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Itinerary

Day 1: BALTRA – FREE TIME SANTA CRUZ

Stop At: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
Upon arrival to Galapagos (Baltra Airport) our transportation will take you to Puerto Ayora. This afternoon you are free to visit the Charles Darwin Station. Here you can get plenty information about the Galapagos Islands. Before dinner, our dive master will meet you in the Hotel to organize everything related to your next two days of diving.

Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Fernandina or similar

Day 2: Diving

Stop At: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
After breakfast the dive guide will take you to one of the dive sites around Santa Cruz. As mentioned before, where you go depends on the day of the week. You will reach the dive sites by speedboat. Depending on the dive site, this ride will take you between 30 minutes and 2.5 hours. You will have two immersions here and the dive equipment is included. The maximum depth for this dive site is 30m. You do need a PADI degree.

Duration: 6 hours

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

Day 3: Diving

Stop At: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
Today you have another dive day. You go to one of the spots by speedboat and you will have two immersions.

Duration: 6 hours

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

Day 4: FREE TIME SANTA CRUZ – ISABELA – FLAMINGO LAGOON

Stop At: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
This day will offer some free time in the morning where it is recommended to spend time in Tortuga Bay. This luxurious white sand beach is a great place to see marine iguanas and have the opportunity to go kayaking along the coast. Many travelers spot Tintoreras sharks while exploring here. In the afternoon, after lunch, you will take a speedboat to Isabela (about 2,5 hours), where you will visit the Flamingo Lagoon and spend the night relaxing.

Duration: 6 hours

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

Day 5: SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO – CONCHA PERLA SNORKELING

Stop At: Sierra Negra, Ecuador
After breakfast you go to Sierra Negra volcano for a hiking excursion of about 4 hours. This volcano has the second largest volcanic crater in the world, measuring 6 miles in diameter and 300 feet deep. After lunch at the volcano (you will get a lunchbox) you go back to the hotel and in the afternoon you can go snorkeling or swimming at Concha Perla, where there are beautiful colorful fish, sea urchins, starfish, sea lions, or even sea turtles.

Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Los Tuneles, SE Isabela Island Nr. La Union Rock, Puerto Villamil 200250 Ecuador
* Upgrade option: Los Tuneles snorkeling

This day you can also take a snorkeling tour to Los Túneles instead of hiking to Sierra Negra and snorkeling at Concha Perla: + $ 105 p.p.
Duration: 4 hours

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

Day 6: TRANSFER OUT – BALTRA

Stop At: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
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

5x Breakfast
4x Lunch
Accommodation included: 5 nights
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= breakfast, L = lunch/lunchbox)
Accommodation in a single, double or triple room.
Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra airport at your arrival/departure time.
Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel each way.
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.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Entry/Admission - Santa Cruz Island
Entry/Admission - Sierra Negra

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 $ 1 p.p. each way (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)
For rent: rain boots (recommended for Sierra Negra hike between June – September): $ 2 p.p. per day (cash only)
Personal expenses.
Personal health & travel insurance.
Optional tips for the guide.
Entry/Admission - Isabela Island
Entry/Admission - Los Tuneles

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 recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galapagos Islands is quite small.
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.)
There are no guides on the transportation by public speedboat between islands.
Please note that the Galapagos is a National Park and schedules can change all the time due to permissions. The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a dive
You will have a guide during the whole trip, except on the boat to Isabela and Santa Cruz
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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)
For all guests:
Passport numbers
Date of birth
Nationality
Food restrictions
Medical restrictions
It is recommended to have DAN Diving insurance.
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1 travelers