Galapagos Archipelago
Coral I o Coral II · 7 nights
Comprehensive multi-archipelago expedition. Standard Plus oceanview cabin aboard Coral I o Coral II.
Visual Day-by-Day Route
Expedition Itinerary
DAY
01
Baltra Arrival & North Seymour Island
Baltra Arrival & North Seymour Island
Fly from Quito to Baltra. Naturalist guides meet you and transfer to Coral I / Coral II. Welcome drink and safety briefing.
Hike North Seymour Island among Blue-footed Boobies and Frigatebird colonies.
DAY
02
Charles Darwin Station & Mosquera Islet
Charles Darwin Station & Mosquera Islet
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora to observe giant tortoise conservation.
Snorkel and walk on Mosquera Islet with playful sea lions and tropical reef fish.
DAY
03
South Plaza & Santa Fe Islands
South Plaza & Santa Fe Islands
Explore South Plaza’s red Sesuvium succulent landscape and yellow land iguanas.
Hike through Santa Fe’s giant Opuntia cactus forest and snorkel in turquoise Barrington Bay.
DAY
04
San Cristóbal: Lobos Island & Cerro Tijeretas
San Cristóbal: Lobos Island & Cerro Tijeretas
Panga ride around Lobos Island with sea lion pups and marine iguanas.
Visit San Cristóbal Interpretation Center and hike to Cerro Tijeretas viewpoint.
DAY
05
Española: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez
Española: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez
Pristine white sand beach of Gardner Bay and deep snorkel at Tortuga Rock.
Punta Suarez cliff walk, blowhole, Waved Albatrosses, and marine iguanas.
DAY
06
Floreana: Post Office Bay & Punta Cormorant
Floreana: Post Office Bay & Punta Cormorant
Historic whaler barrel at Post Office Bay and Baroness Viewpoint panga ride.
Olivine beach at Punta Cormorant, flamingo lagoon, and Devil’s Crown snorkel.
DAY
07
Santa Cruz Highlands Giant Tortoises
Santa Cruz Highlands Giant Tortoises
Walk among massive wild giant tortoises in the mist-shrouded Santa Cruz highlands.
Explore ancient subterranean volcanic lava tunnels and Scalesia cloud forest.
DAY
08
Black Turtle Cove & Baltra Departure
Black Turtle Cove & Baltra Departure
Silent mangrove zodiac ride in Black Turtle Cove with green turtles and golden rays.
Transfer to Baltra airport for flight back to Quito.
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.