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From $4,145 /person
Guests 16
Suites 9
Crew 11
Cruise
Director
Bilingual
Guide
Wi-Fi
Guests 16
Suites 9
Crew 11
Cruise
Director
Bilingual
Guide
Wi-Fi

The Galapagos Horizon Trimaran Tour

The Horizon Galapagos Cruise offers you an exceptional voyage through the enchanting Galapagos Islands. Purpose-built for both comfort and elegance, the Horizon Trimaran provides one of the smoothest rides in the region, ensuring a seamless and serene experience. This is the only trimaran for the Galapagos, providing unique stability and comfort when cruising between islands.

Accommodating just 16 guests, the Horizon Galapagos Cruise features eight spacious cabins, each with a private balcony for uninterrupted views of the archipelago. Onboard amenities include a refined lounge, inviting bar, al fresco dining area, and a panoramic solarium with Jacuzzi. This is perfectly positioned to take in the breathtaking island scenery.

With expertly guided 4, 5, or 8-day itineraries led by a certified bilingual naturalist, and a dedicated cruise director and crew, the Horizon provides you with a curated blend of discovery and luxury in one of the world’s most remarkable destinations.

The Galapagos Horizon Trimaran Accommodation

The Horizon trimaran offers a sophisticated onboard experience with a thoughtfully designed layout across two decks. Each of the eight cabins features a private balcony, ensuite bathroom, air-conditioning, and hot water. They provide a comfortable retreat after a day of Galapagos exploration.

  • Upper Deck:
    • 4 elegant double cabins with private balconies
    • Al fresco dining area and bar

  • Main Deck:
    • 4 spacious double cabins with private balconies
    • Indoor dining room and inviting lounge area

All cabins are furnished with convertible twin or matrimonial beds and panoramic windows for exceptional views of the islands.

The Galapagos Horizon Trimaran Tour Summary

Aboard the Horizon, you will uncover the iconic beauty of the Galapagos Islands on immersive itineraries crafted for discovery and comfort.

Cruise to the archipelago’s most extraordinary destinations, such as Española, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, Genovesa, and more, depending on days and itinerary. Each destination is rich with wildlife and dramatic scenery. Whether you choose a 4, 5, or 8-day journey, the Horizon Trimaran offers exclusive access to both world-famous sites and lesser-visited gems.

You will enjoy guided excursions led by certified Galapagos National Park naturalists, as you explore volcanic landscapes, pristine beaches, and vibrant marine ecosystems.


Video Introduction

Tour Info

  • Country: Ecuador
  • Focus Area: Galapagos National Park
  • Duration: 4, 5, 7 & 8 days
  • Start Point: Baltra Island / San Cristobal
  • End Point: Baltra Island / San Cristobal
Booking protects ¼ acre of habitat · World Land Trust

The Galapagos Horizon Trimaran Itinerary

Choose your itinerary

Click a duration to see the day-by-day programme for this cruise.

Other itineraries may be available — send a request to check options and pricing.

Day 1 · Saturday

San Cristobal Arrival & David Rodriguez Breeding Center

You'll land at San Cristóbal Airport, where a Horizon staff member meets you after immigration and baggage claim and brings you to the yacht, with time to settle into your cabin before lunch and the welcome briefing. In the afternoon you'll visit the David Rodríguez Breeding Center, known locally as La Galapaguera, in Cerro Colorado, about an hour by road from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Warblers, finches and mockingbirds move through the surrounding trees and shrubs, while giant tortoises live wild but protected on the trails, sealed off from introduced predators like pigs and goats.

Wildlife Arrival Hiking

Day 2 · Sunday

Pitt Point, Witch Hill & Kicker Rock

Pitt Point, on the northeastern tip of San Cristóbal, is home to frigatebirds, storm petrels and all three of the Galápagos' booby species, Nazca, blue-footed and red-footed. A steep trail climbs a cliff and winds through a ravine into an area thick with birdlife. In the afternoon, Witch Hill is one of the most picturesque beaches in the islands, powdery white sand backed by sea lions, shorebirds, finches and mockingbirds, with clear water that's excellent for a swim or snorkel among tropical fish, anemones, sponges and coral. From there you'll circumnavigate Kicker Rock, a striking formation jutting hundreds of feet above the ocean and split by a narrow channel. There's no landing here, but the boat ride around it turns up sharks, tropical fish, turtles and occasionally manta or hammerhead sharks, along with blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies and frigatebirds overhead.

