Upon arrival in Quito, the delightful capital of Ecuador, you will be greeted and taken to your hotel in a private transfer.

Accompany your guide for a morning stroll through colonial Quito to explore its abundant art treasures and blooming balconies. Admire San Francisco Church and its museum of religious art, along with La Compañía, which features dazzling gilded walls. Explore lively Independence Plaza, surrounded by the Presidential Palace and the Cathedral of Quito. Afterwards, visit Panecillo Hill to enjoy magnificent views of the city and the neighbouring Andean peaks. Spend a leisurely afternoon in Quito at your own pace, experiencing its unique atmosphere as you like.

Travel to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal, in the Galápagos Islands. Upon arrival, embark on a panga (durable inflatable boat) for a quick journey to your Ecoventura high-end expedition vessel. Sail after lunch until you reach Leon Dormido (Sleeping Lion), a vertical tuff cone rising 500 feet from the ocean. Observe the variety of animals on its cliffs, such as the blue-footed booby, Nazca booby, and frigatebird. This evening, you are invited to a cocktail reception with the Captain and crew, followed by a multi-course welcome supper.

Observe famous Galápagos animals at Cerro Brujo, a stunning white coral beach known as one of the most magnificent in the archipelago. It is ideal for a tranquil stroll with panoramic views and excellent birdwatching opportunities. Take a leisurely walk on the beach, swim with sea lions, or choose to go paddle boarding or kayaking. Following lunch on the ship, disembark at Punta Pitt, a tuff formation that acts as a breeding ground for several seabird species such as all three varieties of booby, both frigate species, swallow-tailed gull, storm petrel, shearwater, and brown pelican, in addition to a colony of sea lions. Snorkel at Pitt Rock before heading back to your boat for dinner.

Visit Punta Suarez on Espanola Island to observe the highest concentration of native species found exclusively in the Galápagos. Snorkel at Tortuga Rock after lunch to explore caves teeming with invertebrates. Later, alight at Gardner Bay, a stunning white-sand beach where groups of sea lions can be seen along the shore. Swim with sea lions directly from the beach, kayak around the bay and islets, or simply unwind on the beach. This evening, have dinner on the ship, and then maybe take a walk on the deck under the tropical stars.

Disembark in Punta Cormorant, located on Floreana Island in the Galápagos archipelago, which has a significant human history. Snorkel at Devil’s Crown or Champion, a shallow sunken crater inhabited by a diverse range of colourful fish and coral, white-tipped shark, sea turtle, spotted eagle ray, and sea star. Following lunch, explore Post Office Bay, a renowned location in the archipelago, where an English whaling crew first implemented a postal barrel in the late 1700s.

Awake in Puerto Ayora after a peaceful night on your sturdy expedition yacht. Disembark and journey overland to the mountains of Santa Cruz Island. Notice the progressive transformation of the landscape as you navigate across the seven vegetation zones of the Galápagos, all present in this single location. Explore the tortoise reserve at Las Primicias, a private farm in the highlands where you may see the gigantic tortoise in its natural environment. Afterward, make a stop at "the tunnels," which are the biggest lava tubes discovered in the Galápagos, and then go to see Centro de Crianza Fausto Llerena, the location of the Charles Darwin Research Station. After lunch, you can relax on board for the remainder of the day or choose for a planned panga transport to have supper in town.

Arrive at Bartolome, one of the newest islands in the Galápagos, known for its harsh topography that is not suitable for many plants and animals. Ascend stairs to reach the summit of a former volcano for stunning views after a dry landing. Next, swim or snorkel in transparent water surrounded by groups of tropical fish and Galápagos penguin. After lunch, resume your investigations before heading back to your yacht for dinner and a talk on Charles Darwin and his impact.

Today, visit South Plaza Island, a small geological formation with high cliffs that provide stunning views. Here, you may observe the Galápagos land iguana feeding on cactus leaves. At lunchtime on the boat, head towards North Seymour Island to witness a remarkable sight: frigate birds displaying their scarlet expanded throat pouches in search of partners. Snorkel in deeper water one final time before returning to the ship for the Captain's farewell party, a great chance to commemorate your voyage with the Captain, staff, and other guests.

Upon finishing breakfast, disembark from the yacht and say farewell to the crew. Proceed to the Interpretation Centre on San Cristobal to delve more into the human history of the Galápagos Islands. Subsequently, proceed to the airport to board your trip to mainland Ecuador.

Following breakfast, proceed to the airport and embark on your outbound flight.