9 days tour

Natural Galapagos

This tour includes:

Guide

Qualified Galapagos park guides will meet you on arrival and accompany you on each all-day and half-day excursion. Hotel staff will also be available with details of your program to answer any questions.

Meals

All breakfasts are included plus lunch on all-day excursions.

Others

All visitors to the Galapagos with True Ecuador Travel get access to our unique app. Once your program is uploaded we will send you the link and log in details. The app contains all the information for your program: โ€ƒโ€ƒโ€ขDay-by-day details with pick-up times โ€ƒโ€ƒโ€ขOnline and offline maps with places of interest marked โ€ƒโ€ƒโ€ขUp-to-date weather information for the islands โ€ƒโ€ƒโ€ขInformation on the islands and each tour โ€ƒโ€ƒโ€ขSuggestions of free and low-cost activities to do in any spare time โ€ƒโ€ƒโ€ขInformation on the history, environment and challenges the islands face โ€ƒโ€ƒโ€ขEmergency contact numbers and email for staff โ€“ 24 hours a day

Transport

Motor Yachts, High-speed launches, Private Vehicles

Accommodation

8 nights Hotel accommodation (depending on program)

Not included:

Others

Dinners are not included Lunches are not included except on the all-day excursions Galapagos Park Entry A fee of $20 for the INGALA immigration control card is payable at the departure airport before arriving in Galapagos A fee of $100 for entry into the Galapagos national park is payable IN CASH ONLY on arrival in the Galapagos. A fee of $10 in cash is charged on arrival in Isabela for entry to the island.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Additional Services โ€ขHotel upgrades from regular tourist class to tourist superior or luxury โ€ขStart on an alternative day instead of Sunday โ€ขAdditional accommodation in Quito or Guayaquil โ€ขAirport transfers to accommodation in Quito or Guayaquil โ€ขAdditional travel and activities in Ecuador

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Current travel insurance is required for all visitors to the Galapagos Islands. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

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Itinerary of your trip Natural Galapagos

  • Day 1 Day 1: Sunday
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Sunday

      AM: Transfer from Baltra to hotel with guided Highland Tour PM: Charles Darwin Research Station - self-guided Your Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure will begin when you are met at Baltra airport on arrival by official Galapagos guides and driven to a highland farm and reserve to view and learn about the giant tortoises. You will also explore a lava tunnel left over from the original pyroclastic flow, and โ€œLos Gemelosโ€ - two large volcanic craters that have their own microclimate and species. From there you will be driven to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time you may have time to walk to the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn more about the many species of tortoises that inhabit the Galapagos. At the hotel, staff will go over the details for the week to make sure everything is clear. 

  • Day 2 Day 2: Monday
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Monday

      AM/PM: All-day guided tour to Bartolomรฉ, Plazas or North Seymour* You will be picked up from your hotel at an agreed hour between 6.00 and 7.30 AM depending on which tour you have.  Refer to the app for details of what you will see on your tour. The day will be spent sailing to and exploring one of these unique islands with the chance to snorkel at different spots, as well as a short hike to explore and view the animals and birds that live there. You will be accompanied by a qualified Galapagos guide. Snorkel gear is provided. Lunch and water is also provided on the boat. In the evening you can choose where to eat and explore the charming small town of Puerto Ayora.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Tuesday
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Tuesday

      AM: Launch to Isabela Island PM: Guided tour to Volcan Sierra Negra Difficulty level: Medium / Medium-High Tour duration: approximately 3-4 hours This morning you will be at the jetty around 6.30 AM for the high-speed launch to Isabela Island. The trip takes around 2 hours. On arrival you will have to pay $10 in cash for โ€œentranceโ€ to the island, and then you will be met and escorted to the hotel. After dropping your luggage you will be picked up to drive to the still-active volcano โ€œSierra Negraโ€ to hike to the rim, and on to โ€œVolcan Chicoโ€ if you are feeling energetic enough.  At the end of the tour you will be droped back at the hotel. After this you can eat dinner in any of the many restaurants and cafรฉs around the main square of this tiny village. 

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Tour leaving from Baltra Island

Baltra Island is a small island of the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. This island is very popular for its turquoise blue sea in comparison to the white sand and black lava from the coast. It is a famous spot to surf, snorkel, and dive.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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