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INTENSIVE GALAPAGOS: SANTA CRUZ – SANTA FE – ISABELA OR PLAZAS
DAY 1: Baltra – Primicias Ranch
DAY 2: Santa Fe island – Playa Escondida
DAY 3: Isabela Island or Plazas island – Carrion point*
DAY 4: Twin craters – Airport
ITINERARY
*Plazas Island and Carrion Point only on Wednesdays and Saturdays
DAY 1: BALTRA – PRIMICIAS RANCH
On the Baltra Airport the Ninfa Staff will receive you and transfer you to Hotel Ninfa, located in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island.
After lunch we will visit the “Primicias” Ranch, a privately owned farm over 150 acres, adjacent to the territories of the Galapagos National Park. Tortoises migrate from the park to this property in certain seasons looking for shade, water and a suitable place to incubate their eggs. A journey of about 30 minutes gives you the great opportunity to observe the huge Galapagos tortoises in their natural state. Also located nearby is a lava tunnel of nearly 300 meters, which you can visit accompanied by a soft illumination installed by the owners.
DAY 2: SANTA FE ISLAND – PLAYA ESCONDIDA (SNORKELING SITE)
Departure at 08:00 AM. After breakfast you will board a yacht for an hour navigation to Santa Fe Island. From its huge cliffs you could observe a forest of giant endemic cactus and colonies of sea birds including pelicans, boobies and gulls. In the calm turquoise bay, which is also inhabited by a large number of sea lions, you will find yourself the ideal place to snorkel and to swim with stingrays and tropical fish. Occasionally you can also observe sea turtles here. Lunch on board. Then we will visit the Hidden beach and have time to relax before returning to the hotel.
DAY 3: ISABELA ISLAND
Departure at 07:00 AM. After breakfast we will navigate about 2 hours on board a yacht to reach Isabela Island. After our arrival in Puerto Villamil we will visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, which is located about 1.5 km from the town. Here we can observe tortoises of all ages and learn about the process of raising and breeding this endangered species.
Later we will visit the flamingo lagoon and have a moment to enjoy the beautiful beach of Isabela. After having lunch at a local restaurant we continue our journey to CONCHA PERLA, which is a beautiful crystalline water bay where snorkeling can be performed, taking the opportunity to see a large variety of fish, sea turtles and penguins among others.
Or PLAZAS ISLAND – CARRION POINT
At 7:00 AM a bus will pick you up for a transfer to the Itabaca Canal. Here you will board a yacht for a 2 hour navigation to Plazas Island. Just after landing you can see one of the largest colonies of sea lions in the Archipelago. Just a few meters behind the landing dock there are also some land iguanas that can be observed. Following the trail to the other side of the island you have the great opportunity to see blue footed and masked boobies, land and marine iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls and tropical birds. Besides that there are also frigate birds and pelicans flying over frequently. Despite its small size it is home to a large number of species and famous for its extraordinary flora. Depending on the season the vegetation changes its color from bright green in the rainy season to orange and purple in the dry season. For all those reasons it is very popular among domestic and foreign visitors.
DAY 4: TWIN CRATERS - AIRPORT
After breakfast we will take a bus or a taxi back to the airport. On the way you will make a final stop to visit the Twin Craters, geological subsidence in the middle of a forest of escalecias (native vegetation) located in the highest part of the island.
INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM
- Accommodation Ninfa Hotel – Tourist Class Hotel. All rooms have air conditioning, TV Cable, private bathroom, hot water. Facilities: bar, restaurant, (w-fi area), swimming pool, sundeck
- Breakfast and lunch every day
- Visits to the islands according to the itinerary (order of the itinerary is flexible and could vary)
- Transfer Airport – Hotel – Airport
- Naturalist guide
- Snorkel Equipment
- Soft drinks and snacks during the navigation
- Security lockers at the front desk
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM
- Air ticket ( contact us for the best and most up to date airfares)
- Dinner
- Transit Control Card USD. 20
- Galapagos Park Entrance Fee:
- Domestic passengers USD. 6
- Foreign passengers USD. 100
- Isabela tax USD
- Domestic passengers USD. 2
- Foreign passengers USD.
SPECIAL GALAPAGOS: SANTA CRUZ – BARTOLOME – NORTH SEYMOUR or PLAZAS ISLAND*
DAY 1: Baltra – Tortuga Bay Beach
DAY 2: Bartolome Islet
DAY 3: North Seymour or Plazas Island
DAY 4: Baltra Airport
ITINERARY
DAY 1: BALTRA – TORTUGA BEACH
Departure to BALTRA ISLAND in the morning. Transfer to SANTA CRUZ ISLAND. Accommodation at PALMERAS HOTEL. In the afternoon, we will go for a walk to the stunning and magnificent TORTUGA BAY BEACH. Lunch and dinner at the hotel.
