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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 6
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
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 adventure in the Galapagos Islands. Once you arrive at the San Cristobal airport, a driver will take you to your hotel. After a welcome lunch, you can visit Playa Mann, Las Tijeretas or Punta Carola on your own.
Meals included: Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar
SAN CRISTOBAL HIGHLANDS – EL JUNCO – PUERTO CHINO
Early in the morning, your first attraction to visit will be the El Junco crater lake. This is the only freshwater lake in the Galapagos Islands. Your next stop will be Puerto Chino, where you can take a walk and observe the beautiful sea lions lying on the white beach. Your last destination will be La Galapaguera, the sanctuary of the giant tortoises.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar
On the third day of your adventure, you should start with all your energy. After breakfast you will go to visit Isabela Island in a flight of approximately 40 minutes. Here you can take a bike ride to the breeding center or walk to the Wall of Tears.
In the afternoon you will do a fun activity, kayaking in Puerto Villamil, here you will see marine iguanas, sea lions and the famous Galapagos penguins. Afterwards you will go to your hotel for a well-deserved rest.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel Volcano or similar.
SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO
After a refreshing breakfast, your destination will be the Sierra Negra Volcano, which has the second largest active crater in the world. Inside the site you will hike to Chico, a Sierra Negra cone with lunar landscapes. Your return will be around 14:00 PM. The rest of the afternoon will be free for you to explore on your own.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Volcano or similar.
This day will start very early, at 06:00 hours, you will take a public speedboat to the island of Santa Cruz. Here you will enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then you will be taken to the famous Charles Darwin Research Station.
Afterwards, you will take a 40-minute trip to the highlands of San Cruz. Here you will see a large number of giant tortoises.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel Fiesta or similar.
TRANSFER OUT
Today your tour is over. After a farewell breakfast, a driver will take you to Baltra airport for your flight 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
US American Dollars
8 years old as a minimum age.
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