Southeast Islands

Fly from Quito or Guayaquil to San Cristóbal in about two and a half hours. After landing, meet your guide and transfer by bus to the pier, where you board the Galapagos Legend.

Begin at the Interpretation Center, which explains the islands’ origin, ecological importance, and conservation challenges. Then hike up Frigatebird Hill (Cerro Tijeretas) to spot both frigatebird species and take in a wide view of the bay below.
Difficulty Level: Low / High
Type of terrain: Flat Path / Rocky
Duration: 1 hour hike, 1 hour walk 
Landing: Dry

Walk along one of the most remarkable beaches in the Galapagos, a long stretch of white sand lined with turquoise water. Watch sea lions along the shore and look for Hood mockingbirds, a species found only here. Snorkel from the beach to explore the shallow bay.
Difficulty Level: Low
Type of terrain: Sandy
Duration: 1 hour hike, 30 min kayaking, 30 min glass-bottom boat, 1 hour 45 min beach or deep snorkeling  
Landing: Wet

Hike Punta Suarez on Española, the oldest island in the Galapagos. Spot the rare wave albatross, seen only here during its breeding season from April to December. Watch their distinct courtship display.
Difficulty Level: High
Type of terrain: Rocky
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes hike
Landing: Dry

The famous Post Office Barrel. Claimed to have been first set up in 1793 by Captain James Colnett. The system involved whalers and fur sealers who would leave addressed letters in the barrel to be picked up by homeward-bound colleagues. Actually, visitors often take letters and hand-deliver them to their home countries.
Difficulty Level: Medium
Type of terrain: Rocky
Duration: 1 hour 15 min hike, 1 hour beach snorkeling  
Landing: Wet

The walk takes you to a large, shallow lagoon, often inhabited by a variable number of shockingly pink greater flamingos. Arrive at a powdery white beach, a nesting area for green turtles. Devil’s Crown is one of the favorite snorkeling sites on the islands..
Difficulty Level: Low
Type of terrain: Sandy and flat
Duration: 1 hour 45 min hike, 45 min glass-bottom boat, or 45 min deep or beach snorkeling  
Landing: Dry

Arriving at a small lava dock, your first encounter is with marine iguanas that blend in perfectly with the dark rock. As you walk past a large prickly pear cacti,  you arrive at one end of a long, sickle-shaped beach with Dragon Hill standing in the distance. The walk takes you on a circular path, past a shallow lake where flamingoes frequently come to feed.
Difficulty Level: Medium
Type of terrain: Rocky
Duration: 45 min walk, 1 hour 15 min snorkeling
Landing: Dry

This tiny, low-lying islet, converted into coral sand, is set between the north and south Seymour Islands. It's home to a group of sea lions that come to laze on the soft white sand, and it's an excellent spot to observe shorebirds, herons, lava gulls, and boobies. Snorkeling or diving here, one can often see sharks, rays, and barracudas.
Difficulty Level: Low
Type of terrain: Sandy
Duration: 1 ½ hour walk, 1 hour snorkeling or 1 hour beach time
Landing: Wet

You have your best opportunity to interact at close quarters with totally wild, Galapagos giant tortoises. A short walk among these huge, 600lb, reptiles will also offer the chance for more highland species, especially several species of the famed finches.
Difficulty Level: Low
Type of terrain: Flat and muddy, depending on the season
Duration: 1 ½ hour walk, 45min drive
Landing: Dry

After the visit, passengers will be transferred to Baltra Island Airport for their return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.