12 days

Class

About this activity

DAY 1
Today you will arrive to the airport of San Cristobal, one of the Galapagos Islands. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the town.
Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar
DAY 2 (B,L)
Today you will have a day tour to Kicker Rock, with lunch and snorkeling equipment included. You will jump of the boat to snorkel the canal in between the rock formation.
Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar
DAY 3 (B,L)
Today you will have a half day tour to the highlands of San Cristobal. Your driver brings you to your first stop: El Junco Crater Lake, the only freshwater lake on the Galapagos Islands. Afterwards you continue driving to Puerto Chino, a beautiful white sanded beach.
Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar
DAY 4 (B)
Today you have a day off to enjoy San Cristobal by yourself.
Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar
DAY 5 (B):
In the morning you will transfer to the harbor to take the public speedboat to go to Santa Cruz Island. During the tour you are going with a boat to Academy Bay, where you can swim and snorkel.
Hotel Ikala Galapagos or similar
DAY 6 (B,L)
A day to discover the wonderful underwater world of Galapagos. Depending on the day of the week, your snorkeling tour will take you either to the waters around the island Santa Fe or Pinzon.
Hotel Ikala Galapagos or similar
DAY 7 (B)
Early in the morning you will be transferred to the dock, to take the public ferry leaving at 07:00 AM to Isabela Island. For the rest fo the day you will have a bicycle at your disposal to discover the wonderful island.
Hotel Albermale or similar
DAY 8 (B)
Today you will have a half day tour to Tintoreras Islet. It is called like this due to a large crack, in which white-tip sharks known as Tintoreras come daily to rest
Hotel Albemarle or similar
DAY 9 (B)
Free day to explore Isabela. You have a full day bicycle at your disposal to cycle the island.
Hotel Albermale or similar
DAY 10 (B, S)
Today you will have a tour to Los Tuneles. You will snorkel between lava rocks or formed caves, a preferred spot for stingrays, white tipped sharks, sea turtles and colorful tropical fish.
Hotel Albermale or similar
DAY 11 (B, L)
You will take a transfer with a Spanish speaking driver up to the highlands of Santa Cruz, to the private finca to El Chato, where it is possible to see the Galapagos Tortoises in its natural habitat.
Hotel Ikala Galapagos or similar
DAY 12 (B)
We will program you transfer out to Baltra, with a Spanish speaking driver

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Included

Accommodation in double or single private rooms at standard tourist class hotels.
Snorkel gear.
Meals included as described (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch/lunchbox, D = Dinner).
English speaking naturalist guide (local Galapagos guide).
Transfer in from San Cristobal airport and transfer out to Baltra airport.
Transfer to highlands Santa Cruz and visit to El Chato farm.
Transportation between the Islands.
24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish.

Not included

Return flights from mainland Ecuador to Galapagos Islands.
Entrance fee Galapagos National Park: $100 p.p. (cash only).
Migratory Control Card: $20 p.p. (cash only).
Isabela dock fee: $10 p.p. (cash only).
Water taxi (a small boat that takes you from the Speedboat to the Harbor and vice versa).
Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel fee ($5 p.p. each way)
Wet-suits rent: $5 p.p. (recommendable between May-November).
Food and drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Personal expenses.
Personal health & travel insurance.
Optional tips for the guide.

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Please note: it is recommended to book flights that arrive early on the first day and leave later on the final day.
You will have a guide during the whole program, except on the boats between the islands.
Please try to bring small bags and luggage, The Galapagos public transportation is on average small and it takes more time and space when you bring large baggage.
Please let your guide know if you decide to have dinner outside of the hotels.
It is important that you will have current travel insurance including personal medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
If you are a single traveler it is possible to join the group tour and to stay in a private room with a single supplement surcharge
Lead by a certified, multi-lingual, local, naturalist guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Return flights from and to Galapagos- Room type (twin, matrimonial) or triple (in case of a group with 3 or more guests).- Whatsapp phone number (in case you use Whatsapp and would like us to contact you that during your stay via Whatsapp). For all guests:- Passport number- Date of birth- Nationality- Food restrictions- Medical restrictions
In order to process your reservation please help us with all this information:- Return flights from and to Galapagos- Room type (twin, matrimonial) or triple (in case of a group with 3 or more guests).- Whatsapp phone number (in case you use Whatsapp and would like us to contact you that during your stay via Whatsapp).