Day 0101
Santa Cruz
Arrival and island time
Arrive on Santa Cruz, cross the Itabaca Channel and settle into Puerto Ayora. An easy first evening keeps the door open for an early start tomorrow.
Sample fixed departure · English guided
Wild Galápagos Week
Our widest wildlife week: volcanic trails on Isabela, the clear channels of Los Túneles and enough time to let the animals set the pace.
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Las Grietas
Isabela Island
Flamingo lagoonDuration8 days / 7 nightsGroup sizeUp to 10 travelersLanguageEnglish guidedActivity levelActive
The journey
Eight days built around the wildlife.
Sample itinerary: the day-by-day timings, inclusions and pricing below are examples for the final operator to replace with confirmed services.
Day by day
Your itinerary
Day 0202
Santa Cruz
Las Grietas and the coast
Walk and swim between the volcanic rock walls of Las Grietas, then follow the coastal path past the salt flats and the Playa de los Alemanes viewpoint.
Day 0303
Santa Cruz
Highlands & giant tortoises
A full day in the highlands with an English-speaking naturalist guide, from the tortoise reserves to the lava tunnels that line the road.
Day 0404
Santa Cruz → Isabela
Speedboat to Puerto Villamil
Cross to Isabela by shared speedboat. The afternoon is free for the beach, the lagoons and the easiest wildlife of the trip, all on foot.
Day 0505
Isabela
Sierra Negra volcano
Hike the rim of Sierra Negra for views across one of the largest calderas in the archipelago, continuing toward Volcán Chico when conditions allow.
Day 0606
Isabela
The lava channels of Los Túneles
A full boat day among lava arches and clear channels, with snorkeling stops and time to look for rays, turtles and reef fish.
Day 0707
Isabela
Wildlife walk and free afternoon
A morning walk through the wetlands and the tortoise breeding centre, then a free afternoon to revisit a favourite spot or simply stay on the beach.
Day 0808
Isabela → Santa Cruz
Return and departure
Return to Santa Cruz and continue toward Baltra airport. Your coordinator confirms the transfer timing the day before and can extend your stay on request.
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Clear from the start.
Included
- 7 nights in selected hotels
- English-speaking naturalist guides
- Shared inter-island speedboat
- Experiences listed in the itinerary
- Breakfast and selected lunches
- Local coordination and support
Not included
- Flights to and from Galápagos
- National Park entry and transit card
- Unlisted meals and beverages
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities and personal expenses
Ready when you are
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Dates shown in this prototype are examples. Connect the final availability source before launch.