4 days tour in Galapagos Las Grietas and Tortuga Bay

Day 1: Transfer in + High Land + Charles Darwin Scientific Station

1. 1h
   Transfer in: personalized welcome (Poster with names and guide waiting for you at the airport)
2. Charles Darwin Research Station
   1h
   Upper part Santa Cruz Island Entrance and personalized welcome (Poster with names and guide waiting).
   
   Charles Darwin Scientific Station: is an Interpretation Center open to the public and you can also learn about the breeding program for giant tortoises in captivity and their repatriation.
   
   At the end of the activities, you will be taken to the Hotel in which where you will be hosted

Day 2: Half Day Bay Tour - AM

1. Las Grietas
   3h
   The pick up will be at 08H45 AM in the lobby of your hotel.
   
   We will go to La Lobería (small islet located 10 minutes away from the port), site where we carry out the snorkeling activity in which there is the possibility of swimming with sea lions.
   
   Then we moved to Punta Estrada to watch birds such as: blue-footed boobies, seagulls and pelicans.
   
   Our third activity consists of an excursion to the Playa de los dogs where we can find iguanas in quantity around an area of volcanic rocks and sesuvium.
   
   Likewise, we continue towards the Channel of Love and the Shark Channel (in the latter we can make sightings of blue sharks).
   
   Free Afternoon - Time to explore the area by yourself

Day 3: Turtle Bay Beach Self Visit

1. Tortuga Bay Beach
   3h
   Located on Santa Cruz Island. It is an almost very difficult place to miss. Its beauty and flora invite us to recognize it as a site at the level of what nature offers us in the beautiful archipelago.
   
   10 minutes from the port of the island we find a path (2,500 meters long) that will guide us to Tortuga Bay.
   
   A highly recommended beach among locals.
   
   It is perfectly preserved and with the presence of wild animals such as iguanas, beach crabs. Swimming is only allowed in the mangrove swamp that is separated from the beach. The sand is completely soft and white, the largest on the island. In the mangroves it is very common to find walking multicolored crabs, brown pelicans, marine iguanas, white tip reef sharks and Galapagos tortoises.
   
   Another way to access the site is through water taxis in the form of a tour which can be offered as a tour
   
   Free Day - Time to explore the area by yourself

Day 4: Transfer out

1. 45m
   After breakfast, the driver will be at the lobby of the hotel to pick up you and then we will go to the airport.
   
   (Pick up time according to your flight information)
   
   End of services

Pickup details

The guide will pick you up at the airport with a sign of your name.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• A delay with the flight could change the itinerary
• Every room (hotel/hostal) includes air conditioner, amenities and private bathrooms.
• In Ecuador the name hotel or hostal depends of the number of rooms but not of the quality of service.
• Wet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide
• Galapagos National Park Entry fee (Paid directly on arrival in Galapagos)
• Any extra payment like entrance to the national park, taxes or sea taxis must be paid by each customer in person