8 day western Galapagos islands cruise | Itinerary A - Yolita II Yacht

Meet the group and head to Bachas Beach, known for its soft white coral sand and seasonal sea turtle nesting. The shoreline presents an opportunity to watch Sally Lightfoot crabs along with flamingos and hermit crabs and black necked stilts and marine iguanas. The clear coastal waters provide visitors with two options to spend their time through relaxation or snorkeling activities.

Bachas Beach Visit
The beach offers visitors two activities to enjoy wildlife observation and water activities through swimming and snorkeling.

Explore Darwin Bay and its lively seabird colonies before heading to El Barranco, where you can observe several species of boobies, including red footed boobies.

Darwin Bay Visit
Walk across the white coral beach and follow the trail through colonies of frigatebirds, gulls, and boobies.

Snorkelling at Darwin Bay
Enjoy a short snorkelling experience inside the island's sunken caldera. Discover tropical fish and, with luck, spot manta rays, eagle rays, sea lions, or hammerhead sharks.

El Barranco Visit
Climb Prince Phillip's Steps to reach a busy seabird colony and observe red footed and masked boobies in their natural habitat.

Bartolome Island Visit 
Hike to Bartolomé's summit for panoramic views of the surrounding islands and Pinnacle Rock, while discovering its striking volcanic landscape.

Snorkelling at Bartolome 
Swim and snorkel along the coast, where you may encounter Galapagos penguins, sea lions, sea turtles, and a variety of tropical fish.

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

Snorkelling at Sullivan Bay 
Cool off in the shallow waters and discover colourful fish, turtles, rays, and other marine life.

Sierra Negra Volcano Hike 
Arrive in Puerto Villamil and hike to the rim of Sierra Negra, home to the largest basaltic caldera in the Galapagos. Cross volcanic lava fields and fumaroles while enjoying views toward Fernandina and Isabela Island.

Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre Visit
Explore Puerto Villamil's wetlands before visiting the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre, established to help protect these endangered species.

Elizabeth Bay Panga Ride
Explore Elizabeth Bay by panga, navigating through mangroves and shallow waters while looking for marine turtles, rays, flightless cormorants, penguins, blue footed boobies, and pelicans.

Urbina Bay Visit
Walk across the raised marine reef at Urbina Bay and discover its exposed coral formations. Keep an eye out for land iguanas, giant tortoises, flightless cormorants, marine turtles, and rays

Tagus Cove Visit
Explore Tagus Cove on foot and hike to a lookout for views of the bay, Darwin Lake, and nearby volcanoes. Discover historic graffiti left by whalers and pirates who once visited the area.

Snorkelling at Tagus Cove
Snorkel through the calm waters among schools of tropical fish, with chances to spot rockfish, sharks, and seahorses.

Punta Espinoza Visit
Explore the trails of Punta Espinoza across beaches and lava flows, home to large colonies of marine iguanas and seabirds.

Snorkelling at Punta Espinoza
Discover one of the Galapagos' top snorkelling sites, where you may see marine iguanas, sea lions, turtles, rays, puffer fish, and dolphins.

Buccaneer Cove Visit
Explore Buccaneer Cove by panga, passing dramatic cliffs and lava formations while looking for sea lions and nesting seabirds.

Snorkelling at Buccaneer Cove
Snorkel through the cove's clear waters and observe sea lions, marine birds, and other local wildlife.

Rábida Island Visit
Walk along Rábida's distinctive red sand beach and follow the trails to a saltwater lagoon and the island's interior.

Snorkelling at Rábida Island
Explore the waters around Rábida among tropical fish and other marine life, with chances to see white tip sharks and sea lions.

Daphne Island Visit
View Daphne Island from the boat and observe its nesting blue footed boobies, frigatebirds, and Darwin's finches. Learn about its importance for scientific research and Darwin's finch studies.