Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

You’ll land at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno’s airport and will then be transferred over to the nearby dock. Shortly after that, you’ll board Yacht Isabela II, check in, receive an introductory briefing and have lunch onboard.

Cerro Colorado & Tortoise Breeding Center

At Cerro Colorado, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the local breeding center for the highly-endangered giant tortoises. The Center is situated in the middle of a fantastic deciduous forest, which itself is home to dozens of bird species and the endemic San Cristobal lava lizard.

Prince Philip’s Steps

The morning starts off with a pleasant dinghy ride along the cliffs of Genovesa Island before we disembark at Prince Philip’s Steps, which itself is the start of a steep but short climb up a wooden staircase. Once at the top, the terrain is pretty flat, which allows for a mesmerizing, mile-long walk to the other side of this small island. Along the way, you’ll get to check out large colonies of Nazca boobies, frigatebirds and storm petrels as well as the elusive short-eared owl. Those not wishing to disembark can enjoy a longer dinghy ride along the cliffs (depending on weather conditions). Snorkeling and kayaking activities are available here.

Darwin Bay

In the afternoon, we’ll land at the beach for an easy stroll that involves observing hundreds of birds, mainly frigatebirds, red-footed and Nazca boobies, gulls, herons, finches and mockingbirds.

Buccaneer Cove

After breakfast, you’ll get the chance to explore the coastline and impressive cliffs of Buccaneer Cove, all while learning about the area’s history. This cove is home to a large number of seabirds, sea lions, and inter-tidal organisms. We’ll also get to marvel at the fantastic geological formations such as “Elephant Rock” and “The Bishop,” as well as an impressive natural cave. Here, you will have the chance to go snorkeling, take a ride on the dinghy or the glass-bottom boat.

Puerto Egas

This visitor site offers a wonderful opportunity to see land and seabirds amid a landscape full of tuff-stone layers and lava flows. At low tide, marine iguanas can be spotted grazing upon the algae beds and we can also observe a colony of fur seals. You’ll also have the chance to go snorkeling and swimming here.

Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island)

In the morning, we will visit the youngest and most pristine island of the archipelago – Fernandina. This island is ranked among one of the top islands to visit in Galapagos, by guests and guides alike. It is here that you will discover an amazing interplay between barren terrain and abundant wildlife. Highlights here include: hawks, marine iguanas, penguins, flightless cormorants and astounding views of the surrounding volcanic landscapes.

Tagus Cove (Isabela Island)

Over on the northwest side of Isabela is secluded Tagus Cove – an anchorage spot that once served as a pit stop for pirates and whalers a long time ago. Nowadays, Tagus Cove is a superb visitor site. Upon disembarking, you will get to partake in an uphill hike that takes you around the rear side of Darwin Crater, which is a small lake that consists entirely of salt water. Afterwards, you can choose to either snorkel or ride a kayak along the dramatic coastal landscape.

Urbina Bay

After breakfast, you will disembark at Urbina Bay over on the western side of Isabela Island. This visitor site happens to be the result of tectonic uplift of the actual ocean floor! As a result, you’ll get to see plenty of dried-out corals and shells alongside large and very colorful Galapagos land iguanas. After the hike, you are more than welcome to snorkel and possibly even encounter flightless cormorants and penguins while in the water!

Punta Vicente Roca

Because there is no disembarking site at this location, this bit of coastal exploration is done aboard our dinghies. Naturalist guides will explain the dramatic geology of the area, which primarily consists of lava flows and tuff stone layers. There is abundant wildlife present here and, depending on weather conditions, you will be able to snorkel along the cliffs, most likely in the company of green sea turtles!

Rabida Island

In the morning, you will disembark at Rabida Island’s red-colored beach. A stroll along the beach allows guests to observe marine iguanas, mockingbirds, yellow warblers and several species of Darwin’s finches. This is a great place to snorkel from the beach, too. Non-snorkelers are invited to ride Yacht Isabela II’s glass-bottom boat for an exploration of life underneath the waves.

Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island)

The north shore of Santa Cruz hosts the fascinating landscapes of Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill). The walk here involves casually circling a brackish-water lagoon that’s often frequented by lagoon birds. Further inland, the trail offers a beautiful view of the bay as well as the western islands of the archipelago. You might even be lucky enough to observe land iguanas here, too!

Baltra Island

The journey ends at Baltra Island, where you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight back to the mainland. Safe travels!