Galapagos Land-Based and Quito 7D/6N

Quito Tour middle of the world museum, old town, churches, and Panecillo Virgin

• Breakfast
• Our guide is going to pick you up in the hotel to have the best experience in visiting Quito, places to know
• Middle of the world museum, you are going to have the best explication about cultures in Ecuador.
• Time to have a delicious lunch.
• Visit Quito´s old town, our tour starts with La Basilica del Voto Nacional Church, after that the Plaza de la Independencia where you can see buildings such as Carondelet Palace, Catedral Chuch, and the main Independence Monument in the center square.
• Visit La Compañia Church the most beautiful altar bathed in gold.
• Time to see San Francisco Church
• Visit Panecillo virgin
• Return to the hotel

Details:

• Activities: Walking

• What do you bring: Sunscreen, comfortable shoes, Binoculars, a Camera, Jacket or sweater

• Included: Private transportation and guide, Breakfast, night accommodation.
• Not Included: Lunch and dinner, entrance fee to Museums or Churches.

Santa Cruz Island 

• Arrival to Galapagos Island, Baltra Airport.
• Transfer from Baltra Airport to Santa Cruz Island
• Visit the Highlands in Santa Cruz.
• Lunch
• Briefing for next day activities

Places to Visit:

• Highlands: Visit to the El Chato 1, El Chato 2, or Primicias Farm, in any of these you can see the Giant Galapagos Tortoises and the typical vegetation of Galapagos.

Ready to explore the beauty of the Galapagos highlands?

Join us on a tour of a lifetime to El Chato or Primicias Farm where you’ll witness the majestic Giant Galapagos Tortoises roaming free in their natural habitat. Immerse yourself in the diverse flora and fauna of this amazing archipelago as our expert guides take you on an adventure you’ll never forget. With breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences, our Highland tour is perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Are you ready to witness the majestic beauty of the Galapagos?
You’ll get up close and personal with these gentle giants as they roam freely in their natural habitat. And that’s not all – explore the stunning lava tunnels, formed by ancient volcanic activity. Our knowledgeable guides will ensure you make unforgettable memories while learning about the history and ecology of this unique destination.

Details:

• Animals to see: Giant turtles.

• Activities: Trekking.

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

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

• Not Included: Lobbito Buss $5, Dinner, Tips and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals since they are wildlife.
• If it is only a passenger, the first day does not include a guide.

South Plazas and Santa Fe Island

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Activity level: Moderate
Tour style: Hiking |Snorkeling
Pick up: 7:30 AM
Drop off: 17:00 PM

WHAT TO BRING:
We recommend to bring a small backpack ( waterproof ), comfortable walking shoes, sneakers or rubber soles, shorts trousers, t-shirts, long and shorts-sleeved shirts, wind-breaker, bathing suit, hat or cap, sun block, sunglasses, binoculars & camera.

A dry landing in the middle of South Plaza Island is the starting point for this adventure, this beautiful island is full of both land life and birds: including Swallow-tailed Gulls, Lava Gulls, Frigate birds, Masked boobies, Blue-footed boobies, Pelicans and Red-billed Tropicbirds. It is not really difficult to go by a gull’s nest and see some chicks flapping their wings trying to fly.
Created by lava that tilted up the sea bed, South Plaza Island is countless years old, with its resident wildlife and diverse plant life having progressively taken over the island since it was formed. Visitors to the island will find that its steep, sloped cliff sides are home to an amazing variety of birds, and it is also home of large colonies of sea lions and marine animals.
After a delicious lunch on board the WINDROSE we will head to Santa Fe Island Is. also called Barrington Island after British Admiral Samuel Barrington. This small island is formed of uplifted, submarine basaltic lava, formed some 4 million years ago. Much of it is a faulted plateau covered with a forest of giant Opuntia cactae.

