Northeastern Galápagos Islands 4-day Cruise

Are you looking to visit the Galápagos islands? On this 4-day, all-inclusive cruise through the northeast of the archipelago, we'll visit the islands of Baltra, Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Bartolomé, and Santiago.

Description

Day 1: Baltra and Santa Cruz

We'll collect you from Seymour Galapagos Ecological Airport (Baltra Airport) after you arrive and head to the port via minibus to board the boat. We will visit Las Bachas Beach in Santa Cruz, a sea turtle nesting site, followed by exploration of the lagoon for potential sightings of flamingos and other birds. After two hours, we return for dinner on the boat.

Day 2: Santa Cruz and Genovesa

After breakfast, we will view Genovesa's cliffs from the boat, then disembark at Prince Phillip's Steps to climb to the island's peak. We will observe biodiversity including Red-footed Boobies and Nazca Boobies. In the evening, we will visit Darwin's Bay, exploring its caldera and enjoying the natural wildlife before returning to the boat.

Day 3: Bartolomé and Santiago

We start with breakfast and head to the volcanic islet of Bartolomé, enjoying its landscapes and visiting Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, where marine life such as sea iguanas and sea turtles can be observed. We will have dinner on the boat while en route to Santa Cruz.

Day 4: Los Gemelos, El Chato Reserve and Baltra

We will enjoy breakfast on the ship before visiting the El Chato tortoise reserve to observe giant tortoises. Our final stop will be Los Gemelos, two volcanic craters, before returning to Baltra Airport for departure.

Accommodation

This 4-day tour includes accommodation on the Archipel I Boat with full board. You can opt for a double or triple room.

Flights

To enjoy this cruise, you must book return flights as follows:

If you're traveling from Quito

Departing flight: AVIANCA - AV1632. Departure at 8:04 am from Quito, arrival at 10:48 am in Baltra.Return flight: AVIANCA - AV1633. Departure at 11:38 am from Baltra, arrival at 4:15 pm in Quito.

If you're traveling from Guayaquil

Departing Flight: AVIANCA - AV1632. Departure at 9:53 am from Guayaquil, arrival at 10:48 am in Baltra.Return Flight: AVIANCA - AV1633. Departure at 11:38 am from Baltra, arrival at 2:29 pm in Guayaquil.