Day 1 Arrive Quito

Arrive in Quito at any time.

Day 2 San Cristóbal Island (B,L,D)

Fly to San Cristóbal Island and transfer to your hotel. From the top of San Cristóbal take in the panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean towards Santa Cruz, Floreana and Santa Fé Islands. We bike downhill, passing through the village of El Progresso into the township of Puerto Barequizo Moreno. Visit Mann Beach for a swim and observe playful sea lions and frigate birds, gliding on the thermals.

Day 3 San Cristóbal Island (B,L)

Today is your first opportunity to experience world class snorkelling in the Galapagos Islands. We will take our boat to Kicker Rock, the remains of an underwater volcano rising vertically 150m out of the sea. While snorkelling, watch for sea turtles, manta rays, the Galapagos shark, and rare Galapagos penguins, of which less then 1000 pairs exist. In the afternoon we visit the interpretation centre.

Day 4 Floreana (B,L,D)

Set sail for Floreana Island. Watch for dolphins and the magnificent albatross. Some of the best snorkelling in the Galapagos is around the island of Floreana. After snorkelling we head to the isolated town of Puerto Velasco Ibarra and its museum followed by a visit to the highlands of the island.

Day 5 Floreana Island/Isabela Island (B,L)

Travel to the seldom visited highlands of Floreana. Pirates, whalers, seal hunters and buccaneers have lived in this isolated and unique landscape. On our way to Isabela, we have the opportunity to observe flamingos. We make our way to the Wall of Tears built by convicts many years ago. Along the way we stop at a lookout point, visit natural pools, walking trails, beaches and mangrove swamps.

Day 6 Isabela Island (B,L,D)

A full day tour takes us up Sierra Negra Volcano, an active volcano in Galapagos with the second largest crater in the world. Experience a birds-eye view of this magical landscape on foot or horseback (optional). Visit the Breeding Center of the Giant Tortoise, the largest in Galapagos; if you still have energy you can try your luck at an optional surf lesson.

Day 7 Isabela Island/Santa Cruz (B,L)

Today we visit "Tintoreras" Shark Alley to observe the white tip reef sharks found swimming in the channels between the rocks. Get a close-up view of pelicans, frigate birds and diving blue-footed boobies. In the afternoon set sail to Santa Cruz Island Puerto Ayora. Explore this bustling town and sample some of the local cuisine, or maybe some shopping.

Day 8 Santa Cruz (B,L,D)

Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz, observing the Galapagos Giant Tortoise's natural habitat and the over 1km long lava tunnels while taking in views of the islands. Later a 45 minute walk takes us to Tortuga Bay, a stunning beach with fine white sand and very calm waters. We take the kayaks and explore the surrounding mangroves trying to spot reef sharks.

Day 9 Santa Cruz/Quito (B,L)

Pay a visit to Lonesome George at the Charles Darwin Research Station. This is a great opportunity to observe many species of tortoises and land iguanas in captivity, brought back form the brink of extinction. Transfer over the island of Santa Cruz to Baltra where we catch our flight to Quito. In Quito, enjoy one last night on the town. Our representative will be able to advise you of the many day tours in and around Quito.

Day 10 Depart Quito (B)