Birdwatching Snorkelling Wildlife

Day 3 · Monday

Suarez Point & Gardner Bay

On the trail to Suárez Point you'll spot blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies and, with luck, the waved albatross, Española is the breeding ground for nearly all 12,000 pairs left in the world. A clifftop launch pad here is where the albatross take off on their long flights, and a coastal blowhole sends seawater shooting into the air, a favourite for photographs. In the afternoon, Gardner Bay is a stretch of white sand and a lively sea lion colony, where you can walk the beach or swim alongside sea lion pups, with curious mockingbirds often nearby.

Wildlife Hiking Photography

Day 4 · Tuesday

Bachas Beach & Departure

Bachas Beach, on Santa Cruz's north shore, is a swimming beach and one of the few places in the islands where you can still see a remnant of the US World War II presence, a floating pier. Flamingos, Sally lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black-necked stilts and whimbrels are all regularly seen here, and sea turtles nest on the sand. After this final visit you'll be transferred to Baltra Airport for your flight back to the mainland.

Beaches Wildlife Departure

Day 1 · Tuesday

Baltra Arrival & Pinnacle Rock

You'll fly into Baltra Island in the morning, where a Horizon staff member meets you after immigration and baggage claim and brings you to the yacht, with time to settle into your cabin before lunch and the welcome briefing. In the afternoon you'll head to Bartolomé Island, home to the famous Pinnacle Rock. Bartolomé is an extinct volcano marked by red, orange, black and even green volcanic rock, and a stairway trail climbs roughly 30 to 40 minutes to the summit for one of the best views in the Galápagos. The beach below, framed by the island's only vegetation, is a strong snorkel spot, sometimes with Galápagos penguins swimming right alongside you.

Hiking Snorkelling Arrival

Day 2 · Wednesday

Egas Port & Rabida Island

Egas Port, also known as James Bay, is home to Galápagos hawks and quick-footed lava lizards, with a trail leading to tide pools and grottos where Galápagos fur seals bathe in the sun, and good snorkelling just offshore. In the afternoon, Rábida Island, also called Jervis, is one of the most colourful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago. You'll start on its famous maroon-red sand beach before an easy hike to a lookout with sweeping views. It's also a strong spot for birdwatching, with several finch species, Galápagos vermilion flycatchers, hawks and brown pelicans all commonly seen, and snorkelling turns up white-cheeked pintail ducks, colourful fish and sea lions in a brackish lagoon.

Wildlife Snorkelling Hiking

Day 3 · Thursday

Darwin Bay & El Barranco

Darwin Bay's white coral sand beach opens onto a half-mile trail winding through mangroves filled with land birds, Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls are all easy to spot here, and tide pools further along are a favourite play spot for sea lions. In the afternoon, El Barranco, also known as Prince Philip's Steps, is a steep, rocky climb up a cliff face with sweeping views from the top. The site is home to Palo Santo vegetation and shelters red-footed boobies, short-eared owls, Galápagos storm petrels and Galápagos doves.

Birdwatching Snorkelling Hiking

Day 4 · Friday

Mosquera Islet & the Highlands

Mosquera Islet, between Baltra and North Seymour, is a reef of rock and coral just 160 metres across at its narrowest point, and one of the largest sea lion populations in the islands. Shorebirds are common here too, and there have been occasional sightings of orcas feeding on sea lions offshore. In the afternoon, a bus from Puerto Ayora takes you into the deep green highlands of Santa Cruz, a striking contrast to the dry lowlands. Scalesia forest dominates the landscape, and you'll walk through a lava tunnel stretching over half a mile underground, a genuinely surreal experience, before lunch. Afterward you'll visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, where giant tortoises are raised in captivity from three-inch hatchlings to four-foot adults, with older tortoises often happy to pose for a photo.

Wildlife Hiking Conservation

Day 5 · Saturday

North Seymour Island & Departure

North Seymour Island holds a strong population of Galápagos sea lions, blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds, formed by submarine lava flows uplifted by tectonic activity into an arid, low-lying landscape. Land and marine iguanas are common here, and the snorkelling turns up rays, reef sharks, fish and garden eels. After this final visit you'll be transferred to Baltra Airport for your flight back to the mainland.

