In Darwin’s Footsteps (Eastern Route)
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
8 Nights
Quito
MS Santa Cruz II
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Quito
Ecuador
Ride the world's highest aerial tramway above the Andes and gaze down at Ecuador's lush green valleys from the clouds.
Arrive
2026-10-07 00:00:00
Day 2
Quito
Ecuador
Ride the world's highest aerial tramway above the Andes and gaze down at Ecuador's lush green valleys from the clouds.
Arrive
2026-10-08 00:00:00
Day 3
Seymour
Ecuador
Encounter otherworldly wildlife on the Galápagos Islands, where giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies roam freely in their natural island paradise.
Arrive
2026-10-09 00:00:00
Depart
2026-10-09 14:30:00
Day 3
Mosquera Island, Galapagos
Ecuador
Swim alongside playful Galápagos sea lions and marvel at otherworldly marine life in crystal-clear waters.
Arrive
2026-10-09 14:54:00
Depart
2026-10-09 00:30:00
Day 4
Punta Pitt, San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Witness blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and Galápagos sea lions in their natural habitat on pristine volcanic cliffs.
Arrive
2026-10-10 15:00:00
Depart
2026-10-10 00:30:00
Day 4
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos
Ecuador
Encounter giant Galápagos tortoises and playful sea lions in their pristine natural habitat on Ecuador's most captivating island.
Arrive
2026-10-10 06:30:00
Depart
2026-10-10 11:30:00
Day 5
Santa Fé Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Swim alongside playful sea lions and snorkel crystalline waters teeming with tropical fish at this pristine Galápagos island paradise.
Arrive
2026-10-11 06:00:00
Depart
2026-10-11 12:00:00
Day 5
South Plaza Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Swim alongside playful sea lions and spot unique red-billed tropicbirds nesting on dramatic cliff formations.
Arrive
2026-10-11 13:50:00
Depart
2026-10-11 04:00:00
Day 6
Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Encounter Darwin finches and giant tortoises in their natural habitat while hiking through volcanic landscapes and pristine beaches.
Arrive
2026-10-12 06:00:00
Depart
2026-10-12 00:30:00
Day 7
Punta Suarez, Isla Española, Galápagos
Ecuador
Witness the dramatic blowhole spewing seawater 75 feet skyward while rare waved albatrosses perform their enchanting courtship dance.
Arrive
2026-10-13 06:00:00
Depart
2026-10-13 12:00:00
Day 7
Gardner Bay, Española Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Swim alongside playful sea lions and snorkel pristine waters teeming with tropical fish in this untouched island paradise.
Arrive
2026-10-13 14:30:00
Depart
2026-10-13 22:30:00
Day 8
San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Encounter fearless giant tortoises and rare marine iguanas in their pristine natural habitat on this enchanting volcanic island.
Arrive
2026-10-14 06:00:00
Depart
2026-10-14 12:30:00
Day 8
North Seymour Island, Galapagos
Ecuador
Watch blue-footed boobies perform their iconic mating dance while frigatebirds soar overhead on pristine volcanic shores.
Arrive
2026-10-14 15:00:00
Depart
2026-10-14 18:30:00
Day 9
Seymour
Ecuador
Encounter otherworldly wildlife on the Galápagos Islands, where giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies roam freely in their natural island paradise.
Arrive
2026-10-15 08:30:00
About This Cruise
From $5,327 per person
8 nights on
MS Santa Cruz II
with
HX Expeditions
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