5-Day West Galapagos Islands Cruise

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

Description

Day 1: Baltra Island - Santa Cruz Island

Your adventure begins at 9:08 am upon arrival at Baltra airport, where you will be transported to the ship. After lunch, visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center on Santa Cruz Island to see Galapagos giant tortoises and land iguanas. Return to the ship for dinner and rest.

Day 2: Isabela Island

Explore Isabela Island after breakfast. Visit Punta Moreno to see Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul volcanoes. Enjoy a hike before lunch on the boat. In the afternoon, visit Urbina Bay to observe marine life, including giant tortoises and Darwin's finches. Dinner on the boat follows.

Day 3: Fernandina Island - Isabela Island

Breakfast on the boat precedes your trip to Punta Espinosa on Fernandina Island, known for marine iguanas and flightless cormorants. After lunch while crossing Bolivar Channel, visit Punta Vicente Roca for snorkeling and spotting sea life. Return to the boat for dinner.

Day 4: Santiago Island - Rábida Islet

After breakfast, visit Puerto Egas on Santiago Island to learn about its salt exploitation history. Post-lunch, explore Rábida Island and its unique landscapes, where you may see flamingos and other native birds. Return to the boat for dinner.

Day 5: Santa Cruz Island - Baltra Island

On your last day, enjoy a panoramic tour of Tortuga Negra Cove on a zodiac boat, observing mangroves and possibly sea turtles. The cruise concludes with a drop off at Baltra airport.

Accommodation

Your tour includes 4 nights on the Archipel I boat with full board, with the option for a double room with a double bed or twin beds.

Flights

For this cruise, book roundtrip flights as follows:

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.