Golden Treasure Expedition
An 8-day / 7-night cruise aboard the Grand Ocean Spray catamaran.
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Golden Treasure Expedition
Eight-day itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray.
- Day 1 · Baltra Island & Chinese Hat Islet
Arrive at Baltra, transfer to the cruise, and explore Chinese Hat’s volcanic formations and wildlife.
- Day 2 · Vicente Roca Point & Espinoza Point
Snorkel at Vicente Roca Point, then explore the lava formations, mangroves and wildlife of Espinoza Point on Fernandina.
- Day 3 · Tagus Cove & Urbina Bay
Look for seabirds at Tagus Cove and hike to the viewpoint above Darwin Lake. Continue along the coastal trails at Urbina Bay.
- Day 4 · Elizabeth Bay & Punta Moreno
Take a Zodiac ride through mangrove coves and the Marielas Islets, then walk across lava fields and observe birdlife at Punta Moreno.
- Day 5 · Charles Darwin Research Station & Highlands
Learn about giant tortoise conservation at the research station. Explore Santa Cruz’s highlands, sinkholes and lava tunnels.
- Day 6 · South Plaza & Santa Fe Islands
See endemic cacti and land iguanas on South Plaza. Walk the trails on Santa Fe and swim or snorkel with sea lions.
- Day 7 · Punta Suárez, Gardner Bay & Islets
Look for waved albatross at Punta Suárez and visit Gardner Bay; snorkeling at Osborn and Gardner Islets is an option.
- Day 8 · San Cristóbal Interpretation Center & Departure
Visit the Interpretation Center and transfer to the airport.