6 DAYS - SAN CRISTOBAL - ISABELA - SANTA CRUZ
DAY 1: TRANSFER IN – JUNCO LAGOON, GALAPAGUERA, AND PUERTO CHINO
Reception by our staff, transfer to the hotel, visit to Junco Lagoon, a great place to admire the change in vegetation that covers the islands. At the Galapaguera, we will observe turtles and the program executed by the Galapagos National Park. After this, we will visit one of the most beautiful beaches of the Galapagos, PUERTO CHINO. Lunch.
In the afternoon, visit to La Lobería beach. Swimming and snorkeling among sea lions. And we will enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the beach. Return to the hotel.
Meals included: Lunch.
Accommodation in double/twin rooms at Casa Opuntia Hotel.
DAY 2: KICKER ROCK
After breakfast, we head to the pier to take the boat that will take us to the Kicker Rock, where we will have the opportunity to snorkel with exotic species such as sharks, rays, sea lions, and tropical fish. This trip will be complemented with a beach activity located in a pristine site. Lunch on board - return to the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch.
Accommodation in double/twin rooms at Casa Opuntia Hotel.
DAY 3: TRANSFER TO SANTA CRUZ – TORTUGA BAY – HIGHLANDS
Breakfast, transfer to Santa Cruz Island. Visit to the beautiful Tortuga Bay, unique in the world for its landscape, where we can observe marine iguanas among other animal species, return to the hotel/LUNCH.
In the afternoon, visit to the Highlands, which includes a visit to the Twin Craters, fantastic volcanic formations where the lush endemic vegetation of the Island can be appreciated, and to finish the adventure, a visit to a private Ranch where "giant tortoises" in their natural habitat can be found, and there will be a walk through an incredible lava tunnel. Return to the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch.
Accommodation in double/twin rooms at Ikala Galapagos Hotel.
DAY 4: TRANSFER TO ISABELA - TINTORERAS
Breakfast/Departure from Puerto Ayora to Puerto Villamil, with an estimated arrival time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. The activities to be carried out are as follows: we disembark at the pier, The short navigation (20 min) starts at the pier aboard a boat. The islet takes its name from the white-finned sharks known as Tintoreras. We will find: sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, Sally Lightfoot crabs, sea turtles, pelicans, and the peculiar Galapagos penguins. This exalted display of wildlife will leave us breathless. Then we will move to a sea inlet on the islet for snorkeling, the site is ideal for this activity because a great variety of fish, starfish, sea urchins, manta rays, and the beautiful sharks and sea lions swim in the site.
Afterward, we will take a transport to the Arnaldo Tupiza breeding center where we can observe giant tortoises native to Isabela Island, we will visit the flamingo pool to observe the majesty of these birds. Transfer to the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch.
Accommodation in double/twin rooms at Casa Marita Hotel.
DAY 5: VOLCAN SIERRA NEGRA – TRANSFER TO SANTA CRUZ
Your journey begins with a scenic ride from Puerto Villamil to the base of Sierra Negra Volcano. As you ascend the gentle slopes, your knowledgeable guide will share insights into the island's unique ecology and the volcano's fiery history. The hike to the rim offers a manageable challenge for adventurers of all levels, culminating in a breathtaking view of one of the world's largest volcanic calderas - a staggering 10 kilometers wide.
Lunch with a View
Enjoy a well-deserved box lunch while taking in panoramic views of the caldera, where the stark contrasts of black lava and vibrant greenery coexist in dramatic beauty. This moment of rest offers a perfect opportunity for photos and reflection on the sheer scale of nature's power.
Afternoon Exploration
The adventure continues with a trek along the rim, offering changing perspectives of the caldera and the chance to spot rare bird species and endemic plants. For those seeking an extra thrill, an optional extension to Volcan Chico presents lunar landscapes and active fumaroles, hinting at the ongoing volcanic activity beneath your feet.
In the afternoon, transfer back by speedboat to Santa Cruz Island.
Meals included: Breakfast - Box Lunch.
Accommodation in double/twin rooms at Ikala Galapagos Hotel.
DAY: 6 TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport.
Meals included: Breakfast.
RATE PER PERSON $2160
REQUEST INFORMATION6 DAYS - SAN CRISTOBAL AND SANTA CRUZ
DAY 1: TRANSFER IN – GALAPAGUERA, TIJERETAS AND PLAYA MANN
Reception by our staff, San Cristobal Island. visit to Junco Lagoon, a great place to admire the change in vegetation that covers the islands. At the Galapaguera, we will observe turtles and the program executed by the Galapagos National Park. After this, we will visit one of the most beautiful beaches of the Galapagos, Tijeretas and Playa Mann Lunch. In the afternoon. Swimming and snorkeling among sea lions. And we will enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the beach. Return to the hotel.
