Itinerary B

Fly early to the Galapagos Islands, then transfer to Puerto Ayora to board the Eden. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the lava tunnels and seeing giant tortoises roaming free in the highlands.

Santa Cruz Island: Highlands

Santa Cruz's highlands and El Chato Reserve are the perfect places to view giant tortoises in their natural habitat. You can explore the lagoon and lava tunnels of the reserve, but keep an eye out for the owls that frequent the tunnel entrances.

Before visiting the wall made of tears by prisoners of war after the Second World War, stop in Puerto Villamil. Visit the Puerto Villamil area's wetlands and tortoise breeding center in the afternoon.

Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre

To visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre, you can walk through the town's wetlands. This program was created to save these magnificent creatures, as the giant tortoise was on the verge of extinction in the 1950s.

Flamingo Lagoon

Spend time exploring Isabela's natural wonders. You can take a stroll to the Galapagos' largest lagoon, which is also a major breeding ground for flamingos. You can stop at lookout points along the route to see natural pools, beaches, mangrove swamps, and other places along your journey.

Wall of Tears

Visit the haunting 'Wall of Tears,' a historical site which pays tribute to prisoners of an island penal colony who were forced to construct a wall from huge blocks of volcanic lava. Between 1946 and 1959, many prisoners were killed during construction of the wall.