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IncludedSea transportation Santa Cruz – San Cristobal islands, comfortable land transportation.
Accommodation in a single, double or triple room.
All described in the itinerary
Snorkeling mask and fins, life vest
Certified expert English-speaking adventure leader and naturalist local guides in Galapagos National Park
Not includedSingle Supplement
Airfare Quito – Galapagos – Quito round trip
National & international flights
Travel & health insurance (mandatory)
Not described in the itinerary
INGALA transit card: USD 20 per person, cash only (subject to change), Park fee USD 100 per person, cash only (subject to change)
Wetsuit for rent: USD 10
For guides and drivers
LogisticsSan Cristobal’s airport
Upon arrival on Day 1
Quito’s international airport
Upon arrival on Day 12
Your adventure begins upon arrival at San Cristobal airport in the Galapagos Islands on Day 1 when your host will meet you at national arrivals. On the final day of the trip, your trip will end at Baltra airport. On the mainland, Quito’s airport is around a 45min journey to downtown Quito.
To make your own way from Quito airport to and from the accommodation, you have a few options. You can request a private transfer from the host. Please see Optional Extras for prices. You can take a public bus for just $2USD, however, this isn’t overly straight forward as you need to change buses at Quitumbe bus terminal. A metered taxi will cost you between $25-35USD. You can save some money by taking an ‘Aeroservicio’ – a privately operated bus service connecting the airport with the city center. This cost is USD 8.
Hotel – Twin or DoubleBreakfast. Lunch. Dinner
Hotel – Twin or DoubleBreakfast. Lunch. Dinner
Hotel – Twin or DoubleBreakfast. Lunch. Dinner
Hotel – Twin or DoubleBreakfast. Lunch. Dinner
Hotel – Twin or DoubleBreakfast. Lunch. Dinner
Hotel – Twin or DoubleBreakfast. Lunch. Dinner
Hotel – Twin or DoubleBreakfast. Lunch. Dinner
Hotel – Twin or DoubleBreakfast. Lunch. Dinner
Hotel – Twin or DoubleBreakfast. Lunch. Dinner
Hotel – Twin or DoubleBreakfast. Lunch. Dinner
Hotel – Twin or DoubleBreakfast. Lunch. Dinner
Hotel – Twin or DoubleBreakfast. Lunch. Dinner
Departure Day
Throughout the adventure, you’ll be fueled by delicious local food, such as seafood with plenty of local fresh fruits. Lunch usually consists of soup, main dish and juice, a warm and filling meal after a big day of adventure.
Galapagos Islands
Hotels are based on the concept of “Local hotels.” They create an environment of absolute comfort and local taste with complete standards of hygiene and presentation, uniting a familiar amiability with “Galapagueña” soul.
Today begins your first day of adventure. Once you arrive at the airport in San Cristobal a guide will take you to your hotel in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno for the respective check in. Here you will have a meeting with our experts to give you more information about the itinerary.
The afternoon will be free for you to explore the city, visit the interpretation center or Tijeretas.
Accommodation: Hotel Eco Friendly or similar
After your first breakfast on the islands, you will go by boat to Kicker Rock, two volcanic rocks 140 meters high. Seen from the south, the rocks resemble a “Leon Dormido” (Sleeping Lion), which is their name in English. Seen from another angle it looks more like a boot, hence its name in English: Kicker Rock. This place is perfect for snorkeling and observing all the marine life in its maximum splendor. After the great activity you will return to your hotel for a well-deserved rest.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel Eco Friendly or similar
On your third day you will explore the highlands of San Cristobal, your first attraction to see will be the Junco Crater, the only freshwater lake in the Galapagos Islands. Your next stop will be Puerto Chino, a beautiful white sand beach. Here you will witness amazing scenery while observing several sea lions and taking pictures of the cute blue footed boobies. Additionally, you will go to Galapaguera, a breeding center with beautiful wooden walkways and clear indications. This is a perfect place to observe several turtles in the area.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel Eco Friendly or similar
Today you will have the day at leisure to enjoy San Cristobal on your own.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel Eco Friendly or similar
After a revitalizing breakfast, you will head to Santa Cruz, a driver will take you to your hotel where you will meet a member of the staff.
