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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 6
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
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 your Galapagos adventure begins. It is recommended to book your flight with an early arrival time at the Baltra airport in order to not miss any activity.
Option 1: Itinerary for flights arriving in Baltra before 12:00 PM
Once you arrive at Baltra airport, a driver will take you to Puerto Ayora for a delicious lunch. Afterwards, you will take a 2.5-hour drive to Isabela, where you will visit the Flamingo Lagoon.
Option 2: Itinerary for flights arriving to Baltra after 12:00 PM
If your flight arrives after 12:00 pm, your first day will be spent in Santa Cruz. If you arrive after 2:00 PM you will not receive lunch. The order of the tour will change, but all activities will be included.
Meals included: Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar
TINTORERAS AND WETLANDS
Your day will start early in the morning. After a delicious breakfast, your first stop will be the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and then the Wall of Tears. Afterwards, your destination will be the Estero Tunnel, a lava tunnel. The duration of the walk in the wetlands is approximately 3 to 4 hours.
To recharge your energy, you will enjoy a delicious lunch and you will be ready for your next activity, the visit to Tintoreras Islet. Named after the white tip sharks known as Tintoreras that rest at the bottom of the place. Finally, you will transfer to Puerto Villamil for hiking and snorkeling.
Meals included: Breakfast, Snack
Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar
On the third day of the tour, you will take a 30 to 40-minute trip to Los Tunnels, considered one of the best places for snorkeling on Isabela Island. Here you can observe a large amount of marine life: sea turtles, sea lions, Galapagos penguins and more. The activity lasts approximately 6 hours. You can also choose to explore Concha Perla on your own before or after the snorkel.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar.
Early in the morning, you will go by public boat to Santa Cruz Island. Here you will enjoy a delicious breakfast. Your first attraction to visit will be the Charles Darwin Research Station. In the afternoon, after lunch, you will take a tour of the bay to visit the highlights of Puerto Ayora by boat: La Loberia, Punta Camaño Islet, two channel crossings, and finally Los Perros Beach.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Deja Vu or similar.
Your tour is about to end. But first you will visit Santa Fe Island. One of the oldest islands of the archipelago. This island is special because it is home to a large number of endemic species such as the Barrington’s land iguana. Here you will snorkel.
Afterwards, your destination will be Santa Cruz Island. Here you will enjoy a delicious lunch. This tour may include an activity called “Fishing Experience”. You may be able to experience a fishing demonstration depending on the weather and park regulations.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel Deja Vu or similar.
TRANSFER OUT – BALTRA
Today is your last day of the tour. After a farewell breakfast, a driver will take you to the Baltra airport, 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
US American Dollars
8 years old as a minimum age.
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