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GALAPAGOS ISLAND HOPPING 8D/7N SANTA CRUZ, ISABELA, SAN CRISTOBAL + EXTRA ISLANDS

8 Days

The Galapagos Islands. The living museum of evolution, The Galapagos Islands is the place where Charles Drawing was inspired to write the theory of evolution of the species from natural selection and was declared by UNESCO a World Natural Heritage Site in 1978 and a World Biosphere Reserve in 1985.
This tour will take you in a longer journey discovering some of the islands of this archipelago. visit Santa Cruz, Isabella, San Cristobal and a couple of the surrounding islands or sites that are not inhabited to enjoy of a great trip discovering the flora and fauna of the Archipelago.

The Galapagos Islands. The living museum of evolution, The Galapagos Islands is the place where Charles Drawing was inspired to write the theory of evolution of the species from natural selection and was declared by UNESCO a World Natural Heritage Site in 1978 and a World Biosphere Reserve in 1985.
This tour will take you in a longer journey discovering some of the islands of this archipelago. Visit Santa Cruz, Isabella, San Cristobal and a couple of the surrounding islands or sites that are not inhabited to enjoy of a great trip discovering the flora and fauna of the Archipelago.

Details:

Day 1. Quito – Baltra – Santa Cruz Highlands
Day 2. Santa Cruz – Isabela – Tintoreras islet
Day 3. Isablea Tunels
Day 4. Isabela – Santa Cruz – Tortuga Bay & Grietas
Day 5. FD Navigation
Day 6. Santa Cruz – San Cristobal – Los Juncos, Galapagera – Loberia
Day 7. FD Navigation
Day 8. San Cristobal – Quito

NOTES:
WE GUARANTEE ALL EXCURSIONS, HOWEVER THE ORDER OF THE VISITS MAY BE CHANGED FOR OPERATIONAL REASONS.
DISCOUNT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS A THE DAY OF TRAVEL: 20%
EXTRA DAY VISITING EXTRA ISLAND: USD 350 PER PERSON.
EXTRA NIGHT NO ACTIVITIES: 100 USD SINGLE ROOM, 140 USD DOUBLE ROOM.

<p>Greetings by an English-speaking guide at Baltra Airport. After crossing the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island, we head up to a farm in the highlands for a delicious lunch. We will visit a tortoise Reserve were you will experience the emblematic giant tortoises in their natural habitat. You will continue to Puerto Ayora for check in at the hotel. </p><p>Dinner is on your own</p><p>Accommodation is included</p>

<p>Breakfast in the hotel and transfer in the early morning to the dock were you will take a fast boat to Isabela (navigation time 2 hours). Arrival to Isabela dock where you will have to pay USD 20 to enter the Island (not included). You will be received by a guide who will take you to the hotel for check in and for lunch. After lunch we will visit the Bay and Tintoreras Islet where you will see one of the large colonies of marine iguanas and maybe some penguins. Snorkeling is also included here. Return to the hotel for accommodation.</p><p>Dinner is on your own</p><p>Accommodation is included</p>

<p>Today the guide will pick you up at approximately 7h30 -8h00 for your tour to the Tunnels. A series of ancient lava flows created hundreds of arches and tunnels, both above and below the water. The striking geological formations are outdone only by the extraordinary collection of creatures that call this place home. The water is cool and still and an astonishing array of marine life is visible from above as you trek across the lava arches and bridges or from below as you snorkel in this unique habitat. Box lunch is included on this day activity. </p><p>Dinner is on your own</p><p>Accommodation is included</p>

<p>Today you will return to Santa Cruz Island. The guide will pick you up at early in the morning at the hotel and will transport you to the dock to embark on the public boat to Santa Cruz Island. After 2 hours you will be arriving to Santa Cruz Island. At you arrival to Santa Cruz you will pick up by another guide and will start with a tour in Santa Cruz Island visiting Tortuga bay and Las Grietas site. This are two of the popular destinations to visit in Santa Cruz Island.</p><p>Lunch will is included. After the activity you will check in at the hotel.</p><p>Dinner is on your own</p><p>Accommodation is included</p>