Wildlife Snorkelling Departure

Day 1 · Wednesday

Baltra Arrival, Twin Craters & the Highlands

You'll fly into Baltra Island in the morning, where a Horizon staff member meets you after immigration and baggage claim before you head straight into your first excursion, ahead of boarding the yacht later. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, and keep your camera handy. Your first stop is the Twin Craters, set on either side of the road between Puerto Ayora and Baltra. Despite the name, they aren't true volcanic craters, but pit formations created when underground chambers collapsed, and the view is dramatic. From there, a bus ride takes you into the deep green highlands of Santa Cruz, dominated by Scalesia forest, where you'll walk through a lava tunnel stretching over half a mile underground before lunch.

Geology Hiking Arrival

Day 2 · Thursday

Post Office Bay, Devil's Crown & Cormorant Point

At Post Office Bay you'll find the barrel that 18th century whalers used as an unofficial mailbox, a tradition still kept alive by visitors today, so don't forget your postcards. You'll also have the chance to snorkel around Devil's Crown, the rocky remains of an offshore volcano and a strong site for spotting a wide range of marine life. In the afternoon, Cormorant Point holds a large flamingo lagoon shared with common stilts and white-cheeked pintails, and the island's two distinct beaches stand out, the Green Beach coloured by a high concentration of olivine crystals, and the Flour Sand Beach made of fine white coral.

History Snorkelling Wildlife

Day 3 · Friday

Santa Fe Island & Lobos Island

Santa Fe, also known as Barrington, is home to a picturesque bay and anchorage on its northeast coast, with two trails, one climbing to a scenic clifftop viewpoint, the other running from a small beach to a tall forest of prickly pear cactus. In the afternoon, Lobos Island, meaning Sea Lion Island, lives up to its name with a noisy, playful resident colony that will greet you the moment you arrive. The snorkelling here is excellent, and blue-footed and Nazca boobies are commonly seen too.

Hiking Wildlife Snorkelling

Day 4 · Saturday

Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center & David Rodriguez Breeding Center

The Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center is part of a broader environmental project exploring the natural history of the islands, including human interaction and conservation efforts, from the archipelago's volcanic origins through to its discovery and colonisation. In the afternoon you'll visit the David Rodríguez Breeding Center, known locally as La Galapaguera, in Cerro Colorado. Warblers, finches and mockingbirds move through the surrounding trees and shrubs, while giant tortoises live wild but protected on the trails, sealed off from introduced predators like pigs and goats.

History Wildlife Conservation

Day 5 · Sunday

Pitt Point, Witch Hill & Kicker Rock

Pitt Point, on the northeastern tip of San Cristóbal, is home to frigatebirds, storm petrels and all three of the Galápagos' booby species, Nazca, blue-footed and red-footed. A steep trail climbs a cliff and winds through a ravine into an area thick with birdlife. In the afternoon, Witch Hill is one of the most picturesque beaches in the islands, powdery white sand backed by sea lions, shorebirds, finches and mockingbirds, with clear water that's excellent for a swim or snorkel among tropical fish, anemones, sponges and coral. From there you'll circumnavigate Kicker Rock, a striking formation jutting hundreds of feet above the ocean and split by a narrow channel. There's no landing here, but the boat ride around it turns up sharks, tropical fish, turtles and occasionally manta or hammerhead sharks, along with blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies and frigatebirds overhead.

Birdwatching Snorkelling Wildlife

Day 6 · Monday

Suarez Point & Gardner Bay

On the trail to Suárez Point you'll spot blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies and, with luck, the waved albatross, Española is the breeding ground for nearly all 12,000 pairs left in the world. A clifftop launch pad here is where the albatross take off on their long flights, and a coastal blowhole sends seawater shooting into the air, a favourite for photographs. In the afternoon, Gardner Bay is a stretch of white sand and a lively sea lion colony, where you can walk the beach or swim alongside sea lion pups, with curious mockingbirds often nearby.

Wildlife Hiking Photography

Day 7 · Tuesday

Bachas Beach & Departure

Bachas Beach, on Santa Cruz's north shore, is a swimming beach and one of the few places in the islands where you can still see a remnant of the US World War II presence, a floating pier. Flamingos, Sally lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black-necked stilts and whimbrels are all regularly seen here, and sea turtles nest on the sand. After this final visit you'll be transferred to Baltra Airport for your flight back to the mainland.

