DAY 1
QUITO
Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 2
QUITO-GALAPAGOS
Our representative will assist you with your flight to Galapagos.
Arrival and transfer to the ship.
Bartolome: Dry landing. Passengers will see volcanic formations like lava bombs, spatter, and cinder cones. After a hike to the summit you'll be impressed by the view of the surrounding islands, including the eroded tuff cone of Pinnacle Rock. During the hike to the summit, travelers will often see colonies of marine iguanas, lava lizards, tiquilla, and various cacti. Visitors will be able to snorkel and see the Galapagos penguin, sea turtles, and white-tipped sharks from a safe distance. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included overnight on board.

DAY 3
Urbina Bay (Isabela): Wet landing. Visit the fossil beach and coral area. Depending on the season, you may observe giant tortoises, land iguanas and flightless cormorants. After the walk, there will be time for snorkeling.
Fernandina (Espinosa Point): Dry landing. See the biggest marine iguanas mingling with Sally Light-foot crabs, as well as flightless cormorants nesting sites, Galapagos penguins, Galapagos hawks, and sea lions. Among the flora and volcanic formations observers will see brachycereus cactus, and "pa-hoe-hoe" lava and "AA" lava formations. Numerous mangrove beds extend into the sea. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight on board.

DAY 4
Santiago (Egas Port): Wet landing on a dark sand beach. Most of the landscape is tuff-stone layers and lava flows. You can observe hunting herons, great blue herons, lava herons, yellow-crowned night herons and oyster catchers. Passengers will see marine iguanas grazing upon algae beds alongside red Sally Light-foot crabs. There is a colony of fur seals swimming in deep pools of cool water. Here you can swim and snorkel and find octopuses, sea horses, star fish.
Rabida (Jervis): Wet landing. The volcano-formed beach is dark red and occupied by sea lions. It's considered the geographic center of Galapagos because it has the most diverse volcanic rocks on the Islands. Hike to a salt-water pond, where flamingos can sometimes be found. July through September is a good time to observe brown pelicans nesting in the salty bushes. Boobies and nine species of Darwin's finches can also be observed. Take a dinghy ride by the reefs, as well as snorkel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight on board.

DAY 5
Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Research Station): Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, staffed with international scientists conducting biological research and conservation projects. You can admire the giant tortoises that are part of the breeding program. Admire the prickly-pear cactus forest and many land birds. You'll have some free time to walk around town and shop for souvenirs.
Santa Cruz (Highlands): Trek through the highlands of Santa Cruz and visit Cerro Chato, where you'll be able to observe the famous giant tortoises. Additionally, walk inside the dormant lava tubes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

DAY 6
Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach): Wet landing. This beach is located on the northern side of Santa Cruz Island. Encounter many sea birds, marine iguanas, sea turtles, and have the opportunity to swim on the white-sand beach. Return to your Ship, check-out and transfer to the airport.
Flight back to Quito. Our representative will assist you and transfer you to your hotel. Breakfast included. Overnight in Quito.

DAY 7
QUITO
Quito colonial city tour exploring the bustling streets and squares of the largest historical old town in the Americas. Visit some of its most important churches such as the majestic La Compania and iconic San Francisco, repositories of a stunning multi-ethnic artistic and cultural heritage.
Visit the Equatorial Monument, built on the spot that marks the line dividing the north and southern hemisphere.

DAY 8
QUITO
Day at leisure. Breakfast Included.
Transfer out at night to connect international flight.

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