Day 1: Welcome to the Enchanted Islands – Arrival
Your driver will be waiting for you in the arrival hall at Baltra airport. During the transport to the largest Galapagos town, Puerto Ayora, you might already have the opportunity to observe sea lions, marine iguanas and different sea bird species.
After lunch, you will head to the Charles Darwin Station. Here, you will visit the interpretation center and the breeding center for giant tortoises with your guide. At the interpretation center, you’ll learn about the continuous work of the Galapagos National Park and its allies to protect the archipelago’s unique and fragile ecosystems and species. After this visit you will be dropped off back at your hotel in Puerto Ayora. (L)

Day 2: Boat tour – Galapagos Wildlife: Unique and Abundant
Today you’ll join a boat tour to an uninhabited island. We usually recommend a boat tour to North Seymour Island, but it is possible to change it to Bartholomew Island (famous for its “Pinnacle Rock”, great for snorkeling, and penguin sightings) or South Plaza Island (vast marine life, hybrid iguanas and coastal birds).
You will see different sea birds like the iconic blue-footed boobies and the endemic swallow-tailed gull. With some luck, you can even spot frigate birds with their red pouches inflated and land iguanas. While you enjoy lunch on board, the yacht will navigate to Bachas Beach at the northern shore of Santa Cruz Island.  During a walk along the sandy beach, you will observe different shore birds, as well as crabs such as Sally Light feet, and maybe some marine iguanas. You can choose to go swimming and snorkeling, to observe an   array of fish, rays and even turtles.  You will return to your hotel at about 4:30pm. (B/L)

Day 3: Giant Tortoises and Lava Tunnels
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you from the arid coastal region to the ever-green highlands of Santa Cruz Island. There you’ll hike through a ranch where you can observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat. You will also be able to observe wading birds, Darwin finches and ducks. Another highlight in the highlands are the lava tunnels, through which you can walk.
After lunch you will continue to a beautiful beach called El Garrapatero on the eastern shore of Santa Cruz Island. On the way, you’ll stop by a traditional farm where you can see how locals produce coffee. At Garrapatero Beach you can go kayaking and take a stroll along the beach to a small pond where occasionally flamingos can be seen. Your driver will take you back to your accommodation in Puerto Ayora. (B/L)

Day4: MarineIguanas,MarineIguanasEverywhere
Today you will take q public speedboat to Puerto Villamil, a small town in the south of Isabela Island where your new accommodation awaits.
After lunch, you will join a group boat tour to visit Tintoreras Islet, a small island off the southern shore of Puerto Villamil. During the hike on the Islet, you will encounter lots of marine iguanas and lava lizards sunbathing on the lava rocks. There is also a small colony of sea lions and if you are lucky, you can see some marine birds like blue-footed boobies fishing in the bay. At one point of the hike, you’ll pass some channels where white-tip reef sharks like to rest. These sharks are called “tintoreras” in Spanish and give this visitor site its name.
After the hike, you will be able to go snorkeling and hopefully get a closer encounter with these friendly reef sharks and other fish. You might also see marine iguanas feeding underwater and sealions playing. After today’s activities you will return to your accommodations in Puerto Villamil. (B/L)

Day 5:Vastnessof SierraNegra Volcano
After an early breakfast, you’ll join a group tour to the Sierra Negra Volcano. First you’ll be driven from the port town to the evergreen highlands. After about 45 minutes, you will arrive at the starting point of today’s hike. The goal is to hike to the viewpoint of Chico Volcano, which is approx. an 8 km roundtrip. On the way, you will often be accompanied by Darwin finches and other land birds like vermillion flycatchers. There are different viewpoints on the way, to appreciate the majestic caldera of Sierra Negra Volcano, which has a diameter of about 10 km, is one of the most active volcanoes in Ecuador, situated on Isabela Island, one of the youngest of the Galapagos archipelago.
After enjoying your picnic-style lunch, you’ll return to your hotel in Puerto Villamil and can spend the rest of the day at your leisure. (B/BL)

Day 6: A Glimpse into the Past
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to explore another area of southern Isabela Island by bicycle. You’ll drive west along the seafront and leave Puerto Villamil.
Soon the landscape changes as you cross the wetlands. Here you’ll stop to observe different species of birds, especially wading birds. You will continue driving west until you arrive at the Wall of Tears. This historic site is a reminder of the time when a penal colony was located on Isabela Island. As punishment, prisoners were ordered to build a wall out of lava rocks. Your guide will explain some more about the human history of the Galapagos Islands and you will hike to a viewpoint to enjoy some stunning views. You’ll head back to Puerto Villamil on your bicycles. On the outskirts of the town, you can visit the local breeding center for giant tortoises, where you can see hatchlings and adults of this iconic Galapagos species. After lunch, you take the public speedboat back to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. (B/L)

Day7: StunningLandscapes-Freeday
Today, you will have the opportunity to explore Santa Cruz Island on your own. In the morning, we recommend a visit to the paradisiac beach of Tortuga Bay. It lies a nice 45-minute hike from Puerto Ayora. There you can swim at a calm bay surrounded by mangroves, where the water is shallow and crystal-clear. You’ll have the possibility to see marine iguanas, coastal birds, sea lions and even white-tip reef sharks. For some extra fun you can also rent kayaks at local stalls near the beach as well. Look out for marine iguanas, coastal birds, sea lions and even white-tip reef sharks that inhabit the area.
On the way back to Puerto Ayora, we recommend a stop at “Laguna de las Ninfas”. This brackish pond is surrounded by three species of mangroves and home to ducks and other birds. In the afternoon, we recommend a visit to “Las Grietas”, a natural pool between two rock walls, where you can go swimming and snorkeling. (B)

Day 8: Return to the mainland
If you still have some time before your flight back to the mainland, we recommend a stroll along the port’s promenade. You can often observe amusing scenes like sea lions sleeping on benches.
At the convenient time, your driver picks you up from your hotel and takes you to Baltra airport. (B)