Are you planning a trip to South America and are you worried about the time you are going to expand on each tour? Take it easy, we give you a guide of the perfect itinerary of 5 days aboard the best cruises of the Galapagos Islands.

Choosing a Galapagos itinerary can seem like a complicated task; however, everything will depend on your preferences. Every corner of the Galapagos Islands hides a treasure and is a new story to tell.

A very fun activity to do on the islands is snorkeling. Marian life in the Galapagos Islands is very diverse, so you can swim near sea lions, sea turtles, thousands of tropical fish, birds that dive to hunt, etc.

Another unique experience that you can do in the Galapagos Islands is kayaking. Where you can see up close the most beautiful and exotic birds on earth just a few meters from you.

What are your preferences? Would you rather see more wildlife, beaches, birds, learn more about the history or preservation of the islands? Find the best and most complete itinerary for you! Enjoy the Galapagos trip!

BLACK TURTLE COVE

It is in the north of Santa Cruz. This bay is surrounded by mangroves and is only accessible by boat. The shallow cove is a safe haven for marine life. Here you can see blacktip reef sharks, rays, and turtles.

DARWIN BAY

It is a beautiful coral beach, where you can do many activities such as short walks, photography, swimming, snorkeling. Near the beach, there is a mangrove swamp where we find a colony of frigates, marine iguanas, red-footed boobies and mask boobies, the great ground finch, gulls, herons, and cactus finch. After the visit by land, you can swim near the most beautiful marine species in the world.

BARRANCO

It is also known as Prince Phillip’s stairs. You can enjoy a walk along the Barranco road. You will observe tropical birds, petrels, common frigates, red-footed boobies, masked boobies, pigeons, and finches.

SANTIAGO ISLAND: SULLIVAN BAY

Here there is no by virtually no erosion lava flows covering a large area. You can see lava pahoehoe (basaltic lava that has a smooth, undulating, wavy, or reddish surface), hornitos, and mollugo (a lava colonizer).

BARTOLOME ISLAND

The activities here include: walking, swimming, diving, and photographing. Along the way, you can delight in the flora of the island such as pioneering plants such as tiquilia, chamaesyce, and scalesia. The island has been made up of cones, lava pipes where lava once flowed. You can enjoy also swimming and snorkeling. From the top of Bartolomé, you can see magnificent landscapes unique in the world, excellent for photography.

CHINESE HAT

It is a small islet on the southeast coast of Santiago. It is shaped like a Chinese Hat when viewed from afar. Its peculiar shape is due to the lava ejected by drops that form an inclined cone. It is a totally defenseless landscape unique in the world where you can see geological formations such as lava tubes and lava flows.

MOSQUERA

It is located between Baltra Island and North Seymour. A magical paradise of white sand and crystal water, you can see the most incredible colony of sea lions a few meters away, as well as some amazing species of birds.

Charles Darwin Station

It is in the main port of Santa Cruz Island. This site is a living laboratory! You can observe the young where we will see turtles and land iguanas in captivity. Thanks to the dedicated work of environmental institutions, some species are being saved. The giant Galapagos tortoise, Solitaire George, lived here for several years. You can discover Darwin’s theory of evolution in this place.

Travel to Ecuador and especially the Galapagos trip is an adventure from another world. The best 5-Days Travel Itinerary in the Galapagos Islands is on board M/C Alya Luxury Catamaran, a Galapagos luxury cruise that offers the best experience in the best place in the world.

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