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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
LogisticsBaltra’s airport
Upon arrival on Day 1
Quito’s international airport
Upon arrival on Day 5
Your adventure begins upon arrival at Baltra 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 San Cristobal 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
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 Galapagos active expedition tour. It is important to buy your plane ticket with an early arrival time at the Baltra airport to enjoy all the activities. Once you have arrived a native guide will take you to Puerto Ayora.
After a delicious lunch, you will take a small public speedboat to Isabela Island. We recommend bringing a waterproof jacket and sickness medication in case of be necessary. At Isabela Island, a driver will take you to Flamingo Lagoon. After that, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
*Note: Please be aware that if you arrive after 11:00 AM, there might be changes to your itinerary.
Meals included: Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar
SIERRA NEGRA ACTIVE VOLCANO TREK – CONCHA PERLA SNORKEL
After a delicious breakfast to recharge your energies, you will go on an excursion to the second largest volcanic crater in the world, Sierra Negra Volcano. This attraction is located 13 miles from Puerto Villamil, so to get there, you will travel by bus for 45 minutes. Once you arrive, you will begin your hike to the volcano, where lunch will be served.
After a long walk you will return to the hotel to take a break and prepare for your next activity, snorkeling or swimming in Concha Perla, while watching sea lions, sea turtles and colorful fish.
Meals included: Breakfast, Snack
Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar
Early in the morning, after breakfast, your first activity will be biking to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and the Wall of Tears. In 1946 the Ecuadorian government decided to use Isabela island as a penal colony to hold the most dangerous prisoners. The prisoners were forced to build a wall with huge lava rocks as punishment. This is how it got its name, the Wall of Tears.
After this peculiar attraction, you will return to the hotel to enjoy a delicious lunch and recharge your batteries to sail to the Tintoreras Islet. It is called this way because of the white-tip sharks that inhabit the islet, which are known as Tintoreras.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar.
After breakfast, A guide will take you to Puerto Villamil, where you will kayak and have the opportunity to observe and photograph the exotic fauna of the islands. In the afternoon, you will get back on the bike to the top of Isabela Island to visit renowned attractions such as the Sucre Cave, the Mango Viewpoint and Campo Duro.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar.
It’s time to say goodbye, your Galapagos active expedition is over. You will travel to Santa Cruz Island, you will have a packed breakfast to enjoy on the way. Upon arrival in Puerto Ayora, your driver will take you to the Baltra airport.
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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