Trip Duration

10 days/9 nights

When to Go

July-December

Pricing Guide

from $4,700 pp

Destinations

Santa Cruz, Isabela & San Cristóbal islands

Trip Highlights

Calle Charles Darwin Lote 3, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 200150, Ecuador 22VH+GH, Puerto Villamil, Ecuador Barrio Punta Estrada, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Galapagos El Chato tortoiseTortoise trails & tidepools
Santa Cruz Island

Day 1: Arrival in the Galápagos
Fly from Quito to Baltra and travel by ferry and road to Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel, a serene eco-lodge tucked between mangroves and the sea. Kids cool off in the pool while parents sip fresh coffee with a view of the Pacific.

Day 2: Into the Highlands
Visit El Chato Reserve on a shared tour, where giant tortoises roam beneath the trees. In the afternoon, wander Puerto Ayora’s lively markets and waterfront—colorful, local, and full of island rhythm.

Day 3: Explorers by the Sea
Start your morning at leisure with a beach walk or a dip in the pool. In the afternoon, dive into a private marine biology workshop with a local naturalist, learning how Galápagos ecosystems thrive above and below the waves.

Day 4: North Seymour Wildlife
Cruise to North Seymour Island to spot nesting frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, and playful sea lions. Return to Finch Bay in time for sunset and stargazing under the clear island sky.

Galapagos Isabela volcanicshaped by fire, smoothed by sea
Isabela Island

Day 5: Arrival on Isabela
Take a private speedboat to Isabela Island and settle into Iguana Crossing, a beachfront boutique hotel framed by volcanoes. Marine iguanas lounge just steps from your door.

Day 6: Snorkeling Los Túneles
Join a guided boat tour to Los Túneles, a surreal network of lava bridges and crystal-clear channels. Snorkel with sea turtles, rays, and reef sharks while kids marvel at underwater caves and dancing fish.

Day 7: Craters and Coastlines
Hike to the rim of Sierra Negra, one of the largest volcanic craters in the world, then continue on to the steaming lava fields of Volcán Chico. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the hotel or strolling Isabela’s peaceful shores.

Galapagos Santa Fe seal pupSea lions at your doorstep
San Cristóbal island

Day 8: Arrival in San Cristóbal
Transfer by boat to San Cristóbal and check in at Golden Bay Hotel, set just steps from the sea. Watch sea lions nap on the beach or wander through the quiet streets of Puerto Baquerizo.

Day 9: Volcano Views & Coastal Trails
Hike San Cristóbal’s highlands with sweeping views of ocean and sky. Along the trail, spot seabirds, volcanic formations, and native plants clinging to the rock.

Day 10: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight. Depart with hearts full of tidepools, tortoises, and treasured memories from one of the world’s wildest places.

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