DAY 2: BARTOLOME
Departure to BARTOLOME ISLAND very early in the morning. We visit there one of the most beautiful places of the archipelago. From a spectacular viewpoint we can see the beautiful landscape existing out of two bays separated by a dune which is being populated by mangroves. In one of them we can find the famous tower of natural rock and a wonderful golden sand beach where we can take a refreshing swim. In the other bay we can find a white sand beach and crystal clear water where we can see a lot of sharks, Sally Lightfoot Crabs, penguins and sea lions. Breakfast and lunch on board of the yacht. Dinner at the hotel.
DAY 3: NORTH SEYMOUR
Departure to NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND in the morning. On this island the frigate birds definitely stand out exhibiting their red pouch and their ritual dance of courtship. Besides that we can also see lots of blue footed boobies, some swallow-tailed gulls, sea lions and land iguanas. All these species are found near the shore. Then we continue with the tour to BACHAS BEACH in the afternoon. Lunch on board the yacht. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel.
Or PLAZAS ISLAND
In the morning we go to PLAZAS ISLAND, which inhabits the biggest sea lion colony of the Galápagos. Besides that we can also see land iguanas, marine iguanas, frigate birds, swallow-tailed gulls and giant cactus. We complement this trip directing us to the PUNTA CARRION BEACH. It includes lunch on board of the yacht. Return in the afternoon. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel.
DAY 4: BALTRA AIRPORT
Breakfast at the hotel. Return to Baltra Island. We arrive in Quito in the afternoon.
INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM
- Accommodation Las Palmeras Hotel – Tourist Class Hotel.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Visits to the islands according to the itinerary. (order of the itinerary is flexible and could vary)
- Transfer Airport – Hotel – Airport
- Guide assistance
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM
- Air ticket ( contact us for the best and most up to date airfares)
- Transit Control Card USD. 20
- Galapagos Park Entrance Fee:
- Domestic passengers USD. 6
- Foreign passengers USD. 100
* This program is upon request with enough time in advance. You have the option either between a visit to North Seymour or Plazas Island.
INTENSIVE GALAPAGOS: SANTA CRUZ – ISABELA - FLOREANA
DAY 1: Baltra – Tortuga Bay Beach
DAY 2: Isabela Island – Bay Tour – Tintoreras Islet
DAY 3: Floreana
DAY 4: Baltra Airport
ITINERARY
DAY 1: BALTRA – TORTUGA BEACH
Departure to BALTRA ISLAND in the morning. Transfer to SANTA CRUZ ISLAND. Accommodation at PALMERAS HOTEL. In the afternoon, we will go for a walk to the stunning and magnificent TURTLE BAY BEACH. Lunch and dinner at the hotel.
DAY 2: ISABELA – BAY TOUR – TINTORERAS ISLET
Breakfast very early. After leaving the hotel at 06:30 we go to the Ayora Port. Departure to Villamil Port on ISABELA ISLAND at 07:00. Navigation time: 2 hours and half. We take a vehicle to go to the Arnaldo Tupiza breeding center where we can observe the turtles of Isabela Island. After that we visit the pool of flamingos. Lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon we will make the BAY TOUR after leaving the dock, 2 hours navigating approximately. Then we take a small boat to navigate to TINTORERA Islet. Upon arrival we continue with a walk on the trail where we can observe sharks, sea lions, marine iguanas, etc. Returning we will observe penguins and blue-footed boobies. Finally we can go snorkeling. Return to Santa Cruz at 15:00. Dinner at the hotel.
DAY 3: FLOREANA
Navigation to FLOREANA ISLAND located in the south of the Galapagos were we land in Velasco Ibarra Port. In the morning we will visit the VOLCANIC LAVA CAVES at the top of the island and the Port on the beach, where we can see turtles, iguanas and a diversity of birds. In the afternoon we visit the LOBERIA where we can snorkel. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Lunch at the Port.
DAY 4: BALTRA AIRPORT
Breakfast at the hotel. Return to Baltra Island. We arrive in Quito in the afternoon.
INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM
- Accommodation Las Palmeras Hotel – Tourist Class Hotel.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Visits to the islands according to the itinerary (order of the itinerary is flexible and could vary)
- Transfer Airport – Hotel – Airport
- Guide assistance
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM
- Air ticket ( contact us for the best and most up to date airfares)
- Transit Control Card USD. 20
- Galapagos Park Entrance Fee:
- Domestic passengers USD. 6
- Foreign passengers USD. 100
- Isabela tax USD
- Domestic passengers USD. 2
- Foreign passengers USD. 5
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