Beaches Wildlife Departure

Day 1 · Saturday

San Cristobal Arrival & David Rodriguez Breeding Center

You'll land at San Cristóbal Airport, where a Horizon staff member meets you after immigration and baggage claim and brings you to the yacht, with time to settle into your cabin before lunch and the welcome briefing. In the afternoon you'll visit the David Rodríguez Breeding Center, known locally as La Galapaguera, in Cerro Colorado, about an hour by road from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Warblers, finches and mockingbirds move through the surrounding trees and shrubs, while giant tortoises live wild but protected on the trails, sealed off from introduced predators like pigs and goats.

Wildlife Arrival Hiking

Day 2 · Sunday

Pitt Point, Witch Hill & Kicker Rock

Pitt Point, on the northeastern tip of San Cristóbal, is home to frigatebirds, storm petrels and all three of the Galápagos' booby species, Nazca, blue-footed and red-footed. A steep trail climbs a cliff and winds through a ravine into an area thick with birdlife. In the afternoon, Witch Hill is one of the most picturesque beaches in the islands, powdery white sand backed by sea lions, shorebirds, finches and mockingbirds, with clear water that's excellent for a swim or snorkel among tropical fish, anemones, sponges and coral. From there you'll circumnavigate Kicker Rock, a striking formation jutting hundreds of feet above the ocean and split by a narrow channel. There's no landing here, but the boat ride around it turns up sharks, tropical fish, turtles and occasionally manta or hammerhead sharks, along with blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies and frigatebirds overhead.

Birdwatching Snorkelling Wildlife

Day 3 · Monday

Suarez Point & Gardner Bay

On the trail to Suárez Point you'll spot blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies and, with luck, the waved albatross, Española is the breeding ground for nearly all 12,000 pairs left in the world. A clifftop launch pad here is where the albatross take off on their long flights, and a coastal blowhole sends seawater shooting into the air, a favourite for photographs. In the afternoon, Gardner Bay is a stretch of white sand and a lively sea lion colony, where you can walk the beach or swim alongside sea lion pups, with curious mockingbirds often nearby.

Wildlife Hiking Photography

Day 4 · Tuesday

Bachas Beach & Pinnacle Rock

Bachas Beach, on Santa Cruz's north shore, is a swimming beach and one of the few places in the islands where you can still see a remnant of the US World War II presence, a floating pier. Flamingos, Sally lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black-necked stilts and whimbrels are all regularly seen here, and sea turtles nest on the sand. In the afternoon you'll head to Bartolomé Island, home to the famous Pinnacle Rock. Bartolomé is an extinct volcano marked by red, orange, black and even green volcanic rock, and a stairway trail climbs roughly 30 to 40 minutes to the summit for one of the best views in the Galápagos. The beach below, framed by the island's only vegetation, is a strong snorkel spot, sometimes with Galápagos penguins swimming right alongside you.

Beaches Hiking Snorkelling

Day 5 · Wednesday

Egas Port & Rabida Island

Egas Port, also known as James Bay, is home to Galápagos hawks and quick-footed lava lizards, with a trail leading to tide pools and grottos where Galápagos fur seals bathe in the sun, and good snorkelling just offshore. In the afternoon, Rábida Island, also called Jervis, is one of the most colourful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago. You'll start on its famous maroon-red sand beach before an easy hike to a lookout with sweeping views. It's also a strong spot for birdwatching, with several finch species, Galápagos vermilion flycatchers, hawks and brown pelicans all commonly seen, and snorkelling turns up white-cheeked pintail ducks, colourful fish and sea lions in a brackish lagoon.

Wildlife Snorkelling Hiking

Day 6 · Thursday

Darwin Bay & El Barranco

Darwin Bay's white coral sand beach opens onto a half-mile trail winding through mangroves filled with land birds, Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls are all easy to spot here, and tide pools further along are a favourite play spot for sea lions. In the afternoon, El Barranco, also known as Prince Philip's Steps, is a steep, rocky climb up a cliff face with sweeping views from the top. The site is home to Palo Santo vegetation and shelters red-footed boobies, short-eared owls, Galápagos storm petrels and Galápagos doves.

