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The Galapagos Islands are constantly bustling with activity and provide a wide range of experiences throughout the year, no matter when you decide to travel there!
The highlights of Eastern Galapagos make it one of the most comprehensive trips we offer, thanks to its length and diverse visitor destinations. In this blog, we invite you to explore the superior advantages of this specific Eastern journey compared to our Western and Northern Galapagos excursions.
Highlights of Eastern Galapagos: The longer, the more rewarding
Experts on Galapagos expeditions have consistently advised that travelers should allow at least five days to fully “get a sense” of what the island offers. You will have a truly magnificent and comprehensive experience of the Enchanted Islands if you go above and beyond this essential requirement. For those who want to experience more than just a taste of what the Galapagos offers, we frequently suggest our 7-day/6-night Eastern Galapagos Itinerary. This itinerary on the Santa Cruz II is highly recommended since it provides exceptional island coverage and exclusive island experiences. Why not make the most of your time if you’re going to travel this far?
You’ll explore the top-rated island to experience in Galapagos.
According to our guides, visitors, and expedition leaders, Española Island (also called the Grand Central Station of Wildlife) in the Galapagos is hands-down the best island in the archipelago to visit.
It’s not surprising that Española is the top island on everyone’s list of islands because of its incredible wildlife diversity, breathtaking coastline of sheer cliffs, and status as the only island in the Galapagos where the magnificent waved albatrosses call home. Regarding the albatrosses that waved…
You’ll have the chance to witness the biggest bird in all of the Galapagos
Admire the Galapagos albatross, the giant bird in the archipelago, with its magnificent wingspan that will dazzle your eyes! They start nesting in April, and if you’re lucky, you might witness their peculiar but captivating courtship dance, which produces a thunderous symphony as their beaks clack against one another!
A Trio of Iconic Species (and Beyond)!
You won’t have to worry about whether it’s a Nazca, blue- or red-footed booby that you’ll get to experience, because this Eastern Galapagos Itinerary is an “all-footed” boobies experience!
Not to add, you will see the marine, land, and Santa Fe iguanas, the three main iguana species in the Galapagos. Furthermore, two exceptional visitors will also be present: sea lions and Galapagos fur seals! That brings the number of unique species on our BIG 15 list to EIGHT. This Eastern itinerary will let you visit up to THIRTEEN MEMBERS (almost 90%) of our BIG15 list of iconic species, but the fun doesn’t end there!
Debating Vessel Size? No Need!
Does the lengthy route entice you, but are you skeptical about Santa Cruz II’s greater scale? In summary, though, it all boils down to understanding that despite the Santa Cruz II’s larger size, you have the following rights:
A multi-guided guided expedition
More guides mean you’ll have more activities to choose from and more specialized groups to be a part of.
Stability
You obtain more stability with a larger boat. Furthermore, because it exclusively circles islands shielded from the harsher currents that pour into the Galapagos, this itinerary for the Eastern Galapagos Islands is “seasickness proof.” The Santa Cruz II can only navigate for a maximum of a few hours during the day; its longest navigations are reserved for the evening.
Larger recreational spaces
To lounge out on, have some time to yourself, and relish Galapagos in absolute comfort and solace – why wouldn’t you want to have that extra space?
Charles Darwin visited this place…
You can follow in the footsteps of the famous naturalist Charles Darwin at the Punta Pitt visitor center! He could disembark at this location when he visited the Galapagos Islands in 1835.
