GALAPAGOS ITINERARY 7 DAYS (4 Islands)

Isabela Island

• Breakfast
• Pick up from your Hotel in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island.
• Boarding Time at 07:00 am.
• Sailing time from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island. (2 hours)
• Arrival at Villamil Port in Isabela Island at 09:00 am. approximately.
• • Visit the Wetlands
  • Visit the Flamingos Lake
  • Visit the Tortoise Breeding Center
  • Lunch
  • Snorkeling in Tintoreras (45 minutes)
  • Night accommodation in Isabela

  Places to Visit:

  • Wetlands: The Wetlands of Isabela Island are located just outside of Puerto Villamil. The Wetlands consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species such as common stilts, whimbrels, white-cheeked pintails, and gallinules. The Wetlands can be visited on foot via a path that winds through the swamps.
  • Flamingo Lake: To the west of Puerto Villamil there are various salt and brackish lagoons that house an impressive variety of coastal and sea birds. Here, visitors can also find the largest concentration of flamingos in the Galapagos.
  • Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center: The Tortoise Breeding Center (also known as the Interpretation Center) is located nearby Puerto Villamil. A boardwalk connects the town to the Center, stretching across the wetlands and Prickly Pear Cacti shrub. Five sub-species of the Giant Tortoise exist on the island, yet their populations are threatened by introduced animals such as goats and cats. At the Tortoise Breeding Center, eggs are nursed in a hatchery and the giant tortoise adults are observed in supervised corrals. The Center aims to increase the population and secure the survival of these species.
  • Tintoreras: The Tintoreras Islets, located a short distance from Puerto Villamil, are home to a great variety of wildlife. Its turquoise, crystalline waters are inhabited by white-tipped reef sharks, Galapagos penguins, marine turtles, and sea lions. One of its beaches, surrounded by mangroves is one of the few sites where marine iguanas can reproduce successfully.

  Details:

  • Animals to see: Giant tortoises, flamingos, terrestrial iguanas, white fin sharks, sea lions, reef fish.
  • Activities: Trekking and Snorkeling
  • What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, and swimsuit.
  • Include: Breakfast, Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Snacks, Water, Hotel Accommodation, and Snorkeling Equipment.
  • Not Included: Isabela Fee $10, Dinner, Tips and Additional Expenses.

  Notes:

  • We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals since they are wildlife.

Isabela Island -Sierra Negra and Volcan Chico

• Breakfast
• Lunch

Places to Visit:

Visit  Sierra Negra Volcano and Volcan Chico.

Get ready to witness the power of nature like never before! Join us on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Isabela Sierra Negra and Chico volcanos. These magnificent wonders of the world are a true spectacle to behold, with their impressive craters and breathtaking landscapes. Our expert tour guides will take you on a thrilling adventure, sharing fascinating insights about the history and geology of these natural wonders. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the beauty of Isabela in a unique and unforgettable way.

• Include: Breakfast, Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Snack, Water, Hotel Accommodation, and Snorkeling Equipment.

• Not Included: Dinner, Tips, and Additional Expenses.

Santa Cruz Island

• Breakfast
• Return to Santa Cruz at 07:00 pm by Public Ferry
• Arrival in Santa Cruz at 09:00 pm approximately.
• Transfer to your Hotel
• Visit Darwin Station
• Lunch
• Bay tour
• Night accommodation in Santa Cruz

Places to Visit:

Charles Darwin Sation

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Charles Darwin Station in the Galapagos Islands! Our tour offers a fascinating experience to explore one of the most important research and conservation sites in the world. Witness the incredible biodiversity of flora and fauna, learn about the groundbreaking research conducted by scientists, and get up close with the famous giant tortoises. With our knowledgeable guides, you’ll gain insight into the history and significance of this remarkable location. Join us for an educational and awe-inspiring journey that you’ll never forget!