Birdwatching Snorkelling Hiking

Day 7 · Friday

Mosquera Islet & the Highlands

Mosquera Islet, between Baltra and North Seymour, is a reef of rock and coral just 160 metres across at its narrowest point, and one of the largest sea lion populations in the islands. Shorebirds are common here too, and there have been occasional sightings of orcas feeding on sea lions offshore. In the afternoon, a bus from Puerto Ayora takes you into the deep green highlands of Santa Cruz, a striking contrast to the dry lowlands. Scalesia forest dominates the landscape, and you'll walk through a lava tunnel stretching over half a mile underground, a genuinely surreal experience, before lunch. Afterward you'll visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, where giant tortoises are raised in captivity from three-inch hatchlings to four-foot adults, with older tortoises often happy to pose for a photo.

Wildlife Hiking Conservation

Day 8 · Saturday

North Seymour Island & Departure

North Seymour Island holds a strong population of Galápagos sea lions, blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds, formed by submarine lava flows uplifted by tectonic activity into an arid, low-lying landscape. Land and marine iguanas are common here, and the snorkelling turns up rays, reef sharks, fish and garden eels. After this final visit you'll be transferred to Baltra Airport for your flight back to the mainland.

Wildlife Snorkelling Departure

Day 1 · Saturday

Baltra Arrival & Sullivan Bay

You'll fly into Baltra Island in the morning, where a Horizon staff member meets you after immigration and baggage claim and brings you to the yacht, with time to settle into your cabin before lunch and the welcome briefing. In the afternoon, Sullivan Bay, on the southeast side of Santiago, is a striking site for its geology, the area is covered in lava flows and dotted with small volcanic elevations left behind as the lava cooled.

Geology Arrival

Day 2 · Sunday

Vicente Roca Point & Espinoza Point

Vicente Roca Point is made up of two coves within a large bay known for spectacular marine life, keep an eye out for seahorses, sea turtles and the strange, fascinating sunfish while you snorkel. In the afternoon, after crossing the Bolívar Channel between Isabela and Fernandina, you'll land at Espinoza Point. Past a colony of marine iguanas and a group of sea lions lies the island's highlight, a flightless cormorant nesting site, and this is also a strong spot to see the Galápagos hawk.

Snorkelling Wildlife

Day 3 · Monday

Tagus Cove & Urbina Bay

Tagus Cove, on Isabela, sits opposite Fernandina near the Bolívar Channel and has been used as an anchorage by passing ships since the 1800s. Trails wind past Lake Darwin up to a ridge with sweeping views. In the afternoon, Urbina Bay sits at the base of Alcedo Volcano, between Tagus Cove and Elizabeth Bay. A major uplift in 1954 pushed the land up more than 16 feet, extending the coast half a mile and stranding marine life on the new shore. It's also a great spot for snorkelling, alongside the largest land iguanas in the Galápagos and resident giant tortoises.

Hiking Snorkelling Geology

Day 4 · Tuesday

Elizabeth Bay & Moreno Point

Elizabeth Bay, on Isabela's east coast, is dotted with islets best explored by dinghy. Penguins and blue-footed boobies are often seen on the rocky outcrops, and the clear, wildlife-rich water is excellent for snorkelling among colourful fish, sea lions and the occasional shark. In the afternoon, Moreno Point sits southwest of Elizabeth Bay, where a dry landing takes you onto what was once flowing lava, now pocked with crystal-clear tide pools. Pink flamingos, white-cheeked pintails and common gallinules gather in the brackish pools, and a closer look sometimes reveals white-tip reef sharks and sea turtles drifting by.

Panga rides Snorkelling Wildlife

Day 5 · Wednesday

Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & Departure

At the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center in Puerto Ayora, giant tortoises are raised in captivity from three-inch hatchlings to four-foot adults, with several subspecies living side by side and older tortoises often happy to pose for a photo. After this final visit you'll be transferred to Baltra Airport for your flight back to the mainland.

Conservation Departure

Day 1 · Saturday

Baltra Arrival & Sullivan Bay

You'll fly into Baltra Island in the morning, where a Horizon staff member meets you after immigration and baggage claim and brings you to the yacht, with time to settle into your cabin before lunch and the welcome briefing. In the afternoon, Sullivan Bay, on the southeast side of Santiago, is a striking site for its geology, the area is covered in lava flows and dotted with small volcanic elevations left behind as the lava cooled.

