Elite Galapagos Cruise

On North Seymour Island, you will enjoy walking amongst the low, bushy vegetation. You will be able to observe a large variety of birds, including blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, and a large population of frigate birds.
Later, on Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island), as you walk along the rocky coastline and through the forests of cacti and Palo Santo trees, you will no doubt encounter iguanas, creatures that resemble miniature dragons.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling, Panga Ride
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

Las Tintoreras is a chain of islets off the coast of Isabela Island that is characterized by dark lava formations and has created a unique habitat for a variety of wildlife. It is, therefore, a fantastic site for water activities such as a panga ride, kayaking, or paddleboarding. The Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center, where two species of giant tortoise are bred to increase the population of these incredible animals, plays an essential role in protecting the future of the Galapagos. As you walk around the center, you will also be able to enjoy the beautiful gardens that boast a wide variety of native plants.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Panga Ride
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

On Moreno Point, a walk along one of the trails soon will reveal a multitude of beautiful green lagoons and mangroves, and is a fantastic place to see penguins, blue herons, and flamingos.
Walking along this new shore (Urbina Bay), you can observe the corals and remains of marine life that were stranded due to this event.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling, Panga Ride
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

When on Espinoza Point, on the rocks you will often see large numbers of colorful Sally Lightfoot crabs. On land, the walking trails enable you to explore the fascinating mangrove plants, lava cacti, and striking black lava formations where marine iguanas enjoy basking themselves in the sun.
Vicente Roca Point, accessible by panga, on the northwest coast of Isabela island, is a beautiful large bay with two coves that provide nesting sites for blue-footed and Nazca boobies, gull, storm petrels, and Brown Noddy Terns.

• Activity:Snorkeling, Panga Ride
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

Rabida Island is most known for its dark red sand beach surrounded by a backdrop of cliffs and steep volcanic hills full of Palo Santo trees and endemic cacti. A panga ride around the shoreline gives the chance to spot blue-footed and Nazca boobies and water activities such as snorkeling.

In Bartholomew Island, a walking trail leads up to a viewpoint at the summit of the island where you can enjoy spectacular views of Pinnacle Rock and the surrounding lava flows.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Panga Ride
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

Kicker Rock is a distinctive, boot-shaped rock formation located off of San Cristobal Island. In English, it gets its name from this shape, Witch Hill features an idyllic white sand beach that can be accessed by panga and is a superb vantage point for seeing Kicker Rock in the south of the island.

The visit to the Giant Tortoise’s Reserve (San Cristobal Island) is the longest hike on San Cristobal; the walk is about 5 km one way and may be quite hot, but totally worth it once you get there.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Panga Ride
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

A short distance from the center of San Cristobal is the San Cristobal Interpretation Center, which provides an overview of the fascinating history of the islands. The main areas of focus, which are addressed through a number of expositions are natural history, human history, and conservation for the future.

• Activity:Walking
• Meal:Breakfast
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

Suarez Point is packed with wildlife and is best explored by following the circular walking trail. This memorable walk will take you past nesting sites of large colonies of Nazca and blue-footed boobies and mockingbirds.
The pristine white sandy beach of Gardner Bay, dotted with sea lions, provides a perfect spot to relax, and kayaking or paddleboarding is a fantastic way to observe the large number of waved albatross that use this beach as a breeding site.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Panga Ride
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

Cormorant Point features two contrasting beaches: one with green-tinted sand due to the high content of olivine crystals, and another with pure white sand (commonly known as ‘Flour Beach’) derived from pulverized coral. Post Office Bay is a man-made site that offers an insight into a remarkable mailing tradition developed by British whalers in the 18th century, which visitors can still take part in today.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Panga Ride
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

Mosquera Islet is a small, flat, sandy islet located between Baltra and North Seymour islands.
With no fixed trail, you are free to explore, as well as enjoy the beautiful surroundings on foot, where you will encounter a large population of sea lions, shorebirds, and the striking Sally Lightfoot crabs that cling to the dark rocks.
The Charles Darwin Research Station provides you with an unmissable opportunity to find out about the vital work that is being carried out to preserve the archipelago’s ecosystems.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

