Transfer in + High Land + Charles Darwin Scientific StationArrival at Baltra airport and personalized welcome (Poster with names and waiting guide) to go to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. We will leave the airport to get on a bus that will take us to the canal of Itabaca. We will board a barge to cross the channel of Itabaca (maximum sailing time 10min).When we arrive at Santa Cruz Island we will begin the tour by what is called the Upper part of the island. We will take the road to visit two places towards the hotel, the ranch where you can see the turtles of Galapagos and the Scientific Station Charles Darwin These tourist attractions are visited autonomously, our driver will take you and wait for you during the activities. They will finish the tour at the hotel selected for the check-in.Overnight in Santa Cruz
Ecuador · Wildlife
4 Days Galápagos Isabela Islands and Santa Cruz
The journey
- 01 Visit both Santa Cruz and Isabela in 4 days
- 02 See giant tortoises in the Santa Cruz highlands
- 03 Explore the Charles Darwin Research Station
- 04 Travel between islands by speedboat and water taxi
- 05 Enjoy a bay tour with sea lions, turtles, and marine iguanas
- 06 Snorkel and swim at La Grieta
- 07 Discover scenic spots including Canal del Amor and Playa de Los Perros
- 08 Accommodation, meals, and transfers included
Discover two of the Galápagos Islands in one 4-day journey that combines wildlife encounters, island transfers, and some of the archipelago’s most iconic visitor sites. Split your time between Santa Cruz and Isabela as you explore the highlands, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, and enjoy coastal excursions surrounded by the unique landscapes of these enchanted islands.
Along the way, you’ll have the chance to see giant tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas, sea turtles, and other native wildlife up close. With accommodation, meals, transfers, and transport to the sites in the itinerary included, this trip offers a convenient way to experience the essential highlights of Santa Cruz and Isabela.
Along the way, you’ll have the chance to see giant tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas, sea turtles, and other native wildlife up close.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Day by day
The itinerary
Ferry to Isabela Island + Tintoreras TourIn the afternoon we will go to the dock of Puerto Ayora where they will take a water taxi to the speedboat, a journey of approximately two and a half hours, which will take us to Isla Isabela.Overnight in Isabela Island
Ferry to Santa Cruz + Bay TourIn the morning from the hotel, at the indicated time, we will go to Puerto Villamil where we will take a water taxi to the speedboat, a journey of approximately two and a half hours, which will take us back to the island of Santa Cruz.In the afternoon we will meet in the lobby of the hotel to head towards the "Loberia", a small island located two miles away, where the sea lions meet. They’re very kind and like to swim with people. Then, we will move to the "Shark Channel", a fissure or crevices formed by magmatic chamber, where they will be able to observe the sharks "ravine dyes" and are completely harmless. Ocean birds can also be seen among lava rocks. The third destination to visit is "Canal del Amor", another fissure, fantastic for photography, of exceptional scenic beauty.Then we will head to the "Franklin Bay" where you will find sea turtles, golden rays, eagle stripes and a mangrove area where pelicans and herons nest depending on the season." La Grieta" is the next place to visit. Here you will take a fifteen minute walk on the lava rocks where you will see the Darwin finches, shorebirds and lagoon, endemic and native vegetation. The cracks remain the channels of sharks and love, only inward, where the water is less salty. Here you can snorkel and swim ravine. Finally visit "La Playa de Los Perros" where you will have the option to take a walk. This beach was named after the large number of "dog crabs" found in the area, along with the largest marine iguanas on the island of Santa Cruz. Once all the activities are over we will return to the hotel.Overnight in Santa Cruz
Transfer Out in Private TaxiAt the agreed time, we will head to the airport to take the return flight.
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- 3 nights of accommodation in selected class hotel in Santa Cruz and Isabela
- Transfer in / out according your flight time
- All Fees and Taxes
- Transport to and from the hotel to the sites mentioned in the itinerary will be provided
What's Not Included
- Air tickets from/to Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park Entry fee
- Migratory Control Card (INGALA)
- Taxes Municipality of Isabela
- Bus lobito $5 per person
- Note.- The program does not include anything not specified
Know before you go
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Please make sure to book an early arrival flight to Baltra airport on Day 1 (before 11 am) to follow the order of the itinerary shown.
- Itinerary subject to change due to Galapagos National Park regulations or circumstances beyond our control (force majeure) - no refunds will be applied in these cases.
- Pick up from the airport arrival door, hotel´s lobby or/and docks specifieds on the tour.
Logistics
Meeting & route
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