Longer Expedition Itineraries in the Galápagos Islands from Metropolitan Touring

**New 9-day/8-night itinerary on yachts La Pinta and Isabela II
travels to 8 Galápagos islands with opportunity to see
14 of the BIG 15 species**

(Quito, Ecuador) Metropolitan Touring is expanding its Galápagos cruise offerings with two new extended itineraries designed for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers. Launching aboard La Pinta and Isabela II, the new 9-day/8-night programs, Islands of Fire Adventure and Origin of the Species Adventure, give travelers more time to immerse themselves in the remote beauty, extraordinary wildlife, and volcanic landscapes of the islands that inspired Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution.

"We designed the two new itineraries as a double espresso for Galápagos travelers. Two exceptional itineraries combined into one seamless voyage that delivers a rich and immersive experience," said Adrián Peñafiel, VP of Marketing and Sales of Metropolitan Touring. "The new expedition cruises pair luxurious comforts at sea with access to the best sites and our expertly guided excursions across the islands."

*THE ICONIC BIG 15*

Wildlife-centric by design, the new 9-day itineraries give travelers more time to encounter almost all the Galápagos' iconic "BIG 15" species, from Galápagos sea lions to land iguanas, giant tortoises, American flamingos, and Galápagos penguins, creating the kind of sightings that become lifelong memories (and standout photo rolls).

*ISLANDS OF FIRE ADVENTURE*

The Islands of Fire Adventure aboard the yacht Isabela II delivers a sweeping route across eight islands, pairing dramatic volcanic landscapes with iconic wildlife encounters. Highlights include Santa Cruz Island and the Charles Darwin Research Station; Bartolomé, known for snorkeling with penguins; and Santiago Island, where guests explore the cliffs of Buccaneer Cove, spot fur seals, and visit Chinese Hat, a favorite penguin spot. Additional landings include Fernandina, one of the archipelago's most pristine environments; wildlife-rich Isabela; and Genovesa ("Bird Island"), home to remote seabird colonies.

*ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES ADVENTURE*

Sailing on the La Pinta yacht, the Origin of the Species Adventure follows an immersive Galápagos route rich in Darwin history and biodiversity, beginning on Baltra and continuing to South Plaza and Santa Fe, known for land iguanas and frequent sightings of the Galápagos hawk. The itinerary includes San Cristóbal, with a visit to the Cerro Colorado Tortoise Habitat, plus standout landings at Punta Pitt and Cerro Brujo, and a full day on Española featuring seabird colonies at Punta Suárez and snorkeling at Gardner Bay. Guests also explore Eden Islet, Bartolomé, and Sullivan Bay, before ending on Genovesa, where Nazca and frigatebirds, and short-eared owls create a spectacular finale.

*RATES AND INCLUSIONS*

Rates for Metropolitan Touring's new extended Galápagos itineraries, the Islands of Fire Adventure start at $9,208 per person, and Origin of the Species Adventure, start at $11,974 per person, including accommodations aboard La Pinta or Isabela II; land and water excursions guided by expert naturalists; visits to the Charles Darwin Research Station and Giant Tortoise Reserve; all meals; non-alcoholic beverages; snorkeling gear; and wetsuits.

For more information on travel to the Galápagos with Metropolitan Touring, please visit www.metropolitan-touring.com; US phone: (+1) 855-500-0496.

LINKS:
https://www.yachtisabela.com/galapagos-tours/galapagos-experience/
https://www.lapintagalapagoscruise.com/galapagos-tours-itineraries/galapagos-experience/

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ABOUT METROPOLITAN TOURING

Metropolitan Touring is one of South America's best-known and most respected travel companies, operating in Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru. Established in Ecuador in 1953, it is regarded as the heritage brand of the Galápagos, pioneering cruises across the fabled islands for more than 50 years. Today, this legacy lives on through its trio of expedition vessels La Pinta, Santa Cruz II, and Isabela II and its beachfront hotel on Santa Cruz Island, the 33-room Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel. Its holding group has also grown and evolved with its own unique hotel offerings on Ecuador's mainland, including the 24-room Mashpi Lodge and the 31-room Casa Gangotena, as well as an ever-expanding selection of carefully curated tours, all of which allow visitors to truly get off the beaten track and under the skin of the destination.

By traveling with Metropolitan Touring, travelers offset their individual carbon emissions through its holding group's carbon-neutral initiative, which calculates an offset fee per traveler. These funds are invested directly in protecting and expanding forest reserves in Ecuador's highly biodiverse Andean Chocó region, a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 2018, as well as a wide selection of social and conservation projects in the Galápagos and on Ecuador's mainland.

This release was published on openPR.