Galaxy Land & Sea Luxury Programs

LAND & SEA ELITE PROGRAMS

Superior Experience 5D/4N

Galaxy Land & Sea Luxury Programs

Designed through the perspective of true Galápagos insiders shaped by decades of global travel and deeply rooted in the history, ecology, and rhythms of the islands, our land-based Signature Experience represents our most distinguished offerings.

These journeys combine private naturalist-led explorations on Santa Cruz and Isabela Island with carefully selected boat expeditions to pristine, uninhabited neighbouring islands, either aboard discreet shared vessels or privately chartered yachts.

The itinerary presented is a sample and serves as a point of reference. The sequence of experiences may be refined, and additional days thoughtfully incorporated, subject to availability. Our Experience Designers curate each itinerary with precision, guided by your personal interests, pace, and expectations.

Every experience is designed with restraint, intention, and respect for the islands never rushed, never replicated.

Highlights

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Day 1

Arrival to Santa Cruz, visit the giant tortoise reserve, the tunnels, the twin craters

Day 2

Explore neighboring island

Day 3

Travel to Isabela by ferry early morning and do horseback riding exploration at the volcano

Day 4

Tunnels tour

Day 5

Flight to Baltra island, flight to the mainland

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Day 1 :Arrival & First Encounters at Santa Cruz Island

Welcome to the Galápagos Islands. Upon arrival, you will be privately escorted from the VIP airport lounge and introduced to your bilingual naturalist guide, who will accompany you throughout your journey with us, according to your chosen level of privacy.

Your first day is designed as a seamless introduction to the islands, unfolding naturally as you travel toward your hotel. Along the way, you begin to understand the landscapes, wildlife, and geological forces that define the archipelago.

A brief stop at Los Gemelos, two striking volcanic sinkholes set within the highlands of Santa Cruz, offers a quiet walk through the endemic Scalesia forest, where native birdlife is often observed such as Galápagos doves, flycatchers and several species of Darwin’s finches.

You then continue to a protected reserve home to the Galápagos giant tortoises. Moving at an unhurried pace, you encounter these ancient creatures in their natural habitat before enjoying a relaxed lunch at a carefully chosen local restaurant.

The experience concludes with a visit to subterranean lava tunnels, formed centuries ago by volcanic flows, providing essential context to the islands’ origins.

Your day ends with your arrival at your hotel

Day 2: Explore neighboring island

From Santa Cruz, you travel by yacht to one of the neighbouring islands Bartolomé, North Seymour, Santa Fe, or Floreana selected according to availability.

With a limited number of guests on board, the experience remains measured and unhurried, offering access to remote sites protected within the Galápagos National Park.

The yacht serves as a quiet base for a full-day exploration, supporting guided land visits and snorkelling sessions led by experienced naturalists. Lunch is served onboard, with thoughtfully selected options prepared to accommodate individual dietary preferences. Time at sea allows for observation, conversation, or stillness, without imposed structure.

For guests seeking complete privacy, a fully chartered yacht may be arranged upon request.

These navigations form a central part of the Galápagos experience, defined by access, expertise, and restraint.

Day 3: Travel to Isabela by ferry early morning and do horseback riding exploration at the volcano

Isabela is the most elemental island of the Galápagos. Vast, remote, and largely untouched, it offers a scale and authenticity found nowhere else in the archipelago.

On this day, you cross to Isabela by speedboat, travelling west through open waters. For those who prefer an alternative level of comfort or efficiency, interisland flights may be arranged upon request, with details provided separately.

The experience unfolds in the volcanic highlands, where the geological origins of the Galápagos are most clearly expressed. Guests may explore this landscape on a horseback journey toward the volcano, approaching the edge of the caldera at an unhurried pace. A secluded picnic is arranged in a carefully selected setting.

Those who prefer not to ride may choose a guided walk or hike, or reach the volcanic viewpoints by vehicle, arriving at the caldera’s edge without horseback riding.

This is a day defined by scale, silence, and context, an encounter with the Galápagos at its source.

Day 4: Tunnels tour

Today is dedicated to Los Túneles, one of the most distinctive marine environments in the Galápagos. Formed by ancient lava flows meeting the sea, this coastal labyrinth of arches, channels, and submerged formations creates an exceptional setting for aquatic exploration.

You access the site by yacht, joining a carefully limited shared experience with a maximum of 12 guests on board, preserving space, comfort, and a measured pace. The day unfolds as a guided aquatic expedition, combining snorkelling and shoreline exploration led by an experienced naturalist, offering close encounters with marine life unique to this region.

Lunch is served onboard, with selected options prepared to accommodate individual dietary preferences, allowing the day to continue without interruption.

For guests seeking a higher level of privacy, a private yacht and private naturalist may be arranged upon request, with details provided separately.

Los Túneles is an experience defined by proximity and design where geology, marine life, and movement converge in one of Isabela’s most remarkable coastal landscapes.

Day 5: Flight to Baltra island, flight to the mainland

Today, you depart Isabela Island by small aircraft, flying to Baltra Island. This short flight offers a final aerial perspective of the Galápagos, its volcanic forms, shifting coastlines, and open ocean before continuing onward.

Upon arrival in Baltra, you connect with your onward flight to the mainland, concluding your journey through the archipelago with efficiency and discretion.

All arrangements are handled seamlessly to ensure a smooth and unhurried departure.