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4-Day Getaway To The Exotic Islands Of Galapagos
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Sun and Sand, Snorkeling

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore the mesmerising islands of Galapagos, starting with Santa Cruz Island to spot Giant Tortoises at El Chato Natural Reserve and go swimming at Tortuga Bay Beach. Travel to Isabela Island to view the school of colourful fishes and sea lions, then move on to Puerto Villamil to check out the natural habitat of Galapagos Pink Flamingos. Also, visit Las Tintoreras to try diving with white-tip sharks!

Highlights
  • Go diving with white-tip sharks in Las Tintoreras
  • View Pink Flamingos in their natural habitat at Puerto Villamil
  • Go swimming in the crystal clear waters of Tortuga Bay Beach 
  • Spot Giant Tortoises at El Chato Natural Reserve
  • Try snorkeling with colorful fishes and sea lions at Isabela Island
  • Day 1: Baltra Airport- Santa Cruz Island expand_more
    • Arrive at Baltra airport and meet with our local tour guide.
    • Travel to Santa Cruz Island for sightseeing and adventures. 
    • Visit the Twin Craters, locally known as Los Gemelos, two wide pits on the way to Santa Cruz Island. They were formed through magma chambers collapsing, followed by a volcanic uprising. 
    • Go to El Chato Natural Reserve to spot giant tortoises and birds like owls & Darwin's finches. 
    • Spend the rest of the day at Puerto Ayora, the largest town and most visited place in the Galapagos Islands. 

    Meals- Lunch

  • Day 2: Tortuga Bay Beach, Santa Cruz Island expand_more
    • Spend the day at Tortuga Bay Beach, a dreamy stretch of white coral sand with clear turquoise waters. You can also try swimming and snorkelling here. On the beach, you’re very likely to see marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, white-tipped reef sharks and sea turtles.

    Meals- Breakfast and Lunch

  • Day 3: Isabela Island- Santa Cruz Island expand_more
    • Travel to Isabela Island, the largest island in Galapagos. Known for its abundance of marine life and clear water, the area is perfect for snorkelling and viewing schools of colourful fish, sea lions, and perhaps sharks or whales.
    • Move on to Puerto Villamil, where you can spot Pink Flamingos in their natural habitat. Then visit the Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding center.
    • Visit Las Tintoreras, an islet near Puerto Villamil's bay, to observe penguins, a marine iguana colony, sea lions, and shorebirds. You can also try swimming with white-tip sharks here.
    • Return to Santa Cruz Island for an overnight stay. 

    Meals- Breakfast and Lunch

  • Day 4: Departure expand_more
    • Depart for Baltra Airport. 

    Meals- Breakfast

What's Included
  • Transfers airport- hotel- airport
  • Accommodation in Santa Cruz (DBL –TPL Room)
  • Excursion to Tortuga Beach and Bay Tour
  • Isabela Island excursion
  • Visits according to the itinerary
  • Naturalist guide certificated by the Galapagos national park  
  • Meals (Breakfast - Lunch)
  • Hotel taxes
What's Excluded
  • Air ticket
  • Tourist card ($ 20 per person)
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee 
  • Transportation: Baltra Airport– Itabaca Channel– Baltra USD 5.00 per person, per way (subject to change)
  • Isabela dock fee– USD10.00 per person.
  • Dinner
  • Extras drinks (Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages)
  • Anything not specified in the program
What to bring
  • Solar protection (Sunscreens)
  • Cap or hat
  • Bathing suit
  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • Water bottle
  • Camera
  • Appropriate shoes with thick soles for wetlands & hikes on lava terrain (sneakers or similar) 
Know before you go
  • Please read the itinerary of your flights which must be from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Airport
  • A minimum of 2 people needed for booking of the trip 
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 6.00 adult nac– USD 3.00 child nac – USD 100.00 adult ext – USD 50.00 ext child – USD 50.00 Andean pact)
Meeting Point

Galápagos Ecologic Airport, Ecuador

Cancellation Policy

No refund in case of any cancellation.

Price Details
Adult
2 To 10 USD 699 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 699 / person