Galápagos Explorer: Santa Cruz & Isabela 6-Day Adventure｜Ecuador

Day 1: Arrival and Santa Cruz Highlands

Arrive at Baltra Airport and transfer to Puerto Ayora. Visit the Twin Craters and Rancho El Chato II to see giant tortoises and explore the Lava Tunnels. Finish the day with a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station.

Day 2: Boat Tour Options

Choose from 3 boat tour options:

Option 1: Bartolomé Island and Sullivan Bay – Iconic Pinnacle Rock, snorkeling with penguins, sea turtles, sharks, and sea lions.

Option 2: North Seymour and Bachas Beach – Explore large bird colonies, snorkel, and relax on the beach.

Option 3: South Plazas and Punta Carrión – See sea lion colonies, iguanas, and unique flora, and go snorkeling.

Day 3: Isabela Island

Snorkel at Franklin Bay, visit Shark Channel and Playa de los Perros. Explore Las Grietas, a natural swimming area, then transfer to Isabela Island and check in at the hotel.

Day 4: Isabela Island and Return to Santa Cruz

Visit Galapaguera, wetlands, Wall of Tears, and Concha y Perla lagoon. Return to Santa Cruz Island in the afternoon.

Day 5: Repeat Boat Tour Options

Choose again from Bartolomé and Sullivan Bay, North Seymour and Bachas Beach, or South Plazas and Punta Carrión for a full-day excursion with snorkeling and wildlife observation.

Day 6: Departure

Have breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Baltra Airport via ferry and bus for your departure.