ISLAND HOPPING
DAY 1: Baltra – Tortuga Bay Beach
DAY 2: Isabela – Bay Tour – Tintoreras Islet
DAY 3: Floreana
DAY 4: North Seymour or Plazas
DAY 5: Bartolome
DAY 6: Baltra Airport
INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM
- Accommodation Las Palmeras Hotel – Tourist Class Hotel.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Visits to the islands according to the itinerary.
- Transfer Airport – Hotel – Airport
- Guide assistance
* This program is upon request with enough time in advance. You have the option either between a visit to North Seymour or Plazas Island.
SPECIAL GALAPAGOS: SANTA CRUZ – ISABELA – FLOREANA – NORTH SEYMOUR or PLAZAS* – BARTOLOME
ITINERARY 8 DAYS
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 Ayora Port. Then departure to Villamil Port in ISABELA ISLAND at 07:00. Navigation time: 2 hours and half. We take a vehicle to go to Arnaldo Tupiza breeding center where we can observe Isabela Island turtles. 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 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: 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 5: BARTOLOME
We 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 6: BALTRA AIRPORT
Breakfast at the hotel. Return to Baltra Island. We arrive in Quito in the afternoon.
ITINERARY
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
INTENSIVE GALAPAGOS: SANTA CRUZ – ISABELA – FLOREANA – SANTA FE – SAN CRISTOBAL
DAY 1: Baltra – Tortuga Bay Beach
DAY 2: Isabela Island – Bay Tour – Tintoreras Islet
DAY 3: Floreana
DAY 4: Santa Fe – Playa Escondida
DAY 5: San Cristobal – Kicker Rock – Manglecito Beach
DAY 6: 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 Ayora Port. Then departure to Villamil Port in ISABELA ISLAND at 07:00. Navigation time: 2 hours and half. We take a vehicle to go to Arnaldo Tupiza breeding center where we can observe Isabela Island turtles. 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 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: SANTA FE – PLAYA ESCONDIDA
Departure from Santa Cruz Island to navigate to Santa Fe ISLAND at 08:00. The tour begins with the observation of seabirds which are nesting on the cliffs of the bay. During a panga ride we can also see sea lions, marine iguanas and if the water is clear enough we can also notice the sharks. After that we will go snorkeling in the bay where it is possible to swim with sharks, turtles, sea lions and a wide variety of fish. Includes lunch on board of the yacht.
We complement this excursion with a refreshing swim on the PLAYA ESCONDIDA BEACH.
Return in the afternoon. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel.
DAY 5: SAN CRISTOBAL – KICKER ROCK – MANGLECITO BEACH
Breakfast. At 06:30 we leave the hotel to go to Ayora Port. At 07.00 we navigate to the Baquerizo Moreno Port in SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND which takes us about 2 hours and half.
The following activities will be realized here:
• KICKER ROCK: It consists of a rocky crag as an obelisk emerging from the sea. A special channel has formed among the rocks which is ideal for snorkeling. Here we can see Galapagos sharks, hammerheads, countless tropical fish, rays etc. Box lunch on board of the boat.
• MANGLEClTO BEACH: It consists of 2 visitor’s sites: A mangrove area ideal for bird watching and a beach area, which is a place of recreation.
Return to Santa Cruz Island at approximately 15:00. Dinner at the hotel.
In León Dormido we include: wetsuit, flippers, mask and snorkel for each passenger.
DAY 6: 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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