In the afternoon, you will go on an excursion to Santa Cruz Bay, you will transfer by boat to Bahia de la Academia, here you will have the opportunity to snorkel at La Loberia, a place famous for the large amount of sea lions you will see. After enjoying this activity, you will be able to walk to Playa de los Perro.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel Coloma or similar.
On your sixth day of adventure, you will discover the Galapagos underwater world. Depending on the day of the week, you will snorkel at Santa Fe Island or Pinzon Island. This will be the perfect opportunity to swim with sea lions, tropical fish, white tip reef sharks and more of the wildlife that is present in Galapagos. You will enjoy a delicious lunch on board the boat and then go to enjoy the beach and snorkel again.
In the afternoon you will return to Puerto Ayora.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel Coloma or similar
At the beginning of the day you will visit and relax in Tortuga Bay or other places in Puerto Ayora.
In the afternoon you will head to Isabela Island, here you can visit the wetlands, explore the “Wall of Tears” and the famous Flamingo Lagoon.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Accommodation:Hotel Coloma or similar
This day you will go on an excursion to Tintoreras islet, famous for being a large crevice, where white tip sharks known as Tintoreras come daily to rest on the bottom. A shuttle will take you to Puerto Villamil, where you will board a boat to go to the other side of the bay. We recommend that you wear closed-toed shoes for the hike through the volcanic rocks. Here you will be amazed by the great fauna you will see, such as Galapagos penguins, sea lions and marine iguanas. You will also be able to snorkel with colorful fish.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel Volcano or similar
Your adventure continues. This day you will visit Los Tuneles, here you can take a walk observing the amazing landscapes, as well as blue footed boobies, sea lions and penguins. Your next stop will be El Finado, where you will find an islet that for many years has been used by local fishermen to rest from their days in the ocean. This place is one of the best spots for snorkeling in Isabela, the waters here are clear and calm, you can observe seahorses, parrot fish, pig fish and mullets in their mysterious habitat.
In the afternoon you will return to Puerto Villamil.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Volcano or similar
This day will start with a delicious breakfast, then get ready because you will have the day free to explore Isabela Island on your own. You will have a bicycle at your disposal for 7 hours to tour the island.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel Volcano or similar
Today will be your last day of your expedition in the Galapagos Islands, according to your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Baltra airport.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel Volcano or similar
It’ s time to say goodbye, after your last breakfast in the Galapagos Islands, you will travel to Baltra airport, from where you will depart to Quito or Guayaquil.
Meals included: Breakfast
Pre- post trip accommodation in Quito (Twin/ Double) – USD 100 Per Night
Pre- post trip accommodation in Quito (Single) – USD 100 per Night
Private airport transfer – USD 38 per person
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Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion but there is an expectation to tip for good service. Your guide will help with advice; however, we suggest the below as a guideline per person:
Guides: USD 10- USD 15 per day
Staff: Drivers and Assistance: USD 3- USD 5 per day
Of course, you are free to tip more or less, and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality – a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
The tap water in the Galapagos Islands is not always friendly on the stomach for those who haven’t been in Latin America for a while. There is purified water in each of the accommodation which you can use to fill up each morning, so be sure to pack a reusable water bottle or two.
The Galapagos Islands lie directly on the Equator, so you can expect it to be warm for most of the year. However, it’s not always tropical and Caribbean-like: wind and rain are definitely possible at certain times of year. It’s wise to know these weather patterns before planning your trip so you know when to visit and what to expect.
The hottest season is generally from December to April with average temperatures ranging from a low of 70 F to a high of 84 F (22 – 31 C). It’s also the rainy season.
May to November is considered the “cool” season with average temperatures ranging from a low of 68 F to a high of 82 F (19 – 27 C) and frequent overcast skies.
For the Galapagos Islands, Covid vaccination is required.
World Nomads Insurance with a coverage of USD 200 000
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8 years old as a minimum age.
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