Geology Arrival

Day 2 · Sunday

Vicente Roca Point & Espinoza Point

Vicente Roca Point is made up of two coves within a large bay known for spectacular marine life, keep an eye out for seahorses, sea turtles and the strange, fascinating sunfish while you snorkel. In the afternoon, after crossing the Bolívar Channel between Isabela and Fernandina, you'll land at Espinoza Point. Past a colony of marine iguanas and a group of sea lions lies the island's highlight, a flightless cormorant nesting site, and this is also a strong spot to see the Galápagos hawk.

Snorkelling Wildlife

Day 3 · Monday

Tagus Cove & Urbina Bay

Tagus Cove, on Isabela, sits opposite Fernandina near the Bolívar Channel and has been used as an anchorage by passing ships since the 1800s. Trails wind past Lake Darwin up to a ridge with sweeping views. In the afternoon, Urbina Bay sits at the base of Alcedo Volcano, between Tagus Cove and Elizabeth Bay. A major uplift in 1954 pushed the land up more than 16 feet, extending the coast half a mile and stranding marine life on the new shore. It's also a great spot for snorkelling, alongside the largest land iguanas in the Galápagos and resident giant tortoises.

Hiking Snorkelling Geology

Day 4 · Tuesday

Elizabeth Bay & Moreno Point

Elizabeth Bay, on Isabela's east coast, is dotted with islets best explored by dinghy. Penguins and blue-footed boobies are often seen on the rocky outcrops, and the clear, wildlife-rich water is excellent for snorkelling among colourful fish, sea lions and the occasional shark. In the afternoon, Moreno Point sits southwest of Elizabeth Bay, where a dry landing takes you onto what was once flowing lava, now pocked with crystal-clear tide pools. Pink flamingos, white-cheeked pintails and common gallinules gather in the brackish pools, and a closer look sometimes reveals white-tip reef sharks and sea turtles drifting by.

Panga rides Snorkelling Wildlife

Day 5 · Wednesday

Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, Twin Craters & the Highlands

At the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center in Puerto Ayora, giant tortoises are raised in captivity from three-inch hatchlings to four-foot adults, with several subspecies living side by side and older tortoises often happy to pose for a photo. In the afternoon you'll visit the Twin Craters, set on either side of the road between Puerto Ayora and Baltra. Despite the name, they aren't true volcanic craters, but pit formations created when underground chambers collapsed, and the view is dramatic. From there, a bus ride takes you into the deep green highlands of Santa Cruz, dominated by Scalesia forest, where you'll walk through a lava tunnel stretching over half a mile underground before lunch.

Conservation Hiking Geology

Day 6 · Thursday

Post Office Bay, Devil's Crown & Cormorant Point

At Post Office Bay you'll find the barrel that 18th century whalers used as an unofficial mailbox, a tradition still kept alive by visitors today, so don't forget your postcards. In the morning you'll also have the chance to snorkel around Devil's Crown, the rocky remains of an offshore volcano and a strong site for spotting a wide range of marine life. In the afternoon, Cormorant Point holds a large flamingo lagoon shared with common stilts and white-cheeked pintails, and the island's two distinct beaches stand out, the Green Beach coloured by a high concentration of olivine crystals, and the Flour Sand Beach made of fine white coral.

History Snorkelling Wildlife

Day 7 · Friday

Santa Fe Island & Lobos Island

Santa Fe, also known as Barrington, is home to a picturesque bay and anchorage on its northeast coast, with two trails, one climbing to a scenic clifftop viewpoint, the other running from a small beach to a tall forest of prickly pear cactus. In the afternoon, Lobos Island, meaning Sea Lion Island, lives up to its name with a noisy, playful resident colony that will greet you the moment you arrive. The snorkelling here is excellent, and blue-footed and Nazca boobies are commonly seen too.

Hiking Wildlife Snorkelling

Day 8 · Saturday

Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center & Departure

The Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center is part of a broader environmental project exploring the natural history of the islands, including human interaction and conservation efforts. The Museum of Natural History covers the archipelago's volcanic origins, ocean currents, climate and the arrival of endemic species, while the Human History exhibit traces the islands' discovery and colonisation. After this final visit you'll be transferred to San Cristóbal Airport for your flight back to the mainland.

