Central West Galapagos
A 5-day Galápagos cruise aboard Golondrina, calling at Baltra, Isabela, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Santa Cruz. Fernandina, the youngest island, will blow your mind with its rugged lava landscapes. The youngest island in the archipelago, it is still being formed by volcanic eruptions and makes for a wonderful, otherworldly contrast to the other islands. Isabela, the biggest of all islands in the Galápagos, offers you fantastic hikes, views and arguably some of the best snorkeling spots in the Archipelago. During your time on Santa Cruz, you will have the chance to observe the famous Galápagos Giant Tortoises in the wild and learn more about the preservation and scientific study of these amazing animals.
- Operated by: Independent, family-owned
- Ship: Golondrina
- Length: 4 nights
- Regions: Galápagos, South America
- Wildlife: Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Marine Iguana
- From: $1,250 per person
- Season: Year-round on the National Park's fixed rotation; dates on request
- Next departures: 2026-10-02, 2026-10-16, 2026-10-30, 2026-11-13, 2026-11-27, 2026-12-11
- Route: Baltra → Isabela → Fernandina → Isabela → Santiago → Santa Cruz → Baltra
The ship
- Golondrina: 16 guests
Departures
- 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-06: $1,250
- 2026-10-16 to 2026-10-20: $1,250
- 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-03: $1,250
- 2026-11-13 to 2026-11-17: $1,250
- 2026-11-27 to 2026-12-01: $1,250
- 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-15: $1,250
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