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Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise – In Darwin’s

  • Departure DateWed 8th May 2024
  • HX Hurtigruten Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II
  • 7 Night Cruise From Quito
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Itinerary

  • Quito
  • Baltra, Galapagos Islands
  • San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands
  • Santa Fe Island, Galapagos
  • Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands
  • Espanola Island
  • Guayaquil

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Day 1 - Quito

Arrive: Wed 08 May 2024

Quito, Ecuador's capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial center, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles. These include the cathedral, in the Plaza Grande square, and ultra-ornate Compañia de Jesús Jesuit church.

Day 2 - Quito

Depart: Thu 09 May 2024

Quito, Ecuador's capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial center, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles. These include the cathedral, in the Plaza Grande square, and ultra-ornate Compañia de Jesús Jesuit church.

Day 3 - Baltra, Galapagos Islands

Arrive: Fri 10 May 2024 / Depart: Fri 10 May 2024

Baltra Island, or Isla Baltra, is a small island of the Galápagos Islands. Also known as South Seymour, Baltra is a small flat island located near the center of the Galápagos. It was created by geological uplift. The island is very arid and vegetation consists of salt bushes, prickly pear cactus and palo santo trees.

Day 4 - San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands

Arrive: Sat 11 May 2024 / Depart: Sat 11 May 2024

San Cristóbal Island and named previously by the English as Chatham Island, is the easternmost island in the Galápagos archipelago, as well as one of the oldest geologically. It is administratively part of San Cristóbal Canton, Ecuador.

Day 5 - Santa Fe Island, Galapagos

Arrive: Sun 12 May 2024 / Depart: Sun 12 May 2024

Santa Fe Island, also called Barrington Island after admiral Samuel Barrington, is a small island of 24 square kilometres which lies in the centre of the Galápagos archipelago, to the south-east of Santa Cruz Island. Visitor access is by a wet landing in Barrington Bay on the north-eastern side of the island.

Day 6 - Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

Arrive: Mon 13 May 2024 / Depart: Mon 13 May 2024

Santa Cruz Island is the largest of the Channel Islands, off the coast of Southern California. Its many sea caves include the vast Painted Cave, on the northwestern side. The island has many trails, including around Scorpion Canyon, with opportunities to see the island scrub jays. Scorpion Beach features kelp forests. Smugglers Cove has tide pools. Cavern Point offers Pacific Ocean views and seasonal whale sightings.

Day 7 - Espanola Island

Arrive: Tue 14 May 2024 / Depart: Tue 14 May 2024

Española is a city primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. A portion of the central and eastern section of the city is in Santa Fe County.

Day 8 - Eden Islet

Day 9 - Guayaquil

Arrive: Thu 16 May 2024 / Depart: Thu 16 May 2024

Guayaquil is a port city in Ecuador, known as a gateway to Pacific beaches and the Galapagos Islands. Stretching along the Guayas River is the waterfront Simón Bolívar promenade, home to La Rotonda monument. In the north, Las Peñas is a neighborhood full of colorful houses. Stairs lined with cafes and art galleries lead up Santa Ana Hill, site of Santa Ana chapel, a lighthouse and views of the city.

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