7 days tour

7 Day Galapagos Island Hopping Classic

$ 2,724 .00 USD

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7 Day Galapagos Island Hopping Classic

This tour includes:

Meals

Meals as decribed in te itinerary.

Accommodation

Accommodation in a single, double or triple room.

Guide

Local naturalist guide (English & Spanish speaking).

Others

All activities as described in the itinerary. Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest. 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch, and Spanish.

Transport

Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra airport at your arrival/departure time included Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary included

Not included:

Flights

ยญFlights are not included.

Optional

Tips fot the guides

Others

Round trip flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. 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. โ€“ cash only. Isabela dock fee $ 10 p.p. cash only. Water Taxi $ 1 p.p. (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back). Transportation between Baltra Airport โ€“ Itabaca Channel fee ($5 p.p.) each way For rent: wetsuit (recommended between May โ€“ November) $ 5 p.p. per day โ€“ cash only.

Insurance

ยญInsurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip 7 Day Galapagos Island Hopping Classic

  • Day 1 Day 1: Quito/Guayaquil โ€“ San Cristobal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Quito/Guayaquil โ€“ San Cristobal

      On the first day of your 7 day Galapagos Classic tour, your will start at San Cristobal Airport (SCY) where the guide will pick you up at the airport and will drop you off at your hotel. If you arrive before 02:00 PM you will get lunch. If you arrive later, lunch is not included. This day will be self-guided. Optional activities: you can visit The San Cristobal Interpretation Center, where you will learn about the islands, evolution of their species, fauna, migration, and how humans came to live here. Then you can go to Playa Mann for your first contact with the stunning waters of these islands.


      Lunch included.

      Accommodation in Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar

  • Day 2 Day 2: Kicker Rock
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Kicker Rock

      After breakfast, you go by boat to snorkel at the famous Kicker Rock. Two volcanic rocks of 140 meters tall, located off the coast of San Cristobal Island. When viewed from the south the rocks look like a sleeping lion, which is why the Spanish name is Leรณn Dormido (sleeping lion). From another side it looks more like a boot, hence the English name: Kicker Rock. In the sea, you see the great underwater life wherefore the site is that famous. The channel between the rocks is the ideal habitat to view a variety of sharks and rays. In the afternoon you go back to the hotel.


      Breakfast and box lunch included.

      Accommodation in Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar

  • Day 3 Day 3: Puerto Ayora โ€“ Charles Darwin Station โ€“ Santa Cruz Island Highlands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Puerto Ayora โ€“ Charles Darwin Station โ€“ Santa Cruz Island Highlands

      In the morning you will take the speedboat from San Cristobal to Puerto Ayora, where your guide will be waiting for you. Around 10:30 AM you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, where you can see the memorial site for the last living Galapagos tortoise of its species. In the afternoon you will go to the Highlands of Santa Cruz to make closer contact with the Giant Galapagos Tortoises. You will have lunch here.


      Breakfast and lunch included.

      Accommodation in Hotel Fiesta or similar.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Santa Fe Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Santa Fe Island

      After breakfast you will travel to Santa Fe Island which is a small island that lies in the center of the Galapagos archipelago. Among animals, Santa Fe is home to endemic species such as the Barrington Land Iguana (Conolophus pallidus). After a 45 minute boat ride, you will arrive to the bay of Santa Fe. There you will have a very nice snorkeling activity, if you are lucky, you can spot some birds on the rocks. After snorkeling, you will go to Playa Escondida or Garrapatero in Santa Cruz island and have a wet landing there, where you will discover the beach.


      Breakfast and box lunch included.

      Accommodation in Hotel Fiesta or similar.


      *This tour is called ยดPesca Vivencialยด which means that you might be able to experience a fishing demonstration according to weather and park regulations.

      *Wet landing: It means that the boat gets close to the beach and from there you will disembark in the sea, it is recommended that you bring extra clothing, as you might get wet.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Free Morning โ€“ Isabela Island โ€“ Flamingo Lagoon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Free Morning โ€“ Isabela Island โ€“ Flamingo Lagoon

      This morning you have to explore by yourself. Around 1.30 PM, you will take a public speedboat to Isabela Island, which takes approximately 2,5 hours. Upon arrival in Isabela, you will visit the Flamingo Lagoon. This place is the largest coastal lagoon found in the Galapagos and is one of the main reproductive sites for the majority of flamingos.


      Breakfast included.

      Accommodation in Hotel Volcano or similar.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Los Tรบneles Snorkeling
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Los Tรบneles Snorkeling

      Today, you will explore the amazing formations of lava created by the last eruptions of the Volcanic Island along the seashore. Over here, you will have the best snorkeling opportunity with all these beautiful animals, including the curious Galapagos penguin playing around. After the trip, you can enjoy some optional activities such as kayaking in Tintoreras, taking surfing lessons, biking or just relax on the exotic white-sand beaches of Isabela Island. We recommend you to take some time to visit the giant tortoise breeding center.


      Breakfast and snack included.

      Accommodation in Hotel Volcano or similar.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Transfer Out To Baltra Airport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Transfer Out To Baltra Airport

      This is the last day of your 7 Day Galapagos Classic tour. After breakfast you take a short transfer to Isabela Airport (5 min) from where you take a small airplane (capacity of 9 people) to Baltra Airport. The flight time is about 40 minutes. The tour will end upon arrival to Baltra Airport.


      Breakfast included.

      End of services.

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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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