Embark on a 5-day northern cruise on Yacht La Pinta in the Galapagos Islands. Explore wildlife, iconic sites, and enjoy snorkeling opportunities. Book now!
Santa Cruz & Baltra Islands
Baltra - After arriving at Baltra Airport in the morning, you’ll take a ferry across the Itabaca Channel, which separates Santa Cruz Island’s northern shore from Baltra Island. Then, you’ll board a private bus with other guests to head into the highlands, where you’ll learn about Santa Cruz’s unique ecosystems and biodiversity. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
Highland View Galapagos - Post-lunch, we’ll continue by private bus to a reserve that’s one of the best spots in the archipelago to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. You’ll easily spot these tortoises lumbering around, eating grass, and sometimes wallowing in small pools. The reserve also features several lava tunnels. After this, a short bus ride will take us to Puerto Ayora to board Yacht La Pinta.
Santa Cruz & Sombrero Chino Island
Santa Cruz - Eden Islet
After breakfast, a panga ride will take us to Eden Islet, off the coast of Santa Cruz Island, where you can see blue-footed boobies diving into the water, reef sharks, and frigates. There’s an opportunity to snorkel or ride La Pinta’s glass-bottom boat, weather permitting. The volcanic landscape here is stunning, featuring various volcanic debris, cinder cones, tuff cones, and semi-eroded lava flows.
Bartolome & Santiago Islands
Bartolome - This morning, we’ll visit the iconic Bartolome Island, a postcard-worthy Galapagos feature. We’ll disembark from our dinghy shuttle boats and climb a steep wooden staircase, where the view from the top is worth the effort! After the walk, we’ll take a dinghy ride around the colossal Pinnacle Rock. Then, you’ll have time to enjoy the beach and snorkel, or you can opt for a ride on the glass-bottom boat to view the underwater world.
Sullivan Bay - After lunch, we’ll board the dinghy to disembark at Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island’s east coast. This site features a white coral-sand beach, perfect for swimming and snorkeling. There’s also a trail over a lava field that flowed less than 100 years ago, offering a chance to see and feel the volcanic origins of the Galapagos while observing its wildlife.
Genovesa Island
Darwin Bay - In the morning, we’ll start exploring the island with a casual stroll to observe marine and land birds. There’s an optional walk over sharp lava and uneven terrain that offers dramatic views. Alternatively, you can return to the beach to swim and snorkel in this beautiful natural harbor. For the more adventurous, there’s an option to snorkel along the cliffs or paddle in sea kayaks.
Prince Phillip’s Steps - The afternoon begins with an interesting dinghy ride along the cliffs before disembarking at Prince Philip’s Steps, which start a steep but short climb up a wooden staircase. At the top, the terrain is flat, allowing for a mesmerizing mile-long walk to the other side of the island. Along the way, you’ll see large colonies of Nazca boobies, frigatebirds, storm petrels, and the elusive short-eared owl.
Baltra Island
Baltra - The journey concludes at Baltra Island, where you’ll transfer to the airport for your flight back to the mainland. Baltra’s flat terrain, due to its tectonically uplifted origin, was the reason it was chosen as the site for an airport in the 1940s.
- 24/7 coffee station (free coffee, tea, and water)
- Wetsuits
- Wifi (intermittent and low-bandwidth)
- Kayaks
- Multiple purpose room
- Pangas (inflatable dinghies for coastal exploration)
- Snorkeling Equipment
- All meals included (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Fitness Room
- Landing and facility fees
- Glass Bottom boat, Kayaks, Paddleboards
- Reading room and natural history library
- Safe deposit box (in cabin)
- Island Sightseeing with certified Naturalist Guides
- Outdoor terrace / BBQ
- Doctor onboard 24/7
- Airport transportation to/from Galapagos and airport taxes (A destination expert will contact you).
- Galapagos National Park Entrance (A Destination Expert will provide more information).
- Ingala Transit Control Card (A destination expert will provide more information).
- Gift Pack, tips and gratuities.
- Soft & Alcoholic beverages, available at an extra cost ( Over 18 years old).
- Medical insurance and travel insurance.
- Fuel surcharge (US $20 per person / per day).
We’re thrilled to have you join us in exploring some of the most picturesque islands in the Galapagos. We will set off on this adventurous voyage from Santa Cruz Island, known for its vibrant population and wild giant tortoises, voyaging onto Eden Islet’s shores. Following this, we’ll traverse to the scenic crescent bay of Chinese Hat. On Wednesday, we’ll touch base at the remarkable Bartolome Island, offering a walkway up to a breathtaking viewpoint, a beach sparkling with golden sand and excellent snorkeling spots. Nearby, Sullivan Bay enlightens us about the volcanic origins of these islands. Culminating this quest, we’ll reach the submerged caldera of Genovesa, situated in the archipelago’s northeast, home to thousands of marine birds. Our dedicated team aboard La Pinta will spare no effort to make your Galapagos journey truly impactful and unforgettable.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Itinerary subject to change due to weather, logistical, Galápagos Park regulations or operational reasons
- Baggage important notes: Guests can bring aboard the ship a reasonable amount of clothing and personal effects without charge. Baggage is handled in accordance with the airlines’ regulations and tariffs. Baggage exceeding these limitations is subject to the charges as set forth by the individual operators. Airlines are strict with baggage limitations. The current limits are 23 kg (50.6 pounds) for checked items, 8 kg (17 pounds) for hand luggage and 1 personal item (handbag, camera bag, laptop, etc.)
- All baggage must be securely packed, and properly and clearly labeled. Liquid, fragile, perishable and other articles not suitably packed are transported at guests’ own risk.
- Restricted Baggage in the Galapagos: Local authorities manage the quarantine system of the Galápagos National Park in order to reduce the possibility of foreign species invading the archipelago. All cargo and luggage that arrives to Galapagos National Park or that is transferred from one island to another must be inspected. To preserve the human health and the native species of the Galapagos Islands, the following products may not be transferred to Galapagos: fresh vegetables and fruits, animal products and or their derivatives, dairy products. Other live animals, pathological samples, dry coffee beans, genetically modified organisms, forest species or their disseminative parts, grass and its disseminative parts, fresh flowers, medicinal plants and their disseminative parts, banana tree leaves, micro-organisms (fungi, bacteria, etc.) soil and sand, and animal vaccines
- One of our destination experts will get in touch with our guests to make sure they have all logistical information available, specially due to entry requirements to the Galapagos Islands and schedules for domestic air tickets to Galapagos.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
