This Expedition Cruise will take you to the Galapagos Islands. On Española - the oldest, and perhaps the most green of all the Galapagos Islands - incredible hiking awaits. The Galapagos Islands are home to many unique species. You can expect to encounter the Española Mockingbird and the Española lava lizard. You can enjoy breathtaking views, dinghy trips, and up-close encounters with some of the Archipelago's most famous birds. Nazca Boobies , red-footed Boobies and other species are all present. Rabida is a great place to see wild flamingos, and you can also walk along a red-sand beach. San Cristobal offers the opportunity to swim in clear water, snorkel with sea lions, and relax on white sandy beaches. You can also learn about the evolution giant turtles. You will be able to see the famous Galapagos Giant Tortoises and gain knowledge about their preservation. You will enjoy a short walk in Santa Fe, where you'll be able to see Galapagos hawks Darwin's finches and Galapagos mockingbirds. Galapagos Sea Lions. Santiago is an island that was once inhabited by pirates. You can enjoy hiking and dinghy riding. South Plaza, with its many species of animals and plants that live in a relatively small space is one of best experiences for visitors to Galapagos.

8 Day Galapagos Itinerary

Day 1: Baltra Island & Santa Cruz Island

Arrive at Baltra Airport by 11:00 am and transfer to Santa Cruz Island with the CEO. The highlands present a natural environment where giant tortoises roam freely while their native plants and birds including Vermilion Flycatcher and Darwin's finches thrive. The journey reaches Puerto Ayora where visitors can explore the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center and Charles Darwin Research Station to understand the work done for tortoise protection and their breeding and release programs. The boat waits for boarding during the late afternoon period.

Santa Cruz Highlands
Visitors can explore the natural green highlands during their trek to watch giant tortoises in their natural habitat before they receive a provided meal.

Fausto Llerena Breeding Center and Charles Darwin Research Station
The facility protects giant tortoises and land iguanas through conservation programs which include breeding operations for young hatchlings. The program teaches students about scientific methods and environmental practices which protect the Galapagos ecosystem.

Meals Included: Lunch / Dinner

Day 2: Española Island: Gardner Bay & Punta Suárez

Spend the day exploring Española Island, one of the oldest islands in the Galapagos.

The white sandy beach of Gardner Bay offers visitors the chance to watch sea lions along with sea turtles which nest during their seasonal migration. Visitors can swim and snorkel with young sea lions together with tropical fish when weather conditions allow. The wildlife sanctuary at Punta Suárez offers visitors the opportunity to observe marine iguanas together with sea lions and various seabird species which include Nazca boobies and tropicbirds and the waved albatross. The trail leads to cliffs which offer stunning ocean views together with prime birdwatching opportunities.

Gardner Bay Visit
The area offers a perfect setting for visitors to relax on its white sandy beach while they watch sea lions and mockingbirds and boobies and lava lizards and other local wildlife species.

Snorkelling at Gardner Bay
The turquoise waters of this area allow you to spot young sea lions while viewing tropical fish species which consist of surgeonfish and angelfish and parrotfish.

Punta Suárez Visit
The Galapagos offers visitors a stunning natural environment where they can watch seabirds during their nesting season while observing marine iguanas and sea lions from the coastal cliffs.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 3: San Cristobal Island: Cerro Dragon & Punta Pitt

Visitors begin their day at Punta Pitt by following a guided path which leads them through volcanic landscapes and native plant habitats while they observe the unique animals that live only in San Cristóbal. The San Cristóbal mockingbird along with the lava lizard and three different types of boobies and two frigatebird species should be searched for. The afternoon hours should be spent at Cerro Dragón which provides visitors with its sandy white beach space and the chance to watch sea lions in their natural environment. The navigation around Kicker Rock completes the day because this towering volcanic structure emerges from the sea.

Punta Pitt Visit
Punta Pitt serves as a peaceful wildlife sanctuary which displays volcanic terrain and enables visitors to observe three boobies species along with two frigatebird types.

