8 days tour

Geluxe: The Galápagos: Wildlife Of Santa Cruz & Isabela Isla

$ 3,959 .10 USD

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Geluxe: The Galápagos: Wildlife Of Santa Cruz & Isabela Isla

This tour includes:

Transport

Private vehicle, speedboat, ferry, walking.

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your OMG Day: Hike Sierra Negra or Tintoreras Snorkelling Excursion, Isabela Island Your Local Living Moment: El Trapiche Visit, Santa Cruz Island. Complimentary arrival transfer. Welcome dinner. Snorkelling Excursion at Los Túneles. Tortuga Bay Walk. Charles Darwin Research Station Visit. Garrapatero Beach Kayaking. Highlands Giant Tortoises Visit. Sunset cocktail-making experience. Free time on Isabela Island and Santa Cruz Island. Internal flights. Farewell dinner. All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority).

Meals

7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nts).

Flights

Internal flights are included. *** All other flights are not included.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

1) ITINERARY CHANGES The itinerary is subject to further changes dependent upon new regulations made by the Galapagos National Park or seasonal points of interest. 2) CONFIRM YOUR DETAILS G Adventures requires your passport number, full name and date of birth at the time of booking. Please make sure you give this information to your travel agent. Once you have confirmed your booking please give us your international flight details and advise us if you have any important issues such as allergies, special diets, etc. 3) GALAPAGOS ISLAND PARK ENTRY FEE The Ecuadorian government currently levies a Galapagos Islands Park entry fee of $200 USD per person ($100 USD for children under 12 years old). This is payable at the airport upon arrival in the park. It is not included in the cost of the tour, and must be paid in CASH. This fee funds Park maintenance and supervision in Galapagos, as well as ecological study, conservation and infrastructure development in Ecuador’s other National Parks. Entry fees and the funds they generate for the National Park System are among measures taken by the Ecuadorian government to protect its natural heritage. 4) TRANSIT CONTROL CARDS The Consejo de Gobierno (local government council) have implemented a system of Transit Control Cards at a fee of $20 USD per person. This card is to be purchased in CASH at a counter in the Quito airport before boarding the flight to the Galapagos. Please retain this card along with your passport as you will be required to present this upon arrival to the Galapagos Islands. Please note that this applies to all tourists entering the Galapagos Islands and is a supplement to the existing entry fee to the National Park and is not controlled by tour operators or travel agencies. It is the first of a number of initiatives to track, control and maintain the sustainable tourism targets set out by the Galapagos National Park and the Ecuadorian government in an attempt to preserve the fragile environment of the archipelago.No optional activities

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Itinerary of your trip Geluxe: The Galápagos: Wildlife Of Santa Cruz & Isabela Isla

  • Day 1 Day 1: Quito: Gateway To The Galápagos Islands (1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Quito: Gateway To The Galápagos Islands (1D)

      Gaze out at the rolling countryside and mountain peaks as you approach Quito, dreaming of the faraway Galápagos Islands that are almost within your reach. Take in a breath of fresh mountain air as you step out of the plane, knowing that soon enough you will be in the equatorial warmth at sea level. We welcome you to Ecuador, and invite you to prepare for one of the most incredible wildlife destinations on the planet—the Galápagos Islands.
      Arrive to Quito at any time and transfer to the nearby airport hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, enjoy a welcome dinner in a private room of the hotel, featuring an array of traditional Ecuadorian plates and ingredients.

      Meals Included:
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Arrival Transfer 00:45 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Day 2 Day 2: Isabela Island: Welcome To The Galápagos (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Isabela Island: Welcome To The Galápagos (1B, 1L, 1D)

      The journey is part of the adventure today as you make your way 1000 km from Ecuador’s mainland to the Galápagos Islands. Home to creatures found nowhere else in the world, the surrounding marine reserve is a showcase of evolution and a true testament to the melting pot of species found in the islands, both on shore and in the water.
      Start early for a flight to Baltra from Quito. Travel ten minutes by public bus to the ferry port across Canal Itabaca then transfer by private vehicle to Puerto Ayora. Grab some lunch before taking a speed boat to Isabela, keeping an eye out for whales and dolphins along the way. Check into your OMG Stay on the island and spend some free time exploring before an included dinner of delicious local specialties with the group.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Plane 02:30 Hr(s)
      - Private Vehicle 01:00 Hr(s)
      - Speedboat 02:30 Hr(s)
  • Day 3 Day 3: Isabela Island: Los Túneles Snorkelling (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Isabela Island: Los Túneles Snorkelling (1B, 1L)

