Beluga Yacht

• Galapaguera and El Junco: The lagoon is the only fresh water reservoir in Galapagos and has great views from 700m in the highlands of San Cristóbal. Galapaguera is a good area to see tortoises in their natural environment.

Española (Hood) Island

• Gardner Bay: Located on the northeast of the island, the site has a long and beautiful white sand beach inhabited by sea lion colonies.
• Islote Gardner and Islote Osborn: These islets are snorkeling sites where visitors will see an abundance of tropical fish, reef sharks, and turtles.
• Punta Suarez: The wildlife at Punta Suarez is plentiful and varied. Highlights include the Waved albatross (April-Dec), Galapagos Hawks, blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, and Española lava lizards.

Floreana Island

• Punta Cormorant: Punta Cormorant has two contrasting beaches and a large inland lagoon where pink flamingos can be seen.
• Devil’s Crown: This is a snorkeling site located just off Punta Cormorant. The site is a completely submerged volcano that has eroded to create the appearance of a jagged crown.
• Post Office Bay: This is one of the few sites visited for its human history. Visit the wooden mail barrel where letters are dropped off and picked up and remains of the Norwegian fishing village.

Santa Cruz Island / James Island

• Dragon Hill: Cerro Dragon has a hyper-salinic small lagoon behind the beach, often frequented by flamingos.
• James Island (Santiago): James Island is located between Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands. This Island offers a wide variety of seabirds, marine iguanas, and fur seals.
• Sullivan Bay: This site is of great geological interest. Highlights include 100 hundred-year-old lava flow fields, pahoehoe formations, and lava bubbles.

Tower (Genovesa) Island

• Darwin Bay: The steep cliffs of this area dominate the island. This area is home to thousands of frigate birds, red-footed boobies, Noddy terns, lava gulls, tropicbirds, doves, storm petrels, and Darwin’s finches.
• El Barranco: There is a good possibility of seeing the unique “Short-eared owl” at this site. During the dinghy rides along the cliffs, fur seals and several species of seabirds can be spotted.

Santa Cruz Island / Baltra for return flight to Quito

• Caleta Tortuga (Turtle Cove): Turtle Cove is a red mangrove lagoon on Santa Cruz and a perfect example of how mangroves alter the marine environment to create a rich and unique habitat.

• Highlands of Santa Cruz: Galapagos giant tortoises can be seen in the wild in the highlands of Santa Cruz.
• Charles Darwin Station: Visit the Charles Darwin Station, a research facility and National Park Information center. The station has a giant tortoise and land iguana breeding program and interpretation center.

South Plaza Island / Santa Fe Island

• South Plaza Island: Consists of two small islands separated by a channel. Highlights include tall Opuntia cacti, land and marine iguanas, and a seal lion bachelor colony.
• Santa Fe Island: Known for its Santa Fe land iguanas, pelican nesting site, sea lion colony, mockingbirds, and Palo Santo trees.

San Cristóbal Island

• Witch Hill (Cerro Brujo): A volcanic cone overlooking a white sandy beach filled with sea lions, pelicans, blue-footed boobies, waders, and marine iguanas.
• Galapaguera and El Junco: The lagoon at El Junco is the only freshwater reservoir in Galapagos, with great views from 700m. Galapaguera is ideal for seeing tortoises in their natural environment.

Española (Hood) Island

• Gardner Bay: A beautiful white sand beach with sea lion colonies.
• Islote Gardner and Islote Osborn: Snorkeling sites with tropical fish, reef sharks, and turtles.
• Punta Suarez: Features a blowhole and abundant wildlife, including waved albatross (April-Dec), Galapagos Hawks, blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, and Española lava lizards.

Floreana Island

• Punta Cormorant: Features two contrasting beaches and a lagoon with pink flamingos.
• Devil’s Crown: A submerged volcano offering a fantastic snorkeling site.
• Post Office Bay: Known for its historical significance, visitors can drop off letters at the wooden mail barrel.

Santa Cruz Island / James Island

• Dragon Hill (Cerro Dragon): A lagoon frequented by flamingos.
• James Island (Santiago): Offers seabirds, marine iguanas, and fur seals.
• Sullivan Bay: Features a lava flow field with pahoehoe formations and lava bubbles.

Tower (Genovesa) Island

• Darwin Bay: A natural harbor home to frigate birds, red-footed boobies, and other seabirds.
• El Barranco: A good chance to see the unique “Short-eared owl,” with fur seals and seabirds along the cliffs.

Santa Cruz Island / Baltra for return flight to Quito

• Caleta Tortuga (Turtle Cove): A red mangrove lagoon on Santa Cruz, demonstrating how mangroves create a unique marine habitat.

Isabela Island

• Note: Passengers must transfer to Isabela via speed boat ferry or by small plane, ideally the day before. Day 1 activities depend on when the passengers arrive to Isabela.
• Isabela Island (Albemarle): Isabela is the largest of the Galapagos Islands formed by five active volcanoes fused together. Wolf Volcano is the highest point in the entire Galapagos at 1707m.
• Sierra Negra: Volcan Sierra Negra has a caldera with a diameter of 10km. View recent lava flows, moist highland vegetation, and parasitic cones.
• Puerto Villamil: Puerto Villamil is a charming small town on a white sand beach. Highlights include the Tortoise Breeding Station and the flamingo lagoon. Other visits (depending on conditions) are the Tintoreras or Los Humedales.

Isabela (Albemarle) Island

• Elizabeth Bay: Accessible by dinghy, where penguins can be seen on small islets. The bay is narrow and surrounded by three species of mangroves. Galapagos Sea Turtles and rays are often seen in the water.
• Punta Moreno: Located in the central southwestern coast of Isabela Island. Highlights include impressive lava flows, desolate landscape, and views of volcanoes Alcedo, Sierra Negra, and Cerro Azul.

Isabela (Albemarle) Island

• Urbina Bay: Located at the foothills of Alcedo and Darwin volcanoes. Highlights include colourful land iguanas, Galapagos Giant tortoises, and coral uplift from 1954.
• Tagus Cove: A natural harbor where whalers and pirates left their ship’s names carved on the rocks. A hike to Darwin’s Crater salt-water lake offers excellent views.

Fernandina Island / Isabela Island

• Fernandina Island: The youngest volcanic island, still active.
• Punta Espinoza: Known for large colonies of marine iguanas and unique species like the flightless cormorant, Galapagos penguin, and Galapagos hawk.

Isabela Island

• Punta Vicente Roca: Visited by dinghy rides along cliffs and a partially sunken cave. Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, and flightless cormorants inhabit the shoreline.

James (Santiago) Island / Bartolome Island

• James (Santiago) Island: Located between Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands, offering seabirds, marine iguanas, and fur seals.
• Playa Espumilla: Known for its golden beach and green mangroves. A great site to see flamingos, pintail ducks, sea turtle nests, and the Galapagos Hawk.
• Buccaneers Cove: Famous for being Charles Darwin’s home for 9 days and a resting site for whalers and pirates. It’s a great place for a panga ride or snorkel looking for Galapagos Fur Seals and other species.

Bartolome Island:

• Famous for its Pinnacle Rock and penguins. A hike to the highest point offers spectacular views, and you can see sea lions and penguins around Pinnacle Rock. Great swimming and snorkeling are available at the sandy beach.

North Seymour Island / Baltra for return flight to Quito

• North Seymour Island: A flat island home to endemic Palo Santo trees, blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, and magnificent frigate birds.
• Baltra: Return flight to Quito.