<p>We will take a boat tour to one of the inhabited neighboring islands: North Seymour, Bartolome, Santa Fe or South Plaza. Each Island has its unique natural habitat and wildlife. Snorkeling off the boat is a highlight of the trip. (The Island to visit will be confirm the day of booking the tour according to availability). Arrival at Santa Cruz in the afternoon. The rest of the afternoon is on your own to relax or enjoy of Puerto Ayora.</p><p>Dinner is on your own</p><p>Accommodation is included</p>

<p>Arrival to San Cristobal - Galapagos and greetings by an English-speaking local guide. Today you will be visiting the highlands of San Cristobal with el Junco Lake, Galapaguera, which is the Natural Habitat of the giant tortoises from San Cristobal, La loberia, named like that because of the quantity of sea lions that can be observed on the beach.</p><p>This tour includes lunch. After the activities you will be transfer to the hotel for check in. If you still have some time off, you could discover a little bit of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The city of San Cristobal.</p><p>Dinner is on your own.</p><p>Accommodation is included </p>

<p>Today is a navigation day. Depending on the destination to visit you will have breakfast or a pack breakfast to take with you for the day trip. We will take a yacht tour to one of the destinations around San Cristobal: Española Island, Kickers Rock or Punta Pitt. Each destination has its unique natural habitat and wildlife. Snorkeling off the boat is a highlight of the trip. (The destination to visit will be confirm according to availability. Arrival at San Cristobal in the afternoon.</p><p>Dinner is on your own.</p><p>Accommodation is included </p>

<p>Transfer from your hotel in San Cristobal Island to the airport to catch the flight to the continent. This transfer is assisted with a driver. At your arrival to Quito a driver will be waiting for you at the airport to transfer you to the hotel. End of the tour. </p><p>Meals are on your own</p><p>Accommodation is included</p><p></p><p>NOTES:</p><p>WE GUARANTEE ALL EXCURSIONS, HOWEVER THE ORDER OF THE VISITS MAY BE CHANGED FOR OPERATIONAL REASONS.</p><p>DISCOUNT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS A THE DAY OF TRAVEL: 20%</p><p>EXTRA DAY VISITING EXTRA ISLAND: USD 350 PER PERSON. </p><p>EXTRA NIGHT NO ACTIVITIES: 100 USD SINGLE ROOM, 140 USD DOUBLE ROOM.</p>

The Trip Cost Include

  • Transfer Quito– Airport (assisted)
  • Flight Quito-Baltra / San Cristobal -Quito
  • Transit control card
  • Accommodation in Tourist Superior Class Hotels in Galapagos
  • Breakfasts and lunches
  • Daily excursions with navigation to extra islands or sites
  • Assistance at the airport in Galapagos
  • Assistance at the visit places
  • Snorkeling and maritime excursions
  • Transfer with driver from Quito airport to hotel.
  • 1 night in Quito at your return in a tourist superior hotel

The Trip Cost Excludes

  • National Park Entrance fee USD 100.00 foreigners
  • Isabela Dock fee USD 20.00
  • Dinners and lunch last day
  • Drinks
  • Tips, gratuities and personal expenses
  • Anything not detailed in the program
How difficult are activities on this trip?

All the activities are from easy to moderate. However this may change according to weather conditions.

How are the guides?

Our guides are Certified Naturalist Guides from the Galapagos Islands. You will have different guides for the navigation trips and the land tours. They speak English and are knowledgeable of the flora and fauna on the Islands.

What kind of outfit do I need for this trip?

Weather in the Islands is warm/hot. Light weighed clothes like shorts and t-shirts will be good for this part of the trip. Bring shoes that could get wet in case that you need to have a wet landing on any of the navigation and don´t forget swimming suit. Wet suits are recommended to bring or rent for some of the snorkeling on certain seasons.

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GALAPAGOS ISLAND HOPPING 8D/7N SANTA CRUZ, ISABELA, SAN CRISTOBAL + EXTRA ISLANDS
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