Days 1–2 | Quito – Gateway to the Galápagos
Arrive in Ecuador’s vibrant capital, a UNESCO World Heritage city with colonial architecture, lively plazas, and artisan shops. Explore Old Town and stand astride the Equator line at the “Middle of the World City” before flying on to the islands.

Day 3 | Santa Cruz – Dragon Hill
Board MS Santa Cruz II and set sail for your first Galápagos landing. Walk among marine iguanas and flamingos at Dragon Hill while soaking in volcanic landscapes.

Day 4 | Isabela & Fernandina
Step onto black lava fields teeming with life — penguins, flightless cormorants, sea lions, and sea turtles gliding in clear waters. Snorkelling here feels like entering a parallel world.

Day 5 | Santa Cruz – Charles Darwin Research Station
Learn about the islands’ conservation efforts and meet the famed giant tortoises. Walk through the highlands where these gentle giants roam free.

Day 6 | Floreana – Post Office Bay & Cormorant Point
Post a letter the old-fashioned way at historic Post Office Bay, snorkel with colourful fish at Champion Islet, and see pink flamingos feeding at Cormorant Point.

Day 7 | Baltra & Las Bachas
Relax onboard or take a dip at Las Bachas beach, a nesting ground for sea turtles. Swim or snorkel in calm turquoise waters.

Day 8 | Santiago – Buccaneer Cove & Puerto Egas
Explore volcanic formations, tide pools and fur seal grottos on Santiago. Hike over lava landscapes that feel like another planet.

Day 9 | Rábida & Bartolomé
See Rábida’s striking red sand beaches before sailing to Bartolomé, home of iconic Pinnacle Rock. Climb for panoramic views, then snorkel with Galápagos penguins at the shoreline.

Day 10 | Genovesa – The Bird Island
A paradise for birdwatchers, Genovesa is alive with frigatebirds, storm petrels, and blue-footed boobies. Hike Prince Philip’s Steps for unforgettable views.

Day 11 | Santa Cruz Highlands – Farewell to the Islands
Before flying back, visit the highlands of Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises roaming wild. Reflect on an expedition like no other.

Day 12 | Return Home
Your Galápagos journey ends with flights back to Quito or Guayaquil, and onward connections home — carrying the spirit of the islands with you.