Located on Santa Cruz Island, Dragon Hill is among the Galapagos Islands’ newest tourist spots. Follow one of the longer walking paths, which leads along a beach and up to a lagoon lookout, offering sightings of flamingos, pintail ducks, and land iguanas. Another destination is Bartholomew Island, home to the iconic Pinnacle Rock and an extinct volcano boasting vivid red, orange, black, and green volcanic formations. Ascend to the volcano’s summit via a stairway trail (taking about 30-40 minutes) for breathtaking island views. Nearby, a small, picturesque beach is surrounded by the island’s sole vegetation, perfect for snorkeling among Galapagos penguins.
Accommodations: Galapagos Angel