The Western Galápagos Expedition: Volcanoes, Penguins, and Red Sand Shores - Eden Yacht - Galapagos Cruise

Board the Eden in Puerto Ayora and spend the afternoon exploring the lush highlands of Santa Cruz Island, home to giant tortoises in the wild.

Highlands Giant Tortoises Visit

The green highland areas offer a hiking experience where visitors can watch giant Galápagos tortoises as they live in their natural environment before they receive their scheduled lunch.

Visit Puerto Villamil before hiking to the rim of Sierra Negra Volcano. In the afternoon, explore the wetlands, flamingo lagoon, and Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre.

Sierra Negra Volcano Hike

Hikers need to reach the upper edge of Sierra Negra's big basaltic crater before they can walk across its volcanic rock areas. The dramatic landscape of this area reveals views of Fernandina and Isabela Island during your exploration.

Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre Visit

The breeding facility protects giant tortoises from extinction through its wetland conservation area which exists in Puerto Villamil. The breeding facility protects giant tortoises from extinction through its wetland conservation area which exists in Puerto Villamil.

Flamingo Lagoon Visit

The path leads visitors to the largest coastal lagoon of Galápagos where they can view flamingos in their natural habitat. The path reveals various natural features which include beaches together with natural swimming areas and mangrove forests and scenic lookout points.

Explore Punta Moreno's volcanic landscapes and enjoy views of Isabela's three major volcanoes. The afternoon session will take you through Elizabeth Bay mangroves by panga boat where you can watch both marine creatures and bird species.

Punta Moreno Visit

Discover black lava flows and brackish lagoons inhabited by Darwin's finches, Galápagos doves, penguins, and other wildlife. The location provides visitors with wide-open views of Alcedo and Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul volcanoes while they can also enjoy snorkeling activities.

Elizabeth Bay Panga Ride

Travel through protected water areas and mangrove forests in a panga boat to search for marine turtles and rays and flightless cormorants. The birds which include blue footed boobies and penguins and pelicans feed right next to us.

Visit Tagus Cove to explore its volcanic landscapes and enjoy views of the bay before continuing to Punta Espinoza on Fernandina Island for wildlife encounters and snorkelling.

Tagus Cove Visit

Hikers need to cross arid plant areas before reaching observation points which show Darwin Lake and the bay alongside Darwin and Wolf volcanoes. The area contains historic graffiti which whalers and pirates left behind during their visits to this place.

Punta Espinoza Visit

The trails at this location stretch across the beach and lava fields which serve as habitat for numerous marine iguanas and seabird populations. The coast offers visitors a chance to experience snorkeling during their visit.

Explore the dark sandy shores of Puerto Egas and snorkel in its protected waters before visiting the red sand beaches and saltwater lagoon of Rábida Island.

Puerto Egas Visit

The rocky coastline of Puerto Egas extends into the ocean where visitors can watch shorebirds and reptiles together with other creatures in the beach area and tidal pool sections.

Snorkelling at Puerto Egas

The beach offers snorkeling opportunities which let visitors discover rays and sea turtles and reef sharks during their exploration. The area contains tidal pools where visitors can watch marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot crabs as they interact with each other.

Rábida Island Visit

Visitors who walk through Rábida's red sand beach can access two main paths which lead to a saltwater lagoon and the island's central area that contains palo santo trees.

Join a guided tour at North Seymour which allows you to explore its diverse wildlife habitats before you reach the port at Baltra.

North Seymour Island Visit

The island offers visitors multiple hiking paths which lead them to observe sea lions and marine iguanas and a large population of seabirds. The ocean habitat transforms throughout the year because blue footed boobies perform their mating rituals and pelicans hunt for food at the shoreline while frigatebirds build their nests deep in the forest.