Ecuador · Wildlife

5-Day Galapagos Islands Adventure with Española and San Cristóbal

5 Days Round trip from 39RM+GGC Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel through a local farm near Puerto Baquerizo and taste tropical fruits
  • 02 Follow hidden trails to a beautiful bay and a refreshing freshwater waterfall
  • 03 Spot Waved Albatross on Española Island between May and December
  • 04 Snorkel at Kicker Rock and around Gardner Isle with playful sea lions
  • 05 Observe Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, blue-footed boobies, and other endemic birds
  • 06 Visit the scalesia forest and adopt an endemic tree to support conservation
  • 07 Enjoy snorkelling and fishing in the waters of the Galapagos Islands

Embark on a unique adventurous vacation to the Galapagos Islands and explore major highlights including Española Island, San Cristóbal Island, and Puerto Baquerizo. Tour around the islands and engage in numerous activities such as hiking, birdwatching, snorkelling, and eco-fishing. Enjoy an excursion to a freshwater waterfall and adopt an endemic scalesia forest tree while discovering the remarkable natural and human heritage of the archipelago.

Between May and December, you will be able to see Waved Albatross, as they only nest on this island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Galapagos Islands, San Cristóbal Island
Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in San Cristóbal and Farm Experience

  • Upon arrival, your guide will meet and greet you and transfer you to a local farm, where you will enjoy a range of activities.
  • Go on a short excursion to the sugar cane crops, where you will see the juice extraction process and its transformation into sugar while observing giant land tortoises in the surroundings.
  • Taste delicious tropical fruits cultivated on the farm and learn how locals prepare delicious confitures and other products to be sold in the market.

Lunch, dinner, and overnight on the farm.

2
Day 02

Hidden Bay, Waterfall, and Scalesia Forest

  • After breakfast, explore the trails that lead to a beautiful hidden bay, once believed to have been used by buccaneers and pirates to hide their treasures. The trail allows the observation of marine and endemic birds.
  • Discover a refreshing waterfall and enjoy a bath in the freshwater.
  • After lunch, hike to the scalesia forest to adopt a tree and support the conservation efforts of the local community.
  • Transfer to Puerto Baquerizo for an overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Española Island Wildlife and Snorkelling Tour

  • At the scheduled time, transfer to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Pier to embark on a boat and reach Española Island. Sailing time will be approximately 2.5 hours. Española is one of the most beautiful islands of the archipelago.
  • Visit Punta Suarez and Gardner Island. At Punta Suarez, located at the northeast end of the island, you will observe Nazca boobies as well as the famous blue-footed boobies, Darwin's finches, and Galapagos doves. Playful sea lions and marine iguanas surround you on the beach tidewaters.
  • Between May and December, you will be able to see Waved Albatross, as they only nest on this island.
  • Enjoy the amazing landscape of cliffs and the fantastic blowhole.
  • Continue your visit to Gardner Isle to practise snorkelling among the friendly and playful sea lions and observe colourful schools of fish.
  • Return to Puerto Baquerizo at the end of the afternoon. Light lunch included onboard.

Stay overnight.

4
Day 04

San Cristóbal 360 Island Circumnavigation

  • Today, get ready for a tour with a total circumnavigation of San Cristóbal.
  • Depart from the pier to visit Kicker Rock and practise snorkelling.
  • Continue with a visit to Punta Pitt to observe three types of boobies: red-footed boobies, blue-footed boobies, and masked boobies. Also, experience fishing in the area.
  • Have the chance to enjoy pristine beaches along the Rosa Blanca coastline and Sardine Bay.
  • Then, walk to Cerro Brujo, another excellent place for observing endemic birds.

Light lunch included. Stay overnight.

5
Day 05

Interpretation Center Visit and Departure

  • Visit the Interpretation Center to witness an expansive view of the natural and human history of the Galapagos Islands.
  • Transfer to the airport for a flight back to the mainland.
Española Island cliffs and blowhole, Gardner Island snorkelling with playful sea lions, Kicker Rock and Cerro Brujo

Where this trip takes you

Española Island cliffs and blowhole, Gardner Island snorkelling with playful sea lions, Kicker Rock and Cerro Brujo

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 39RM+GGC 2 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation in hotels and community hosts
  • Meals, as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Visits and excursions accompanied by a local English-speaking naturalist guide
  • Transportation in the islands

What's Not Included

  • Air flight ticket to Galapagos
  • Entrance fee to Galapagos Park: $100
  • TCT Ingala Migration Card: $20
  • PCR test (96 hours of validity)
  • Services not mentioned
  • Beverages, personal expenses, and tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Airport Isla San Cristobal
Tour start
39RM+GGC, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in 39RM+GGC.

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