Sample Eight-Day Galapagos Villa/Boat Itinerary

(Note: This is only a suggested itinerary and will be based on your preferences and park regulations)

Day 1: Puerto Ayora
Private Transfer to the airport for your flight to Baltra. Have VIP entry at the airport, and then transfer to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island for a tour of the Charles Darwin Station.

Day 2: Highlands
Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, where you'll see Galapagos tortoises and explore lava tunnels. You can customize this option with horseback riding or a mountain bike adventure.

Day 3: Isabela Island
Head to Isabela Island for the day in a private speedboat with your naturalist guide. Isabela is the largest island in the archipelago, and is dominated by a volcano and has a variety of interesting sites.

Day 4: Santa Fe & South Plaza Islands
Visit Santa Fe and South Plaza Islands in a private speedboat with your naturalist guide. Santa Fe has a beautiful turquoise lagoon and excellent snorkeling; South Plaza is a wonderful destination for spotting large marine life like rays.

Day 5: Bartolomé Island
With your naturalist guide, visit Bartolomé Island, known for its iconic Pinnacle Rock, an obelisk jutting out of the inviting cove. The snorkeling here is excellent, with the opportunity to see sea turtles, tropical sea life, sea lions and reef sharks. Hike to the summit of Bartolomé for amazing views.

Day 6: North Seymour
North Seymour is an amazing island full of bird life - as you're walking along the trails you'll have to make way for passing blue-footed boobies.

Day 7: Tortuga Bay & Mansa Beach
Visit Tortuga Bay and Mansa Beach for a full day of snorkeling and kayaking.

Day 8: Galapagos / Quito
Return to Quito, with access to the VIP lounge at the Baltra Airport, private transfers and overnight at your choice of hotels in Quito.