Ecuador · Wildlife

4-Day Galápagos Island Tour with Snorkelling and Sierra Negra Hike

4 Days Round trip from San Cristóbal Island Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Snorkel at Lobos Island and Kicker Rock in search of rays, sea lions, reef sharks, and hammerhead sharks
  • 02 Hike Sierra Negra Volcano and visit Tintoreras Islet for penguins, blue-footed boobies, and iguanas
  • 03 See giant tortoises in the wild in the Santa Cruz highlands, along with a lava tunnel and the Twin Craters
  • 04 Walk to Tortuga Bay Beach to spot iguanas, shore birds, and blue-footed boobies
  • 05 Enjoy dinner at a local fisherman's home on San Cristóbal

Admire the awe-inspiring beauty and biodiversity of the Galápagos Islands on a 4-day journey through San Cristóbal, Isabela, and Santa Cruz. Snorkel at Lobos Island and Kicker Rock in search of sea lions, rays, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, and more, then hike Sierra Negra Volcano and explore the wildlife-rich Tintoreras Islet. Continue by speedboat to Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises in the wild, a lava tunnel, the Twin Craters, and Tortuga Bay Beach.

Go on a snorkelling tour to Lobos Island and Kicker Rock, where you may spot rays, sea lions, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, and more.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities San Cristóbal Island, Santa Cruz Island
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in San Cristóbal and Snorkelling Adventure

  • Arrive in San Cristóbal and transfer to your hotel.

  • Go on a snorkelling tour to Lobos Island and Kicker Rock, where you may spot rays, sea lions, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, and more.

  • Enjoy dinner at a local fisherman's home.

2
Day 02

Flight to Isabela and Sierra Negra Volcano Hike

  • Depart early in the morning by plane to Isabela Island.

  • Transfer to the hotel and enjoy breakfast.

  • Go hiking at Sierra Negra Volcano.

  • Have lunch at a local finca.

  • Proceed to Tintoreras Islet.

  • Hike and snorkel while looking for penguins, blue-footed boobies, and iguanas.

3
Day 03

Santa Cruz Highlands and Tortuga Bay

  • Depart by speedboat to Santa Cruz.

  • Arrive at around 8 am and enjoy breakfast.

  • Visit the highlands to see tortoises in the wild, a lava tunnel, and the Twin Craters.

  • Hike to Tortuga Bay Beach, where you can spot iguanas, shore birds, and blue-footed boobies.

  • Try a kayak ride if you wish ($25 per person).

4
Day 04

Free Time and Departure

  • Enjoy free time until pickup for your transfer to the airport.

  • You can choose to visit the Charles Darwin Station (free entrance).

Kicker Rock, Lobos Island, Sierra Negra Volcano, Tortuga Bay

Where this trip takes you

Kicker Rock, Lobos Island, Sierra Negra Volcano, Tortuga Bay

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from San Cristóbal Island 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Galápagos guide

  • All visits accompanied by naturalist guides

  • Mentioned meals

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

  • Transportation on the islands (boat, car, plane)

  • Transfers in/out (in the Galápagos)

  • Snorkelling equipment

What's Not Included

  • 5% of the payment to support environmental, social welfare, and animal projects

Know before you go

  • Prices are per person and based on two passengers.

  • 1090 USD per adult (Accommodation Category: Hostal)

  • 1252 USD per adult (Accommodation Category: Tourist)

  • 1310 USD per adult (Accommodation Category: First Class)

  • 1887 USD per adult (Accommodation Category: Luxury)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
San Cristóbal, Ecuador
Tour start
San Cristóbal Island, Ecuador
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in San Cristóbal Island.

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