History Departure

The Galapagos Horizon Trimaran Activities

Hiking

Follow marked trails at sites like Pitt Point, Suárez Point and Rábida Island, ranging from easy strolls to steep climbs through ravines and cliffside terrain.

Snorkelling

Get in the water at beaches, points and coves to swim alongside sharks, rays, turtles, penguins and colourful reef fish.

Kayaking

Paddle at a handful of sites including Witch Hill, Pitt Point, Tagus Cove and Santa Fe Island, where it's offered alongside snorkelling.

Dinghy rides

Ride in a small boat to explore sites with no landing or limited trails, including Kicker Rock, Elizabeth Bay and Devil's Crown.

Birdwatching

Spot all three booby species together at Pitt Point, the waved albatross at Suárez Point, and nesting seabirds at Darwin Bay and El Barranco.

Photography stops

Frame the albatross launch cliffs and blowhole at Suárez Point, both noted as strong spots for photography.

Lava tunnel walks

Walk over half a mile through an underground lava tunnel in the Santa Cruz highlands.

Geology and lava field walks

Explore lava flows and volcanic cones at Sullivan Bay, uplifted coral reef at Urbina Bay, and crater-formed tide pools at Moreno Point.

Tortoise breeding center visits

Tour the Fausto Llerena and David Rodríguez breeding centers, seeing tortoises from hatchlings through to four-foot adults.

Cultural and historical stops

Visit the Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center or leave a postcard at Post Office Bay, using the barrel system whalers set up in the 1700s.

Rates & Inclusions

4 days / 3 nights

Per Person : $4,145


Charter rate: $58,450

from $3,653pp at max capacity (16 guests)

5 days / 4 nights

Per Person : $5,845


Charter rate: $82,450

from $5,153pp at max capacity (16 guests)

7 days / 6 nights

Per Person : $7,845


Charter rate: $107,450

from $6,716pp at max capacity (16 guests)

8 days / 7 nights

Per Person : $9,445


Charter rate: $129,450

from $8,091pp at max capacity (16 guests)

Notes
  • Rates per person and based on double occupancy.
  • Cabin amenities aboard the Horizon include a private balcony, onboard binoculars, safety box, hair dryer, and bathrobes for a refined and comfortable experience.
  • Expedition gear is free to use and includes kayaks, paddle boards, wetsuits, snorkeling equipment (mask and fins), underwater cameras, and walking sticks for land and water visits in the Islands.
Included
  • All meals throughout cruise
  • All transfers in the islands
  • All excursions
  • Use of expedition gear
  • Bilingual national park guide
  • Carbon Footprint Compensation
Not Included
  • Mainland-Galapagos-Mainland airfare
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • US$200 Galapagos National Park fee
  • US$20 Transit Control Card
  • Travel / medical insurance
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
From $4,145 /person

Your booking protects ¼ acre of threatened habitat

Every tour booked through TourTheTropics.com supports the World Land Trust’s habitat protection programme in tropical regions.

Operated By Royal Galapagos

About Royal Galapagos

Royal Galapagos is one of Ecuador’s leading operators of premium expeditions, offering the largest fleet of luxury yachts in the Galapagos Islands and curated travel experiences across mainland Ecuador. The family-owned, high-end cruises provide spacious, stable, and intimate journeys designed to deliver exceptional comfort and personalized service.

With more than a decade of experience managing small expedition cruises, Royal Galapagos is renowned for its knowledgeable naturalists, dedicated onboard crew, and commitment to excellence both at sea and on land. Beyond the Galapagos, the company offers seamless travel extensions to the Amazon, Andes, and even Machu Picchu, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of the region’s most iconic landscapes.

Royal Galapagos actively promotes environmental responsibility and social inclusion through carbon offsetting, sustainable operations, community support programs, and partnerships with conservation entities such as the Galapagos Conservation Trust. Initiatives in women’s empowerment and local economic development further reflect their commitment to responsible tourism.

Delivering extraordinary adventures through refined service, expert guidance, and sustainable values, Royal Galapagos sets a benchmark for luxury exploration in Ecuador.


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Royal Galapagos Details

Tour Types:
Luxury Travel, Wildlife
Sales Agents:
Gissell Bedoya
Offices In:
Quito, Ecuador
Member Of:
LATA, Adventure Travel Trade Association, IGLTA, Galapagos Conservation Trust
Founded:
2012

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