Private Charter - Northern Islands

Your journey begins with a flight to the remarkable Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival, VIP representatives assist you with arrival formalities and guide you through a brief biosecurity inspection. Your personal naturalist guide welcomes you and escorts you to your private transportation.
While the crew handles your luggage, you board a comfortable tender boat, locally known as a panga, for a short, scenic ride to the Seaman Journey. Upon arrival, the crew welcomes you aboard your boutique yacht with refreshing drinks, ensuring a smooth and comfortable start to your Galapagos adventure.

In the afternoon, explore Bartolome Island, located across Sullivan Bay. Climb to an elevation of 114 meters (375 feet) and take in spectacular panoramic views of the Galapagos landscape. Admire the island's striking volcanic cones, lunar-like craters, expansive lava fields, and the iconic Pinnacle Rock, a volcanic formation sculpted by the sea.
Discover two beautiful beaches where you can spot marine turtles and playful sea lions. At the base of Pinnacle Rock, look for a small colony of Galapagos penguins, one of the archipelago's most fascinating wildlife highlights.
Activities: Snorkeling, Panga ride, Hiking

In the morning, explore El Barranco, a scenic trail along the southern edge of Darwin Bay. Follow the 1.5-kilometer path across volcanic terrain and enjoy a leisurely two-hour hike. Discover one of Genovesa Island’s most remarkable bird sanctuaries, where red-footed and Nazca boobies nest side by side.
Look for storm petrels nesting in natural cliff cavities and watch for short-eared owls hunting their primary prey. Admire the dramatic coastal scenery along the trail or enjoy a relaxing panga ride around the cliffs, where you may spot fur sea lions resting on the rocks.
Note: Genovesa Island is one of only five locations in the Galapagos archipelago where red-footed boobies nest, making it a particularly special destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
Activities: Hiking, Kayaking, Panga ride, Snorkeling

In the afternoon, visit Darwin Bay, formed when the island’s volcanic crater collapsed below sea level. Step ashore on a beautiful white coral sand beach and explore this sheltered bay, a paradise for birdwatchers. Look for red-footed and Nazca boobies, wandering tattlers, lava gulls, whimbrels, yellow-crowned and black-crowned night herons, and yellow warblers.
Continue along the trail and spot red-footed boobies nesting in the mangrove trees. Watch for sharp-beaked finches, large ground finches, large cactus finches, Galapagos doves, and swallow-tailed gulls. Explore the tidal pools and observe a variety of coastal and seabirds, including night herons, alongside playful sea lions.
Take the opportunity to snorkel in the bay and discover its rich marine life. Look for reef sharks, sea turtles, and hundreds of colorful fish beneath the surface. Alternatively, explore the sheltered waters by sea kayak and enjoy a different perspective of Genovesa’s remarkable coastline.
Activities: Hiking, Kayaking, Panga ride, Snorkeling

Located between North Seymour and Baltra, Mosquera Islet is one of the smallest islands in the Galápagos. It is of volcanic origin, formed by geological uplift, has no visible crater, and its terrain is very flat.
One of the most striking features of Mosquera is the contrast of colors. A beautiful beach of white sand, transparent turquoise waters, lush green vegetation, and jet-black lava rocks. Landscape photography is highly recommended here, especially in the golden light conditions of early morning or at sunset.
Activities: Snorkeling, Hiking

This remarkable elevated island offers an easy, level walking experience across a pristine landscape. Here, nature provides an intimate theater of Galapagos wildlife. Watch magnificent frigatebirds nesting among the low shrubs, their males displaying their brilliant red throat pouches, while charming blue-footed boobies perform their delightful courtship dances a few feet from the trail.
Along the shoreline, playful sea lions ride the waves, while elegant swallow-tailed gulls perch gracefully on the cliffs. The expert guides will lead you along well-maintained paths, ensuring comfortable viewing of these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.
Your visit can be as active or relaxed as you prefer, with ample opportunities to observe and photograph from convenient resting spots.
Activities: Snorkeling, Panga ride, Hiking

South Plazas is located to the east of Santa Cruz Island and forms part of two islands known as Islas Plazas. Despite its small size, some of the most interesting and outstanding species of the Galapagos are found here. The Plazas land iguanas are smaller than their relatives found on other islands.
Throughout the island, there are several hybrid iguanas, a result of crossing a male marine iguana and a female land iguana. They are unique, recognisable at first glance by their black/gray colour, with a land iguana’s crest, but face and tail of the marine iguana. The large population of iguanas is due to the presence of tunas, their favourite food. Swallow-tailed gulls nesting in the rugged cliffs are seen along with other seabirds such as Audubon shearwaters, red-billed tropicbirds, frigate birds, and brown pelicans.
Activities: Hiking, Panga ride

After disembarking in the beautiful and clear waters, you will be in proximity with one of the many sea lion colonies. Along the trail, many salt bushes can be seen as well as giant prickly pear cacti: gigantism is a characteristic of oceanic islands. There are great possibilities for snorkelling with playful sea lions and tropical fish.
After disembarking in the beautiful and clear waters, you will be in contact with one of the many sea lion colonies. Along the trail, many salt bushes can be seen as well as giant prickly pear cacti: gigantism is a characteristic of oceanic islands. There are great possibilities for snorkelling with playful sea lions and tropical fish.
Activities: Panga ride, Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling

Your final morning in the Galapagos features a visit to the prestigious David Rodriguez Tortoise Center, a conservation jewel dedicated to protecting San Cristóbal’s native giant tortoises. Named after a devoted park ranger who served these islands for 39 years, this sophisticated breeding facility plays a crucial role in preserving these magnificent creatures.
Located in a serene setting near Cerro Colorado, the center is a 40-minute scenic drive from port through the island’s highlands. Here, you’ll witness the remarkable Chelonoides chathamensis tortoises in a carefully designed natural habitat. The facility, established in 2002 and refined over the years, represents the pinnacle of conservation excellence in the Galapagos.
Activities: Hiking

Following this memorable encounter, the staff will ensure a seamless transfer to San Cristóbal airport for your departure flight.