8-Day Galapagos Islands Tour
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 |
This is a group tour |