Bay Tour

Are you ready for the ultimate adventure on the beautiful bay tour of Puerto Ayora? Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime snorkeling experience with Bay Tour Puerto Ayora! Explore the crystal-clear waters and discover the incredible marine life that inhabits it. But that’s not all, we’ll take you to Las Grietas, a stunning crevasse where you can swim in refreshing freshwater surrounded by breathtaking views. Our expert guides will ensure your safety while providing an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to witness the beauty of the Galapagos Islands with Bay Tour Puerto Ayora.

Details:

• Animals to see: Giant tortoises, terrestrial iguanas, white fin sharks, sea lions, reef fish, marine turtle

• Activities: Trekking and Snorkeling

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, swimsuit.

• Include: Breakfast, Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Snacks, Water, Hotel Accommodation and Snorkeling Equipment.

• Not Included: Isabela Fee $10, Dinner, Tips and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals since they are wildlife.

Bartolome Island or North Seymour (Just one of them)

• Pick up from your Hotel in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island.
• Departure Time from 06:00 am. to 07:00 am.
• Transfer from Ayora Port to Itabaca Channel. (45 minutes)
• Sailing time from Itabaca Channel to Bartolome Island. (2 hours)
• Arrival at Bartolome Island at 08:45 am. approximately.
• 2 hours of hiking on Bartolome island
• Lunch
• Snorkeling in Sullivan Bay
• Return to Santa Cruz at 14:15 pm
• Arrival to Santa Cruz at 17:00 pm approximately.
• Transfer to your Hotel
• Briefing for next day activities

Places to Visit:

• Bartolome Island:Named in honor of Sir Bartholomew Sulivan of the British Navy. It has an area of ​​1.2 km² and a maximum altitude of 114 meters. This island offers some of the most beautiful landscapes of the archipelago. The island is composed of an extinct volcano and a variety of red, orange, green and bright black volcanic formations. The lava cactus of the Galapagos colonize the new lava fields. On this island is the famous Pinnacle, which is one of the most representative places of the archipelago. Here you can dive and snorkel with penguins, sea lions, white-tip reef sharks, and other tropical fish. Seasonally, Bartolomé is the mating and nesting site of the green turtle. The bay is also an excellent place to go swimming. The twin bays are separated by a narrow isthmus.

Details:

• Animals to see: Sea lions, reef fish, sea turtles, penguins.

• Activities: Hiking and Snorkeling.

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, and swimsuit.

• Include: Breakfast, Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Snacks, Water, Hotel Accommodation, and Snorkeling Equipment.

• Not Included:Dinner, Tips and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals since they are in wildlife.

San Cristobal Island

• Breakfast
• Public ferry to San Cristobal 07:00 am
• Arrive in San Cristobal, around 09:00 am
• Transfer to Hotel
• Interpretation Center
• Tijeretas Hill
• Carola Point
• Man Beach
• Lunch
• Transfer to your Hotel

Places to Visit:

• Tijeretas Hill: A trail built with cut stone, which crosses a forest that leads to observation points of the fascinating coastal landscape and the native flora and fauna. This trail culminates in a cove of calm waters, where you can practice water sports and observe nature.

• Mann Beach: Mann Beach is of little slope and of white and soft sand, it is ideal to take the sun and to bathe. It has masterful landscapes, its main attraction being the beach. It is a small rocky beach that on weekends is packed by people. It is quite rocky and you will usually observe the lions, it is a beautiful beach for swimming and sunbathing.

• Punta Carola: The beach has an area of approximately 300 meters, which is made up of dry forest vegetation. On the beach, there is a large colony of sea lions among the vegetation and marine iguanas are present on the rocks. On this site you can practice surfing.

Details:

• Animals to see: Sea Lions, Land iguanas, reef fish.

• Activities: Trekking and Snorkeling

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, swimsuit.

• Include: Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Snacks, Water, Hotel Accommodation, and Snorkeling Equipment.

• Not Included: Dinner, Tips, and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals since they are in wildlife.
• This night you will stay in San Cristobal Island.

St. Cruz Island and Flight back to Quito

• Breakfast
• free morning
• Transfer to DSan Cristobal Aiport
• Return Flight.

Details:

• Include: Breakfast, Transport

• Not Included:  Guide, Dinner, Lunch, Tips, and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• This day is not included Guide, just driver.