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Itinerary

Day 1: BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – ISABELA ISLAND – FLAMINGO LAGOON

Stop At: Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands
Option 1: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra before 11:00 AM
At Baltra airport, an English speaking guide will pick you up to go to Puerto Ayora to enjoy your lunch. After lunch you’ll take the speedboat to Isabela Island. This can be a bumpy ride so provide yourself a waterproof jacket and motion sickness medication if necessary. Upon arrival on Isabela Island, a driver will pick you up and you’ll visit the Flamingo Lagoon. After that, your driver will drop you off at your hotel.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands
Option 2: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra after 11:00 AM
If your flight is scheduled to arrive after 11:00 AM, you’ll stay at Santa Cruz Island on the first day because the last speedboat to Isabela Island leaves around 02:00 PM. You won’t have lunch in this case. The rest of the tour usually looks like this: Day 2: Santa Fe, Day 3 Bahia half day tour & Charles Darwin Station, Day 4 morning boat to Isabela, Los Tuneles, Day 5 morning boat to Santa Cruz and transfer out.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel Fernandina or similar

Day 2: SNORKELING IN LOS TUNELES

Stop At: Los Tuneles, Puerto Villamil, Isabela, Galapagos Islands
Early in the morning, you will go on boat ride from Puerto Villamil. You will explore the brilliant scenery in Los Tuneles which is considered the most beautiful place to snorkel in Isabela Island. Around the Los Tuneles you will find a highly contrasted color for snorkeling with clear, calm water. You will get the chance to spot large quantities of seabirds and species feedings such as tortoises, swimming iguanas, sea lions, manta rays, Galapagos penguins, lobsters, and sea snakes. This exciting activity takes approximately about 6 hours including the boat rides and a snack before a short hike.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel San Vicente or similar

Day 3: CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION – BAY TOUR

Stop At: Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands
At 06:00 AM you will go to Santa Cruz Island and have breakfast. Then, you’ll go to the Charles Darwin Research Station where the guides will explain more about the famous giant tortoises. After lunch, you will go on the “Bay Tour” and visit the highlights around Puerto Ayora. The first destination will be La Loberia where you find sea lions. Next you will go to Punta Camaño Islet where you will snorkel with sea lions and a large variety of fish. Your next activity will be a visit to the Channel of Love. Finally Playa de Los Perros. This is a 15-minute walk until you reach the beach where you will observe dog crab colonies, marine iguanas and unparalleled scenic views.

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel Fernandina or similar

Day 4: SANTA FE ISLAND

Stop At: Santa Fe Island, Santa Fe Island, Galapagos Islands
After breakfast you will travel to Santa Fe Island which is a small island that lies in the center of the Galapagos archipelago. Among animals, Santa Fe is home to endemic species such as the Barrington Land Iguana (Conolophus pallidus). After a 45 minute boat ride, you will arrive to the bay of Santa Fe. There you will have a very nice snorkeling activity, if you are lucky, you can spot some birds on the rocks. After snorkeling, you will go to Playa Escondida or Garrapatero in Santa Cruz island and have a wet landing there, where you will discover the beach.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel Fernandina or similar

Day 5: TRANSFER OUT – BALTRA

Stop At: Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands
After breakfast, you will travel to Baltra Airport with a Spanish speaking driver, where you will depart to Quito or Guayaquil.

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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Included

4x Breakfast
3x Lunch
Accommodation included: 4 nights
Meals as described in the itinerary (B= breakfast, L = lunch, S = snack)
Accommodation in a single, double or triple room.
Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra airport at your arrival/departure time.
Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel each way.
Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
Local naturalist guide (English & Spanish speaking)
All activities as described in the itinerary.
Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Entry/Admission - Los Tuneles
Entry/Admission - Santa Cruz Island
Entry/Admission - Santa Fe Island

Not included

Return flights from mainland Ecuador to Galapagos Islands.
Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park: $ 100 p.p. (cash only)
Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only)
Isabela dock fee: $ 10 p.p. (cash only)
Water Taxi around $ 1 p.p. (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back)
For rent: wetsuit (recommended between May – November): $ 5 p.p. per day (cash only)
Personal travel & health insurance.
Optional tips for the guide.
Entry/Admission - Santa Cruz Island

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
It is recommended to book flights with an early arrival time to the Galapagos Islands and a late departure time from the Galapagos Islands to make sure you can enjoy all of the activities of the tour. Late arrivals and/or early departures mean you might miss some activities.
If your flight is delayed or canceled and you cannot make it to Puerto Ayora in time to take the last speedboat to Isabela Island, which departs around 14:00, the team assist you with finding accommodation on Santa Cruz Island but this will be on your own expense. You will miss the planned activities.
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.
This itinerary is fixed, it can’t be changed. If you are looking for a customized itinerary, please send us an email.
Tap water on the Galapagos Islands might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottled or purified water is always recommended.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
Rebecca Adventure Travel cannot take any responsibility for any illnesses or missed meals & tours due to an illness.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
It is important that you will have current travel insurance including personal medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
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