Isabela & Santa Cruz Adventure

Travel to Baltra and board the 12:30 Emetebe flight, which leads to Isabela Island. The afternoon tour leads visitors to Sucre's Cave which stands at a distance of 14 km from Puerto Villamil within the island's farming sector. The short hike leads visitors through native plants and endemic species before reaching the Mirador de Mango, which provides views across southern Isabela and its agricultural fields. The location stands as an excellent spot to observe finch birds. Return to Scalesia Lodge in time for dinner.Scalesia Lodge offers an overnight stay which includes both dinner and lunch.

Today, you will visit two of Isabela Island's most impressive locations which include Sierra Negra Volcano and Volcán Chico. Scientists classify Sierra Negra as one of the archipelago's most active volcanoes because its last eruption happened in 2005 yet Volcán Chico stands as the youngest part of Sierra Negra's northern flank. After lunch at Scalesia Lodge you will head to Concha Perla for an afternoon of swimming and snorkeling with tropical fish and sea lions and penguins and turtles and bird watching of up to 20 species. The night will be spent at Scalesia Lodge with breakfast lunch and dinner included in the package.

The site contains a basaltic caldera which provides stunning panoramic views and serves as a habitat for finches.
Landing: Dry

“Tintoreras” is a cluster of small islets just a short boat ride from Puerto Villamil.The only way to reach this location requires boat transportation which leads to a short hiking path through tight lava gaps and rough “AA” lava terrain and sandy shorelines and mangrove-fringed coves. The guest will return to Scalesia Lodge for lunch before exploring the historic Wall of Tears which stands as a monument built by prisoners who worked between 1945 and 1959 when Isabela served as a prison colony. Overnight at Scalesia Lodge (B,L,D).

Tintoreras Tour: Guided privately
Highlights: White-tipped reef sharks, Galapagos penguins, marine turtles, sea lions, marine iguanas
Landing: Dry / Wet

You must go to the airport during the early morning hours to catch your flight back to Baltra. You should pick up your luggage immediately after arrival to reach Puerto Ayora. The first stop should be Las Grietas which translates to "the Crevasses" because it contains three long natural pools between high lava cliffs. The afternoon brings an opportunity to visit Tortuga Bay which holds its name because sea turtles use it as their nesting ground. The day ends with a transfer to Finch Bay Hotel where you will stay overnight (B,L).

Landing: Dry / Wet

Enjoy a full-day excursion by boat to one of the spectacular islands: Bartolomé, Santa Fe, Plazas, or North Seymour (see details below).The hotel provides accommodations for guests who wish to stay overnight after they return in the evening.

After breakfast you will proceed to Baltra Airport for your return flight to the mainland.
Note: The planned schedule is subject to change without any advanced warning. The travel schedule needs to change because of flight timings and weather changes and unplanned events.