Central East Islands

Clear immigration and customs upon arrival at Baltra Island. Meet your naturalist guide and head to the M/Y Monserrat. Later, travel to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island to explore volcanic landscapes and visit a private tortoise reserve.

Explore the highlands of Santa Cruz, home to wild Galápagos giant tortoises. Walk through natural lava tunnels stretching over half a mile. Scan the dark interior for roosting barn owls and observe the island’s volcanic geology up close.
Activities: Hike

Walk along Chinese Hat’s volcanic landscape and relax on its white coral sand beach. Scan the shoreline for marine iguanas and nesting seabirds. Enter the water directly from the beach to snorkel with sea lions, schools of tropical fish, and possibly Galápagos penguins. Watch for marine iguanas feeding underwater.
Activities: Hike, Panga Ride, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddleboard, Kayak

Hike across a well-preserved Pahoehoe lava field at Sullivan Bay. Examine unique volcanic textures and spot pioneer plants, lava lizards, and shorebirds like oystercatchers and pelicans along the coast. After the hike, snorkel from the beach. Look for reef sharks, sea turtles, rays, and sea lions gliding through the shallow waters.
Activities: Hike, Panga Ride, Snorkeling

The morning starts with a visit to North Seymour Island, a spectacular showcase of the Galapagos Islands' diverse wildlife. This fairly flat island is home to a thriving population of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. The trail will walk you through a forest of low, bushy vegetation, where you'll have the opportunity to witness the fascinating courtship dance of the blue-footed boobies. The island's coastline also lets you observe sea lions and marine iguanas basking in the sun. The large frigate bird colonies are a sight, especially when the males expand their bright red throat pouches to attract mates. This is an ideal spot for birdwatching and photography. Whitetip reef sharks, colorful fish, rays, sea lions, and sea turtles inhabit the waters of North Seymour, making it one of the best snorkeling sites in the Galapagos.
Activities: Hike, Panga Ride, Snorkeling

This Island is known for its picturesque bay and turquoise waters, perfect for swimming and snorkeling. The island hosts a large amount of land iguanas unique to Santa Fe. Watching these magnificent creatures as you walk through the giant prickly pear cactus forest will make a unique experience. The island's calm and clear waters are ideal for spotting marine life, including sea turtles, rays, and colorful schools of fish. Santa Fe also offers a chance to see the Galapagos hawk and various endemic finches. This day offers a combination of terrestrial and marine activities as you will also do kayaking and panga rides, showcasing the diverse landscapes and wildlife the Galapagos Islands are famous for.
Activities: Hike, Panga Ride, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddleboard, Kayak

Enjoy amazing wildlife watching and interesting geological formations on this fascinating expedition. Arrive at a quiet cove on the eastern tip of San Cristobal to explore Punta Pitt. Made up of volcanic tuff substrate, it's the only site in the Galápagos where it's possible to see three species of boobies and two species of frigatebirds. Snorkel around Punta Pitt Island and spot schools of fish swimming below. On the shore admire the nesting birds and sun-bathing sea lions.
Activities: Hike, Panga Ride, Snorkeling

Cerro Brujo is a breathtaking white sand beach on San Cristobal Island's northern coast. This beach was one of the first sites visited by Charles Darwin. It's an attractive spot for walking and enjoying the landscape, with its powdery white sand and turquoise waters. The area is home to a large sea lion colony, and the nearby lagoon often hosts several bird species, including pelicans and blue-footed boobies. The clear waters also make it an ideal spot for snorkeling, where you can encounter rich marine life.
Activities: Hike, Panga Ride, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddleboard, Kayak

Tijeretas Hill is a tourist attraction on San Cristobal Island, offering visitors a spectacular panoramic view and the opportunity to enjoy the rich marine life that surrounds the area. The name “Tijeretas” refers to the frigate birds that inhabit the region, also known as earwigs. It is one of the only places where you can watch the two species of frigate birds nesting in the same colony. 
Activities: Hike, Panga Ride, Snorkeling

After this visit, the guides will escort you to the airport for your flight to Continental Ecuador.