Multi Day Tour Around Galápagos Islands

Duration5 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This perfect 5 days itinerary is designed for active travelers and explorers looking for adrenaline-pumping activities and getting immersed into learning opportunities.

Dive into thrilling water activities, including snorkeling, and enjoy hikes around active volcanoes. Learn about the unique animals and their evolution in this living laboratory, guided by expert naturalists who bring the magic of the Galapagos to life.

This journey isn't just about adventure—it's about connecting with the local community and contributing to sustainable tourism. You'll engage with local residents, understand their culture, and support eco-friendly practices that preserve the delicate ecosystem of the Galapagos.

Designed for those who care deeply about the environment, this eco-friendly program ensures every aspect of your journey respects and protects the wildlife and habitats of the islands.

What's included

Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Inter-islands boat
Inter-island flight (return to the airport)

Isabela Island tax fee
Water taxi per route

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Island and transfer to Santa Cruz Island to visit giant tortoises

Santa Cruz Island
2h

Upon arrival in the Galapagos Islands, once the entry process at Baltra Island airport is completed, our representative will greet you outside. They will be the person welcoming you to the islands and will Subsequently transfer you to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island for your first visit.
Charles Darwin Research Station
2h · Admission ticket included

Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station and the Galapagos Giant Tortoise Breeding Center.
This is a guided tour, accompanied by a certified naturalist guide from the Galapagos National Park. Here, you will observe giant tortoises at different stages of life. Additionally, a tour inside the interpretation center is conducted to learn about the research and conservation projects of the scientists at the location.

Day 2: Full day excursion to other island upon availability

Seymour Island
8h

Upon availability, you have the option to choose to visit one of the 3 islands for the day, each offering a land-based activity (guided excursion, hike, animal observation) followed by snorkeling and lunch on the yacht.

This is a shared group tour.

Navigation: 1h30 - 2h
Activity: Snorkeling, hike, wildlife observation, lunch on board.

Options:

North Seymour: Observation of blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, sea lions, land iguanas, snorkeling with sharks and turtles.

Santa Fe: Observation of the endemic Santa Fe iguana, sea lion colony, endemic birds, sharks, sea turtles, snorkeling.

Floreana: Human history, Floreana village, observation of land tortoises, pirate caves, snorkeling from the beach with sea turtles.

Day 3: Isabela Island and Sierra Negra Volcano

Isabela Island
2h · Admission ticket included

Trip to Isabela Island by ferry (inter-islands boat).
Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Los Tuneles
6h · Admission ticket included

One of the most spectacular places in Galapagos for snorkeling and appreciating the landscape. After approximately 40 minutes of navigation, we will arrive at a shallow, calm, and very clear water area to observe the rock formations that a series of arches and tunnels have produced from volcanic eruptions, where today a large number of endemic Galapagos species inhabit.
During this tour, you can observe: white-tipped shark caves, blue-footed boobies with their chicks, penguins, sea lions, seahorses, rays, a variety of fish, and along the way, manta rays are also often spotted.

Day 4: Hiking and snorkeling day at Isabela Island

Sierra Negra
6h · Admission ticket included

This energetic day will be spent visiting the Sierra Negra volcano - "Volcan Chico" with a 16 km hike to see the 9 x 7 km caldera, the third largest in the world, and an active volcano. This is the best place to learn about and experience the origin of all the Galapagos Islands.

During this hiking tour, you'll visit the "Volcan Chico" area, which consists of lava flows from previous eruptions, showcasing a lunar and colorful landscape until reaching a viewpoint where you can see the northern part of Isabela Island, the other volcanoes, and the surrounding islands.

An unforgettable landscape!
Las Tintoreras
3h · Admission ticket included

This bay tour includes a short walk to observe species, a boat ride to see penguins and birds, and finally, snorkeling where you can observe sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays, white-tipped sharks, fish, etc.

Day 5: Transfer to the airport at Baltra Island

Baltra
30m

The guide will pick you up to your hotel and take you to the airport in Puerto Villamil, Isabela so you can take a small plane from Isabela directly to Baltra to catch your flight to mainland Ecuador.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will go to meet them at the hotel and take them to the first activity.

End point

The guide will take travelers back to Baltra airport for the flight to the mainland.

Pickup details

Our guide will pick travelers up from the Baltra airport if they arrive directly there or meet them in Puerto Ayora to start the first activity.

Additional information

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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