Galapagos Angel 8-day Cruise "A"

Galapagos Angel 8-day Cruise "A" | Galapagos Angel | Galapagos ToursGalapagos Angel 8-day Cruise "A" | Galapagos Angel | Galapagos Tours

The Galapagos Angel 8-day Cruise "A" is a comprehensive tour of the Galapagos Islands, visiting a variety of islands with unique landscapes and wildlife. Guests will have the opportunity to see blue-footed boobies, Galapagos sea lions, giant tortoises, and more. The cruise also includes visits to lava tunnels, lava flows, volcanic craters, cliffs, and beaches.

8 Day Galapagos Itinerary

Day 1: North Seymour Island

AM: Baltra Airport Arrival

Early morning flight to Baltra from Quito, Guayaquil or Quito.

Arrive at Baltra island in the early morning. Galapagos Angel will meet you at immigration and luggage claim and transfer you to your yacht. After being shown your cabin, you'll have time to relax before the welcome briefing and lunch.

PM: North Seymour

North Seymour is home to many species of birds, including the magnificent frigate bird, the blue-footed boobies and Galapagos Sea Lions. North Seymour is a result of a series submarine lava flows that contained layers of sediment. It is known for its dry vegetation.

Meals Included: Lunch / Dinner

Day 2: Santiago Island: Chinese Hat Islet & Bartolome Island: Pinnacle Rock

AM: Chinese Hat Islet

The small island is situated near the Southeast coast of Santiago Island. The islet gets its name from its distinctive shape. The Chinese Islet offers a variety of geological features, including lava flow and tunnels. Some of these lava flows formed under the sea and were then raised to above the level of water. This is indicated by the presence of corals heads.

PM: Pinnacle Rock

Bartholomew Island is where you will find the famous Pinnacle rock. Bartholomew is an extinct volcanic island with red, orange and black formations, as well as green. You will be able to enjoy the most spectacular views from the top of the mountain (about 40 or 30 minutes). Visit a beautiful, small beach that is surrounded only by vegetation on the barren island. This beach offers great snorkeling opportunities. You may see Galapagos Penguins and even swim with them.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 3: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay & El Barranco

AM: Darwin Bay

Darwin Bay's white-sanded coral beach includes a trail of 0.7km that takes you through mangroves teeming with birds. You can see Nazca, Red-footed, and Swallow-tailed Gulls. We'll see tidal pool where playful sea lions play. The view from the cliff is spectacular at the end.

PM: El Barranco

El Barranco is also called Prince Phillip's Steps. It's a steep and rocky trail that climbs a high rock cliff face. From here, you can enjoy a magnificent view. Palo Santo plants, Galapagos Storm Petrels and Galapagos Doves can also be found here.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 4: Santiago Island: Egas Port & Rabida Island

AM: Egas Port

Egas Port (also known as James Bay) on Santiago Island, is the home of curious Galapagos Hawks and fast-footed Galapagos Lava Lizards. This trail takes you to the coast with its beautiful tide pools, grottos and fauna. Galapagos Furseals are bathing in the sunshine. It is also an excellent snorkeling spot.

PM: Rabida

Rabida Island, or Jervis is a colorful island with volcanic diversity. It's also a good snorkeling spot. After a short hike you'll reach a breathtaking lookout where you can enjoy the stunning landscapes. Birdwatchers will love the island. There are many species, including finches of all kinds, Galapagos flycatchers (also known as Galapagos Vermilion Flycatchers), Galapagos Hawks, and brown pelicans.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 5: Santa Cruz Island

AM: Fausto Llerena Breeding Center

The "Fausto Llerena Tortoise breeding center" in Puerto Ayora is where giant tortoises in captivity are raised. The center is home to tortoises that range in size from 3 inches (new hatchlings), to 4 feet long adult. The subspecies of giant tortoises interrelate with each other, and older tortoises have become accustomed to stretching their heads out for photos. They are raised until the babies reach about 4 years of age and are strong enough to live on their own.

PM: Highlands

The highlands are easily accessible by bus, and their deep green contrasts beautifully with the lower, drier part of the island. Scalesias are the dominant vegetation of the highlands, creating a lush forest. Walking through the lava tunnels is an amazing experience. They are over a half-mile long and underground. You'll be served lunch here.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 6: Española Island: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet & Osborn Islet

AM: Suarez Point

You can see blue-footed, Nazca, and albatrosses on the path to Suarez Point. The island hosts nearly all 12,000 waved albatross pairs in the world. The large albatrosses launch themselves from a stunning cliff on the oceanfront. The famous blowhole will be visible. It shoots water up into the sky. Landscape photography is a great way to capture the beauty of this area.

