5-Day West Galapagos Islands Cruise

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

Description

Day 1: Baltra Island - Santa Cruz Island

At 9:08 am, arrival at Baltra airport; transfer to the ship. After lunch, visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center on Santa Cruz Island to see Galapagos giant tortoises and land iguanas. Dinner and rest on the ship.

Day 2: Isabela Island

Explore Isabela Island after breakfast. Visit Punta Moreno to see Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul volcanoes, followed by lunch on board. In the afternoon, visit Urbina Bay to spot giant tortoises, Darwin's finches, and iguanas. Dinner on the boat.

Day 3: Fernandina Island - Isabela Island

Breakfast on the boat, then visit Punta Espinosa on Fernandina Island to observe marine iguanas and flightless cormorants. Cross Bolivar Channel to Punta Vicente Roca for snorkeling opportunities. Return to the boat for dinner.

Day 4: Santiago Island - Rábida Islet

After breakfast, visit Puerto Egas to learn about Santiago Island’s history and geological features. Lunch on board, followed by a visit to Rábida Island to see flamingos and other birds. Return to the boat for dinner.

Day 5: Santa Cruz Island - Baltra Island

On the last day, enjoy a panoramic tour of Tortuga Negra Cove in a zodiac boat, potentially spotting sea turtles and sharks. End the cruise with a transfer to Baltra airport for your flight.

Accommodation

This tour includes 4 nights on the Archipel I boat with full board. Options for double room accommodations are available.

Flights

Book roundtrip flights as follows:

If you're traveling from Quito

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

If you're traveling from Guayaquil

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