Elite Itinerary A - 8 days 

DAY 1: SATURDAY
AM: SAN CRISTOBAL: ARRIVAL AND TRANSFER TO THE BOAT
Arrive at San Cristobal airport where you will be transferred to the vessel.

PM: SAN CRISTOBAL: EL JUNCO LAGOOM
Walk up the rocky path surrounded by rich vegetation and wildlife to the rim of the El Junco Lagoon, an impressive crater lake located in the highlands of San Cristobal island. Here you will enjoy superb panoramic views of the island, and you can often catch frigate birds diving and bathing in the crystal clear water below.
Activities and Excursions: Walk
Difficulty: Moderate ( -, L, D)

DAY 2: SUNDAY
AM: NORTH SEYMOUR
North Seymour island is a small island named after Lord Hugh Seymour, a senior British Royal Navy officer. Walking amongst the low, bushy vegetation you will be able to observe a large variety of birds, including blue-footed boobies, swallow tailed gulls and a large population of frigate birds.
Look out for the marvelous bright red chests of the male frigates used to attract a mate.
Activities and Excursions: Walk, Snorkeling, Panga ride
Difficulty: Soft

PM: SANTA CRUZ: DRAGON HILL
The name Dragon Hill refers to the large population of Galapagos land iguanas that have made their home here.
As you walk along the rocky coastline and through the forests of cacti and Palo Santo trees, you will no doubt encounter a number of these incredible creatures that resemble miniature dragons.
The high tide also makes this a fantastic place to snorkel as the coral attracts a plethora of colourful fish close to the shoreline.
Activities and Excursions: Walk, Snorkeling
Difficulty: Moderate (B, L, D)

DAY 4: TUESDAY
AM: ISABELA: MORENO POINT
Moreno point is located on the west coast of Isabela island and although it appears a barren lava flow at first, a walk along one of the trails soon reveals a multitude of beautiful green lagoons and mangroves and is a fantastic place to see penguins, blue herons and flamingos.
Meanwhile, a panga ride or snorkel along the rocky shoreline is a wonderful way to spot green sea turtles and white-tip sharks.
Activities and Excursions: Walk, Snorkeling, Panga ride
Difficulty: Moderate

PM: ISABELA: URBINA BAY
Urbina Bay is located at the foot of the Alcedo Volcano and is the result of a major volcanic uplift that took place in 1954 and resulted in 6km of coral reef being lifted out of the ocean. Walking along this new shore, you can observe the corals and remains of marine life that were stranded due to this event.
However, it is now home to giant land iguanas and giant tortoises and it often a good spot to see Galapagos hawks and flightless cormorants. It is also ideal for snorkeling as turtles, rays and tropical fish frequent the coastline.
Activities and Excursions: Walk, Snorkeling
Difficulty: Moderate 

DAY 5: WEDNESDAY
AM: FERNANDINA: ESPINOSA POINT
Fernandina is the youngest island in the Galapagos and Espinosa point is a wonderful area of natural beauty. Snorkeling and swimming from the zodiac allows you see thee marine iguanas feeding underwater.
On the rocks you will often see large numbers of colourful Sally Lightfoot crabs. On land, the walking trails enable you to explore the fascinating mangrove plants, lava cacti and striking black lava formations where marine iguanas enjoy basking themselves in the sun.
Activities and Excursions: Walk, Snorkeling
Difficulty: Moderate

PM: ISABELA: VICENTE ROCA POINT
Accessible by panga, Vicente Roca Point on the north west coast of Isabela island is a beautiful large bay with two coves that provide nesting sites for blue-footed and Nazca boobies, gulls, storm petrels and Brown Noddy Terns.
Snorkeling is also a great activity here as the cooler waters result in an abundance of food for marine life, and it is common to see groups of whales, dolphins, sea lions and marine birds gorging themselves.
Activities and Excursions: Snorkeling, Panga ride
Difficulty: Moderate

DAY 6: THURSDAY
AM: RABIDA
Rabida island is most known for its dark red sand beach surrounded by a backdrop of cliffs and steep volcanic hills full of Palo Santo trees and endemic cacti.
A panga ride around the shoreline gives the chance to spot blue-footed and nazca boobies and water activities such as snorkeling, kayaking or paddle boarding are ideal for seeing white tipped sharks and rays.
On the beach you will find a large noisy colony of sea lions and the surrounding salt brush is home to a nesting colony of pelicans. Inland, bird watchers will delight in seeing mockingbirds, yellow warblers and Darwin finches - Rabida is the only site where all nine Darwin’s finches are found.
Activities and Excursions: Trek, Snorkeling, Panga ride, Kayak/Paddle Boarding
Difficulty: Moderate

PM: BARTHOLOME
Bartholomew island is an islet located in Sullivan Bay and its most famous landmark is a huge volcanic cone named Pinnacle Rock. A walking trail leads up to a viewpoint at the summit of the island where you can enjoy spectacular views of Pinnacle Rock and the surrounding lava flows.
The northern beach, a nesting site for green sea turtles, is perfect for snorkeling where sightings of spotted eagle rays, penguins and reef sharks are possible.
Activities and Excursions: Walk, Snorkeling, Panga ride
Difficulty: Easy (B, L, D)

DAY 8: SATURDAY
AM: SAN CRISTOBAL: INTERPRETATION CENTER
A short distance from the centre of San Cristobal is the San Cristobal Interpretation Center, which provides an overview of the fascinating history of the islands. The main areas of focus, which are addressed through a number of expositions are: natural history, human history and conservation for the future.
You can also take one of the trails behind the center that lead to some great viewpoints of the ocean and volcanic rocks below.
Activities and Excursions: Walk
Difficulty: Easy

SAN CRISTOBAL TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
Depart from San Cristobal airport. (B, -, - )
***End of cruise***
* Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions, National Park regulations, emergencies on board or any unforeseen situation.