Galapagos - Central and East Islands aboard the Reina Silvia Voyager

Day 1  Quito    
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.    

Day 2  Quito to Puerto Ayora    
Transfer early to the airport for the flight to the Galápagos Islands. Upon arrival, meet the Naturalist Guide and cross to Santa Cruz islands to visit the highlands and the Charles Darwin Research Station before boarding the boat in the late afternoon from Puerto Ayora.    

Day 3  Española Gardner Bay to Punta Suárez  
Enjoy the day on Española Island, one of the oldest in the archipelago. Visit the white sandy beach of Gardner Bay and the bird colonies of Punta Suárez.  Take guided walks to observe wildlife and have free time for swimming or snorkelling.    

Day 4  San Cristobal Cerro Dragon to Punta Pitt    
Land at Punta Pitt in the morning for a walk to observe the wildlife and spectacular scenery here. In the afternoon continue on to Cerro Dragon on San Cristóbal to observe sea lions and enjoy the beach before travelling to the dramatic Kicker Rock to see the steep vertical stone walls rising from the ocean. The beauty makes for memorable sunset views.    

Day 5  Santa Fe to South Plaza    
Visit Santa Fé island for a chance to mingle with the iguanas. Continue to South Plaza for some great bird watching opportunities and views from the oceanside cliffs.  

Day 6  Genovesa Darwin Bay to El Barranco    
Visit Darwin Bay and marvel at the sheer number of birds along the many trails. Head to El Barranco in the afternoon to see the many types of boobies, including red-footed boobies.

Day 7  Santiago to Bartolomé    
Visit Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island to witness the giant lava formations contrasting the white-coral-sand beach.  Continue to Bartolomé for a guided walk to see the island's dramatic volcanic features and the iconic Pinnacle Rock.    

Day 8  Rábida to Chinese Hat    
Spend the morning exploring the red sand beaches and salt water lagoons of this tiny island. Look for wading flamingos and nesting pelicans before heading out to do some snorkelling.  In the afternoon, discover the lava flows and lava tunnels on the small island of Chinese Hat. After, enjoy a refreshing dip in turquoise waters. Search for fish and sea turtles in the protected bay.    

Day 9  Baltra to Quito    
Disembark the boat at Baltra to transfer to the airport and catch the flight back to Quito. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and joy one final night on the town.    

Day 10  Quito    
Depart at any time.