DAY 1

ARRIVAL + HIGHLANDS TOUR

Upon arrival in the Galapagos Islands, one of our representatives will cordially receive you. From there we will go to the Itabaca channel to take our private transport and arrive at our destination called “El Chato”, located in the highland part of Santa Cruz Island. Once at the site we will have the opportunity to observe the emblematic species of the Galapagos Islands, the Giant Land Tortoises. These are found in free areas, such as lagoons and trails.

We will also visit the lava tunnels. These are hollow rocks type caverns or caves, which allow us to take a walk inside them and take pictures of this beautiful and unique volcanic formation. In addition, we will learn a little more about the geological and natural formation of the Galapagos Islands.

After this spectacular excursion at the highlands, we will go to our hotel located in the city of Puerto Ayora.

DAY 2

ISABELA ISLAND – TINTORERAS TOUR

In the morning, we leave to Isabela at 07:00 am, with approximately 2 hours of navigation. Upon arrival in Puerto Villamil we´ll have the transfer to the hotel and the check-in respectively.

After lunch, we will begin a water navigation to Tintoreras Islet, which is 10 minutes away from Isabela Island. During this navigation, we will find the Penguins (which are the main attraction of the place) together with the Blue Footed Boobies and Pelicans.

When we arrive at Tintoreras, we will do a hike within its natural paths. On the way, you can find several volcanic crevices in which the Tintorera Sharks enter and become part of the reef’s natural environment. For this reason, the islet has the same name like the species “Tintorera”.

Finally, in the snorkeling activity, we can see Marine Iguanas, Sea Lions, Sea Turtles, fish and on a good day, we could swim with Penguins.

We will also visit the Flamingos lagoon to observe these peculiar pink birds along with herons in natural areas.

After the trip, we will have free time in the city.

DAY 3

ISABELA ISLAND – SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO TRIP

In the morning, we will have an overland transfer to the entrance of the path that leads us to the Volcano Sierra Negra. This volcano is well known because it has the second largest crater in the world. On our excursion to this area, we will be able to observe the different types of lava according to their age. You can also enjoy a spectacular landscape full of vegetation typical of the place in which birds such as the Galapagos finches and the Vermilion Flycatcher.

Arriving at the top of the crater, we will be able to observe the fumaroles located at the bottom of the caldera of the Sierra Negra Volcano and enjoy the unique volcanic landscape that gives us a clearer idea of ​​how the origin and natural formation of these beautiful enchanted islands took place.

Estimated return 13.30 pm.

After lunch, you will have the afternoon free with the option to enjoy the beach of Puerto Villamil through a time of snorkeling or swimming (snorkeling gear included/optional).

DAY 4

FERRY + TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT

We start this day taking a ferry from Isabela Island (06:00 am) to Santa Cruz Island with approximately 2 hours of navigation.

Upon arrival, we will have breakfast and then the transfer to Baltra airport to take the respective flight back to continental Ecuador.