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Galápagos Islands – Nine of The Best Isles (Western and Northern Route)

HX Expeditions · MS Santa Cruz II · 10 days

Galápagos Islands – Nine of The Best Isles (Western and Northern Route)

Day 1: Begin your adventure in the vibrant city of Quito. Your journey begins on the Equator in the lush Andean foothills. At 9,350 feet, Quito is the second-highest capital city in the world, and its main draw is the exquisite Old Town, which was founded on an ancient Inca settlement. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is packed with well-preserved colonial architecture, including colorful plazas, magnificent churches, and stately monuments. Settle into your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay. If you have time, why not come a few days earlier and join a pre-voyage option. Day 2: Today, you'll enjoy a guided tour of Quito's remarkable Old Town. It's one of the largest and best-preserved…

The sailing, in facts

OperatorHX Expeditions
ShipMS Santa Cruz II
Length10 days
RegionGalápagos
Departures37 listed · 2026-09-15 to 2028-03-28

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
DayWhere
Days 1–3Quito, Ecuador
Day 3Air travel
Day 3Baltra Island, Ecuador
Day 3Cerro Dragón, Ecuador
Day 4Vicente Roca Point, Ecuador
Day 4Isla Fernandina, Ecuador
Day 5Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Day 5Santa Cruz Highlands, Isla Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Day 5Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Day 6Baroness Lookout, Isla Floreana, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, Ecuador
Day 6Bahia Post Office, Ecuador
Day 6Isla Champion, Ecuador
Day 6Cormorant Point, Ecuador
Day 7Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Day 8Buccaneer Cove, Ecuador
Day 8Puerto Egas, Ecuador
Day 9Rabida Island, Ecuador
Day 9Bartolome Island, Ecuador
Day 10Isla Genovesa, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Day 11Isla Santa Cruz Ferry Dock, Ecuador
Day 11Santa Cruz Highlands, Isla Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Day 11Isla Baltra Ferry Dock, Ecuador
Day 11Baltra Island, Ecuador
Day 11Air travel
Day 11Guayaquil, Ecuador

Every departure

37 departures of this itinerary in the atlas. Dates come from the supplier feed and are refreshed nightly.
DepartsReturnsDaysShipOffer
2026-09-152026-09-2510MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2026-09-292026-10-0910MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2026-10-132026-10-2310MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2026-10-272026-11-0610MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2026-11-102026-11-2010MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2026-11-242026-12-0410MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2026-12-082026-12-1810MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-01-052027-01-1510MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-01-192027-01-2910MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-02-022027-02-1210MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-02-162027-02-2610MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-03-022027-03-1210MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-03-162027-03-2610MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-03-302027-04-0910MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-04-132027-04-2310MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-05-112027-05-2110MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-05-252027-06-0410MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-06-082027-06-1810MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-06-222027-07-0210MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-07-062027-07-1610MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-07-202027-07-3010MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-08-032027-08-1310MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-08-172027-08-2710MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-08-312027-09-1010MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-09-142027-09-2410MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-10-262027-11-0510MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-11-092027-11-1910MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-11-232027-12-0310MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-12-072027-12-1710MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2027-12-212027-12-3110MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2028-01-042028-01-1410MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2028-01-182028-01-2810MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2028-02-012028-02-1110MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2028-02-152028-02-2510MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2028-02-292028-03-1010MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2028-03-142028-03-2410MS Santa Cruz IIYes
2028-03-282028-04-0710MS Santa Cruz IIYes

Current offers

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