Eastern & Southern Galapagos Islands 5-day Cruise

Explore one of the most impressive archipelagos in the world on this 5-day cruise to the eastern and southern Galapagos Islands. We'll admire the biodiversity and incredible landscapes of Santa Cruz, Floreana, and Española, and then end in San Cristobal!

Description

Day 1: Baltra Island - Santa Cruz Island

Upon landing at Baltra airport at 9:08 am, a bus will take you to the ship to stow your luggage. After lunch onboard, we will visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center on Santa Cruz Island, where you can observe the famous giant tortoises of the Galapagos. The day concludes with dinner and rest on the boat.

Day 2: Floreana Island

Breakfast will be served onboard before heading to Floreana Island. At Punta Cormorant, you will see a colony of sea lions and explore palo santo forests. You can snorkel at Devil's Crown, known for its marine biodiversity. We will visit Post Office Bay and the Baroness's viewpoint before returning to the boat for lunch, dinner, and rest.

Day 3: Osborn Islet - Española Island

Following breakfast, we will approach Gardner Bay and Osborn Islet, a breeding site for green sea turtles and sea lions. After lunch, we will visit Punta Suarez on Española Island for dramatic views and wildlife observation. Dinner will be served onboard, followed by rest.

Day 4: San Cristobal Island

On the fourth day, we arrive at San Cristobal and explore Punta Pitt, historically significant for Charles Darwin. After lunch onboard, we will snorkel near Cerro Brujo. Dinner and rest will follow.

Day 5: Lobos Islet - San Cristobal Island

The final day begins with breakfast and a visit to Lobos Islet, home to a large colony of Galapagos sea lions. We might observe blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. The cruise concludes with a transfer to San Cristobal airport for your return flight.

Accommodation

This 5-day tour includes 4 nights accommodation on the Archipel I boat with full board. Booking options include a double room with a double bed or twin beds.

Flights

To participate in this cruise, you need to book your roundtrip flights:

If you're traveling from Quito

Departure flight: AVIANCA - AV1632. Departure at 8:04 am from Quito. Arrival at 10:48 am in Baltra.Return flight: AVIANCA - AV1631. Departure at 1:05 pm from San Cristobal. Arrival at 5:43 pm in Quito.

If you're traveling from Guayaquil

Departure flight: AVIANCA - AV1632. Departure at 9:53 am from Guayaquil. Arrival at 10:48 am in Baltra.Return flight: AVIANCA - AV1631. Departure at 1:05 pm from San Cristobal. Arrival at 3:53 pm in Guayaquil.