Monique 5-Day Northern & Central Itinerary
Route Map
Monique 5-Day Northern & Central Itinerary Highlights
- <p>The Monique 5-Day Northern & Central Itinerary sails round-trip from Baltra through Bartolomé, Genovesa, South Plaza, Santa Fe, Santiago, Rábida and Santa Cruz. This compact Galapagos cruise combines famous volcanic landscapes, seabird colonies, wildlife walks and guided snorkeling.</p><ul><li><strong>Genovesa:</strong> red-footed boobies, frigatebirds and dramatic seabird colonies</li><li><strong>Bartolomé:</strong> Pinnacle Rock views, volcanic scenery and penguin habitat</li><li><strong>South Plaza and Santa Fe:</strong> land iguanas, cactus forests and sea lions</li><li><strong>Santiago and Rábida:</strong> lava formations, red-sand coastline and marine wildlife</li><li><strong>Easy logistics:</strong> 5 days / 4 nights, round-trip from Baltra</li></ul><p>Contact our Galapagos specialists to compare Monique cabin options, departure dates and current availability for this northern and central route.</p>
Day by Day
1
Baltra & Bartolomé
AM
Arrival at Baltra, transfer and embarkation.
PM
Bartolomé: Pinnacle Rock summit and snorkeling.
🐾 Penguins, sea lions, tropical fish
2
Genovesa
AM
Darwin Bay: coral beach, a seabird haven.
PM
El Barranco / Prince Philip’s Steps.
🐾 Red-footed & Nazca boobies, frigatebirds, storm petrels, fur seals
3
South Plaza & Santa Fe
AM
South Plaza: Opuntia cactus forest and land iguanas.
PM
Santa Fe: endemic cactus forest and land iguanas.
🐾 Land iguanas, sea lions, Galápagos hawk
4
Santiago & Rábida
AM
Egas Port (Santiago): black-lava shoreline.
PM
Rábida: red-sand beach and lagoon.
🐾 Marine iguanas, fur seals, flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs
5
Santa Cruz
AM
Charles Darwin Research Station.
PM
Transfer to Baltra Airport — end of cruise.
🐾 Giant tortoises, Darwin’s finches