Eastern & Southern Galapagos Islands 5-day Cruise

Explore the Galapagos Islands on a 5-day cruise visiting Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, and concluding in San Cristobal.

Description

Day 1: Baltra Island - Santa Cruz Island

Your flight arrives at Baltra airport at 9:08 am, where we will pick you up by bus to transfer to the ship. After lunch onboard, we will visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center on Santa Cruz Island to observe giant tortoises. The day concludes with dinner and rest on the boat.

Day 2: Floreana Island

We start with breakfast on the boat and then visit Floreana Island. After disembarking at Punta Cormorant, we will walk through palo santo forests and explore the Devil's Crown snorkeling site. Following lunch onboard, we will visit Post Office Bay and Baroness's viewpoint before returning for dinner and rest.

Day 3: Osborn Islet - Española Island

After breakfast, we will head to Gardner Bay, stopping at Osborn Islet, a breeding site for green sea turtles. We will then return for lunch, followed by a visit to Punta Suarez on Española Island, known for its cliffs and wildlife. Dinner and rest follow back on the boat.

Day 4: San Cristobal Island

On the fourth day, we arrive at San Cristobal and explore Punta Pitt, the historical site of Charles Darwin's first sighting. After lunch onboard, we will snorkel near Cerro Brujo, then have dinner and rest aboard.

Day 5: Lobos Islet - San Cristobal Island

The final day begins with breakfast and a visit to Lobos Islet, home to a colony of Galapagos sea lions and diverse birdlife. The cruise concludes with a transfer to San Cristobal airport for your flight home.

Accommodation

The tour includes 4 nights accommodation on the Archipel I boat with full board. Options for booking include a double room with a double bed or twin beds.

Flights

Roundtrip flights must be booked 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.