Meals included: lunch – Dinner.
Double accommodation in double/twin rooms at Blue marlin Hotel.
DAY 2: KICKER ROCK
After breakfast, we head to the pier to take the boat that will take us to the Kicker Rock, where we will have the opportunity to snorkel with exotic species such as sharks, rays, sea lions, and tropical fish. This trip will be complemented with a beach activity located in a pristine site. Lunch on board - return to the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch on board – Dinner.
Double accommodation in double/twin rooms at Blue marlin Hotel.
DAY 3: ESPANOLA ISLAND
The meeting point will be at the Puerto Baquerizo dock at 07:30 a.m., where the adventure will begin with a 2-hour (approx.) navigation to Española Island. The first stop will begin with a 2-hour walk. Along the way you will see some of the most iconic species of the Galapagos: the Galapagos albatross (only during mating season from March to January), the blue-footed booby, the Nazca boobies (which nest there) and the colorful iguanas of Spanish. After this walk and back on the boat, you will sail to Gardner Islet and where we can dive with equipment (mask and fins) to explore the waters of Gardner Bay to swim with sea lions, Galapagos sharks, goldfish and iguana’s marine. Then we will return to San Cristóbal and return to Puerto Baquerizo around 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. return to the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch on board – Dinner.
Double accommodation in double/twin rooms at Blue marlin Hotel.
DAY 4: TRANSFER TO SANTA CRUZ – TORTUGA BAY – HIGHLANDS
Breakfast, transfer to Santa Cruz Island. Visit to the beautiful Tortuga Bay, unique in the world for its landscape, where we can observe marine iguanas among other animal species, return to the hotel/LUNCH.
In the afternoon, visit to the Highlands, which includes a visit to the Twin Craters, fantastic volcanic formations where the lush endemic vegetation of the Island can be appreciated, and to finish the adventure, a visit to a private Ranch where "giant tortoises" in their natural habitat can be found, and there will be a walk through an incredible lava tunnel. Return to the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch – Dinner.
Double accommodation in double/twin rooms at Ninfa Hotel.
DAY 4: TRANSFER TO UNHABITH ISLAND (BARTOLOME OR NORTH SEYMOUR)
After Breakfast
OPTION 1:
departure from Puerto Ayora, to Bartolome Island: Named in honor of Sir Bartholomew Sullivan of the British Navy. It has an area of 1.2 km² and a maximum altitude of 114 meters. This island offers some of the most beautiful landscapes of the archipelago. The island is composed of an extinct volcano and a variety of red, orange, green and bright black volcanic formations. The lava cactus of the Galapagos colonizes the new lava fields. On this island is the famous Pinnacle, which is one of the most representative places of the archipelago. Here you can dive and snorkel with penguins, sea lions, white tip reef sharks and other tropical fish. Seasonally, Bartolomé is the mating and nesting site of the green turtle. The bay is also an excellent place to go swimming. The twin bays are separated by a narrow isthmus.
Sullivan Bay: This unique landscape is composed of a pair of eroded scoria lava cones which were engulfed by a recent (in geological terms) pahoehoe lava flow and which is considered one of the finest in the world.
After Breakfast
OPTION 2:
North Seymour Island: Named after the English noble Lord Hugh Seymour. It has an area of 1.9 km² and a maximum altitude of 28 meters. The whole island is covered with dense and dense vegetation, and has a trail for visitors of approximately 2 km in length that crosses the island’s path and allows you to explore the rocky coast. On this island there is a large population of blue-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls. There are also countless land iguanas, which were introduced from Baltra Island, and which served to repopulate the island with this species. It is also possible to observe a large number of frigates and sea lions with their young.
Bachas Beach: The beach is full of characteristic Galapagos species such as flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, as well as migratory and aquatic birds. It is also one of the main nesting sites for sea turtles on Santa Cruz Island.
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch – Dinner.
Double accommodation in double/twin rooms at Ninfa Hotel.
DAY 5: TRANSFER TO UNHABITH ISLAND (BARTOLOME OR NORTH SEYMOUR)
After Breakfast
OPTION 1:
departure from Puerto Ayora, to Bartolome Island: Named in honor of Sir Bartholomew Sullivan of the British Navy. It has an area of 1.2 km² and a maximum altitude of 114 meters. This island offers some of the most beautiful landscapes of the archipelago. The island is composed of an extinct volcano and a variety of red, orange, green and bright black volcanic formations. The lava cactus of the Galapagos colonizes the new lava fields. On this island is the famous Pinnacle, which is one of the most representative places of the archipelago. Here you can dive and snorkel with penguins, sea lions, white tip reef sharks and other tropical fish. Seasonally, Bartolomé is the mating and nesting site of the green turtle. The bay is also an excellent place to go swimming. The twin bays are separated by a narrow isthmus.
