On the steps of Charles Darwin…
Fernando feeling about this tour
Embark on this group/semi-private island-hopping adventure in the Galapagos! Discover a handpicked selection of the archipelago’s most incredible activities, carefully curated for your enjoyment on each island. This customizable adventure will immerse you in the local way of life, interact with the friendly inhabitants, and explore the three main islands of the archipelago.
Get ready for a journey filled with thrilling experiences, from snorkeling and hiking to soaring above the islands. You will surely appreciate our handpicked accommodation selection for this tour and transport options, including ferries, airlines, and private transfers. This is your chance to embrace the Galapagos like never before!
You will visit 4 islands during this stay in the Galapagos: Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela, and the uninhabited North Seymour island (or Bartolomé or Plazas depending on the Galapagos National Park regulations, and your preference). You will observe the incredible and ubiquitous fauna on the islands: giant land turtles, frigates, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, marine and land iguanas, and more…
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quito (or Guayaquil) > Baltra > Santa Cruz island | Santa Cruz island > North Seymour island & Bachas Beach | Santa Cruz island > Isabela island (Ferry transfer & free time) | Isabela island (Sierra Negra & Chico Volcanoes) |
| Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 |
| Isabela island (Cabo Rosa Tunnels) | Isabela > San Cristobal Island (Inter-island flight) | San Cristobal island (360 tour) | San Cristobal > Quito (or Guayaquil) |
Tour highlights :
– Airfare (Quito/Guayaquil > Galapagos > Quito/Guayaquil), transfer to the airport, and assistance (on Day 1) included
– Charming First-Class accommodation category.
– Free time to discover at your own pace on Days 3 & 6 in Galapagos.
– On-site services (hotels and day-tours) and transport carefully selected by us.
– Inter-island flight over the Galapagos islands.
Rates/per person:
| 2 People | 4 People |
|---|---|
| $2966 | $2793 |
About the rate
– The rate is based on the “Superior” First Class 3/4**** category. Let us know if you would like this program in the “Comfort” Tourist Superior 2/3*** or “Luxe” 4/5***** category. The final cost of this trip depends on the way we personalize it specially for you. The exact price will be provided in your personalized quote when you BOOK THIS TRIP.
Includes / Doesn't Include
Rate Includes
– Airfare (Quito / Guayaquil > Galápagos > Quito / Guayaquil).
– Transfer Hotel > Airport (on day 1)
– First Class Accommodation
– All transfers in Galapagos, vehicles, guides, and , drivers their costs and fees.
– Guides as indicated in the Guides & Drivers part.
– Meals (breakfast 7/ lunch 5/ dinner -no dinners are included-)
Rate Doesn’t include
– International Flights
– INGALA Migration Card and Entrance to the Galapagos National Park.
– Individual Equipment
– Wetsuits indicated as “optional” or “at an additional cost”
– Alcoholic drinks
– Isabela Island “entrance tax” ($10/p.p.)
– Not indicated meals
Explore in more detail :
Day by day
Day 1 : Quito (or Guayaquil) > Baltra > Santa Cruz
Transfer (not included) to Quito or Guayaquil airport depending on your hotel location. Flight to Baltra then transfer to Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island). In the afternoon, you will visit a giant tortoise reserve.
Meal
L
Visit
2h00
Hike
No
transport
2h30 to 4h30
Day 2 : Seymour island> Santa Cruz island (Bachas)*
Transfer to the Itabaca canal. Visit Seymour Island -one of the uninhabited islands of the Galapagos Archipelago- aboard our boat. You will observe colonies of blue-legged boobies, large frigates, and land iguanas.
Then, sail to the beautiful Bachas beach where you can swim. Return to port in the afternoon. Night in our charming hotel facing the sea and free dinner.
* This day may be replaced by a visit to Floreana or Plazas Island on the same boat depending on the Galapagos National Park authorizations. The change can be made at the last moment.