PM: Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet & Osborn Islet

The Gardner Bay is the destination of this excursion. You can either walk along a beautiful white-sanded beach in the middle of a sea lion colony, or jump into the water and swim with pups. On the beach, you may see mockingbirds.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 7: Santa Fe Island & South Plaza Island

AM: Santa Fe Island

Santa Fe Island's (Barrington), on its northeastern coast, is home to a small bay with an anchorage. Two visitor trails lead to the bay: one leads to an impressive scenic view from high on a cliff and another stretches between a small sandy beach and a prickly cactus forest.

PM: South Plaza Island

Opuntia Cacti now cover this small island formed from rising lava. The island is home to a large sea lion colony as well as vibrant yellow and red land Iguanas. Sesuvium is the most distinctive plant. The color of the Sesuvium changes from a yellowish green to a reddish hue during the wet season.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 8: Santa Cruz Island

AM: Black Turtle Cove

Black Turtle Cove is located in Santa Cruz's northern region. The inlet, which is enclosed by mangroves, is only accessible via dinghy. This shallow cove provides a safe haven for marine life. Here, you can often see black-tip or white-tip coral reef sharks as well as sea turtles and various rays.

After: Baltra Airport departure

You will then be taken to the Baltra Airport in time to catch your return flight to the mainland.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Rabida | Galapagos Islands
Punta Suarez | Yellow-crowned Night Heron | Galapagos Islands
+12
Bahía Tortuga | Sea turtle | Galapagos Islands
Bartolome | Galapagos IslandsPlaya Las Bachas | Galapagos IslandsPlaya Las Bachas | Flamingos | Galapagos IslandsBahía de Darwin | Frigate birds | Galapagos IslandsBahía Sullivan | Crab | Galapagos IslandsBahía Sullivan | Marine iguana | Galapagos IslandsBahía Sullivan | Lava lizard | Galapagos IslandsCerro Dragón | Galapagos IslandsCaleta Tortuga Negra | Hammerhead sharks | Galapagos IslandsEspañola | Galapagos IslandsBahía de Ballenas | Whale | Galapagos IslandsPunta Suarez | Galapagos Islands

8 Day Galapagos Itinerary Includes

  • All meals and excursions
  • Transfers in the islands
  • Bilingual National Park Guide

8 Day Galapagos Itinerary Does not Include

  • Roundtrip Airfare to / from Galapagos
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • USD 200 Galapagos National Park fee
  • $20 Transit Control Card
  • Travel / medical insurance
  • Tips
  • Personal Expenses

8 Day Galapagos Itinerary Highlights

  • Swim with sea lion pups at Gardner Bay.
  • See sea lions and colorful land iguanas on South Plaza Island.
  • Take a walk through the lava tunnels on Santa Cruz Island.
  • Snorkel with black-tip and white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, and rays at Black Turtle Cove.
  • Hike to the top of Pinnacle Rock on Bartholomew Island for stunning views of the surrounding islands.

Itinerary Map

Click on the map to navigate the itinerary
Galapagos Angel 8-day Cruise "A" | Galapagos Map

Dates & Promotions

Galapagos 8 Days (A)
From USD 6645,00 pp
Book your 8-day Galapagos tour now and create memories to last a lifetime!

Why travel with us?

Galapagos experienceOver 20 years of experience
South America & Antarctica SpecialistsSouth America & Antarctica Specialists
Galapagos packagesSet and Tailor-made packages
Galapagos cruisesThe best last-minute cruise deals
Galapagos trips24/7 Customer service during your trip
Galapagos experienceMulti-Destination packages

Similar Itineraries

Grand Daphne
Itinerary 5 Days
From USD 3689,00 pp
Galapagos Islands
5 Days
Itinerary 5 Days
Carina
Galapagos East 8-Day: Española & San Cristóbal
Request a quote
Galapagos Islands
8 Days
Galapagos East 8 Day: Española & San Cristóbal
Natural Paradise
Discover the Enchanting Galapagos Islands on a 4 day Galapagos cruise
From USD 3245,00 pp
Galapagos Islands
4 Days
Discover The Enchanting Galapagos Islands On A 4 Day Galapagos Cruise
Ocean Spray
Galapagos 5 days cruise on board the Ocean Spray North and Central islands
From USD 5190,00 pp
Galapagos Islands
5 Days
Galapagos 5 Days Cruise On Board The Ocean Spray North And Central Islands