Eastern & Southern Galapagos Islands 5-day Cruise

Explore the Galapagos Islands on this 5-day cruise to the eastern and southern regions, visiting Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, ending in San Cristobal.

Description

Day 1: Baltra Island - Santa Cruz Island

Upon landing at Baltra airport at 9:08 am, a bus transfer to the ship will be provided. After lunch on board, the visit to the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center on Santa Cruz Island includes observing giant tortoises. Dinner and rest will follow.

Day 2: Floreana Island

Breakfast is served on the boat before exploring Floreana Island. The first stop is Punta Cormorant, followed by a walk through palo santo forests and around the Devil's Crown, a prime snorkeling site. Lunch will be on board, with an afternoon visit to Post Office Bay and the Baroness's viewpoint. Dinner and rest are planned for the evening.

Day 3: Osborn Islet - Española Island

Breakfast precedes a visit to Gardner Bay and Osborn Islet, known for green sea turtle nesting. Lunch is on the ship before the afternoon excursion to Punta Suarez on Española Island, noted for its cliffs and wildlife. Dinner and rest will conclude the day.

Day 4: San Cristobal Island

The day begins with arrival at San Cristobal and exploration of Punta Pitt, where Charles Darwin first saw land in 1835. After lunch on the boat, snorkeling at Cerro Brujo follows. The day ends with dinner and rest.

Day 5: Lobos Islet - San Cristobal Island

The final day includes breakfast and a visit to Lobos Islet, home to a colony of Galapagos sea lions. Birdwatching opportunities are also available. The cruise concludes with a transfer to San Cristobal airport for your return flight.

Accommodation

The tour includes 4 nights on the Archipel I boat with full board. Booking options are available for double rooms with a double bed or twin beds.

Flights

For this cruise, roundtrip flights must be arranged as follows:

If you're traveling from Quito

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

If you're traveling from Guayaquil

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