4-Day Santa Cruz Galápagos Tour with Tortoises and Island Excursions

• After arriving at Baltra Airport, a local guide will pick you up.

• On the way to Puerto Ayora, stop at a local farm in the highlands, where there are dozens of giant tortoises.

• Wander around on your own to appreciate these majestic creatures.

• Enjoy lunch before continuing to your destination.

• In the afternoon, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station.

• Witness firsthand the work of international scientists who come to the Galápagos to carry out environmental projects.

• Head to the nearby Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, where giant Galápagos tortoises breed and are cared for.

• This is the best place on the islands to see different tortoise species and learn about each one.

Meals included: Lunch

• After a boat ride, hike with your guide to see more wildlife and relax on the beach, with a break on deck for lunch.

• At the end of your tour, return to Puerto Ayora.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Group type: Small group

• Another day, another boat trip to an uninhabited island - this time, to a different one than before.

• Once again, you'll get incredible opportunities to see endemic wildlife in its natural habitat and protected lands.

• The boat trip itself is also a joy, as you take in magnificent ocean scenery.

Afterward, enjoy your evening in the laid-back town of Puerto Ayora.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Group type: Small group

• If there is enough free time before your transfer to the airport, do some last-minute souvenir shopping or take a final stroll through Puerto Ayora.

• At the designated time, your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Itabaca Channel, which you will cross by ferry.

• For the last part of your trip to the airport, take the public shuttle bus to the terminal, where your program ends with your return flight to the mainland and onward connection. Safe travels!

Meals included: Breakfast

Group type: Private group