Galapagos: La Pinta | 7 days Darwins Legacy

La Pinta 7-Night Western Galapagos Cruise

*Galapagos excursions are subject to change without prior notice. Changes in plans may arise due to weather conditions, National Park regulations, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Baltra Island
This adventure begins with your flight to Baltra Island and a transfer to the nearby dock to board Yacht La Pinta. You will be invited to lunch after an introductory briefing on board and an emergency drill.

North Seymour Island
We will disembark and enjoy a walk along this beautiful island. You will observe numerous birds, sea lions, and land iguanas. Afterward, we will head back onboard for an evening briefing, a welcome cocktail, and dinner.

Punta Vicente Roca
This coastal exploration is done aboard dinghies. There is abundant wildlife here, and, depending on weather conditions, you can snorkel along the cliffs!

Punta Espinoza
In the afternoon, we will visit the youngest island of the archipelago – Fernandina. Highlights here include hawks, penguins, flightless cormorants, and astounding views of the surrounding volcanic landscapes.

Urbina Bay
After breakfast, we will disembark at Urbina Bay. We will see plenty of corals and shells alongside Galapagos land iguanas. While sailing across the Bolívar Channel, we will have a chance to spot whales.

Tagus Cove
Upon disembarking, we will partake in an uphill hike to the Darwin Crater, which consists entirely of salt water. Afterward, you can snorkel or ride kayaks along the coastal landscape.

Rabida Island
In the morning, we will disembark at Rabida Island’s red-colored beach. We will observe marine iguanas, mockingbirds, and Darwin’s finches.

Dragon Hill [Santa Cruz Island]
The walk here involves circling a brackish-water lagoon that lagoon birds often frequent. Further inland, the trail offers a beautiful view of the bay as well as the western islands.

Puerto Ayora & Charles Darwin Research Station
The morning visit heads to the Charles Darwin Research Station and the giant tortoise pens within an impressive giant prickly-pear cactus forest. Following our visit, lunch will be served at the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel.

Highlands of Santa Cruz Island
This is a great place to look for the emblematic Darwin’s Finches and the endemic Scalesia trees. We visit a giant tortoise reserve before returning to the yacht.

Post Office Bay
After breakfast, we will disembark at Post Office Bay to visit the historic “Post Office Barrel” that has functioned as a post office. There’s kayaking and swimming from the beach here as well.

Champion Islet & Cormorant Point
You can enjoy snorkeling or a ride on the glass-bottom boat that travels along “Champion Islet.” Later, you will visit Cormorant Point, where American flamingos can be spotted.

On our last day, we disembark at Baltra Island and transfer to the airport to take the flight back to the continent.