8 Days Galapagos Island Hopping Expedition (tourist class)
DAY 1 :
SAN CRISTOBAL
Today you will arrive to the airport of San Cristobal, one of the Galapagos Islands. You will be picked up at the airport and transferred by private transport with an English speaking contact person to your hotel in the town Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore.
Hotel Casa Blanca or similar
DAY 2 (B, L):
KICKER ROCK
Today you will have a day tour to snorkel in Kicker Rock. Here you might be able to spot different shark species. turtles, rays, and more. In some seasons you might encounter jellyfish which can sting, however a wetsuit will be provided when this is the case.
Hotel Casa Blanca or similar
DAY 3 (B, L):
SAN CRISTOBAL HIGHLANDS
El Junco Crater Lake, the only freshwater lake on the Galapagos Islands. Afterwards you continue driving to Puerto Chino. In Puerto Chino you can make a small walk passing the lazy sea lions that sleep on the beach, towards the blue footed boobies on the rocks.
Hotel Casa Blanca or similar
DAY 4 (B,L):
SANTA CRUZ – BAY TOUR – LA LOBERIA
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 with sea lions and all kind of colorful fish, also known as La Lobería.
Hotel Fiesta or similar
DAY 5 (B):
SANTA CRUZ – ISABELA
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 6 (B, S):
LOS TÚNELES
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. In the early afternoon we will return to Puerto Villamil. Snorkeling equipment and snack is included.
Hotel Albermale or similar
DAY 7 (B, L):
SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS
Today you will have a very early transfer to catch the 06:00 AM speedboat back to Santa Cruz. In the afternoon 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 Fiesta or similar
DAY 8 (B):
TRANSFER OUT
In accordance with your flight schedule, we will program your transfer out to Baltra, with a Spanish speaking driver.
- Accommodation in double or single private rooms at standard tourist class or comfort hotels.
- Bicycle rent for 7 hours
- 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.
- Transportation between the Islands.
- 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish.
- 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.
- Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel fee ($5 p.p. each way)
- Water taxi $1 p.p. each way (this is a small boat that takes you from the Speedboat to the Harbor and vice versa).
- Wet-suits rent $5 p.p. (recommendable between May-November).
- Food and drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses.
- Optional tips for the guide.
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Operated by a multi-lingual 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
- 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