      You will see firsthand today how unbelievable the wildlife is in the Galápagos Islands, both beneath the water and on land. Strap on the mask to snorkel and swim though the calm, clear and shallow water at Los Túneles—a unique geological site formed by a series of lava flows that created various arcs and tunnels above and below the water.
      Transfer to the dock after breakfast where your boat awaits. Cruise along to Los Túneles for a thrilling snorkelling excursion to spot marine life under the water, then walk the coastal trail to look for blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas and more. Eat lunch onboard the boat on the way back to Puerto Villamil and take the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure. Explore on your own, relax in the pool of the hotel or try out one of the many bars and restaurants in town.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Included Activities:
      - Snorkelling Excursion at Los Túneles
  • Day 4 Day 4: Isabela Island: Your Omg Day (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Isabela Island: Your Omg Day (1B, 1L)

      Today you will be able to explore more of Isabela Island on your terms with the choice of two activities. Stick to the land and hike the Sierra Negra Volcano, one of five active ones located on Isabela Island, and rising to an altitude of 1124m. If you are looking for more snorkelling, take to the water and head to Las Tintoreras, an islet to the south of Puerto Villamil that forms part of the national park of the Galápagos Islands. The area is known for the reef sharks that can be seen swimming with fish and other marine life when the tide is low.
      This morning, choose between a volcano hike or snorkelling excursion. Both options include lunch at a local restaurant on the island. The remainder of the day is free for optional activities offered on Isabela Island, or for lounging by the pool at the hotel property.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Included Activities:
      - Hike Sierra Negra or Tintoreras Snorkelling Excursion
  • Day 5 Day 5: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station & Tortuga Bay (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station & Tortuga Bay (1B, 1L)

      Swap islands today and travel to the second largest—Santa Cruz—located in the centre of the archipelago, where you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station responsible for many of the studies conducted on the islands about the fascinating and prehistoric land tortoises. Enjoy lunch before walking to Tortuga Bay. Here, spend time at the beach named for its black sea turtles that nest there, and bask in the sun along this inviting stretch of white sand. Travel back to town by speed boat and cap the day off with a signature cocktail-making experience during sunset.
      Hop on a morning speedboat to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Transfer to the hotel, check in, then visit the Charles Darwin Research Station before lunch. Afterwards, walk to Tortuga Bay for free time to enjoy the beach and choose to rent a kayak in the calm waters. The day ends with a speedboat ride back to town just in time to catch sunset overlooking the ocean.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - Speedboat 02:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Charles Darwin Research Station Visit
      - Tortuga Bay Walk
      - Sunset Cocktail-Making Experience
  • Day 6 Day 6: Santa Cruz Island: Life In The Islands And Kayaking (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Santa Cruz Island: Life In The Islands And Kayaking (1B, 1L)

      Travel to the highlands to a private ranch to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat and visit some lava tunnels. After lunch, stop by a working sugar cane mill where you can learn about the different distilling processes and techniques before heading to Garrapatero beach for some kayaking, tidal pool gazing or wildlife spotting in the lagoon. This evening, it’s time to say good-bye to the mighty Galapagos and there’s no better way than with an optional dinner all together as a group.
      Spend another day traversing Santa Cruz Island from the highlands to the coast, watching the landscape undulate under waves and hills alike. You’ll visit a local sugar cane mill, then look for wildlife like sea lions, flamingos and blue footed boobies from a kayak along the beach. Arrive back to town just in time for an optional group dinner.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Included Activities:
      - Highlands Giant Tortoises Visit
      - El Trapiche Visit
      - Garrapatero Beach Kayaking
  • Day 7 Day 7: Quito: Back To The Mainland (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Quito: Back To The Mainland (1B, 1D)

      While it’s time to bid the islands farewell, there’s no doubt your days here will be remembered. Incredible up-close encounters with animals and immersion into ecosystems that remain largely unchanged in a pristine slice of paradise will remain etched in your memory forever.
      Spend the day travelling back to Quito. Enjoy a private transfer to Canal Itabaca, board the ferry across, then take a short public bus ride to the Baltra Airport. Fly to Quito and check in to the hotel before a farewell dinner with the group in the historical centre of the city.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Puerto Ayora to Baltra Island
      - Plane 03:30 Hr(s)

      Additional Notes: G Adventures strongly recommends not booking departure flights on the day the group returns to Quito. Local flight times are often subject to change and could potentially cause issues if delayed. We recommend booking flights on the last day of the tour as noted on the Full itinerary page.
  • Day 8 Day 8: Quito (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Quito (1B)

      Today your adventure comes to an end, and you can depart at any time.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Departure Day

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Quito City Tour and Equator
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’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

You’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 you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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