Ecuador · Wildlife

4-Day Galápagos Island Getaway with Santa Cruz and Isabela

4 Days Round trip from Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Go diving with white-tip sharks in Las Tintoreras
  • 02 View Pink Flamingos in their natural habitat at Puerto Villamil
  • 03 Go swimming in the crystal-clear waters of Tortuga Bay Beach
  • 04 Spot Giant Tortoises at El Chato Natural Reserve
  • 05 Try snorkeling with colourful fish and sea lions at Isabela Island

Explore the mesmerising islands of Galápagos on a 4-day getaway through Santa Cruz and Isabela. Spot Giant Tortoises at El Chato Natural Reserve, discover the volcanic formation of Los Gemelos, and enjoy snorkeling among dazzling marine life on a Bay Tour. Relax at Tortuga Bay Beach, visit Puerto Villamil to see Pink Flamingos in their natural habitat, and head to Las Tintoreras to observe penguins, marine iguanas, sea lions, and shorebirds, with the chance to swim with white-tip sharks.

Relax at Tortuga Bay Beach, visit Puerto Villamil to see Pink Flamingos in their natural habitat, and head to Las Tintoreras to observe penguins, marine iguanas, sea lions, and shorebirds, with the chance to swim with white-tip sharks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at Baltra and Santa Cruz Island Discovery

  • Arrive at Baltra Airport and meet your local tour guide.
  • Travel to Santa Cruz Island for sightseeing and adventure.
  • Visit the Twin Craters, locally known as Los Gemelos, two wide pits on the way to Santa Cruz Island. They were formed by the collapse of magma chambers, followed by volcanic uplift.
  • Continue to El Chato Natural Reserve to spot giant tortoises and birds such as owls and Darwin's finches.
  • Spend the rest of the day in Puerto Ayora, the largest town and most visited place in the Galápagos Islands.

Meals - Lunch

2
Day 02

Bay Tour and Tortuga Bay Beach

The Galápagos tour is all about discovering the dazzling marine life surrounding the islands. In the morning, you'll take a Bay Tour and go snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters. You'll encounter colourful fish species, sea turtles, and other fascinating creatures below.

Lunch

You'll also visit the stunning Tortuga Bay Beach, with a 45-minute walk each way. Here, you can relax on the soft sand while admiring the tranquil, turquoise waters. With all these activities planned, you'll be happy to know that delicious breakfast and lunch are included.

Meals - Breakfast and Lunch

3
Day 03

Isabela Island Excursion and Las Tintoreras

  • Travel to Isabela Island, the largest island in Galápagos. Known for its abundance of marine life and clear waters, the area is perfect for snorkelling and viewing schools of colourful fish, sea lions, and perhaps even sharks or whales.
  • Continue 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 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

4
Day 04

Transfer to Baltra Airport

  • Depart for Baltra Airport.

Meals - Breakfast

Tortuga Bay Beach's turquoise waters, Los Gemelos crater pits, Las Tintoreras Islet wildlife

Where this trip takes you

Tortuga Bay Beach's turquoise waters, Los Gemelos crater pits, Las Tintoreras Islet wildlife

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport-hotel-airport transfers
  • Accommodation in Santa Cruz (DBL-TPL room)
  • Excursion to Tortuga Beach and Bay Tour
  • Isabela Island excursion
  • Visits according to the itinerary
  • Certified naturalist guide by the Galápagos National Park
  • Meals (breakfast and lunch)
  • Hotel taxes

What's Not Included

  • Air ticket
  • Tourist card (USD 20 per person)
  • Galápagos National Park entrance fee: USD 200 per person
  • Transportation: Baltra Airport-Itabaca Channel-Baltra, USD 5.00 per person, per way (subject to change)
  • Isabela dock fee: USD 10.00 per person
  • Dinner
  • Extra drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages)
  • Anything not specified in the program

What to bring

  • Solar protection (sunscreen)
  • Cap or hat
  • Bathing suit
  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • Water bottle
  • Camera
  • Appropriate shoes with thick soles for wetlands and hikes on lava terrain (sneakers or similar)

Know before you go

  • Please read your flight itinerary, which must be from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Airport.
  • A minimum of 2 people is needed to book the trip.
  • Galápagos 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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Galápagos Ecologic Airport, Ecuador
Tour start
Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra, Isla Baltra Baltra, Ecuador
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra.

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