Santa Cruz & Baltra Islands

Baltra - Upon arriving at Baltra Airport in the morning, guests will take a ferry across the Itabaca Channel, which separates Santa Cruz Island’s northern shore from Baltra Island. Following this, a private bus will transport guests to the highlands, offering a chance to explore Santa Cruz’s unique ecosystems and biodiversity. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant.

Highland View Galapagos - After lunch, the journey continues by private bus to a reserve renowned for viewing giant tortoises in their natural environment. These tortoises can be seen leisurely moving about, grazing, and sometimes relaxing in small pools. The reserve also features several lava tunnels. A short bus ride will then take guests to Puerto Ayora to board Yacht La Pinta.

Santa Cruz & Sombrero Chino Island

Santa Cruz - Eden Islet

After breakfast, a panga ride will transport guests to Eden Islet, off Santa Cruz Island’s coast, where they can witness blue-footed boobies diving, along with reef sharks and frigates. There is an opportunity to snorkel or enjoy a ride on La Pinta’s glass-bottom boat, weather permitting. The volcanic landscape here is remarkable, featuring various volcanic debris, cinder cones, tuff cones, and semi-eroded lava flows.

Bartolome & Santiago Islands

Bartolome - This morning, guests will visit the iconic Bartolome Island, a highlight of the Galapagos. After disembarking from dinghy shuttle boats, guests will climb a steep wooden staircase to enjoy breathtaking views from the top. Following the hike, dinghies will take guests around the impressive Pinnacle Rock. There will be time to relax on the beach and snorkel, or guests can opt for a glass-bottom boat ride to view the underwater scenery.

Sullivan Bay - Post-lunch, guests will board the dinghy to visit Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island’s east coast. This site features a white coral-sand beach, ideal for swimming and snorkeling. A trail leads over a lava field that flowed less than a century ago, offering a chance to experience the volcanic origins of the Galapagos while observing its wildlife.

Genovesa Island

Darwin Bay - In the morning, guests will explore the island with a leisurely walk to observe marine and land birds. An optional walk over sharp lava and uneven terrain offers dramatic views. Alternatively, guests can return to the beach for swimming and snorkeling in the beautiful harbor. For the adventurous, snorkeling along the cliffs or sea kayaking is available.

Prince Phillip’s Steps - The afternoon begins with an intriguing dinghy ride along the cliffs before disembarking at Prince Philip’s Steps. A short but steep climb up a wooden staircase leads to a flat terrain, perfect for a captivating mile-long walk across the island. Along the way, guests can observe large colonies of Nazca boobies, frigatebirds, storm petrels, and the elusive short-eared owl.

Baltra Island

Baltra - The adventure concludes at Baltra Island, where guests will transfer to the airport for their flight back to the mainland. Baltra’s flat terrain, due to its tectonic uplift, was the reason for selecting this location for an airport in the 1940s.

• Fuel surcharge (A destination expert will contact you).
• Glass Bottom boat / Kayaks / Paddleboards / Pangas (inflatable dinghies for coastal exploration).
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Wifi (Due to the Galapagos’ remote location, connections are intermittent and low-bandwidth).
• Breakfast
• Reading room / Natural history library / Outdoor terrace / Coffee station 24/7.
• Multiple purpose room / Landing and facility fees.
• Doctor onboard 24/7.
• Island Sightseeing with certified Naturalist Guides.
• Wetsuits / Snorkeling Equipment / Fitness Room / Safe deposit box (in cabin).

• Airport transportation to/from Galapagos and airport taxes (A destination expert will contact you).
• Galapagos National Park Entrance (A destination expert will contact you).
• Ingala Transit Control Card (A destination expert will contact you).
• Gift Pack, tips and gratuities.
• Soft & Alcoholic beverages, available at an extra cost ( Over 18 years old).
• Medical insurance and travel insurance.

We’re thrilled to have you join us in exploring some of the most picturesque islands in the Galapagos. We will set off on this adventurous voyage from Santa Cruz Island, known for its vibrant population and wild giant tortoises, voyaging onto Eden Islet’s shores. Following this, we’ll traverse to the scenic crescent bay of Chinese Hat. On Wednesday, we’ll touch base at the remarkable Bartolome Island, offering a walkway up to a breathtaking viewpoint, a beach sparkling with golden sand and excellent snorkeling spots. Nearby, Sullivan Bay enlightens us about the volcanic origins of these islands. Culminating this quest, we’ll reach the submerged caldera of Genovesa, situated in the archipelago’s northeast, home to thousands of marine birds. Our dedicated team aboard La Pinta will spare no effort to make your Galapagos journey truly impactful and unforgettable.

• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Itinerary subject to change due to weather, logistical, Galápagos Park regulations or operational reasons
• Baggage important notes: Guests can bring aboard the ship a reasonable amount of clothing and personal effects without charge. Baggage is handled in accordance with the airlines’ regulations and tariffs. Baggage exceeding these limitations is subject to the charges as set forth by the individual operators. Airlines are strict with baggage limitations. The current limits are 23 kg (50.6 pounds) for checked items, 8 kg (17 pounds) for hand luggage and 1 personal item (handbag, camera bag, laptop, etc.)
• All baggage must be securely packed, and properly and clearly labeled. Liquid, fragile, perishable and other articles not suitably packed are transported at guests’ own risk.
• Restricted Baggage in the Galapagos: Local authorities manage the quarantine system of the Galápagos National Park in order to reduce the possibility of foreign species invading the archipelago. All cargo and luggage that arrives to Galapagos National Park or that is transferred from one island to another must be inspected. To preserve the human health and the native species of the Galapagos Islands, the following products may not be transferred to Galapagos: fresh vegetables and fruits, animal products and or their derivatives, dairy products. Other live animals, pathological samples, dry coffee beans, genetically modified organisms, forest species or their disseminative parts, grass and its disseminative parts, fresh flowers, medicinal plants and their disseminative parts, banana tree leaves, micro-organisms (fungi, bacteria, etc.) soil and sand, and animal vaccines
• One of our destination experts will get in touch with our guests to make sure they have all logistical information available, specially due to entry requirements to the Galapagos Islands and schedules for domestic air tickets to Galapagos.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.