5-Day West Galapagos Islands Cruise

Embark on a 5-day cruise through the western Galapagos Islands featuring Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago. Enjoy biodiversity and all-inclusive boat accommodation.

Description

Day 1: Baltra Island - Santa Cruz Island

Arrive at Baltra airport at 9:08 am. A bus will take you to the ship. After lunch on board, visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center to see Galapagos giant tortoises and land iguanas before dinner on the ship.

Day 2: Isabela Island

Explore Isabela Island after breakfast. Visit Punta Moreno to see Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul volcanoes, and hike solidified lava paths. Return for lunch and visit Urbina Bay in the afternoon to spot giant tortoises and Darwin's finches. Dinner will be served on the boat.

Day 3: Fernandina Island - Isabela Island

After breakfast, visit Punta Espinosa on Fernandina Island to see marine iguanas and flightless cormorants. Cross the Bolivar Channel for lunch, then head to Punta Vicente Roca for swimming and snorkeling. Dinner and rest on the boat follow.

Day 4: Santiago Island - Rábida Islet

After breakfast, visit Puerto Egas in Santiago Island to learn about its salt exploitation history. Return for lunch and then visit Rábida Island to see its unique landscapes and flamingos. Return to the boat for dinner.

Day 5: Santa Cruz Island - Baltra Island

On the last day, have breakfast, then take a panoramic tour of Tortuga Negra Cove by zodiac boat. Afterward, return to Baltra airport for your flight.

Accommodation

The tour includes 4 nights on the Archipel I boat with full board, with options for double or twin rooms.

Flights

Roundtrip flights must be booked as follows:

If you're traveling from Quito

Departure flight: AVIANCA - AV1632 at 6:25 am from Quito, arriving at 9:08 am in Baltra.Return flight: AVIANCA - AV1633 at 10:03 am from Baltra, arriving at 2:37 pm in Quito.

If you're traveling from Guayaquil

Departure flight: AVIANCA - AV1632 at 8:10 am from Guayaquil, arriving at 9:08 am in Baltra.Return flight: AVIANCA - AV1633 at 10:03 am from Baltra, arriving at 12:56 pm in Guayaquil.