ayora to see giant tortoises at different stages of development and learn about conservation efforts to protect them. The center is also associated with Lonesome George, whose preserved remains commemorate the last known Pinta Island tortoise.

Later, travel into the Santa Cruz Highlands, where lush vegetation and Scalesia forests contrast with the drier coastal lowlands. Explore a natural lava tunnel and learn how volcanic activity shaped the island’s landscape.

• Activity:Hiking. Walking.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single accommodations.

Visit Post Office Bay, where whalers established a wooden barrel in the 18th century as an informal mail exchange. The tradition continues today: visitors leave postcards and hand-carry those addressed to places they can deliver them.

Continue to Cormorant Point, where a coastal lagoon attracts flamingos and other waterbirds. Later, snorkel at Devil’s Crown, a partially submerged volcanic formation known for its underwater rock formations and diverse marine life.

• Activity:Snorkeling. Hiking.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single accommodations.

Return to Santa Fe Island to explore its sheltered bay and visitor trails. Walk to a cliff-top viewpoint or follow a path through towering prickly pear cacti, keeping watch for the island’s endemic land iguanas.

Later, visit Lobos Islet near San Cristóbal, where a sheltered bay is home to a lively sea lion colony. Look for blue-footed boobies nesting along the trail and male frigatebirds displaying their bright red throat pouches.

• Activity:Hiking.
• Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
• Accommodation:Double or single accommodations.

Visit the David Rodríguez Breeding Center, also known as La Galapaguera, in Cerro Colorado. Walk through the center to observe giant tortoises and look for native land birds, including finches, warblers, and mockingbirds among the surrounding vegetation.

After the visit, transfer to San Cristóbal Airport for your return flight to mainland Ecuador, concluding your Galápagos cruise.

• Activity:Hiking. Departure.
• Meal:Breakfast.