El Barranco, also known as Prince Philip’s Steps, is a rocky stairway that will lead you past a colony of Nazca and red-footed boobies lead up to a plateau of dried lava.
Darwin Bay has a small sand and coral beach that provides the perfect spot for snorkeling, kayaking, or paddleboarding in calm, sheltered waters in the company of hammerhead sharks, rays, and a plethora of colorful reefs fish.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Panga Ride
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

Espumilla beach, located on the northern coast of Santiago island, is an exquisite white sand beach, whose name refers to the meringue-like trails of foam left by the lapping of the waves.
Egas Port was once the site of a salt mine, but now this impressive black sand beach is an excellent location for snorkeling and observing shorebirds, Sally Lightfoot crabs, and marine iguanas.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Panga Ride
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

Bachas Beach is a popular nesting site for turtles, so if you go for a snorkel, you might find yourself sharing the water with these lovely wonderful creatures.
Twin Craters and Highlands, the best way to appreciate and enjoy these remarkable, almost identical crater-like holes, is to take the peaceful trail that leads up and around the rims.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

Accessed by panga, Lobos Island gets its name from the herds of sea lions that have made their home here. Snorkeling in the calm, clear water provides an amazing opportunity to see these inquisitive and playful animals up close, and it is also common to be accompanied by green turtles and rays as well.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling, Panga Ride
• Meal:Breakfast
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

Suarez Point is packed with wildlife and is best explored by following the circular walking trail. This memorable walk will take you past nesting sites of large colonies of Nazca and blue-footed boobies and mockingbirds.
The pristine white sandy beach of Gardner Bay, dotted with sea lions, provides a perfect spot to relax. Kayaking is a fantastic way to observe waved albatross who use this beach as a breeding site.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Panga Ride
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

Cormorant Point features two contrasting beaches: one with green-tinted sand due to the high content of olivine crystals, and another with pure white sand (commonly known as ‘Flour Beach’) derived from pulverized coral.
Post Office Bay is a man-made site that offers an insight into a remarkable mailing tradition developed by British whalers in the 18th century, that visitors can still take part in today.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Panga Ride
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

Mosquera Islet is a small, flat, sandy islet located between Baltra and North Seymour islands.
With no fixed trail, you are free to explore by yourself the beautiful surroundings on foot, where you will encounter a large population of sea lions, shorebirds, and the striking Sally Lightfoot crabs that cling to the dark rocks.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling
• Meal:Breakfast
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

El Barranco, also known as Prince Philip’s Steps, is a rocky stairway that will lead you past a colony of Nazca and red-footed boobies lead up to a plateau of dried lava.
Darwin Bay has a small sand and coral beach that provides the perfect spot for enjoying snorkeling, kayaking, or paddleboarding in calm, sheltered waters in the company of hammerhead sharks, rays, and a plethora of colorful reefs fish.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Panga Ride
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

Espumilla beach, located on the northern coast of Santiago island, is an exquisite white sand calm beach, whose name refers to the meringue-like trails of foam left by the lapping of the waves.
Egas Port was once the site of a salt mine, but now this impressive black sand beach is an excellent location for snorkeling and observing shorebirds, Sally Lightfoot crabs, and marine iguanas.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Panga Ride
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

Bachas Beach is a glorious white sand beach on which the remnants of a rusted barge, thought to have been abandoned by the Americans during WWI, can be seen.
The best way to appreciate these remarkable, almost identical crater-like holes, is to take the trail that leads you up and around this wonderful rims.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling
• Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins

Accessed by panga, Lobos island gets its name from the herds of sea lions that have made their home here.

Snorkeling in the calm, clear water provides you a unique opportunity to see these inquisitive and playful animals up close and it is also common to be accompanied by green turtles and rays as well.

• Activity:Walking, Snorkeling, Panga Ride
• Meal:Breakfast
• Accommodation:Double or Single Cabins