Humboldt Isles Expedition | La Pinta

Let the adventure begin with a morning flight to Baltra Island. Upon arrival, head directly to the dock to board Yacht La Pinta. Your adventure starts with a welcome briefing, safety drill, cabin allocation, and lunch. Then, we’ll sail for our first afternoon exploration of South Plaza Island.

South Plaza Island
The island boasts turquoise waters contrasting against a volcanic landscape. Scarlet sesuvium succulents lead to a grove of prickly-pear cactus, home to colorful Galapagos land iguanas. Lively sea lion colonies and dancing seabirds can be found along the coast. This stunning island offers a perfect introduction to the unique natural wonders of the Galapagos archipelago.

Santa Fe Island
Explore Santa Fe Island, part of the “Humboldt quartet” of islands in the Galapagos. It’s a hotspot for genetic diversity and home to unique species like the Galapagos hawk and the elusive Santa Fe land iguana. Enjoy kayaking, snorkeling, and coastal exploration in the morning for a memorable visit.

Cerro Colorado Tortoise Habitat (San Cristobal Island)
After a fulfilling lunch, we visited Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, where Charles Darwin first set foot in the Galapagos Islands. We then drove to Cerro, Colorado, to see the breeding center for giant tortoises in a captivating deciduous forest. The sanctuary is also home to various bird species. We ended the day by exploring the town and its surroundings.

Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island)
After arriving at Punta Pitt on the eastern tip of San Cristobal Island, you can enjoy a coastal trail with views of frigates and sea lions. Look out for various species of boobies. If the weather is good, you can take a panga ride or go snorkeling to explore the marine life further.

Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)
After lunch, take a dinghy ride to Cerro Brujo’s white coral beach, a haven for birdwatching and historical significance, as Charles Darwin explored it in 1835. Enjoy sightings of seabirds, shorebirds, and Galapagos sea lions.

Punta Suarez (Espanola Island)
Explore Punta Suarez in the morning to see unique lava terrain and remarkable seabird colonies. Keep an eye out for waved albatrosses, boobies, swallow-tail gulls, and the stunning “blowhole” lava formation against the backdrop of the Humboldt Current. Look for colourful marine iguanas. This visit promises unforgettable encounters. End your morning adventure with a delightful lunch back on board.

Gardner Bay (Espanola Island)
In the afternoon, we’ll visit Gardner Bay’s pristine white coral beach. Here, you can observe playful sea lions, graceful mockingbirds, and charming finches or enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, or a glass-bottom boat ride to explore marine life.

Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
We visited the Charles Darwin Research Station and its giant tortoise captive-rearing program, then traveled by bus across Santa Cruz Island and took a ferry to Baltra. Then taken to the airport for your flight back to the mainland, bidding farewell to the enchanted islands of Galapagos.