Galapagos Archipelago
Coral I o Coral II · 3 nights
North or East expedition. Standard Plus oceanview cabin aboard Coral I o Coral II.
Visual Day-by-Day Route
Expedition Itinerary
DAY
01
Arrival Baltra & North Seymour Island Expedition
Arrival Baltra & North Seymour Island Expedition
Morning flight from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island. Certified naturalist guides meet you at the airport and transfer you to the pier to embark on Coral I / Coral II. Settle into your Standard Plus oceanview cabin and attend the expedition briefing and welcome lunch.
Zodiac dry landing on North Seymour Island. Guided nature trail among nesting Blue-footed Boobies, Magnificent Frigatebirds with inflated crimson pouches, and Galapagos land iguanas. Evening captain’s cocktail and dinner.
DAY
02
Charles Darwin Station & Mosquera Islet
Charles Darwin Station & Mosquera Islet
Disembark at Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to observe giant tortoise breeding centers and learn about conservation initiatives across the archipelago.
Navigate north to Mosquera Islet, a flat volcanic sandbank home to hundreds of playful Galapagos sea lions and shorebirds. Fantastic deep-water snorkeling in crystalline turquoise water with rays and reef fish.
DAY
03
South Plaza Island & Santa Fe Island
South Plaza Island & Santa Fe Island
Dry landing on South Plaza Island. Hike through stunning red Sesuvium carpets and giant Opuntia cactus trees, home to yellow land iguanas. Walk along towering sea cliffs watching swallow-tailed gulls and tropicbirds.
Navigate to Barrington Bay on Santa Fe Island. Hike through a forest of endemic Santa Fe Opuntia cacti to spot the rare Santa Fe land iguana, followed by swimming and snorkeling alongside friendly sea lions.
DAY
04
Lobos Island & Return Flight to Quito
Lobos Island & Return Flight to Quito
Panga ride around Lobos Island to observe resting sea lion pups, fur seals, and marine iguanas. Disembark at San Cristóbal pier and transfer to San Cristóbal airport for your flight back to Quito.
Arrival at Quito airport and private transfer to your selected hotel. Evening at leisure.
Daily routing may be adjusted by the Galapagos National Park authority or vessel captain according to weather and sea conditions.
Plan with clarity
Included in this plan
- Accommodation in selected Standard Plus oceanview cabin
- All meals included (breakfast, buffet lunch & fine dinner)
- Daily zodiac shore excursions with expert naturalist guides
- Snorkelling equipment & sea kayaks
- Lectures by Galapagos National Park certified guides
- Coffee, tea and purified water station 24/7
Not included / confirm separately
- Flights to/from Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($200) and transit card ($20)
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Crew gratuities
Important expedition details: Airport transfers are included when flights are booked with the cruise operator. A USD 90 logistics fee applies per guest when flights are arranged separately. Confirm departure dates and routing with our team.