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- 7 Days
- Starting at USD 6714 Price for 2026
Overview
What you get
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Airport Transfers
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Roundtrip Domestic Airfare (Guayaquil-Galapagos-Guayaquil)
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INGALA Transit Control Card
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2 nights at a Premium Hotel in Guayaquil
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Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
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5-day Galapagos Islands Itinerary aboard any of our expedition vessels
A Sneak Peek
Highlights
A professionally guided tour of:
Guayaquil:
- Optional activity: Hacienda La Danesa (Cacao Plantation)
Galapagos Islands:
- Unique endemic species
- Wonderful uninhabited islands in the National Park
- Multi-guided expeditions
- Small groups per guide
- Greatest Expedition Vessels in the Galapagos Islands
and…
The following aboard Yacht Isabela II*:
- Accommodation in a Classic Twin double cabin (ask your Destination Expert for upgrade options)
- All meals (We cater for all diets: vegetarian, vegan, celiac, gluten-free, etc.)
- FREE unlimited soft drinks package
- Island sightseeing with a Naturalist Guide
- Snorkeling
- FREE use of wetsuits
- Glass-bottom boat
- Kayaks
- Paddleboards
- Onboard Medical Officer
*Please note that this is a sample vessel and itinerary.
Ask your Destination Expert about our fleet and our 5-day itineraries!
When is the best time to visit the Galapagos Islands?
The Galapagos Islands are a year-round destination! So the best time to visit is when you feel like living a great and unique adventure. There are two seasons in Galapagos: Dry and Hot; both offer visitors pleasant weather, amazing wildlife sightings, and plenty of activities to enjoy! There are certain distinctions you can learn more about in our blog! Nevertheless, non of these relate to extreme temperatures or hurricane season!
Day by Day
Day 1: Arrive in Guayaquil / Transfer to Hotel
Optional Day: Cacao Tour at Hacienda La Danesa
Please note that this is an optional full-day activity. Please check our conditions for pricing.
Cacao: the magical ingredient that captivates the world just as it did many thousands of years ago, back when it was served only to the highest dignitaries in ancient American tribes during sacred rituals. The road to Hacienda La Danesa takes us through Ecuador’s fertile tropical coast as well as its rice, banana, and coffee fields that go on for miles. The social project at the Hacienda celebrates local culture, allowing guests to learn about local inhabitants’ history, discover the process they use to obtain the best cacao powder in the world, and provide you with a taste of their excellent cuisine.
At the end of the tour you’ll be taken back to your hotel. Overnight in Guayaquil.
Day 2: Arrive in Galapagos / Transfer to Boat / Santa Cruz Island
On this morning, you’ll be transferred to Guayaquil’s airport to board your flight to the Galapagos Islands!
Please note that the following Northern Galapagos Islands Itinerary aboard Yacht Isabela II is one of the many options you can choose for your Galapagos adventure. Ask our Destination Experts about our fleet and available itineraries.
Baltra Airport and Santa Cruz Island
After landing at Baltra Airport, we drive to the Itabaca Channel to take a ferry across to Santa Cruz Island. A 30-minute bus ride takes us up to the fascinating, more humid Highlands of the island where we’ll learn about its unique ecosystems and biodiversity. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
Highlands of Santa Cruz Island
After lunch, we drive to a nearby reserve that is one of the best places in the archipelago to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. The tortoises are easy to spot, lumbering around, munching on grass and leaves and wallowing in small pools. There are several lava tunnels to explore in the reserve, too. A short bus ride takes us down to Puerto Ayora to board Yacht Isabela II.
Day 3: Genovesa Island
Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island)
This destination offers us the chance to observe the enigmatic flightless cormorant! Weather permitting, snorkeling alongside the cliffs offers a chance to see rich marine life.
Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island)
In the afternoon, explore the archipelago’s youngest island, Fernandina. The complete absence of introduced animals is one of its biggest draws. Species such as iguanas, sea lions, Sally lightfoot crabs, hawks, penguins and flightless cormorants can be found here.
