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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Friday - May 10, 2024
Day 1
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Upon arrival in Guayaquil, Ecuador, transfer to the 44-room Hotel del Parque, a tranquil haven surrounded by lush gardens set in a lovingly restored 19th-century building. Most flights arrive in the late evening. Choose to arrive early for an optional extra night to rest, relax, and prepare for your voyage. Or opt for the full-day excursion from Guayaquil to Hacienda La Danesa. Ask your expedition specialist about options, including flying into Quito, Ecuador's capital, instead of Guayaquil. A post-voyage extension is on offer to Quito and Otavalo in the Andean Highlands. ... Read More
Saturday - May 11, 2024
Day 2
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Air Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 2 - Saturday - May 11, 2024
Day 2
Cruise Begins
Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
Fly to Baltra in the center of Galapagos, a little world unto itself in the Tropical Pacific. We are welcomed by our naturalist staff and start exploring the islands. (B,L,D)
Sunday - May 12, 2024
Day 3
North Seymour Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
Monday - May 13, 2024
Day 4
Isabela Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
Tuesday - May 14, 2024
Day 5
Fernandina Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
Wednesday - May 15, 2024
Day 6
Isla Champion, Ecuador
Floreana Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
Puerto Baquerizo, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
Punta Suarez, Ecuador
Listed below is a sample of islands we may visit during the expedition. The expeditions begin and end at Baltra, and include visits to Isla Santa Cruz and a careful selection of diverse islands. Each of the itineraries offers an optimal balance of wildlife, landscapes, and experiences. All ship itineraries are subject to Galapagos National Park regulations. (B,L,D Daily); North Seymour: Encounter nesting frigatebirds, plus land and marine iguanas, and enjoy a beautiful coastal walk. Santa Cruz: Call at Puerto Ayora, the largest town and headquarters of both the Galapagos National Park and Charles Darwin Research Station. Head to the lush, green highlands to see giant tortoises roaming in the wild. Isabela: Toast crossing the Equator at Volcan Ecuador, northernmost of Isabela's six great shield volcanoes. Keep an eye open for whales and dolphins as you ply these rich waters, once the haunt of whalers and pirates. Fernandina: One of the most active oceanic volcanoes in the world, it's the youngest and most pristine island in Galapagos-and home to the strange flightless cormorant and the largest marine iguanas. San Cristobal: Search for red-footed boobies and the endemic mockingbird and lava lizard-found only on this easternmost island. Explore Baquerizo Moreno, where sea lions thrive in the middle of town. Espanola: Explore the home to swallow-tailed gulls, Espanola mockingbirds, Nazca boobies and seasonally, the world's only population of waved albatross at Punta Suarez. Floreana: Follow a trail past a rose pink-tinted lagoon frequented by flamingos. Snorkel among sea lions and abundant fish, or cruise along Champion Islet by Zodiac. Visit the famous barrel at Post Office Bay. ... Read More
Thursday - May 16, 2024
Day 7
Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 7 - Thursday - May 16, 2024
Day 7
Air Travel
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Return by air to Guayaquil, where we transfer to the Hotel del Parque. You may be able to take advantage of overnight flights. Ask your Expedition Specialist for details. (B)
Friday - May 17, 2024
Day 8
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Stay and relax or take an early flight home today.
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