# Galápagos small-ship concept · One night before and two nights after [Canonical itinerary]() One night before and two nights after - Region: South America - Trip format: Cruise + land - Nights: 10 - Interests: Science, Geography, Nature, History ## Route and nights - Baltra · 1 night(s) - On board · 7 night(s) - San Cristóbal · 2 night(s) Tradeoff: A route shape for design. Confirm ship, actual ports, order, tendering, land transfers and connection timing with the operator before booking. Compare: Cruise, port transfer and separate land transport ## Day-by-day agenda Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates. Cruise schedules are fixed by the operator. Confirm your sailing’s ports, local times, tender or shuttle arrangements, and all-aboard deadlines. Adjust this sample plan to the itinerary you can actually book, and keep a buffer for getting back to the ship. ### Day 1 · Baltra Arrive the day before or earlier. Stay where you can reach the confirmed embarkation point. Overnight: Baltra ### Day 2 · Baltra Board at the port and time confirmed for the chosen sailing. Leave time for port transport and check-in. Overnight: On board ### Day 3 · Sea day Keep the first open ship day low-pressure. Review which port visits need a booking. Overnight: On board ### Day 4 · Santa Cruz Island Conservation interpretation with an authorized guide Overnight: On board ### Day 5 · Isabela Island Wildlife and habitat viewing as permitted Overnight: On board ### Day 6 · Española Island Wildlife site candidate on an approved route Overnight: On board ### Day 7 · Sea day Leave time on board without a timed excursion. Recheck the next port plan and return window. Overnight: On board ### Day 8 · Sea day Leave time on board without a timed excursion. Recheck the next port plan and return window. Overnight: On board ### Day 9 · San Cristóbal Leave the ship, transfer from the actual port to your lodging and keep the rest of the day light. Overnight: San Cristóbal ### Day 10 · San Cristóbal Waterfront and city history with time for the next connection Overnight: San Cristóbal ### Day 11 · San Cristóbal Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.