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Description
Embark on a unique adventurous vacation to Galapagos Islands and explore its major highlights, including Baltra Island, Isabela Island, Santa Crus Island and Puerto Ayora city. Tour around the islands and engage in numerous amusing activities such as hiking, birdwatching, snorkelling, and eco-fishing. Also, go for an excursion to a Giant Tortoise Reserve in the highlands of Santa Cruz.
Highlights
- Travel across the beautiful town of Puerto Ayora
- Pass through hidden trails & iconic freshwater waterfalls
- Spot Galagopas penguins in Santa Cruz Island
- Take a short boat ride to Islote Las Tintoreras
- Meet Nazca bobbies, red-footed bobbies, frigate birds on Baltra Island
- Enjoy snorkelling and fishing in the waters of the Galapagos Islands
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1- Baltra island - Santa Cruz Island expand_more
- Arrive at Baltra´s airport (Galapagos Islands), connect with your tour guide and drive to Santa Cruz Island.
- Make a stop in the highlands of Santa Cruz to visit a local Giant Tortoise reserve.
- In the afternoon, enjoy lunch at a local ranch in the highlands of Santa Cruz.
- Then, observe these giant, magical creatures in their natural habitat and have the opportunity to explore some nearby lava tunnels while you gain a better appreciation of the natural forces that created these islands.
- After the visit, continue to Puerto Ayora-the main town in Santa Cruz island.
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Day 2- Santa Cruz Island expand_more
- In the morning, have a delicious breakfast right at the hotel.
- After breakfast, take a short boat ride toward La Loberia, Las Grietas and Punta Estrada, where you will look for the famous sea lions, white-tipped, blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, and more.
- In the afternoon, head back to town for lunch at a local restaurant.
- Move out for a scenic walk to one of the largest white sand beaches in the Galapagos - Tortuga Bay, a gorgeous beach accessible only by foot. A leisurely 45-minute path. Along the way, you may spot lava lizards, native birds, and massive marine iguanas.
- Here you’ll have the option to swim, snorkel, kayak, surf, or you can just hang out with your friends and the local marine life.
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Day 3- Santa Cruz Island - Isabela Island expand_more
- After a delicious breakfast in Puerto Ayora, take a scenic public boat ride to Isabela Island, the largest island of the Archipelago.
- Check into the hotel and enjoy a stroll through Arnaldo Tupiza's breeding center. You'll be able to find the different turtles species of Isabela Island.
- Go for a walk to Poza de Flamingos and observe the local wildlife in their natural habitat.
- After lunch, take a short boat ride toward Islote Las Tintoreras, where we will look for the famous Galapagos penguin, white-tipped reef sharks, blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, and more.
- Then, get back in the water for a snorkelling adventure where you will have the chance to swim with sea turtles, colourful fish, and manta rays, among other marine life.
- Later, drive back to Puerto Villamil.
- Find a perfect spot to enjoy the sunset at arguably the most beautiful white sand beach of all the islands.
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Day 4- Isabela Island - Santa Cruz Island expand_more
- In the morning, transfer to one of the most impressive natural wonders on Isabela Island - Sierra Negra Volcano.
- Strap on your hiking boots and get ready to hike on the volcano Sierra Negra, which last erupted in 2018, one of the most active volcanoes in Galapagos.
- Arrive at a viewpoint where you’ll get to enjoy the breathtaking view from the rim of one of the largest and most active volcanic craters in the world.
- By the afternoon, head back to Puerto Villamil for lunch.
- Then, take a speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island.
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Day 5- Santa Cruz Island expand_more
- Early morning, take a chartered boat to an uninhabited island for a hike, where you will get to experience spectacular panoramic views of the island.
- Get acquainted with the local wildlife as you walk with Marine Iguanas, Blue-Footed Boobies, Frigates, and more.
- In the afternoon, eat lunch on board and go on an awesome adventure snorkelling, among a wide variety of marine life, including friendly sea lions, sea turtles, and a wide variety of fish that make this a fantastic place for nature enthusiasts.
- Return to Santa Cruz by boat, and further transfer to Puerto Ayora for some free time in this wonderful little town.
- In the evening, either create your own adventure or just take some time to relax.
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Day 6- Santa Cruz Island - Baltra Island expand_more
- After breakfast, transfer to the airport to catch your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.
What's Included
Certified Galapagos Naturalist on the Galapagos Islands
Accommodation in Santa Cruz Island (Galapagos Dreams hotel)
Accommodation in Isabella Island (Tintoreras hotel)
Five breakfasts, & 5 lunches
Private local transport Santa Cruz Island
Private local transport Isabella Island
Round-trip speedboat between Santa Cruz and Isabela Island
Guided tour and entrance to Giant Tortoise Reserve and Local Ranch
Experience the largest white sand beach in the Galapagos at Tortuga Bay
Guided hike on Sierra Negra Volcano and new volcanic lava
Snorkelling and hiking experience on Tintoreras
Snorkelling and hiking experience on Bartolome Island or Plazas or North Seymour
Snorkelling equipment (mask, flipper and tube) – Tintoreras & Bartolome or Plazas or North Seymour
Visits
Airport pick-up upon arrival
Airport drop-off upon departure
Water taxis (Puerto Ayora – Puerto Villamil)
Ferry Baltra – Santa Cruz – Baltra
What's Excluded
Local flights (Quito – Baltra – Quito) or (Guayaquil - Baltra - Guayaquil)
Transit control card to Galapagos (It is a permit to enter and to leave for Galapagos - $20 dollars per person). Passengers must pay in Quito or Guayaquil airport
Ticket for Public transportation (round way) $10 per person
Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park ($100 dollars per person) passengers must pay in Galapagos airport
Entrance fee to Isabela ($10 dollars per person) passengers must pay in Isabella Islands
Naturalist guide in another language (German, Italian, French, etc.)
Extra beverages and alcoholic drinks
Dinners
Personal expenses
Activities or things not mentioned in the program
Tips
Know before you go
- Galapagos Itineraries are subject to change due to weather conditions, logistical, Galapagos National Park regulations or operational reasons.
Meeting Point
Avenida Baltra, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 1116 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |