7 days tour

Santa Cruz Island Diving Adventure 7D/6N

$ 2,125 .00 USD

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Santa Cruz Island Diving Adventure 7D/6N

This tour includes:

Meals

5B/3L

Accommodation

6N accommodation in budget or comfort category 2N in Quito 2N in Santa Cruz

Others

Cultural and Natural Expeditions Visit to Highlands and Rancho El Chato (lunch included, visit to Lava Tunnel and Giant Tortoises) Excursion to Cerro Mesa, Garrapatero and El Trapiche (bike, snorkel equipment, kayak and box lunch included) Excursion to Charles Darwin Station and Tortuga Bay (bike, snorkel equipment and lunch included)

Guide

Professional English-speaking guide for certain activities

Transport

Airport pick-up and drop-off in Galapagos Islands Ferry ticket to Itabaca Channel Airport transfers and ferry Airport pick-up and drop-off in Quito

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Domestic flights from/to Quito-Galapagos Islands International flights Personal expenses Other activities Meals not specified in the itinerary Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park ($100.00 p/p) INGALA migration card ($20.00 p/p)

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Santa Cruz Island Diving Adventure 7D/6N

  • Day 1 Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Quito, Ecuador

      Duration: 6 Days

      Departure Time: 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00


      Arrival in Quito


      Today you will arrive in Quito, where you will be picked up from the airport to the hotel. After your check in, you will receive a briefing of the program with recommendations, advises and more information of the itinerary. Any doubt that you have of the schedule can be asked during this meeting.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Quito - Santa Cruz (Galapagos), Ecuador
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Quito - Santa Cruz (Galapagos), Ecuador

      Galapagos Adventure (L)


      Today you will be picked up early in the morning to be taken to the airport for your Galapagos adventure!


      Like many visitors, you will most likely start your journey in the Galápagos at Santa Cruz Island. After landing at Baltra Island airport, you will have to take the bus and afterwards pass the Itabaca Channel by ferry and reach, through the highlands, Puerto Ayora, the capital of the island. Santa Cruz is the second-largest island of the archipelago, but it is the real economical heart of the tourism industry here. Puerto Ayora is where you will find many restaurants, hotels, souvenir shops and nice little hangouts. Please, do not forget to bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, water, and a towel.


      Visit a family ranch, where you will have time to walk between the trees and search for the giant tortoises that prefer to stay close to the small lagoons.


      Afterwards, you will also visit the lava tubes. These impressive underground tunnels were formed when the outside skin of a molten-lava flow solidified. When the lava flow ceased, the molten lava inside the flow kept going like a river, emptying out of the solidified skin and thus leaving tunnels.


      Spend some time seeing the giant tortoises of Galapagos, which are among the most famous of the unique fauna of the Islands.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Santa Cruz (Galapagos), Ecuador
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Santa Cruz (Galapagos), Ecuador

      Discover Santa Cruz Island (B/L)


      A morning drive takes you to the eastern part of the island. At 490m above sea level, Cerro Mesa Reserve offers spectacular views of the largest crater on Santa Cruz Island, exotic plants, and seven unique subspecies of finch and the elusive vermilion flycatcher. Afterwards, explore Garrapatero Beach, with stunning contrasts of mangroves, black lava, white sand, and turquoise water including a flamingo lagoon.


      Visit El Trapiche Ecológico, a working farm in the highlands that produces sugar cane liqueur and Galapagos coffee. Learn about the different methods used to refine sugar cane, including the use of a mule-driven press. There is also a demonstration of how artisan coffee is produced, from picking the berries to roasting the bean.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Santa Cruz (Galapagos), Ecuador
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Santa Cruz (Galapagos), Ecuador

      Charles Darwin Research Station and Tortuga Bay by bike (B/L)


      Today, you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station (CDRS) which is located in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island and is the operative branch of the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF). These facilities include offices and labs for marine and terrestrial investigation, a conference hall and natural history collections. Areas open to the public include an exhibition hall, native gardens and public library. In addition to being a tourist destination, the Research Station is essential to provide scientific knowledge and technical advice to the Government of Ecuador to ensure the conservation of Galapagos.


      Afterwards, ride your bike and explore Tortuga Bay, which is an isolated white-sanded beach located on the Southern coast of Santa Cruz. The beach exists of two separate beaches, the first one is for surfing which has very strong currents, and the second beach is for swimming and some snorkelling. Reef and pelagic fishes can be observed, and with some luck sea turtles and sally light foot crabs. You can also rent a kayak on the spot to explore the waters of Tortuga Bay. On the beach, the main attraction is to relax in the sun or under the trees.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Santa Cruz (Galapagos), Ecuador
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Santa Cruz (Galapagos), Ecuador

      Free Day in Galapagos (B)


      Today after breakfast you will have the opportunity to discover Santa Cruz on your own.



  • Day 6 Day 6: Santa Cruz (Galapagos) - Quito, Ecuador
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Santa Cruz (Galapagos) - Quito, Ecuador

      Quick stop at Los Gemelos and Return to Mainland (B)


      Today you will be transferred to the Baltra Airport to take a flight to Quito. Before arriving at the airport, you will make a stop at Los Gemelos (the Twins) are two overgrown, lava tunnels that formed massive sinkholes when they collapsed. The largest of the twins is 2,300 feet deep and almost 1,300 feet wide!


      Once you arrive to Quito Airport, where you will be picked up from the airport to the hotel.



  • Day 7 Day 7: Quito, Ecuador
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Quito, Ecuador

      Airport drop-off (B)


      After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Quito Airport for your flight back home. Hope you have enjoyed your time in our beautiful country. Have a great flight!



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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: 10 / Max: 99

Suitable age range for the experience. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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