This tour offers the opportunity to explore the Enchanted Islands. The tour combines tours of the famous Galapagos sights at a very reasonable price.
It was customized in order to visit one of the natural wonders of the world in a shorter time
Let us take you there, the time is up to you!
Departure place
Operation days: Monday to Sunday
This tour normally runs from Quito, however it can also start in Guayaquil, if so please let us know in advance
You will need to get a ticket to San Cristobal. We will pick you up and from there, the tour will begin.
On the last day, we will transport you to the airport in Baltra for your return flight to Quito.
Itinerary
Day 1
Flight to San Cristobal - Galapagos
FLIGHT TO SAN CRISTOBAL (ON YOUR ACCOUNT). Early flight from Quito to San Cristóbal - Galapagos.
TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL . Upon arrival, we will transfer you to the hotel in the city.
KAYAKING . Then a pleasant kayak tour will begin on the Tijeretas hill (Darwin's first landing), you will be able to admire the bay, the Frigates and Blue-footed Boobies flying around the cliffs.
TREKKING . At the end of the kayak tour, you can walk to relax near the sea lions at Playa Man, enjoying the landscapes of the beach with a nice sunset. Finally I return to the hotel.
ACCOMMODATION. At the Hotel Algarrobos or of a similar category
Day 2
Sleeping Lion Tour
BREAKFAST. We offer you a breakfast before the activities.
SNORKELING . Today includes one of the best snorkeling spots in the Galapagos, a day trip to Kicker Rock!
BOAT TO SAN CRISTOBAL . A comfortable speedboat sails along the coast of San Cristóbal, with views of the birds and the landscape from a different angle.
DIVE. In the rock formation, we will dive through the channel in search of a variety of sharks, fish, turtles, rays, sea lions and much more.
LUNCH. Afterward, enjoy lunch on the boat and a quiet moment on the beach to relax before heading back to town.
ACCOMMODATION. At the Hotel Algarrobos or of a similar category.
Day 3
Boat to Santa Cruz
BREAKFAST. We offer you a breakfast before the activities.
BOAT TO PUERTO AYORA. Today you will take a speedboat to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island (it will take 2 hours approx.)
ARRIVAL AT CHARLES DARWIN. You will then arrive at the hotel to check in, after the guide will take you to the Charles Darwin Research Station (this is the largest and most important research center in all of the Galapagos).
LUNCH (ON YOUR ACCOUNT) . Then you will have time to enjoy the city and have a quick lunch before the next activity.
VISIT TO THE TURTLE RANCHO. Then our guide will take you to visit a turtle ranch in the highlands of Santa Cruz, where you will see a large land of wild turtles in their natural state.
FREE AFTERNOON AND ACTIVITIES (ON YOUR ACCOUNT). The rest of the afternoon free to walk around the city of Puerto Ayora or maybe you can visit Las Grietas and the German beach (on your own). Or maybe a ride to visit Tortuga Bay (at your own expense).
RETURN. Finally you will return to the city to spend the night
TIPS. Don't miss eating at QUIOSKOS street, where they prepare a very fresh lobster and many different types of shellfish caught in the morning. Also go to the pier at night where you can see babbie sharks, rays and many other animals very close.
ACCOMMODATION . At Hotel Galapagos Native or of a similar category
Day 4
Santa Cruz Island
BREAKFAST. We offer you a breakfast before the activities.
FREE DAY AND ACTIVITIES (ON YOUR ACCOUNT). This day you will enjoy Galapagos on your own! Here you have several options to visit near the city of Puerto Ayora and its surroundings. We give you some recommendations such as Visit Las Grietas - Playa Alemanes (water taxi - short walk), Visit Tortuga Bay - Kayak at Playa Mansa (walking from the hotel), Visit La Playa de la Estación (walking from the hotel), Visit to El Garrapatero beach (you need a taxi), Visit to Rancho de Tortugas (3 hour tour).
OPTIONS (WITH EXTRA CHARGE). For these other options you will need a tour (which implies an extra charge since it is not included in the package), we can always help you to organize one of these options mentioned above, if so, please let us know in advance.
ACCOMMODATION. At Hotel Galapagos Native or similar
Day 5
Return flight to Quito or Guayaquil from Baltra - Galapagos
BREAKFAST. We offer you a breakfast before the activities.
FREE MORNING.
10:00 AM CHECK OUT.
TRANSFER TO BALTRA AIRPORT.
Includes
5 days / 4 nights accommodation in a 2* hotel (accommodation in DBL / TWIN rooms) Request a single supplement if you want a single room.
Breakfast every day of the tour except for Day 1.
Lunch (One time only)
Transfers and transportation provided by the operator
Any personal expenses like laundry and phone calls.
Any activity not specified in the program.
Any hotel nights before or after our travel program, if you want to add add-ons, please let us know in advance
Activities
Water activities (included)
Hike, trekking (included)
Guided visits (included)
Notes
Service is provided in Shared Mode (with more passengers in the group).
The tours and activities carried out by this Operator have a low level of risk and difficulty and provide the necessary security.
Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather conditions (rains, huaycos, overflows, etc.), strikes and / or demonstrations and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
