The Essential Galápagos: From Floreana's Devil's Crown to Española's Albatross - Eden Yacht - Galapagos Cruise

The group should meet during afternoon hours to explore Santa Cruz Island's lush highlands which serve as home to giant Galápagos tortoises. The afternoon meeting with the group will lead to an exploration of Santa Cruz Island's highland region which hosts giant Galápagos tortoises in their native environment.

Santa Cruz Highlands Excursion

Visitors can explore the highlands to watch giant tortoises along with all species

Explore Floreana Island through a visit to historic Post Office Bay and Punta Cormorant, followed by a snorkelling experience at Corona del Diablo.

Post Office Bay Visit

The island's traditional mailbox which whalers established during the eighteenth century contains a fascinating history. The practice of sending and receiving postcards continues through your participation in this tradition.

Punta Cormorant Visit

The green and white beaches of Punta Cormorant stretch along the shorelines where visitors can also explore the lagoon habitat which hosts flamingos together with various shorebird species.

Snorkelling at Corona del Diablo

The waters surrounding this underwater volcanic structure need exploration for discovering tropical fish and rays and reef sharks and sea turtles.

Explore Española Island which stands as one of the earliest formed islands within the Galápagos archipelago. The wildlife at Punta Suárez offers visitors stunning viewing opportunities which they can follow by visiting Gardner Bay's sandy beach to experience its turquoise water snorkeling.

Punta Suárez Visit

The path leads visitors through the region which contains the highest concentration of wildlife in the archipelago. Visitors can watch sea lions and seabirds that build nests while they can also spot the waved albatross during its migration season between April and December from the cliffside vantage points.

Gardner Bay Visit

Explore Gardner Bay to find its stunning white beaches which serve as a habitat for sea lions and boobies and mockingbirds and various other Galápagos animals.

Snorkelling at Gardner Bay

Visitors can explore Gardner Bay and Tortuga Rock through snorkeling to find sea lions which play and watch tropical fish that display bright colors and encounter white tip reef sharks when they appear.

Visit the striking Kicker Rock in the morning before discovering the history and natural heritage of the Galápagos at the San Cristóbal Interpretation Centre. Later, explore Isla Lobos and encounter its friendly sea lions.

Kicker Rock Visit

The volcanic structure of Kicker Rock stands as a dramatic natural formation which emerges vertically from the sea to produce a stunning oceanic scenery.

San Cristóbal Interpretation Center Visit

The Galápagos Islands exist because of volcanic activity which also influenced their human settlement and wildlife distribution and their ongoing conservation work.

Isla Lobos Visit

Visitors can explore this small island through walking or panga rides while they watch seabirds and blue footed boobies and sea lion groups along the coastline.

Explore Santa Fe Island to encounter endemic land iguanas and its impressive giant cactus forest. The South Plaza area offers visitors the chance to observe various animal species while they can observe different bird species.

Santa Fe Island Visit

The northern coastline provides an opportunity to hike while you view giant prickly pear cacti and meet their native land iguana species. The panga trip lets you spot sea turtles and sea lions and you might also encounter white tip reef sharks.

South Plaza Island Visit

The path takes you through cactus forests together with coastal vegetation which allows you to watch land iguanas and different seabird species including red billed tropicbirds and swallow tailed gulls. The surrounding waters show sea lions as they engage in their playful activities.

The Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora serves as a hub for conservation activities which protect the entire Galápagos ecosystem.

Fausto Llerena Breeding Center and Charles Darwin Research Station Visit

The Fausto Llerena Breeding Center displays giant Galápagos tortoises which you can observe in both their adult home inside the corral and their nursery area for young turtles. The research and conservation initiatives which protect the islands have been made available for public learning.