Day 1 – Arrival in Galapagos & Highlands Exploration

Upon your arrival at Baltra Airport, your English-speaking naturalist guide will greet you and escort you to Santa Cruz Island, crossing the scenic Itabaca Channel. Begin your Galapagos adventure with a private full-day tour of the highlands, a lush, green contrast to the arid coastlines.

Explore the mysterious lava tunnels, remnants of ancient volcanic activity, and observe giant tortoises roaming freely in their natural habitat at a local reserve. End your day with a visit to the world-renowned Charles Darwin Research Station, where conservation efforts and scientific research come to life.

In the evening, check in at the Hotel, an award-winning eco-lodge nestled between the ocean and mangroves, offering peaceful surroundings and beachfront luxury.
Overnight at Luxury Hotel in Santa Cruz – DBL room

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Day 2 – Navigable Tour to a Nearby Island + Snorkeling Adventure

After breakfast, a Spanish-speaking driver will transfer you from your hotel to the meeting point. Board a shared water taxi and depart on a navigable day tour to one of the incredible nearby islands—North Seymour, South Plaza, Santa Fe, or Bartolomé—each offering unique wildlife and landscapes.

North Seymour is known for its colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.

Santa Fe Island offers the chance to see land iguanas and swim with sea lions.

South Plaza dazzles visitors with its vibrant red vegetation and cliffside seabird colonies.

Bartolome Island boasts the iconic Pinnacle Rock and one of the most beautiful panoramic views in the archipelago.

Enjoy guided snorkeling sessions in crystal-clear waters, where you might swim alongside reef sharks, rays, marine turtles, and playful sea lions. Return to Santa Cruz in the late afternoon.
Overnight at Luxury Hotel in Santa Cruz – DBL room

Day 3 – Second Full-Day Navigable Tour + More Wildlife Encounters

Today, embark on another shared full-day navigable tour to explore a different island from the day before, ensuring a well-rounded experience of the Galapagos’ marine and terrestrial ecosystems.

Each island in the archipelago offers its own unique species, landscapes, and snorkeling opportunities, making every outing a new and unforgettable journey into the natural world.

Return to your hotel to relax and enjoy your last evening on Santa Cruz.
Overnight at Luxury Hotel in Santa Cruz – DBL room

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Day 4 – Departure with Scenic Highland Transfer

After breakfast and check-out, your driver will pick you up for the transfer to Baltra Airport. Along the way, enjoy a brief stop at Los Gemelos (The Twin Craters)—two massive sinkholes formed by collapsed lava chambers, now surrounded by endemic Scalesia forest and home to Darwin’s finches.

Assistance will be provided in both English and Spanish throughout your transfer, ensuring a smooth departure from this unforgettable journey.

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Included:

• 3 nights accommodation at Luxury Hotel in Santa Cruz – DBL room
• Private and shared guided tours as described
• Snorkeling equipment on navigable tours
• Transfers in/out with bilingual assistance
• Water taxi transportation
• All applicable taxes and fees
• 24/7 support during your stay