8 Day Galapagos Adventure in San Cristobal, Santa Cruz & Isabela

1. Malecon San Cristobal
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   Arrive in San Cristobal Island Airport. After pickup, you'll visit the Interpretation Center with a guided explanation . Then, hike in Frigate Hill and Punta Carola. Relax at the beach.
2. Malecon San Cristobal
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   In the morning, you'll hike in the highlands and visit various viewpoints while encountering Galapagos wildlife. On your way back, visit El Progreso to taste the famous Galapagos coffee. (OR choose Option 2 for an extra cost of $93.00 - subject to availability)
   
   Option 2: Kicker Rock (this option is subject to availability)
3. Malecon San Cristobal
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   From Puerto Ayora – Santa Cruz Island at 7am (subject to change). Hike for 2.5 hours on the Highlands in Cerro Chato Reserve. Get close to giant tortoise and endemic vegetation and striking lava formations. In the afternoon make it a 45 min. hike towards the beautiful white sand beach Tortuga Bay.
4. Santa Cruz Island
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   Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to meet various species of Giant Tortoise and the colorful Galapagos land iguanas. Then, you will be transferred from Puerto Ayora to Isabela Island in the afternoon.
5. Isabela Island
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   Hike towards the Sierra Negra Volcano and Chico Volcano. Trek to the volcano’s crater and then toward still active Volcan Chico to enjoy a spectacular view of Elizabeth Bay. In the afternoon, FREE TIME so that you can explore the Concha Perla, swim with sea lions, colorful varieties of fish, and with luck, sea turtles and rays.
6. Isabela Island
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   Visit the Tintoreras Islet to see the famous white-tipped-fin Tintoreras sharks. Hike around the islet and spot some marine iguanas. Get close to Galapagos sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, Sally Lightfoot crabs, sea turtles, pelicans, and Galapagos Penguins.
7. Isabela Island
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   Exploring Puerto Villamil Bay reaching Tintoreras Islet and observe a variety of fauna from our kayaks, including Penguins, Blue-footed Boobies, and Marine Iguanas. Row up to El Faro before heading back to shore. In the afternoon, get ready for a hike adventure to the Highlands of Isabela - Campo Duro to observe the Giant Galapagos Tortoises in a semi-natural protected environment. Ride to El Mango viewpoint and La Cueva de Sucre (Lava formations).
8. Santa Cruz Island
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   Transfer out to Santa Cruz Is and to Baltra Airport to catch return flight.

Pickup details

Please make sure you buy your flights arriving to San Cristobal.

IMPORTANT NOTE: A voucher will be sent with the exact place and time to start the tour

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Please take into account that air tickets must be purchased, arriving to San Cristobal Airport (Day 1) and departing from Baltra Airport (Day 8). Make sure you also pick a late flight for your return on the last day of the tour (best departing later than 12:30pm)
• Adult pricing applies to travelers 11 year ans above.
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• Please take into account that air tickets must be purchased arriving to San Cristobal Airport (Day 1) and departing from Baltra Airport (Day 8).
• Itinerary subject to change due to Galapagos National Park dispositions or to circumstances beyond our control, - no refunds will be applicable in these cases
• Note: The tour is not private. Accommodations are private, but the guided activities will be shared with other travelers
• Important Remarks:
• Hotel Selection: The hotel selection depends on the category of hotel that you choose (Tour Options). Once you choose the hotel class of preference, we will specify to you which hotels (belonging to the class chosen) are available for the dates of your trip. Hotels are categorized in the following classes: Economic Class, Tourist Class, Tourist Superior Class and First Class. All the hotels have been carefully chosen by us after close inspection.
• Restaurants:This also depends on the chosen hotel class, as not all hotels have restaurant services. Meals are served in the “meal of the day” style; however, if you choose First Class hotels you will have more variety and gourmet-style meals. By patronizing local restaurants we contribute to the local economy and support sustainable tourism.
• Guides: Guides will accompany you throughout all excursions and visits. Guides are certified by the Galapagos National Park - if you feel that their guidance does not meet your expectations, feel free to leave a complaint at the National Park Direction to help improve the quality of service in the islands.