Galapagos Island Hopping | 4 days

Upon arrival at Baltra's airport, a naturalist guide will be waiting to transfer you to Puerto Ayora. On the way, the guide will make a stop in the highlands where you will have the chance to visit the giant land tortoises and enjoy lunch with breathtaking views.

Once you arrive at the hotel and settle in, you will head out in the afternoon to Tortuga Bay. A 45-minute walk through a cactus trail will lead you to the first beach, Playa Brava, where you will spot a variety of marine iguanas, birds and pelicans.

After exploring Playa Brava, you will continue with an additional 15-minute walk to reach Playa Mansa. This second beach is a natural lagoon which is a popular spot for blue-footed boobies and pelicans, and a great place to swim and relax on the beach. Finally, you will walk back to the hotel for dinner and a well-deserved rest.

*Note: In order to fully execute this itinerary, it's essential to book an early flight that arrives no later than 10am at Baltra.

First island excursion

Today you will visit one of these four islands: Bartolome, North Seymour, Santa Fe, or South Plaza.

Bartolome Island: One of the most popular islands in the Galapagos due to its stunning landscape. Visitors can hike to the top of Bartolome for panoramic views of the surrounding bays and volcanic cones. The island's beach is also a great spot for swimming and snorkeling.

North Seymour Island: Home to a variety of unique wildlife species, including frigatebirds, boobies, and Galapagos sharks. Visitors can hike along the island's trails and enjoy views of the sea lions and marine iguanas that also call North Seymour home.

Santa Fe Island: One of the oldest in the Galapagos, with volcanic rocks that date back about 4 million years. Visitors can hike through the island's brush and stands of prickly pear cactus to see a variety of wildlife, including sea lions and land iguanas.

South Plaza Island: A small island with a unique landscape and diverse wildlife population. Visitors can walk through the island's rocky terrain and observe colonies of sea lions, land iguanas, and a variety of bird species such as red-billed tropicbirds and swallow-tailed gulls.

Second island excursion

Today you will visit one of these four islands: Bartolome, North Seymour, Santa Fe, or South Plaza.

Bartolome Island: One of the most popular islands in the Galapagos due to its stunning landscape. Visitors can hike to the top of Bartolome for panoramic views of the surrounding bays and volcanic cones. The island's beach is also a great spot for swimming and snorkeling.

North Seymour Island: Home to a variety of unique wildlife species, including frigatebirds, boobies, and Galapagos sharks. Visitors can hike along the island's trails and enjoy views of the sea lions and marine iguanas that also call North Seymour home.

Santa Fe Island: One of the oldest in the Galapagos, with volcanic rocks that date back about 4 million years. Visitors can hike through the island's brush and stands of prickly pear cactus to see a variety of wildlife, including sea lions and land iguanas.

South Plaza Island: A small island with a unique landscape and diverse wildlife population. Visitors can walk through the island's rocky terrain and observe colonies of sea lions, land iguanas, and a variety of bird species such as red-billed tropicbirds and swallow-tailed gulls.

At the start of the day, you will head to the Charles Darwin Station to witness a variety of species of Giant Tortoises up close. Your guide will also provide valuable insights into the ongoing conservation efforts being undertaken to preserve these magnificent creatures, as well as the environment of the Galapagos archipelago as a whole.

After the visit to the station, you will take the route to the airport which takes around one hour. At the airport, you will catch your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil, marking the end of an unforgettable journey through the unique and diverse ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands.

*Note: To execute this itinerary, it is important to book a late flight that departs after 11am from Baltra.