8 days tour

8 Day Galápagos Trip By Exploring 5 Islands

$ 2,495 .00 USD

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8 Day Galápagos Trip By Exploring 5 Islands

This tour includes:

Guide

Certified Naturalist Guide (English/Spanish)

Meals

Day 1. Lunch Day 2. Breakfast, box lunch Day 3. Breakfast, box lunch Day 4. Breakfast, lunch Day 5. Breakfast, box lunch Day 6. Breakfast, lunch Day 7. Breakfast, box lunch Day 8. Breakfast

Others

- Daily visits with a Guide certified by the National Park – we use local guides on each island, and you are also assisted by our operation staff on each island (English speaking) - Meals mentioned - Accommodation in double-room (please specify if twin room or double bed needed) - All transportation on the islands (boat, car) (except transportation during the free time) - Snorkeling gear including fins and Wetsuit (shorty 2.5mm) when the excursions include water activities (not during free time activities)

Transport

SUV, boat, Minivan

Accommodation

Overnight in Cabañas Pimampiro or similar in San Cristobal Overnight in Hotel Deja Vu or similar in Santa Cruz Overnight in Hotel Coral Blanco or similar in Isabela

Not included:

Others

- Flight from/to mainland - Entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park $100,-** (to be paid upon arrival at the airport – CASH ONLY – There is no ATM at the airport. Please bring enough cash) - INGALA Migration card $20** to be paid in cash in Quito or Guayaquil airport (Consejo de Gobierno counter, easy to spot in the airport. There you will also have to register your personal details before you go to the check-in counter of your airline) - All not mentioned services in the program - Travel insurance: mandatory for all tourists entering Ecuador - tips (guides expect tips, and also the boat crew – for boat excursions not for transfers between islands)

Flights

Flight must arrive around 11:30 am to Puerto Baquerizo Airport in San Cristobal Flight must depart around 11:30 am or later from Baltra Airport

Insurance

Travelers must buy their own travel insurance

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Itinerary of your trip 8 Day Galápagos Trip By Exploring 5 Islands

  • Day 1 Day 1: Isla San Cristobal/Transfer + Interpretation Center + Tijeretas Or Carola Beach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Isla San Cristobal/Transfer + Interpretation Center + Tijeretas Or Carola Beach

      You will be picked-up at the airport by your private certified guide and he will take you to the hotel. After your lunch with the guide you will visit the Interpretation Center, where the guide will talk to you about the formation, colonization and actual situation of the islands. Then you will follow the trail to the Frigate bird hill, a viewpoint from which you have a beautiful view over the island. You will be able to snorkel the shallow waters of Tijeretas Bay or Carola beach (according to the tide your guide will take you to the best spot), where you can see sea lions, various tropical fishes, and turtles. Your small hike will finish at Carola beach from where you will go back to the hotel and have the rest of the day free time for dinner. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

  • Day 2 Day 2: Isla San Cristobal/ Lobos Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Isla San Cristobal/ Lobos Island

      On a 30 min boat ride from the port, you arrive on Lobos Island, as its name implies a home to a large sea lion colony. But that’s not the only thing you’ll find while you’ll hike and snorkel at the island on this half-day tour. During the hike, you hopefully spot blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas and frigate birds, while during snorkeling you can often see the marine iguanas eating, as well as rays and turtles in the sandy bottom that separates Lobos Island from the mainland of San Cristobal. This tour includes a stop at Playa Ochoa. In the early afternoon, you be back at the port and have the rest of the afternoon free time. Note: This day could vary with Española Island or kicker rock depending on availability. 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Isla Espanola
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Isla Espanola

      Departure by boat to Española Island. The boat ride takes 1h30 each way approx. At arrival you will disembark at Punta Suarez where you will begin a hike, looking for Nazca and blue-footed boobies... After the hike, you will go back on board for lunch and then reach a snorkel spot where those who want can enjoy a snorkel session and look for tropical fishes, rays..back to San Cristobal port in the end of the afternoon. Please note: Albatrosses are not on the island from late December to the beginning of April approx. Still, you have a lot of wildlife to see). After the tour, you have a bit of free time and then you will meet with the whole group for dinner. Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch Note: This day could vary with Lobos Island or kicker rock depending on the availability. 

  • Day 4 Day 4: Isla Santa Cruz / El Chato + Charles Darwin Station
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Isla Santa Cruz / El Chato + Charles Darwin Station

      At 6:30 pick you up and take you to the harbor 7:00 speedboat to Santa Cruz (approx. 2-hour ride). A local guide will receive you at the harbor. Drive to a Ranch in the highlands to see giant tortoises in their native environment! After a lunch stop at Charles Darwin Research Station.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Isla Pinzon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Isla Pinzon

      The tour to Pinzon is a real adventure!! Once we get there you will enjoy a great volcanic landscape of Pinzón Island, we will Anker in the bay and from the boat we will swim and snorkel in a pristine environment, sea turtles LOTS of white tip reef sharks, sea lions, big parrot fishes, more than 45 minutes snorkeling to an hour enjoying it, then back on board and box lunch.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Isla Isabela / Tintoreras Islet
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Isla Isabela / Tintoreras Islet

      At 6:30 am picking you up at the hotel and go to the harbor, share speed boat at 7:00 am to Isabela (approx. 2-hour ride). Once on Isabela, visit the Tintoreras islet, short hike, and snorkeling. You can spot penguins, marine iguanas, sea lions and reef sharks, which are resting there in the lava channel. Snorkel in turquoise water and spot different fishes, sea turtles, rays and penguins.  Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

  • Day 7 Day 7: Isla Isabela / Sierra Negra Volcano
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Isla Isabela / Sierra Negra Volcano

      You walk through spectacular lava landscapes and have views of the northern volcanoes of Isabela and Fernandina. The hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano and the Volcano Chico is 16 km long ( hike approx. 3- 6 hours). 

  • Day 8 Day 8: Transfer To The Airport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Transfer To The Airport

      At 5:30 am picking you up at your hotel and go to the pier, where you will take the shared speed boat to Santa Cruz. Afterward, your driver will bring you to the Itabaca Channel, which you will cross on a ferry. Please take into account that your flight does not depart before 12:30 pm.  End of our services

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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: 6 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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