Sullivan Bay: This unique landscape is composed of a pair of eroded scoria lava cones which were engulfed by a recent (in geological terms) pahoehoe lava flow and which is considered one of the finest in the world.
After Breakfast
OPTION 2:
North Seymour Island: Named after the English noble Lord Hugh Seymour. It has an area of 1.9 km² and a maximum altitude of 28 meters. The whole island is covered with dense and dense vegetation, and has a trail for visitors of approximately 2 km in length that crosses the island’s path and allows you to explore the rocky coast. On this island there is a large population of blue-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls. There are also countless land iguanas, which were introduced from Baltra Island, and which served to repopulate the island with this species. It is also possible to observe a large number of frigates and sea lions with their young.
Bachas Beach: The beach is full of characteristic Galapagos species such as flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, as well as migratory and aquatic birds. It is also one of the main nesting sites for sea turtles on Santa Cruz Island.
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch – Dinner.
Double accommodation in double/twin rooms at Ninfa Hotel.
DAY 6: TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport.
Meals included: Breakfast.
RATE PER PERSON $2165
REQUEST INFORMATION4 DAYS - SANTA CRUZ - ISABELA ISLAND
DAY 1 – SANTA CRUZ – HIGHLANDS OF SANTA CRUZ
At your arrival to Baltra Island the Guide pick ups you and you will take the "lobito" approx 15 min. The first stop is Canal Itabaca where you will take a small "ferri" to Santa cruz Island. after that we will visit the Highlands, which includes a visit to the Twin Craters, fantastic
volcanic formations where the lush endemic vegetation of the Island can be
appreciated, and to finish the adventure, a visit to a private Ranch where
"giant tortoises" in their natural habitat can be found, and there
will be a walk through an incredible lava tunnel. Lunch in Highlands. trip to the hotel in puerto Ayora Town.
Meals included: lunch.
Double accommodation in double/twin rooms at Sol y Mar Hotel.
DAY 2: TRANSFER TO ISABELA - TINTORERAS - ARNALDO TUPIZA BREEDING CENTER
Breakfast/Departure from Puerto Ayora to Puerto Villamil, with an estimated arrival time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. The activities to be carried out are as follows: we disembark at the pier, The short navigation (20 min) starts at the pier aboard a boat. The islet takes its name from the white-finned sharks known as Tintoreras. We will find: sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, Sally Lightfoot crabs, sea turtles, pelicans, and the peculiar Galapagos penguins. This exalted display of wildlife will leave us breathless. Then we will move to a sea inlet on the islet for snorkeling, the site is ideal for this activity because a great variety of fish, starfish, sea urchins, manta rays, and the beautiful sharks and sea lions swim in the site.
Afterward, we will take a transport to the Arnaldo Tupiza breeding center where we can observe giant tortoises native to Isabela Island, we will visit the flamingo pool to observe the majesty of these birds. Transfer to the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch.
Accommodation in double/twin rooms at Casa Marita Hotel.
DAY 3: VOLCAN SIERRA NEGRA – TRANSFER TO SANTA CRUZ
Your journey begins with a scenic ride from Puerto Villamil to the base of Sierra Negra Volcano. As you ascend the gentle slopes, your knowledgeable guide will share insights into the island's unique ecology and the volcano's fiery history. The hike to the rim offers a manageable challenge for adventurers of all levels, culminating in a breathtaking view of one of the world's largest volcanic calderas - a staggering 10 kilometers wide.
Lunch with a View
Enjoy a well-deserved box lunch while taking in panoramic views of the caldera, where the stark contrasts of black lava and vibrant greenery coexist in dramatic beauty. This moment of rest offers a perfect opportunity for photos and reflection on the sheer scale of nature's power.
Afternoon Exploration
The adventure continues with a trek along the rim, offering changing perspectives of the caldera and the chance to spot rare bird species and endemic plants. For those seeking an extra thrill, an optional extension to Volcan Chico presents lunar landscapes and active fumaroles, hinting at the ongoing volcanic activity beneath your feet.
In the afternoon, transfer back by speedboat to Santa Cruz Island.
Meals included: Breakfast - Box Lunch.
Accommodation in double/twin rooms at at Sol y Mar Hotel.
DAY 4: TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport.
Meals included: Breakfast.