Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Tip Top IV

You fly from mainland Ecuador, either Quito or Guayaquil, to Baltra, arriving around 9:50 a.m. Your naturalist guide meets you upon arrival, while the crew handles your luggage. You transfer to the pier and board the yacht, where you receive a brief orientation and enjoy light snacks before your adventure begins.

In the afternoon, you explore North Seymour Island on a coastal trail, spotting blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, marine iguanas, and sea lions. In the evening, you join the crew for a welcome cocktail, dinner, and your first briefing.
Activities: Walking, Panga Ride, Snorkeling

In the morning, you visit Suarez Point, one of the Galapagos’ most iconic wildlife sites, known for its seabird colonies and dramatic coastal scenery. You explore the area, observe diverse birdlife, and take in the dramatic coastal landscapes before returning to the yacht for lunch.
Activities: Walking

In the afternoon, you explore Gardner Bay, a pristine white-sand beach surrounded by turquoise waters and home to lively sea lion colonies. You visit nearby islets, where you enjoy excellent opportunities for wildlife observation and snorkeling. In the evening, you return to the yacht for dinner and your nightly briefing.
Activities: Walking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding

If conditions allow, enjoy swimming and snorkeling. Your naturalist guide will let you know when and where these activities are available.

In the morning, you visit Pitt Point, where a trail leads from an olivine beach to scenic viewpoints overlooking the surrounding landscape. You explore one of the few places in the Galapagos where all three species of boobies nest in the same area. You return to the yacht for lunch.
Activities: Walking, Kayaking, Panga Ride, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding

In the afternoon, you navigate around Kicker Rock, a striking volcanic formation rising from the ocean, before visiting Witch Hill, a beautiful white-sand beach. You explore the beach and take in the surrounding coastal scenery before returning to the yacht for dinner and your nightly briefing.
Activities: Walking, Kayaking, Panga Ride, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding

If conditions allow, enjoy swimming and snorkeling. Your naturalist guide will let you know when and where these activities are available.

In the morning, you visit the Fausto Llerena Interpretation Center at the Charles Darwin Research Station. You then travel to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, where you explore native forests and observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat. You enjoy lunch at a local farm before returning to the yacht for dinner and your nightly briefing.
Activities: Walking

In the morning, you visit Santa Fe Island, known for its unique vegetation and endemic land iguanas. You explore the island’s landscapes and observe its distinctive wildlife before returning to the yacht for lunch.
Activities: Walking, Kayaking, Panga Ride, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding

In the afternoon, you explore South Plaza Island, where you walk among sea lions and cactus forests. You take in the island’s dramatic scenery and wildlife before returning to the yacht for dinner and your nightly briefing.
Activities: Walking, Kayaking, Panga Ride, Paddle Boarding

If conditions allow, enjoy swimming and snorkeling. Your naturalist guide will let you know when and where these activities are available.

In the morning, you visit Bartolome Island, where you hike to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the iconic Pinnacle Rock. You take in sweeping views of the surrounding landscape before returning to the yacht for lunch.
Activities: Walking, Panga Ride, Snorkeling

In the afternoon, you explore Sullivan Bay, where you walk across ancient lava flows and learn about the volcanic origins of the Galapagos Islands. You discover the unique geological features of the area before returning to the yacht for dinner and your nightly briefing.
Activities: Walking, Panga Ride, Snorkeling

If conditions allow, enjoy swimming and snorkeling. Your naturalist guide will let you know when and where these activities are available.

In the morning, you visit Rabida Island, known for its distinctive red-sand beach and coastal lagoon, where you may spot flamingos. You explore the island’s unique landscape and observe its diverse wildlife before returning to the yacht for lunch.
Activities: Walking, Kayaking, Panga Ride, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding

In the afternoon, you explore Chinese Hat Islet, a small volcanic formation where you can observe penguins, rays, and other marine life. You discover the islet’s unique volcanic landscape before returning to the yacht for dinner and your nightly briefing.
Activities: Walking, Kayaking, Panga Ride, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding

If conditions allow, enjoy swimming and snorkeling. Your naturalist guide will let you know when and where these activities are available.

In the morning, you visit Las Bachas Beach, where a coastal lagoon often attracts flamingos. You explore the beach and take in the surrounding scenery before returning to the yacht for your farewell breakfast. You then transfer to Baltra Airport in time for your return flight to mainland Ecuador.
Activities: Walking

Important Note: Your itinerary may change without prior notice due to operational considerations, weather conditions, or regulations established by the Galapagos National Park.