7 days tour

7-Day Trip / San Cristobal & Santa Cruz In Galápagos Islands

$ 2,147 .00 USD

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7-Day Trip / San Cristobal & Santa Cruz In Galápagos Islands

This tour includes:

Guide

Certified Naturalist English/Spanish speaking guide

Meals

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

Boat, minivan, SUV, taxi

Accommodation

Accommodation in Santa Cruz: Hotel Deja Vu or similar Accommodation in San Cristobal: Cabañas Pimampiro or similar

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 Baltra Airport 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 7-Day Trip / San Cristobal & Santa Cruz In Galápagos Islands

  • Day 1 Day 1: San Cristobal Island/ Transfer In + Tijeretas & Carola Beach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: San Cristobal Island/ Transfer In + Tijeretas & 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, where you can see sea lions, various tropical fishes, and turtles. We can also do kayaking to have a better view of the species. 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.

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

      Day 2: San Cristobal Island/ Lobos Island Or Kicker Rock

      Option 1 – Lobos Island (more hiking): 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. Option 2 – Kicker Rock (more snorkeling): You will visit the famous Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido – sleeping Lion), a volcanic formation amid the ocean. There you will be able to snorkel with sharks, rays, turtles and if you are luck also with hammerhead sharks! After lunch on the boat you will go to a beautiful, pristine beach, where you will have time to relax. At afternoon you will be back at the port. The rest of the day is at your leisure. You can watch the sunset on Playa Mann or you can go to Loberia (about $5 each way by taxi). There you can walk the Barranco cliff trail.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Spread Boat To Santa Cruz + Charles Darwin Station + El Chato
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Spread Boat To Santa Cruz + Charles Darwin Station + El Chato

      Speed boat to Santa Cruz Island. You will visit the Charles Darwin Station in a bicycle that is primarily an international scientific research station situated on the outskirts of Puerto Ayora. You will be taken to its visitor center to learn about the geology, climate, natural history and the conservation of the Galapagos Islands. In the afternoon you could practice Kayak in the Bahia of Santa Cruz. Overnight in Santa Cruz. 

  • Day 4 Day 4: Uninhabited Island (Pinzon Island)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Uninhabited Island (Pinzon Island)

      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. Meals: Breakfast and box lunch 

  • Day 5 Day 5: Santa Fe Island (Uninhabited)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Santa Fe Island (Uninhabited)

      Santa Fe Island is one of the oldest islands in the archipelago with some volcanic rocks over 4 million years old. It is also home to the Barrington Land Iguana, a unique species endemic only to this island. Wander the beach with countless sea lions and hike through Opuntia Cactus trees looking for the Barrington Iguana (wildlife spotting’s not guaranteed). Santa Fe is also home to a large Sea Lion nursery so it is understandable that the best highlight for most that visit this island is snorkeling with the Sea Lions.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Santa Cruz Island / Tortuga Bay + Cracks (Snorkeling)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Santa Cruz Island / Tortuga Bay + Cracks (Snorkeling)

      This day we will visit “Las Grietas “(Cracks). We will hike around 15 minutes down to the beach. We will visit the channel of love, which is another fissure formation by beautiful water channel sleeping with excellent scenic beauty. The most beautiful place to visit here is the Cracks excellent for diving and snorkeling in crystalline waters. We will also have the opportunity to hike to Tortuga Bay to observe the magnificent wildlife and before arriving into a beautiful beach.

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

      Day 7: Transfer To The Airport In Baltra

      Breakfast, transfer to the airport 

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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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