Transport

Transfers included in Private Public Speed Boat ride

Others

Isabela Dock Fee Transfer IN / OUT Galapagos Snorkeling Gear

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What you can expect during this experience Face masks required for travelers in public areas Face masks required for guides in public areas Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff Regular temperature checks for staff Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Guide

English Speaking Naturalist Guide in Galapagos , This is a full escorted Tour Tour Leader acompany the group from Quito in groups larger than 6

Accommodation

All hotels are 4* air conditioned and offer a private bathroom . Hotel breakfast is included. We will send you the full information after the booking is completed.

Flights

Round Trip Air Ticket Quito- Galapagos- Quito

Meals

American Breakfast Everyday from Day 2 until Day 9 2 Lunch on board at Isabela, Bartolome and San Cristobal

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

MTB tour at Isabela Island , Price per person usd 75

Others

Galapagos Park fee usd 100 Galapagos Control Transit Card (TCT) usd 20 Wetsuits ** Gratuities

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Day 1 Quito Orientation Meeting & Briefing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Quito Orientation Meeting & Briefing

This is the arrival day for all of our tour participants, depending of your flights you can have a day exploring one of the UNESCO heritage sites in the world (Quito’s Old Town) or simply rest at the Hotel before our Tour Guide meet you at the Lobby at 6:00 pm for our orientation meeting and briefing before the starting of the tour.

Checking time at the hotel by 2:00 pm

During this meeting you can clarify everything as you might be concerned or curious to know about the overall tour.

For the day, we can also assist you arranging a full day in Quito or surroundings if you let us know in advance.

Overnight : DANN CARLTON **** or Similar

Meals : NULL
Day 2 Flight To Galapagos ( San Cristobal Airport )
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Flight To Galapagos ( San Cristobal Airport )

Early depart to Quito’s International Airport for your local flight to the Galapagos Islands , this flight takes 3 hours ( with an stop in Guayaquil ).

Upon your arrival at San Cristobal’s Airport , clear customes and ready to meet your Naturalist Guide from Galapagos , who will conduct to your hotel to rest and later be ready for the excursion of the day.

After you will go on a kayak towards Tijeretas hill and Darwin Bay . you don’t need to be an expert on kayak , since we provide all safety and gear scorted by a galapagos Tour Guide.

This tour might take up to 3 hours and also includes snorkeling to admire the beauties of sea life. Finally return back to the hotel for overnight.

Overnight : GALAPAGOS SUNSET **** or Similar

Meals : Breakfast
Day 3 Kicker Rock Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kicker Rock Tour

Today includes some of the best snorkeling in Galapagos, a day trip to Kicker Rock! After breakfast, a comfortable speed boat navigates along the coast of San Cristobal, boasting views of the birds and landscape from a different angle. At the rock formation, we’ll snorkel through the channel to see sharks, fish, turtles, rays, sea lions, and more!

Enjoy a box lunch on the boat afterward, and some quiet beach time to relax before returning to town.

Overnight : GALAPAGOS SUNSET **** or Similar

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch
Day 4 Santa Cruz Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Santa Cruz Island

Public speed boat ride towards to Santa Cruz Island . Upon arrival guide will take you to Charles Darwin Research Station ( this is the most important research center of the entire Galapagos ) Then you will have some time to enjoy the town and have a quick lunch on your own before the next activity.

Later in the afternoon you will go to visit a Tortoise Ranch in the highlands of Santa Cruz , where you will see a very big land wild tortoises in natural state. Finally you will return back to town for overnight.

Tonight Advise : Don’t miss eating at the QUIOSKOS street a very fresh lobster and many different tipe of sea food caught in the morning. Also go at night to the Pier , where you can see babbie sharks , rays and many other animals very close.

Overnight : LA ISLA **** or Similar

Meals : Breakfast
Day 5 Isabela Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Isabela Island

Public Speed boat to Isabela Island , Then we will take you will visit a next door islet known as Tintoreras full of babbie marine iguanas , sea gulls , sea lions, blue footted bobbies , frigatte birds and some Galapagos Penguins.

Also depending of the sea tide you will be able to see the TINTORERAS or The White Tip Reef Shark , who rest during day time at the Islet canals. Then you will go for a magic snorkel at La Calera area , where you will swim together with marine iguanas , sea turttles , sea lions and a great number of colorful fish. Finally you will return back to hotel.

In the afternoon you will have time on your own to enjoy the beach , sunset or walk around the wetlands.

