5-Day West Galapagos Islands Cruise

Embark on a 5-day cruise through the western Galapagos Islands featuring Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago. Experience the biodiversity of these islands while enjoying all-inclusive boat accommodation.

Description

Day 1: Baltra Island - Santa Cruz Island

Arrive at Baltra airport at 9:08 am. Transfer by bus to the ship. Lunch on board followed by a visit to 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 after breakfast. Visit Punta Moreno to view Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul volcanoes. Hike along solidified lava and enjoy lunch on the boat. In the afternoon, visit Urbina Bay to see corals and spot giant tortoises and Darwin's finches. Dinner and rest on the boat.

Day 3: Fernandina Island - Isabela Island

Breakfast on the boat before heading to Punta Espinosa to see marine iguanas and flightless cormorants on Fernandina Island. Cross the Bolivar Channel to Punta Vicente Roca, where snorkeling opportunities may reveal seahorses and Galapagos penguins. Dinner and rest on the boat.

Day 4: Santiago Island - Rábida Islet

After breakfast, visit Puerto Egas on Santiago Island to learn about its history and volcanic landscape. Return for lunch before visiting Rábida Island to see the contrasting reddish rock colors and flamingos in the lagoon. Return to the boat for dinner.

Day 5: Santa Cruz Island - Baltra Island

On the final day, take a panoramic tour of Tortuga Negra Cove by zodiac. Spot mangroves and possibly sea turtles and sharks. Finish the cruise with a transfer to Baltra airport for your flight.

Accommodation

This tour includes 4 nights in a double room on the Archipel I boat with full board.

Flights

Book roundtrip flights:

If you're traveling from Quito

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

If you're traveling from Guayaquil

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