6 days tour

6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Classic

$ 2,526 .00 USD

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6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Classic

This tour includes:

Transport

Airport pickup at San Cristobal Airport and drop off at Baltra Airport at your arrival/departure time. Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary. Transportation between Baltra Airport โ€“ Itabaca Channel fee each way.

Others

All activities as described in the itinerary. 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch, and Spanish.

Meals

Meals as described in the itinerary.

Guide

Local naturalist guide (English & Spanish speaking).

Accommodation

Accommodation in a single, double or triple room x5 Nights.

Not included:

Flights

Flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.

Insurance

Personal travel & health insurance.

Others

Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary. Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park: $ 100 p.p. (cash only). Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only). Water Taxi (a small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back). Personal expenses. Optional tips for the guide.

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Itinerary of your trip 6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Classic

  • Day 1 Day 1: Transfer In โ€“ San Cristobal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Transfer In โ€“ San Cristobal

      The guide will pick you up at San Cristobal Airport and take you to the hotel. After a nice Ecuadorian lunch, you will have the time to visit Playa Mann, Las Tijeretas, or Punta Carola by yourself. You will be welcomed by the hundreds of Galapagos sea lions that live in the village.

  • Day 2 Day 2: San Cristobal Highlands โ€“ El Junco โ€“ Puerto Chino
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: San Cristobal Highlands โ€“ El Junco โ€“ Puerto Chino

      Today, you will visit the highlands of San Cristobal. Your driver will take you to the first stop in about 30 minutes which is El Junco Crater Lake, the only freshwater lake on the Galapagos Islands. Then, you will continue to Puerto Chino, a beautiful white-sanded beach. You will follow a path that leads you along Opuntia cacti until you reach the white sandy beach of Puerto Chino. Here, you can take a short walk along the lazy sea lions that lie on the beach, towards the blue-footed boobies on the rocks. You will walk back to the car, and you will be taken to the last stop, La Galapaguera, a breeding ground with very nice wooden walkways and clear indications.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Flight Isabela โ€“ Biking Self Guided โ€“ Kayak Puerto Villamil
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Flight Isabela โ€“ Biking Self Guided โ€“ Kayak Puerto Villamil

      Early in the morning, you will go to Isabela Island with a flight of about 40 minutes. After dropping off your luggage and enjoying the village a bit, you will go on a mountain bike to the breeding center and other accessible places, or you can simply walk to the Muro de Las Lagrimas. Along the way, you have a great chance to see the giant tortoises just next to the road. In the afternoon, your guide will accompany you for a relaxing and beautiful kayak excursion in the bay of Puerto Villamil. Here, you will be able to spot various endemic animals such as marine iguanas, sea lions, and penguins.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Sierra Negra Volcano
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Sierra Negra Volcano

      Early in the morning, you will be picked up and driven to the highlands. For the first activity, you will have a hike in the Sierra Negra Volcano, which has the second-largest active crater in the world with a diameter of 10 km. The second part of the hike will take you to Chico, a cone of Sierra Negra with moonlike landscapes. This will give you an idea of how the islands looked at their creation. You will be back at around 02:00 PM. The rest of the afternoon is free to enjoy the beach on your own.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Charles Darwin Research Center โ€“ Santa Cruz Highlands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Charles Darwin Research Center โ€“ Santa Cruz Highlands

      At 06:00 AM, you will take a public speed boat to Santa Cruz Island, where you will have breakfast. Then, you will visit the renowned Charles Darwin Research Station. In the afternoon, you will visit the highlands of Santa Cruz and see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. The ride to the highlands takes about 40 minutes from the village of Puerto Ayora. Once there, you will take a short walk of about 30 minutes on a private ranch to see these famous animals.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Transfer Out
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Transfer Out

      After breakfast, you will travel to Baltra Airport. The tour will end on arrival at the airport, where you will leave for Quito or Guayaquil.

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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

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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