Most flights will depart the U.S./Canada and arrive in Guayaquil by late evening. You will then overnight at the Hotel del Parque. (-/-/-)

This morning fly to Baltra, Galápagos. We will take a quick ferry ride to the island of Santa Cruz for our first visit and head up to the highlands! There we will search for the wild tortoises roaming free in the green highlands of this central island and relax at lunch at a local ranch before continuing to the Charles Darwin Research Center. In the early evening we meet in Puerto Ayora to have a Zodiac take us to the ship for embarkation. (B/L/D)

Although exact routing and islands visited depends on the National Park Service, we may visit the following islands: (B/L/D)

San Cristóbal: Land on a small, sparking beach at Punta Pitt for a hike up to a plateau where masked, blue- and red-footed boobies all nest and look for endemic Cristobal mockingbirds, lava lizards and other wildlife. Or you may choose a zodiac ride to explore the shore birds and sea life. Cruise along this easternmost island for a landing this afternoon at the celebrated expanse of powdery white sand at Cerro Brujo. Choose from snorkeling from the beach or for more advanced snorkelers, offshore. Kayaking and paddle boarding are also available.

San Cristóbal: Baquerizo Moreno is home to the largest sea lion colonies in the archipelago, adapted to co-exist with their human neighbors. Join our naturalists on deck for an early morning circumnavigation of iconic Kicker Rock and sail along the wildlife-rich coast of Stephen’s Bay, where Charles Darwin first landed in the Galapagos. After breakfast, journey to Cerro Colorado, where we see a second species of giant tortoise in a natural setting. Return to the waterfront where we have time to explore the small town with several alternatives. After lunch, hike through opuntia and acacia to Frigate Hill. We will marvel at abundant sea lions!

Española: At Gardner Bay, explore the expanse of bright white sand, resting sea lions. Snorkel along the offshore inlets, where marine life is abundant. We are also able to kayak and paddleboard. This afternoon, we visit Punta Suarez, the exclusive home to waved albatross (April - December) and particularly colorful marine iguanas. Española is also a paradise for Darwin’s finches, sea lions galore, endemic mockingbirds, swallow-tailed gulls, Nazca boobies, and the famous blue-footed boobies.

Floreana: At Punta Cormorant, we land on the beach tinted green with olvine crystals. Hike through unique vegetation past a lagoon popular with flamingos and other shore birds to a second beach of fine white sand, known for nesting turtles. At Champion Islet, you will snorkel among sea lions and abundant fish-life, or cruise along the shore by Zodiac, while keeping an eye out for the endangered Floreana Mockingbird. At Post Office Bay, you’re invited to join the 19^th century tradition of leaving and taking letters /postcards from the barrel for hand delivery. Paddleboard, kayak or take a Zodiac ride along the coast of Baroness Lookout, named after the early settler and eccentric Eloise Basquet de Wagner. Floreana is an island rich in mystery.

Although exact routing and islands visited depends on the National Park Service, we may visit the following islands: (B/L/D)

San Cristóbal: Land on a small, sparking beach at Punta Pitt for a hike up to a plateau where masked, blue- and red-footed boobies all nest and look for endemic Cristobal mockingbirds, lava lizards and other wildlife. Or you may choose a zodiac ride to explore the shore birds and sea life. Cruise along this easternmost island for a landing this afternoon at the celebrated expanse of powdery white sand at Cerro Brujo. Choose from snorkeling from the beach or for more advanced snorkelers, offshore. Kayaking and paddle boarding are also available.

San Cristóbal: Baquerizo Moreno is home to the largest sea lion colonies in the archipelago, adapted to co-exist with their human neighbors. Join our naturalists on deck for an early morning circumnavigation of iconic Kicker Rock and sail along the wildlife-rich coast of Stephen’s Bay, where Charles Darwin first landed in the Galapagos. After breakfast, journey to Cerro Colorado, where we see a second species of giant tortoise in a natural setting. Return to the waterfront where we have time to explore the small town with several alternatives. After lunch, hike through opuntia and acacia to Frigate Hill. We will marvel at abundant sea lions!

Española: At Gardner Bay, explore the expanse of bright white sand, resting sea lions. Snorkel along the offshore inlets, where marine life is abundant. We are also able to kayak and paddleboard. This afternoon, we visit Punta Suarez, the exclusive home to waved albatross (April - December) and particularly colorful marine iguanas. Española is also a paradise for Darwin’s finches, sea lions galore, endemic mockingbirds, swallow-tailed gulls, Nazca boobies, and the famous blue-footed boobies.

Floreana: At Punta Cormorant, we land on the beach tinted green with olvine crystals. Hike through unique vegetation past a lagoon popular with flamingos and other shore birds to a second beach of fine white sand, known for nesting turtles. At Champion Islet, you will snorkel among sea lions and abundant fish-life, or cruise along the shore by Zodiac, while keeping an eye out for the endangered Floreana Mockingbird. At Post Office Bay, you’re invited to join the 19^th century tradition of leaving and taking letters /postcards from the barrel for hand delivery. Paddleboard, kayak or take a Zodiac ride along the coast of Baroness Lookout, named after the early settler and eccentric Eloise Basquet de Wagner. Floreana is an island rich in mystery.

