For those with less time, the 11-Day adventure begins with two days of exploration on Santa Cruz Island. You find yourself in the rich scalesia rain forest (home of Vermilion Flycatchers), walk among giant tortoises in the highlands, meet some of the colorful Galapagos residents, and visit the ongoing research and conservation projects at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Your night at Hotel Galapagos, with its resident marine iguanas, will be memorable. And all this before a week-long cruise of the "Enchanted Islands!"
DAY 1
Arrive in Quito, Ecuador where an Inca Floats' agent will transfer you to Hotel Colon.
DAYS 2-3
Fly to Galapagos where a licensed naturalist will meet you. During these two days you explore the Santa Cruz highland rain forest, see giant tortoises and investigate ancient lava tubes. You learn about Galapagos research and enjoy an overnight at charming Hotel Galapagos before boarding the yacht in the early evening on Day 3.
DAYS 3-10
You live aboard the yacht and, with our naturalist, learn about the birds and animals, geology, marine life, and oceanic systems as you explore the islands on daily shore visits. You can swim and snorkel with sea lions and even with penguins! During the night the yacht travels on to the next island. At the end of the week's cruising you board the mid-day return flight to Quito where you transfer to Hotel Colon for dinner and overnight.
DAY 11
Transfer to airport for your flight home.
ISLANDS YOU MAY VISIT
Baltra
Floreana
Hood
James
Mosquera
North Seymour
Rabida
Santa Cruz
Santa Fe
Tower