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8-Day Galapagos Islands Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Sun and Sand, Underwater, Snorkeling

  • Duration

    8 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Spanish

Description

Hike to the Loberia cliff, help with conservation work at a Local Finca, & visit Baquerizo Beach, Manglecito beach, Isabela Island, Sierra Negra volcano and Chico volcano; Santa Cruz & much more, enjoying the mesmerizing scenery! Admire the beautiful marine life; spot sea lions, marine iguanas, tropical birds, swallow-tailed gulls and more in this 8-day tour in the Galapagos Islands! 

Highlights
  • Admire the various marine life
  • Try kayaking at Santa Cruz Island
  • Hike up to the Loberia cliff
  • Admire the breathtaking lava landscapes of Sierra Negra Volcano 
  • Day 1: San Cristobal Island expand_more
    • Arrival at San Cristobal island around mid-day.

    • After lunch, depart for a great hike to the Loberia cliff, looking for sea lions, marine iguanas, tropical birds, swallow-tailed gulls.

  • Day 2: Volunteering in the Highlands expand_more
    • With the special touch of the program, reach the high part and do conservation work in a local Finca with nice views over the north coast.

    • Remove invasive species of plants and help to plant fragile endemic plants, contributing to the island conservancy.

  • Day 3: Baquerizo Beach expand_more
    • After breakfast, go on a speedboat to Baquerizo Beach and begin kayaking, passing by Lobos Island on to Manglecito beach.

    • Back on the boat, navigate to Kicker Rock: around this tuff cone, we can usually swim with turtles, rays, and even small reef sharks!

    • Back to Lobos Island, snorkel and then back to port.

  • Day 4: Isabela Island expand_more
    • Take an early flight to Isabela Island (lasts 40mn).

    • At arrival, transfer to the hotel, and depart for a boat ride to the Cabo Rosa underwater tunnels, an amazing lava formation.

    • Afterwards, reach the “Finados”, a great place to snorkel between mangroves and lava; you may even see horses!

  • Day 5: Sierra Negra Volcano expand_more
    • After breakfast, reach the high part of the island and begin a 16km hike that will take us to Sierra Negra volcano and Chico volcano through impressive lava scenery.

    • Lunch will be served in a local Finca.

    • Back to port around 3 pm, free time.

  • Day 6: Santa Cruz Island expand_more
    • At 7 am, speedboat to Santa Cruz. The ride takes around 2hours.

    • At arrival, drive to the highlands and downhill biking from Cerro Mesa to Garrapatero beach, looking for giant tortoises along the way.

    • Lunch at the beach, and then kayak through the mangroves looking for marine turtles.

  • Day 7: Uninhabited Island expand_more
    • Today we will either visit Bartolomé, Seymour, Plazas or Santa Fé island. These are uninhabited islands that will allow you to see more wildlife.

    • The trip is made on a small yacht. Snorkel included. Back to port around 5 pm.

  • Day 8: Departure expand_more
    • All flights depart in the morning. Until we pick you up, you have some free time for last-minute souvenir shopping or visit the Charles Darwin Station (entrance free).

What's Included
  • Assistance at the airport

  • All visits accompanied by English-speaking naturalist guides of Park

  • Meals (from lunch on the first day to breakfast on the last day)

  • Snorkelling Equipment

  • Accommodation (according to the number of nights of the program and the category of your choice)

  • Transportation described in the islands (boat, car, airplane)

  • Transfer In/Out (Galapagos)

What's Excluded
  • 5% of your bill to support social/environmental/animal welfare projects

Know before you go
  • 2344 USD Per Adult (Accommodation Category: Hostel)
  • 2468 USD Per Adult (Accommodation Category: Tourist)
  • 3056 USD Per Adult (Accommodation Category: First Class)
  • 5762 USD Per Adult (Accommodation Category: Luxury)
Meeting Point

San Cristobal, Ecuador

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 2344 Per Person
1 To 1 USD 2468 Per Person
1 To 1 USD 3056 Per Person
1 To 1 USD 5762 Per Person

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USD 2344 / person