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, followed by a bus transfer to the ship. Enjoy lunch on board before visiting the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center on Santa Cruz Island. Observe giant tortoises and land iguanas before dinner on the ship.

Day 2: Isabela Island

After breakfast, visit the western coast of Isabela starting at Punta Moreno, with views of Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul volcanoes. Hike along solidified lava. Return for lunch and then visit Urbina Bay to see corals and giant tortoises. Dinner on the boat follows.

Day 3: Fernandina Island - Isabela Island

Breakfast on the boat, then travel to Punta Espinosa on Fernandina Island to observe marine iguanas and flightless cormorants. Cross the Bolivar Channel for lunch en route to Punta Vicente Roca. Snorkeling opportunities may include sightings of seahorses, puffer fish, and Galapagos penguins. Dinner on the boat.

Day 4: Santiago Island - Rábida Islet

After breakfast, arrive at Puerto Egas on Santiago Island to learn about its history and volcanic landscape. Lunch on board, followed by a visit to Rábida Island, known for its reddish rock formations. Observe flamingos and various bird species before returning for dinner.

Day 5: Santa Cruz Island - Baltra Island

Breakfast followed by a panoramic tour of Tortuga Negra Cove on a zodiac boat. Observe mangroves and the bay's wildlife, including sea turtles and sharks. End the cruise with a drop-off at Baltra airport.

Accommodation

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

Flights

For the cruise, you need to book roundtrip flights:

If you're traveling from Quito

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

If you're traveling from Guayaquil

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