The Royal Palm Galapagos Hotel is a perfect combination. It allows you to spend nights ashore in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island and visit the best of the Archipelago during the day aboard a specially fitted yacht for day cruises. Three and four-night programs at the Royal Palm Galapagos Hotel can be combined with a regular scheduled Galapagos Legend or Coral yacht cruise to make a wonderful 7-night package.

The charming Royal Palm Hotel is located on the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, where you may spot from your villa the famous Galapagos Tortoises.

The Royal Palm offers 17 luxurious accommodations which boasts

• Private Jacuzzi’s
• Air-conditioning and spacious bathrooms
• Full service conference room
• High speed internet access
• Beautiful dining room.

Three day "diving packages," combined with your stay at the Royal Palm Galapagos Hotel may be added to your vacation, to make it even more memorable! The Galapagos National Marine Reserve area around Santa Cruz Island offers some of the most incredible diving sites in the Galapagos!

Wednesday: Flight from Quito or Guayaguil into Baltra Island. Meet and assist by guide and transfer to the Itabaca Channel to cross to Santa Cruz Island. Proceed to the highlands by bus, observing the Los Gemelos Pitt Craters. Arrive to the Royal Palm Galapagos, enjoy a welcome cocktail. Afternoon visit to the lava tunnels within the hotel grounds.

Thursday: Early breakfast, then board a yacht to Sail to Dragon Hill located on the northwestern shore of Santa Cruz Island. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, sail to Rabida Island (Jervis), notable for its nine species of Darwin Finches and good swimming and snorkeling. Back to the Royal Palm Galapagos via transfer.

Friday: After breakfast, a bus trip to Itabaca. Board the Delfin II and sail to North Seymour Island to see marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. Lunch at the yacht and afternoon visit to Las Bachas, a beautiful coral beach with an interior lagoon with seasonal flamingos. Return to the Royal Palm Galapagos.

Saturday: Early breakfast. Sail to Punta Cormorant on Floreana Island (Santa Maria or Charles). Your opportunity to relax at the beach or enjoy snorkeling at Devil's Crown. Sail around Champion and Enderby Islets. Lunch on the yacht. Afternoon disembark for a visit to Post Office Bay, mail some postcards at the loneliest mail box in the world, and photograph a sea lion colony. Sail back to Puerto Ayora. Transfer back to the Royal Palm Galapagos.

NOTE: The customized Royal Palm Galapagos Hotel itineraries and touring arrangements herein are subject to change without notice and can be operated in a different sequence, depending on operational considerations. All Galapagos itineraries are under the control and direction of the Ecuadorian National Parks Administration.

Single accommodations are available upon request and are subject to space and availability. A supplement of 60% or more may apply above double rates. Children’s rates are 50% of adult rate when sharing with two adults. Children who are 12 or older must pay full fare.

The Galapagos Islands are a top choice for family vacations because of the diverse activities available. Parents and grandparents love experiencing the wonders of the natural world with their children and grandchildren, typically seeing the children react to the animals unique to the Galapagos Islands.