Overnight : CORMORANT **** or Similar

Meals : Breakfast
Day 6 Los Tuneles Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Los Tuneles Tour

Today you will visit the famous TUNELES, located 1 hour away from town by speed boat. In our Itinerary the depart to this tour is at 11:30 am , but before this tour we will take you towards to the Tortoises breeding center and the famous wetlands where you can identify number of birds such a: Flamingos ,Finches and marine iguanas. So get ready for this adventure!

Then it is time for a speed boat ride towards the south western side of Isabela Island, along the way you will see another volcano that are also part of the Island such as: Cerro Azul and also Union Rock

Upon arrival you will do a short walk around the lava formations floating above the sea , that are nesting places for many bobbies , pelicans and frigate birds too.

Then you will enjoy a light lunch on board. After this you will go again in water for more amazing snorkel , this place in particular is more diverse in fauna , if you are lucky , you will see a lot of sea turtles , sea horses , marine iguanas , sea lions and much more...

Finally you will return back to the hotel in Town.

Overnight : CORMORANT **** or Similar

Meals : Breakfast/Lunch
Day 7 Sierra Negra Volcano Hike
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sierra Negra Volcano Hike

Early bus ride for 30 minutes towards Volcan Sierra Negra (starting point ), hike up to the Volcano Caldera (this could take up to 3 or 4 hours hike , depending of your conditions) , along the way you can observe some plants and birds endemic from the Galapagos Islands and off course if the wheather allows you will have a great Volcano View.

This volcano erupted on July 2018 , so you will see the reminds of the last eruption.

Once we returned back to the Park control , we will return back to Villamil City , then you will take a public speed boat ride towards to Santa Cruz , upon arrival , you will be taken to your hotel for the night.

Overnight : LA ISLA **** or Similar

Meals : Breakfast
Day 8 Bartolomé Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bartolomé Island

This tour will start early from town , then a bus ride towards Itabaca Canal where you will board the yatch for this excursion.

This program includes sightseeing , hike , snorkel , snorkel equiptment , lunch on board and much more.

Finally you will be taken back to Puerto Ayora for your last night at the Galapagos

Bartolome:

The little island Bartolome is very small and 114m high situated close to Santiago Island. When the volcano that formed Bartolomé erupted, there was not any water present resulting in large amounts of basalt on this island (when water is present in an eruption tuff is created). The basalt hardened together with air creating very light rocks.

Bartolome’s surface is covered with volcanic ash, which is suposed to be blown over from Santa Cruz Island. The island consists of an extinct volcano and volcanic formations in a variety of red, orange, green, and glistening black.

Pinnacle Rock is the eroded remains of a tuff cone. This large partially eroded lava formation was created when magma expelled from the volcano reached the sea. When the seawaters cooled, the hot lava caused an explosion. The exploded particles eventually fasten together forming a rock composed of thin layers. Bartolome’s Pinnacle Rock has become one of the most photographed sights in the islands. As a prominent landmark it was used as a target for US military during World War II (you can still see the bullet holes). Galapagos Penguins are living behind the rock.

A small submerged crater can be seen just offshore. To the east you can see a series of small spatter cones. Lying beside the Pinnacle Rock are twin half moon shaped beaches. On the northern one (wet landing) you are allowed to swim and snorkel. Don’t miss that!

Overnight : La Isla or Similar ****

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch
Day 9 Flight Back To Quito
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Flight Back To Quito

Free morning , 10:00 am check out and transportation to Baltra’s Airport to take a flight to Quito late in the afternoon , then transportation to the Hotel in Quito ( on your own )

Unfortunately we have to say good bye after we arrive in Quito and we invite you to see one of our other tours in Ecuador Mainland and Peru Tours.

However if you desire to add one more night in Quito City or extend your staying in Ecuador , we can always help you out with free advise to make sure you optimize the time and continue exploring this paradise called Ecuador.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT HOTEL NIGHT IN QUITO IS NOT INCLUDED

TRANSFER OUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE

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Galapagos Outdoors 9 Days Tour

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Itinerary of your trip Galapagos Outdoors 9 Days Tour

Quito Orientation Meeting & Briefing

Flight To Galapagos ( San Cristobal Airport )

Kicker Rock Tour

Santa Cruz Island

Isabela Island

Los Tuneles Tour

Sierra Negra Volcano Hike

Bartolomé Island

Flight Back To Quito

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