10-Day Galapagos Multi-Sport
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10-Day Galapagos Multi-Sport

10 days
About this activity
Day 1: Quito Arrival
Welcome briefing at 18:00.
Transfer In not included.
Day 2: TRAVEL DAY TO GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND) (B)
Board a morning flight from Quito to the island of San Cristóbal. Once arrived, transfer to the hotel in the town of Puerto Moreno with a short briefing. In the afternoon head to "La Loberia", which is both home beach and nursery for large Galapagos sea lions. and you will have time to go for a refreshing swim/explore the waters.
Day 3: Kicker Rock - San Cristobal (B, L)
SNORKEL AT KICKER ROCK AND VISIT TO CERRO BRUJO
This Galapagos Islands natural monument has become a favorite sight due to the many tropicbirds, frigate birds and boobies that fill the sky in this area. After lunch, we will visit Cerro Brujo, this island is ripe with noisy, frolicking, jolly sea lions that will welcome us to their home with open fins.
Day 4: Isabela Island (B)
EXPLORING ISABELA ON TWO WHEELS
*short flight to Isabela Island. In the afternoon, we will head out on our mountain bikes to explore the beautiful coastline on an exclusive trail, taking us through an incredible ecosystem with a wide variety of wildlife.
Day 5: Isabela Island (B,L)
HIKING TO SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO AND KAYAKING IN TINTORERAS
Our destination is the rim of Sierra Negra Crater, an active volcano which last erupted in October 2005. Upon arrival, we take in breathtaking views and explore the circumference of the massive, lava-filled crater, over six miles across at its widest point.
In the afternoon, we return to Puerto Villamil and we go kayaking in Tintoreras to watch sea lions, penguins, turtles and marine iguanas.
Day 6: Lava Tunnels - Isabela (B,L)
We explore the amazing formations of lava created by the last eruptions of the Volcanic Island along the seashore. It is a labyrinth of lava arches inside the breakers with crystal clear water full of huge sea turtles, eagle rays, sea lions, fish, white tipped reef sharks and more.
Day 7: Santa Cruz Island (B)
SANTA CRUZ, CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION AND HIGHLANDS
*fast boat from Isabela to Santa Cruz Island. *visit the Charles Darwin Research Station * Visit ´El Chato' Reserve in the highlands of Santa Cruz, home to the famous Galapagos tortoise.
Day 8:
FREE DAY IN SANTA CRUZ (B)
Optional activities on the island
Day 9: TRANSFER TO BALTRA AIRPORT - FLIGHT BACK TO QUITO (B)
Morning transfer to the airport to take a domestic connection back to the mainland.
Day 10: Quito - Departure (B)
Transfer OUT not included
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Included
  • Transportation: Airport transfers (national flights), one way flight San Cristobal-Isabela, sea transportation Santa Cruz - Isabela islands, private and comfortable land and sea transportation
  • Accommodation based on double occupancy: First Class hotel in Quito, 4-star hotels in Galapagos
  • Activities: Snorkeling at Kicker Rock and Isla de los Lobos, trekking to the top of Sierra Negra active volcano in Isabela Island, snorkeling in Lava Tunnels, kayaking in Tintoreras, biking to the Wall of Tears, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, hiking in Santa Cruz highlands
  • Meals: 9 breakfasts, 3 box lunches
  • Gear: snorkeling mask and fins, life vest, mountain bikes, helmets, kayaks and paddles.
  • Trip Leader: Certified EPL expert English-speaking Adventure Naturalist local guides
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Not included
  • Airfare Quito - Galapagos - Quito round trip
  • My Own Room supplement: USD $719
  • International flights
  • Airport transfer (international flights)
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Meals not described in the itinerary - estimated budget USD $240 USD
  • INGALA transit card: USD $20 per person, cash only (subject to change)
  • Galapagos National Park fee: USD $100 per person, cash only (subject to change)
  • USD $10 pier-use fee at Puerto Villamil
  • Snorkeling gear (mask and fins) for optional activities: USD $8 per day per person
  • Wetsuit for rent: USD $10
  • Tips
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • It is our intention to adhere to the itinerary described; however, due to our travel style, on occasions it may be necessary or desirable to make small changes. Weather conditions and unpredictable local circumstances may lead us to make alterations to the route and/or travel times. Hotels and flight schedules might change according to availability. Any mention to specific wildlife in the itinerary or trip details is not a guarantee that it will be seen during the trip.
  • 2:45 hours each way from Quito to Galapagos. Regular size aircraft. About 140 passengers.
  • 45 minutes from San Cristobal to Isabela. Small size aircraft. 9 passengers.
  • Pichincha and Galapagos
  • Quito City and Galapagos Islands National Park
  • 2 hours from Isabela to Santa Cruz
  • 45 minutes each way - Lava Tunnels
  • 45 minutes each way - Kicker Rock
  • 45 minutes Airport transfers in Quito.
  • 45 minutes Airport transfers in Galapagos.
  • 45 minutes each way to Sierra Negra
  • 2 hours
  • 1 – 2 hours a day
  • 3 hours total
  • Sierra Negra: 5 hours total
  • El Chato Tortoises Reserve: 1 hour total
  • All prices are based on double-occupancy. If you are travelling solo, you will be matched with another participant of your same sex. If you prefer to have a single room, please contact AJ prior to your departure to arrange your accommodation at an extra cost.
  • Travelling with Adventure Journeys you will have the possibility to experience and taste local food and snacks. Your guide will help you identify typical food and suggest the best places to enjoy it. Some meals are not included in order to give you some flexibility about where, what and with whom to eat. You have the option to share these meals with the group, however there is no obligation to do this. If you have any allergies or food restrictions, please inform AJ prior to your departure.
  • All AJ guides and trip leaders are highly experienced, licensed to operate in Ecuador and certified as Wilderness Adventure First Aid responders. We
  • always carry a complete first aid kit in our trips. In some location and for some activities, local guides join the trip leaders to provide an added service. In the Galapagos Islands, minimum 4 participants for the AJ trip leader service are required.
  • December to May: 80ºF to 90ºF / 25ºC to 30ºC. June to September: 60ºF to 70ºF / 15ºC to 20ºC. October to December: 70ºF to 80ºF/ 15ºC to 25ºC
  • The waters of the Galapagos Islands are a unique mixture of warm and cold water, ranging between 65ºF and 85ºF
  • From sea level (most activities) to 1 200m (3,937 ft -Sierra Negra Volcano)
  • Day 15-34ºC / 59-93ºF - Night 12-17ºC / 53-62ºF
  • Moderate to Challenge. This program is located in The Galapagos Islands, includes multisport activities, long hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano, snorkeling almost every day, sea kayaking to view wildlife, and biking mostly on flat roads.
  • Adventure and protective equipment, snorkeling mask, fins, life jackets, mountain bikes, helmets, kayaks and paddle.
  • Clients receive interpretation and education about the ecology and conservation of the Andes, Amazon Rainforest and Galapagos Islands, and learn about the factors that threaten it. We aim to promote long-term conservation of both local people cultural identity and the environment. We transport out and recycle all non-organic garbage and we prefer to work with local suppliers. Your visit will encourage the local communities to support responsible eco-tourism as a sustainable alternative for their living.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
40%
Adrenaline
40%
Aquatic
30%
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