Although exact routing and islands visited depends on the National Park Service, we may visit the following islands: (B/L/D)

San Cristóbal: Land on a small, sparking beach at Punta Pitt for a hike up to a plateau where masked, blue- and red-footed boobies all nest and look for endemic Cristobal mockingbirds, lava lizards and other wildlife. Or you may choose a zodiac ride to explore the shore birds and sea life. Cruise along this easternmost island for a landing this afternoon at the celebrated expanse of powdery white sand at Cerro Brujo. Choose from snorkeling from the beach or for more advanced snorkelers, offshore. Kayaking and paddle boarding are also available.

San Cristóbal: Baquerizo Moreno is home to the largest sea lion colonies in the archipelago, adapted to co-exist with their human neighbors. Join our naturalists on deck for an early morning circumnavigation of iconic Kicker Rock and sail along the wildlife-rich coast of Stephen’s Bay, where Charles Darwin first landed in the Galapagos. After breakfast, journey to Cerro Colorado, where we see a second species of giant tortoise in a natural setting. Return to the waterfront where we have time to explore the small town with several alternatives. After lunch, hike through opuntia and acacia to Frigate Hill. We will marvel at abundant sea lions!

Española: At Gardner Bay, explore the expanse of bright white sand, resting sea lions. Snorkel along the offshore inlets, where marine life is abundant. We are also able to kayak and paddleboard. This afternoon, we visit Punta Suarez, the exclusive home to waved albatross (April - December) and particularly colorful marine iguanas. Española is also a paradise for Darwin’s finches, sea lions galore, endemic mockingbirds, swallow-tailed gulls, Nazca boobies, and the famous blue-footed boobies.

Floreana: At Punta Cormorant, we land on the beach tinted green with olvine crystals. Hike through unique vegetation past a lagoon popular with flamingos and other shore birds to a second beach of fine white sand, known for nesting turtles. At Champion Islet, you will snorkel among sea lions and abundant fish-life, or cruise along the shore by Zodiac, while keeping an eye out for the endangered Floreana Mockingbird. At Post Office Bay, you’re invited to join the 19^th century tradition of leaving and taking letters /postcards from the barrel for hand delivery. Paddleboard, kayak or take a Zodiac ride along the coast of Baroness Lookout, named after the early settler and eccentric Eloise Basquet de Wagner. Floreana is an island rich in mystery.

Although exact routing and islands visited depends on the National Park Service, we may visit the following islands: (B/L/D)

San Cristóbal: Land on a small, sparking beach at Punta Pitt for a hike up to a plateau where masked, blue- and red-footed boobies all nest and look for endemic Cristobal mockingbirds, lava lizards and other wildlife. Or you may choose a zodiac ride to explore the shore birds and sea life. Cruise along this easternmost island for a landing this afternoon at the celebrated expanse of powdery white sand at Cerro Brujo. Choose from snorkeling from the beach or for more advanced snorkelers, offshore. Kayaking and paddle boarding are also available.

San Cristóbal: Baquerizo Moreno is home to the largest sea lion colonies in the archipelago, adapted to co-exist with their human neighbors. Join our naturalists on deck for an early morning circumnavigation of iconic Kicker Rock and sail along the wildlife-rich coast of Stephen’s Bay, where Charles Darwin first landed in the Galapagos. After breakfast, journey to Cerro Colorado, where we see a second species of giant tortoise in a natural setting. Return to the waterfront where we have time to explore the small town with several alternatives. After lunch, hike through opuntia and acacia to Frigate Hill. We will marvel at abundant sea lions!

Española: At Gardner Bay, explore the expanse of bright white sand, resting sea lions. Snorkel along the offshore inlets, where marine life is abundant. We are also able to kayak and paddleboard. This afternoon, we visit Punta Suarez, the exclusive home to waved albatross (April - December) and particularly colorful marine iguanas. Española is also a paradise for Darwin’s finches, sea lions galore, endemic mockingbirds, swallow-tailed gulls, Nazca boobies, and the famous blue-footed boobies.

Floreana: At Punta Cormorant, we land on the beach tinted green with olvine crystals. Hike through unique vegetation past a lagoon popular with flamingos and other shore birds to a second beach of fine white sand, known for nesting turtles. At Champion Islet, you will snorkel among sea lions and abundant fish-life, or cruise along the shore by Zodiac, while keeping an eye out for the endangered Floreana Mockingbird. At Post Office Bay, you’re invited to join the 19^th century tradition of leaving and taking letters /postcards from the barrel for hand delivery. Paddleboard, kayak or take a Zodiac ride along the coast of Baroness Lookout, named after the early settler and eccentric Eloise Basquet de Wagner. Floreana is an island rich in mystery.

Disembark in Baltra after breakfast and fly to Guayaquil. Transfer included to the hotel. The late afternoon and evening are free to explore the bustling city. Overnight at the Hotel del Parque. (B/-/-)

PLEASE NOTE: You can depart from Guayaquil on a late-night flight today (9/22) if you choose. A day room will be provided until your departure to the airport. An airport transfer is included.

Hotel check-out is 11 am. Enjoy a complimentary transfer from the hotel to the airport for flights home or on to other adventures. (B/-/-)