Day 4: Santiago Island & Chinese Hat Islet
Puerto Egas (Santiago Island)
Following a wet landing on a black, sandy beach, our trail takes us to enjoy close-up encounters with recently reintroduced land iguanas, plus land and marine birds amid a landscape of tuff-stone layers, craggy rocks, and lava flows. At low tide, marine iguanas graze upon the algae beds. We can also observe a colony of fur seals, usually dozing in the shade of some rocks.
Chinese Hat Islet
This islet, formed only fairly recently, makes for a beautiful afternoon visit as we explore the wildlife along its 1,312 ft-long (400 m-long) trail, which begins at a crescent-shaped, white sandy beach. The cove offers excellent swimming and snorkeling opportunities amid white-tipped reef sharks and Galapagos penguins.
Day 5: Santa Fe & South Plaza Islands
Santa Fe Island
We take the dinghy over to this idyllic sandy-white beach populated by colonies of sea lions. Galapagos hawks are often easily observed, perched atop salt bushes. The Santa Fe land iguana may be spotted during our exploration. Following the walk, we can snorkel and swim along a natural wave barrier or ride the glass-bottom boat.
South Plaza Island
Following lunch and a rest, we disembark (dry landing) in this channel, whose turquoise waters contrast brilliantly with the white sand and black lava of the shoreline. Beyond, a carpet of scarlet sesuvium succulents serves as groundcover for a grove of luminescent green prickly-pear cactus. Yellow-grey land iguanas sit beneath these, waiting patiently for pears to drop. Along the coastline we find sea lion colonies, while frigates, swallow-tailed gulls and shearwaters glide, playing with the thermals.
Day 6: Transfer to Airport / Arrive in Guayaquil / Transfer to Hotel
Baltra Island
You will disembark at Baltra Island and take your transfer to the airport to catch your flight back to the city of Guayaquil.
Guayaquil
Once in Guayaquil, you’ll take your transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Guayaquil.
Day 7: Transfer to Airport / Farewell!
Pre-Booking Checklist
Ensure a Seamless Experience Every Time!
- Choose expedition vessels for an authentic and intimate experience.
- Consider the comfort level with the ideal space-to-guest ratio during your journey.
- All our itineraries allow you to discover 11 to 12 of the Big 15 iconic species and the top 4 islands in just 5 to 7 days.
- Take part in the multi-guided itineraries for a unique experience of the Galapagos Islands.
- Our carefully designed itineraries guarantee exclusivity and optimal wildlife viewing opportunities during island visits.
- Enjoy multiple activities around the islands at no extra cost during your Galapagos expedition.
- Rest assured, our Galapagos cruise ships have onboard medical professionals to attend to any medical needs.
- Ensure the Galapagos National Park authorizes your cruise for activities and island visits.
Conditions
- Published rates don’t apply on Christmas & New Year’s departures.
- Listed prices are based on double occupancy. For child rates and single supplements, please get in touch with your destination expert.
- The Hacienda La Danesa tour is an additional full-day activity. Check with your destination expert about the price for 2026.
- This package and its accommodation options are subject to availability.
- A minimal deposit of 15% per person is required to confirm your reservation.
- Credit card payments are exempt from additional fees.
- Breakfasts and taxes are included for Guayaquil Hotel.
- Galapagos itineraries are subject to change due to weather, logistical, operational reasons, and Galapagos National Park restrictions (temporary or otherwise).
- All entrance fees are subject to change without prior notice.
- Restrictions may apply.
- Please be aware that you can combine this package with any of our Galapagos cruise itineraries. Our destination experts will customize the package based on your request and send you a quote.
Not Included
- International flights
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips
- Wi-Fi (due to the Galapagos’ remote location, internet connection is intermittent and low-bandwidth. The cost for accessing Wi-Fi is USD 40 + taxes per device)
- Personal expenses (late checkout, laundry, gifts, etc.)
- Meals not described in the program
- Fuel Surcharge*
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