As you walk through the dense bushes on the short trail, watch out for the Croton bushes, an endemic plant with an indelible stain. The most spectacular plants are the giant prickly pear cactae, unique to Santa Fe (Opuntia echios barringtonensis). The Galapagos dove is common on the trail, as are painted locusts, often pursued by a snake or two. The park monument is often a vantage point to spy a Galapagos hawk. The highlight is the land iguana, a lighter- colored iguana that is endemic from Santa Fe and Santa Fe is also home to a large Sea Lion nursery.

Notes:

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

Tortuga Bay and Bay Tour 

Bay Tour: It’s an interesting tour in where you could visit these places: The Dog’s Beach, Love Channel, Shark’s channel, and Las Grietas.

1. Channel of Love
   It is a wonderful vantage point ideal for photographs, where the turquoise water and the geological formations that resembles the natural Jacuzzi accompanied by flora make this scene a romantic place.
2. Beach of the dogs
   Called thus for being the habitat of the Crab of Galápagos that can grow up to 20 centimeters. In addition, we will observe colonies of marine iguanas and enjoy a landscape view.
3. Channel of the Sharks
   It is a viewpoint where we can appreciate the Galapagos sharks resting thanks to the marine currents that converge in this unique geological formation.
4. The Cracks
   Wonderful landscape is formed by interesting lava figures that form two gigantic walls crossed by an arm of brackish water that mixes with the seawater recommended for swimming and diving surfaces due to the transparency of its waters.

Bartolome Island

BARTOLOME & SULLIVAN BAY

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Activity level: Moderate
Tour style: Hiking |Snorkeling
Pick up: 7:00 am
Drop off: 17:00 pm

WHAT TO BRING:
We recommend to bring a small backpack ( waterproof ), comfortable walking shoes, sneakers or rubber soles, shorts trousers, t-shirts, long and shorts sleeved, shirts, wind-breaker, bathing suit, hat or cap, sunblock, sunglasses, binoculars & camera.

Bartolome is a small Galapagos Island located 18 miles northwest from the Itabaca Channel. Arriving in Bartolome you get an one of the most incredible landscapes. The summit trail begins with a dry landing, though sea-lions make the purpose-built dock more exciting. The trail is a dusty walk through volcanic ash. The only vegetation is the “pioneer Tiquilia plant” and greenish Chamaesyce. These are vital in binding the ash that fans down from the hill.
Bartolome is consider one of the best snorkeling sites in the central Galapagos region, a swim at the foot of the Pinnacle Rock and around its base is the most important deep water snorkel with many different species of parrots fishes, marine turtles, sea lions, and sometimes Galapagos penguins. After a delicious lunch on board the WINDROSE we will head to Sullivan Bay, located on the eastern coast of Santiago, Sullivan bay is the most interesting lava field in the Galapagos.
A short walk on lava is a unique chance to experience the volcanic origins of the islands. Pahoehoe and AA lava is the predominant shape in this moon scape.
After a land visit you have time to snorkel and enjoy, and amazing white sand beach where to observe many different species of fishes, some turtles, sea lions, and eventually Galapagos Penguins.

Notes:

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

St. Cruz Island and Flight back to Quito

• Breakfast
• Pick up from your Hotel in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island.
• Transfer to Twin Craters in Santa Cruz.
• Visit to Twin Craters
• Transfer from San Cristobal to Baltra Airport
• Return Flight.

Place to Visit:

• Twin Craters: The Twin Craters are, in fact, not craters. These impressive holes were formed by magma (lava) domes which hardened on the outside but continued to flow on the inside, leaving huge but empty chambers that collapsed with the passing of time, creating this breathtaking scenery that resembles two pit crates. The Twins are located in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island and are surrounded by lush and green forests, dominated by the endemic Scalesia plants. It is possible to walk along the rim of the craters to better appreciate the magnitude of the holes as well as the local flora and fauna. This site is also one of the most likely places to observe the endemic short-ear owl of the Galapagos.

Details:

• Activities: Trekking

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

• Include: Breakfast, Transport

• Not Included: Lobbito Bus $5, Guide, Dinner, Lunch, Tips, and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals, since they are in wildlife.
• This day is not included Guide, just driver.