Cerro Dragón Wildlife
The white sandy beach at Cerro Dragón serves as a habitat where visitors can watch sea lions in their natural environment.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 4: Santa Fe Island & South Plaza Island

Santa Fé Island stands out because it hosts a big group of land iguanas which live only on this island and it also features stunning Opuntia cactus plants. The coastal trail lets you find sea lions and sea turtles and rays and reef sharks and tropical fish with their vibrant colors. The beach provides visitors with two options to swim or snorkel but kayaking lets them discover the jagged coastal shoreline. South Plaza serves as the next destination which features a small landmass that supports various animal species including land iguanas and swallow tailed gulls and red billed tropicbirds and sea lions. The cliffs present visitors with beautiful views while they watch birds that fly through the coastal wind patterns.

Santa Fé Island Visit
The path through Santa Fé's cactus forests leads you to spot land iguanas that dwell only in this area together with other local animals.

Snorkelling and Kayaking at Santa Fé
Visitors can swim or snorkel through clear waters to encounter sea lions and tropical fish but they can also kayak along the coast to find turtles and rays and reef sharks.

South Plaza Island
The cactus-covered environment lets visitors find land iguanas and seabirds and sea lions while they take in the ocean views from the cliffside.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 5: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay & El Barranco

Explore Genovesa Island with a morning visit to Darwin Bay, where white coral beaches and mangroves provide a habitat for abundant seabirds. Look for Nazca boobies, red footed boobies, frigatebirds, and swallow tailed gulls. The area presents visitors with chances to snorkel and kayak through its transparent waters which reveal tropical fish and sea lions and rays and various other marine species. The afternoon period requires visitors to ascend El Barranco which people call Prince Phillip's Steps for birdwatching of nesting seabirds and to experience wide views.

Darwin Bay Visit
Walk along the white coral beach and mangrove trails while observing colonies of seabirds and other wildlife.

Snorkelling and Kayaking at Darwin Bay
Visitors can discover the transparent waters through snorkeling and kayaking while spotting tropical fish together with sea lions and rays and possibly encountering hammerhead sharks.

El Barranco Visit
Visitors must climb Prince Phillip's Steps to reach the high cliffs which provide views of red footed boobies and Nazca boobies and storm petrels and Galapagos swallows and other native bird species.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 6: Santiago Island & Bartolomé Island

Visit Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island to explore its striking lava formations and white coral sand beach. The volcanic terrain provides an opportunity to explore snorkeling activities which reveal turtles and rays and sea lions and colorful fish. The journey proceeds to Bartolomé Island where visitors can join a guided trek which leads them to the highest point and the famous Pinnacle Rock formation. The area reveals powerful volcanic formations which let visitors experience total island views from their location. The water environment provides two main activities for visitors because they can swim with penguins and sea lions and turtles while observing different underwater creatures.

Sullivan Bay Visit
Explore the impressive lava formations and walk toward the white coral beach, where sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs can often be seen.

Snorkelling at Sullivan Bay
People can swim in shallow waters to watch turtles and rays and various tropical fish that form colorful schools.

Bartolomé Island
The summit offers breathtaking views of Pinnacle Rock and surrounding islands while visitors explore the island's special volcanic environment.

Snorkelling at Bartolomé
The coastal waters allow visitors to search for Galapagos penguins and sea lions and turtles and various fish species.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 7: Rábida Island & Chinese Hat Islet

The starting point of the day exists at Rábida Island which features its own red sand beaches and saltwater lagoons and supports various animal species. The path leads you to sea lions and flamingos and pelicans and ducks and seabirds which build their nests. Visitors can spend their time kayaking or snorkeling in the surrounding waters because they have the chance to encounter fish and sea lions and white tip sharks. You should head to Chinese Hat Island after this to study its volcanic terrain which contains both lava streams and underground passageways. The coastline allows you to kayak and snorkel while you search for penguins and sea lions and marine iguanas and turtles and vibrant fish species.

Rábida Island Visit
The red beach along with its trails guide visitors to a saltwater lagoon which contains native plants and supports various animal species on the island.

Snorkelling and Kayaking at Rábida
You can explore the coastal waters through snorkeling and kayaking while encountering sea lions and tropical fish and white tip sharks.

Chinese Hat Visit
The small island offers visitors the chance to discover its volcanic landscape which includes lava streams and tunnel systems and other geological features.

Snorkelling and Kayaking at Chinese Hat
You can swim or kayak in the transparent waters to find sea lions and penguins and marine iguanas and turtles and tropical fish.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner