Western Galapagos Islands (B)

Day 1: Santa Cruz: Highland

Welcome on board the Alya Catamaran! After lunch our first stop will be to visit the highlands of Santa Cruz, where we will hike and encounter giant tortoises in their natural habitat. For this visit we recommend to use sport shoes, long pants, raincoat, hat and sun block.

Day 2: Isabela: Moreno Point and Elizabeth Bay

Head to Moreno Point, located on the north coast of Isabela Island between Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul Volcanoes. The main attractions at Punta Moreno are coastal lagoons amid black lava flows where there are several species of birds. It has a panoramic view of the three most active volcanoes in the Galapagos: the Sierra Negra, the Cerro Azul (Isabela Island) and La Cumbre (Fernandina Island).

In the afternoon, we will visit one of the island’s breeding sites for penguins. Located on the west coast of Isabela, Elizabeth Point is a marine visitor site. Here, visit Red Mangrove Cove, where brown pelicans, flightless cormorants, spotted eagle rays, golden rays and sea lions are often seen.

Day 3: Isabela: Urbina Bay / Fernandina: Espinoza Point

We will begin the day with a visit to Urbina Bay located at the base of Alcedo Volcano between Elizabeth Bay and Tagus Cove. Here we will hike a trail of around 3.20 Km; during which we can observe land iguanas, hawks, and tortoises. It is also possible to see red and blue lobsters.

After lunch we will depart for Fernandina, the third biggest island in the Galapagos with just one visiting site: Espinoza Point. This site is famous for the large colonies of marine iguanas and the home of the flightless cormorant, the Galapagos penguin, snakes, and more. From Espinoza Point, we can admire the beauty of Fernandina Island and its volcano which last erupted in May of 2005.

*Urbina Bay and Punta Espinoza land visit temporarily closed due to species conservation; only Kayaking, snorkeling and panga ride allowed.

Day 4: Isabela - Tagus Cove and Vicente Roca Point

Our first stop of the day will be at Tagus Cove located to the west of Darwin Volcano on Isabela Island. While walking, we will find several inscriptions (names of pirates) dating back to the 1800’s. From here, we can see Darwin Lake, a salt water lake with a depth of approximately 9 m. While it contains no fish, it is very common to see a variety of bird species. Later, we will head to Vicente Roca Point which is comprised of two separate coves. This site is a large bay with spectacular sea life, so keep an eye out for seahorses, sea turtles, and the strange yet fascinating Mola-mola (sunfish).

Day 5: Santiago: Espumilla Beach and Egas Port

We will visit Espumilla Beach, where the main attractions include Palo Santo Wood, the beach, and the stunning landscape. Here we will see plenty of tortoise, as they use this place for nesting. After, we will head to Egas Port, where we will find a beautiful black sand beach. To the south of the beach is the Pan de Azucar Volcano, whose volcanic deposits have contributed to the formation of the black sand beach.

Day 6: Santa Cruz: Bachas

In the morning we will visit Bachas Beach, named during WWII (World War II) when the American army left two barges on the beach. The early colonists couldn’t pronounce barges correctly, so they called the area “Bachas”.

Transfer to the airport in the afternoon for departure.

• Airport assistance
• Transfers in Galapagos
• Accommodation in double cabin
• All meals during the cruise
• Naturalist Bilingual Guide
• All visits & excursions according to the itinerary
• Snorkel Gear (mask, tube and fins)
• Kayaks, paddle boards
• Unlimited purified water, coffee and tea
• Wetsuits, soft drinks, beach towels

• Local flight to/from Galapagos
• Galapagos National Park fee US$100 per person until 31 July 2024
• Galapagos National Park fee US$200 per person from 1 August 2024
• Transit control card US$20 per person
• Alcoholic drinks
• Tips
• Local Taxes
• Travel Insurance
• Service do not specified

*Urbina Bay and Punta Espinoza land visit temporarily closed due to species conservation; only Kayaking, snorkeling and panga ride allowed.

• Christmas and New Year supplement 50%.
• We accept children from 6 years old.
• Single Supplement 50% from the rate.
• Rates are subject to change; we guarantee rate with previous deposit only.