Guided Hiking Adventures - Galapagos cruise

On an Aqua Mare cruise itinerary, each day is an opportunity to explore a new island and discover its unique natural riches. Walking trails allow guests to venture deep into habitats and encounter endemic wildlife. 
 

Aqua Mare’s expert guides are incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to the region’s landscape, flora, and fauna. They’ve been handpicked by Aqua Expeditions to offer an enriching, entertaining, and highly educational Galapagos tours. Whether it’s easy beach walks or on more challenging hikes, they will share the most valuable insights about the islands’ history, geology, and wildlife. Some of the best hiking or walking paths include:
 

• Sullivan Bay: one of the most geologically interesting sites due to its magnificent display of pahoehoe lava landscapes, a type of smooth basaltic lava flow solidified into an uneven terrain of swirling and rippling patterns.
   
• Bartolome Island: a challenging climb up 374 wooden steps to a viewpoint that offers a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of the Galapagos Islands and the iconic Pinnacle Rock.
   
• Los Gemelos (Twin Craters): Two huge sinkholes formed by magma chambers where visitors have the chance to observe diverse birdlife and lush green vegetation.
   
• Egas Port: Offers a relaxing walk along its black sand beaches and lava shoreline as Sally Lightfoot crabs cross your path and fur seals are found resting peacefully in the rocky caves.
   
• Rabida Island: Known as the red island for its beautiful Mars-like landscapes of a peculiar reddish color, caused by the oxidation of iron oxide in its soil – a product of its volcanic origin.