Meal
b/l
Visit
4h00
Hike
2h00
transport
3h00
Day 3 : Santa Cruz island > Isabela island
2-hour transfer by speedboat. Arrived at Isabela, transfer to the hotel, and installation (depending on the time of arrival).
Free time to go to one of the accessible sites:
– Tortoise breeding center
– Wall of tears
– Humedales
Meal
b
Visit
0h00
Hike
0h00
transport
2h30
Day 4 : Isabela island (Volcans Sierra Negra and Chico)
A day dedicated to a beautiful hike on the Isabela Island heights. 5/6 walk of easy/intermediate difficulty on Sierra Negra slopes and Chico volcanoes, whose last eruption dates back to 2005. You will walk on a striking lava desert that stretches as far as the eye can see, and climb one of the surrounding peaks.
Meal
b/l
Visit
0h00
Hike
6h00
transport
1h30
Day 5 : Isabela island (Tunnels de Cabo Rosa)
Visit the Cabo Rosa site – also called Tuneles – aboard a fishing boat. It is one of the most beautiful and spectacular sites in the Galapagos.
Meal
b/l
Visit
4h00
Hike
0h00
transport
3h00
Day 6 : Isabela island> Flight > San Cristobal island
In the early afternoon, you will reach Isabela Airport in a small semi-private 4–10-seater plane, which will take you to San Cristobal Island. Transfer to your beautiful hotel and free time to enjoy, for example, the following activities:
– Interpretation center
– Lobería mangrove beaches
– Frigates Hill “Cerro de las Tijeretas”
Meal
b
Visit
0h00
Hike
0h00
transport
0h45'
Day 7 : San Cristobal island (360 Tour)
For snorkeling and marine fauna lovers, this day is particularly magical. This complete tour of San Cristobal Island aboard a comfortable boat will allow you to dive in superb sites like Rosa Blanca (lagoon with turquoise waters populated by reef sharks), Punta Pitt and its red-legged boobies, “a memorable fishing moment”, but also Bahia Sardina (white sand beach) and the famous Kicker Rock site famous for hammerhead sharks observation.
Meal
bl
Visit
6h00
Hike
0h00
transport
5h00
Day 8 : San Cristobal island > Quito (or Guayaquil)
Short transfer to San Cristobal Island airport. Flight to Quito or Guayaquil. It is possible to take some international flights directly from Guayaquil depending on the schedule.
Meal
b
Visit
0h00
Hike
0h00
transport
2h30-3h30
B: Breakfast
L: Luch
D: Dinner
Accommodation
«Comfort » Tourist Superior category : charming and comfortable accommodation 2/3*** category. Clean and offering an adapted-to-European and American customer service.
« Superior » First Class category : charming accommodation 3/4**** category. Top of the range quality infrastructure and personalized service. Spacious and tasteful rooms.
« Luxe » category: top of the range accommodations 4/5***** categoryoffering an irreproachable quality of service. The rooms are luxurious and spacious. .
Guides & Drivers
* Galapagos:
=> Private Driver (on Day 1, 2, 4, 6 & 8). On mainland you will be transferred to the airport and have the assistance of an english-speaking driver.
=> Collective Guide (days 2-5 & 7). Naturalist guide during activities. Transport will be collective, max 20 people.
Clothing
Clothing :
– light t-shirts
– light trousers
– shorts
– waterproof light jacket (k-way type)
– 1 or 2 fleeces for your evenings
– sunglasses
– cap
Additional :
– solar cream
– 1 suimsuit 2/3/4 mm for those who wish (possibility to rent it on site)
– 1 normal camera + waterproof
– binoculars
– snorkel equipment (if you wish)
Observations
– Neither physical nor technical particular level is required for this trip.
– Transfers and visits times are indicative.
– Foresee between $ 5 and $ 30 per meal not included, per person.
– Tips: we recommend between $ 10 and $ 20 per worked day for a guide, and between $ 5 and $ 10 per worked day for a driver.
– Have a look at our USEFUL INFORMATION page to better prepare your adventure!