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Coral I o Coral II · 4 nights

West or South expedition. Standard Plus oceanview cabin aboard Coral I o Coral II.

Coral I o Coral II · 4 nights primary highlight
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Coral I o Coral II · 4 nights experience details
Island Highlights & Scenery
Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights
Vessel & Cabin Coral I o Coral II · Standard Plus
Expedition Style Small Ship Expedition Cruise
Meals All Meals Included (Buffet & Dining)
Guiding Certified Galapagos Naturalist Team

Visual Day-by-Day Route

Expedition Itinerary

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DAY 01
San Cristóbal Island Lunch and dinner on board

San Cristóbal Arrival & Cerro Tijeretas
Morning Exploration

Fly from Quito to San Cristóbal Island. Meet our naturalist guides and transfer to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno to embark on Coral I / Coral II. Welcome briefing and lunch.

Afternoon & Activities

Visit Cerro Tijeretas (Frigatebird Hill) and the San Cristóbal Interpretation Center. First snorkeling session in Darwin Bay with sea lions and sea turtles.

Key Encounters:
San Cristóbal landingFrigatebird HillInterpretation Center
DAY 02
Española Island (Hood) All meals included on board

Española Island: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez
Morning Exploration

Wet landing on the coral-white sands of Gardner Bay. Relax among hundreds of sea lions and snorkel around Tortuga and Osborn islets with harmless reef sharks and rays.

Afternoon & Activities

Dry landing on Punta Suarez. Hike along rugged volcanic cliffs to witness the natural sea blowhole shooting water 20 meters into the air, nesting Waved Albatrosses, Nazca boobies, and marine iguanas.

Key Encounters:
Waved Albatross nestingPunta Suarez blowholeGardner Bay white beachMarine iguanas
DAY 03
Floreana Island (Charles) All meals included on board

Floreana Island: Post Office Bay & Punta Cormorant
Morning Exploration

Disembark at historic Post Office Bay, where 18th-century whalers placed letters in a wooden barrel. Continue the tradition by picking up letters to hand-deliver! Zodiac ride to Baroness Viewpoint.

Afternoon & Activities

Wet landing on Punta Cormorant’s green olivine crystal beach. Hike to a brackish saltwater lagoon home to Greater Flamingos, then cross to Flour Beach to spot stingrays and nesting green sea turtles.

Key Encounters:
Historic Post Office barrelFlamingo lagoonDevil’s Crown premier snorkelFlour Beach
DAY 04
Santa Fe & Santa Cruz All meals included on board

Santa Fe Island & Puerto Ayora Highlands
Morning Exploration

Visit Santa Fe Island to encounter the endemic Santa Fe land iguana and snorkel in sheltered Barrington Bay with sea lions and eagle rays.

Afternoon & Activities

Navigate to Santa Cruz Island. Ascend into the misty highlands to visit a private ranch where giant tortoises roam free in their natural lush habitat.

Key Encounters:
Santa Fe endemic iguanasHighlands wild giant tortoisesSanta Cruz lush scalesia forest
DAY 05
Santa Cruz & Baltra Airport Breakfast included on board

Black Turtle Cove & Baltra Airport
Morning Exploration

Early morning zodiac safari through Black Turtle Cove, a serene mangrove estuary where Pacific green sea turtles mate and golden mustard rays glide beneath the calm surface.

Afternoon & Activities

Disembark at Baltra pier and transfer to Baltra airport for your flight back to Quito.

Key Encounters:
Black Turtle Cove mangrovesGolden rays & baby reef sharksFlight to mainland

Daily routing may be adjusted by the Galapagos National Park authority or vessel captain according to weather and sea conditions.

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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.