Galapagos Legend 4-Day Central & Eastern Itinerary
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Galapagos Legend 4-Day Central & Eastern Itinerary Highlights
- North Seymour boobies & frigatebirds
- Bartolomé Pinnacle Rock & penguins
- Sullivan Bay lava fields
- San Cristóbal — Pitt Point’s three booby species
- Embark Baltra · disembark San Cristóbal
Day by Day
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The Galapagos Legend 4-Day Central & Eastern Itinerary sails from Baltra to San Cristóbal through North Seymour, Bartolomé and Santiago. This compact expedition route combines major seabird colonies, volcanic landscapes, snorkeling and giant tortoise conservation.
The program suits travelers seeking a short Galapagos cruise with several iconic visitor sites, including Pinnacle Rock, Sullivan Bay, Punta Pitt and Witch Hill.
- North Seymour frigatebirds and blue-footed boobies
- Bartolomé viewpoint, Pinnacle Rock and snorkeling
- Sullivan Bay lava formations on Santiago
- Punta Pitt seabird colonies and Witch Hill beach
- Embark Baltra and disembark San Cristóbal
Compare Galapagos Legend departure dates, cabin categories and current cruise prices for this route. Activities may change with weather, sea conditions and Galapagos National Park regulations. Our local team can compare this short itinerary with longer Galapagos Legend cruises.
AM
Arrive at Baltra Airport, meet the Galapagos Legend expedition team and transfer to the ship for embarkation. After lunch and an introductory briefing, settle into the cabin before the first guided island visit.
PM
Explore North Seymour, an important nesting site for magnificent and great frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls. The guided trail also offers frequent encounters with sea lions and Galapagos land iguanas.
🐾 Blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, sea lions, land iguanas
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Bartolomé & Santiago
AM
Climb the wooden stairway on Bartolomé for panoramic views over Pinnacle Rock and surrounding volcanic islets. Later, conditions permitting, snorkel from the beach among reef fish, sea turtles and occasional Galapagos penguins.
PM
Walk across the extensive pahoehoe lava fields of Sullivan Bay on Santiago. The naturalist guide explains recent volcanic processes, pioneer vegetation and the rope-like formations created as fluid lava cooled.
🐾 Penguins, lava lizards, tropical fish
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San Cristóbal
AM
Land at Punta Pitt on the northeastern edge of San Cristóbal and follow a guided trail through eroded volcanic terrain. The site offers opportunities to observe several booby species, frigatebirds and sea lions.
PM
Continue to Witch Hill, a scenic white-sand beach reached by panga. Enjoy a guided shoreline visit and, when conditions allow, swim or snorkel in clear water frequented by sea lions, rays and sea turtles.
🐾 Blue/red/Nazca boobies, frigatebirds, sea lions
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San Cristóbal
AM
Visit the Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve and Breeding Center on San Cristóbal. Learn about giant tortoise conservation and walk through native habitat with opportunities to observe tortoises and endemic birds.
PM
Transfer to San Cristóbal Airport for check-in and the onward flight. The 4-day Central and Eastern Galapagos itinerary concludes after the morning tortoise conservation visit.
🐾 Giant tortoises, San Cristóbal mockingbird