Luxury 5 Day Galapagos

After breakfast we will take a boat to Kicker Rock, just off the coast of San Cristóbal. Kicker Rock is a lava cone eroded by the waves, with 2 vertical rocks rising high above the ocean. This natural monument has become a highlight of the Galapagos due to the many tropical birds, frigate birds and boobies that fill the sky.  Under the ocean, the crystal clear waters offer the spectacle of brightly coloured fish, such as rainbow fish and sharks, like the hammerhead and white tip. After lunch, we will spend some time on th...

In the morning, we will visit Santa Cruz Island and the Charles Darwin Research Station. We can learn all about the endemic species found on the islands, as well as the ongoing conservation work on the Galapagos Islands. In the afternoon, we will head to the highlands of Santa Cruz, home to the famous Galapagos tortoises. Hiking through a picturesque landscape with these giant creatures is an unforgettable experience! We will also see other highland wildlife such as pintail ducks, egrets, flycatchers, finches and frigate birds.

North Seymour Island is regarded as a true highlight of any Galapagos travel itinerary. This rocky island is home to one of the most impressive colonies of different species of animals in the archipelago. We can see the great frigate birds that spend hours handing nesting materials to each other during courtship. We also find blue-footed boobies who don’t actually nest but lay their eggs surrounded by a simple ring of white guano. 

The shoreline, with its wide expanse of white sand, is home to the black marine igua...

Today we will collect you from the hotel in time for your flight to the mainland where this luxury Galapagos tour ends.