The islands of the western Galapagos are the youngest and most geologically active. Cruises to the western islands feature giant uplifted coral beds and amazing lava fields. Chances for seeing wild giant tortoises are higher in this region of the Galapagos and the marine iguanas are ubiquitous. Our cruise starts from Isla Santa Cruz and we will head first to Isla Isabela for a chance to view both land iguanas and wild giant tortoises. On Isabela we will have the chance to hike up Sierra Negra and view its giant caldera.
Our next stop is Isla Fernandina which is known as the "marine iguana capital of the world" and is the youngest of the islands in the Galapagos. A short hike allows us to see the numerous iguanas along the shoreline and it's possible to snorkel and view the marine iguanas feeding underwater. Enroute back towards Santa Cruz we will stop at Isla Santiago which features pristine red and black sand features as well as excellent snorkeling alongside numerous turtles, sea lions and large schools of black-striped salemas. We will complete our circuit heading back to Santa Cruz and making a final stop at Las Bachas, two small beaches which are favored by nesting sea turtles. We can take a short walk to the lagoon behind the beaches to visit nesting shorebirds.
All of our cruise packages start and end in Quito and include your Galapagos flights.
What's Included?
- Return Air ticket to Galapagos from Quito*
- 2 Nights Accommodation at Swissotel in Quito*
- Airport Transfers in Galapagos
- All Meals While on Cruise
- Daily Guided Excursions
- Beach Towels & Snorkeling Gear
- Snacks & Beverages after excursions
- Informative lectures about Galapagos
* Single supplement is $400 and includes a private room in Quito and shared cabin on the cruise.
** If you already have flights to Galapagos lets us know and we can discount your package price. 
