A 4-night, 5-day expedition through the southern sector of the Galápagos archipelago aboard the Galápagos Legend. The route takes in San Cristóbal, Gardner Bay and Punta Suárez on Española, Post Office Bay and Cormorant Point on Floreana, Cerro Dragón and Punta Bowditch on Santa Cruz, and the Santa Cruz highlands.
The sailing is in a Junior Suite cabin, with a naturalist guide on board, all meals from lunch on the first day to breakfast on the last, and snorkelling equipment.
Highlights
Interpretation Centre and Cerro Tijeretas, San Cristóbal
Gardner Bay and Punta Suárez, Española
Waved albatross on Española (April to December)
Post Office Bay and Devil's Crown, Floreana
Santa Cruz highlands, giant tortoises
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1
Day 1: Interpretation Centre and Cerro Tijeretas, San Cristóbal
Arrival at San Cristóbal and boarding of the Galápagos Legend. In the afternoon, the Interpretation Centre, on the formation of the Galápagos, and a walk up Cerro Tijeretas, with views of two frigatebird species and of the bay.
Day2
Day 2: Gardner Bay and Punta Suárez, Española
In the morning, Gardner Bay, a white-sand beach with a sea-lion colony and shore snorkelling. In the afternoon, Punta Suárez, where waved albatross nest between April and December.
Day3
Day 3: Post Office Bay and Cormorant Point, Floreana
In the morning, Post Office Bay, with the historic post barrel set up in 1793. In the afternoon, Cormorant Point, with a flamingo lagoon, a green-turtle nesting beach and snorkelling at Devil's Crown.
Day4
Day 4: Cerro Dragón and Punta Bowditch, Santa Cruz
In the morning, Cerro Dragón, with marine iguanas and a lagoon frequented by flamingos. In the afternoon, Punta Bowditch, with its beach, salt pools and dry coral.
Day5
Day 5: Santa Cruz Highlands
In the morning, the central Santa Cruz highlands, where giant tortoises and several finch species are seen. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for the return flight.
Suggested hotels
Galápagos Legend
Superior
Galápagos
First-class expedition vessel; the priced cabin is the Junior Suite.
Essential, Premium and Luxury categories available. Final accommodation is confirmed by date and availability.
What's included
Included: Accommodation in a double Junior Suite cabin aboard the Galápagos Legend
Included: Naturalist guide on board
Included: All meals, from lunch on the first day to breakfast on the last
Included: Snacks after each activity, except the last day
Included: Welcome cocktail
Included: Unlimited purified water, coffee and tea
Included: All visits, excursions and activities per the itinerary
Included: Airport–pier transfers
Included: Use of pier and ferry
Included: Snorkelling equipment
What's not included
Not included: Domestic flight to Galápagos
Not included: Galápagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200, payable in cash on arrival)
Not included: INGALA Transit Control Card (USD 20)
Not included: Airport and tourism taxes and visa fees
Not included: Meals, drinks or services not specified
Not included: Alcoholic drinks
Not included: Wetsuit hire
Not included: Medical services and travel insurance
Not included: Tips for the crew and the guide
Not included: Personal expenses and optional services