8-Day Quintessential Galapagos Islands
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$3018
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Expedition Overview
Experience the Galapagos Islands from the comfort of a cruise expedition! The islands offer endless opportunities to witness a unique abundance of wildlife in a setting unlike any other on the planet. This is one of the few places on earth that allows such close and intimate contact with the wildlife. The Galapagos form a natural sanctuary that preserves species, this allowed them to evolve their unique features for countless millennia. This vacation also provides flexible time to spend on your own and explore the sand beaches, trails in the Galapagos Forest, and the lots of wildlife. The tour also provides many benefits to local communities and is socially and environmentally responsible. Be part of an educational and inspirational journey of a lifetime in one of the most fiercely protected marine wildernessβ in the world!
Itinerary
Today begins your first day of adventure. Once you arrive at the airport in San Cristobal a guide will take you to your hotel for the respective check in. Please note that if you arrive before 02:00 PM you will have lunch. If you arrive later lunch will not be included. This day will be free, you can visit the Interpretation Center of San Cristobal and Playa Mann. It will be your first approach to the beauties of the islands.
Accommodation: Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar
Meals included: Lunch
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 βLeon Dormidoβ (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.
Accommodation: Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
On your third day you can visit Playa Mann, the Loberia or the surroundings on your own. At 2:00 pm you will board a boat to Puerto Ayora, once you arrive you will be transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Fiesta or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
The adventure of your fourth day will be to visit one of the uninhabited islands Bartolome, Plazas, Floreana or North Seymour. No matter which one you visit you will be able to snorkel and hike. The island you choose to visit depends on availability and Galapagos National Park regulations. You can let us know your preference and we will do our best to take you there.
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Accommodation: Hotel Fiesta or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, box lunch
In the morning you will visit the highlands of Santa Cruz, where you will be able to see the Giant Tortoises of Galapagos in their natural state, as well as appreciate the endemic vegetation of the islands.
In the afternoon around 13:30 you will be transported to the largest island of the archipelago, Isabela. This ride lasts about 2.5 hours. Once you arrive you will be taken to your hotel. You will be able to go on your own to visit the Flamingo Lagoon, the largest coastal lagoon found in the Galapagos and one of the main breeding grounds for most of the flamingos.
Accommodation: Hotel Albemarle or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, the must-see attraction to see are the famous Tunnels. They are lava formations created by the last eruptions of the volcanic island along the seashore. Thus, the Tunnels are an important snorkeling spot. The entrance to the site is shallow and the waves can be strong, for this reason, the access can be complicated. You will have a snack on board and then return to Puerto Villamil.
Accommodation: Hotel Albemarle or similar
Meals included: breakfast, snack
On your last but one day, get ready to enjoy a great adventure. After a revitalizing breakfast, your guide will take you to the bay of Puerto Villamil for kayaking. In the afternoon you can visit the beach or do another optional activity.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Albemarle or similar
On your last day in the Galapagos Islands, after a delicious breakfast, you will take a flight from Isabela airport to Baltra airport. The flight takes about 45 minutes.
Once at Baltra airport you will say goodbye and head to Quito or Guayaquil.
Meals included: Breakfast
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