The best Galapagos wildlife photography tour…
Fernando feeling about this tour
Embark on our group/semi-private island-hopping expedition in Galapagos. Alongside our handpicked day-tours, you’ll explore enchanting locations perfect for photographers, guided by a photography enthusiast. Capture the mesmerizing play of light and colors during sunrise or sunset, harmonizing with the diverse elements, pristine landscapes, and wildlife.
Filled with thrilling experiences you will have countless opportunities to capture the most authentic of the enchanted islands not only during your activities but also from your hotel’s room window! While staying in charming first-class accommodation, you will move across the 3 main inhabited islands Santa Cruz, Isabela, and San Cristobal.
You’ll also enjoy some leisure time to explore the main ports at your own pace, capturing unique moments of local daily life. Additionally, get ready for a breathtaking perspective from the air during your inter-island flight!
| 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 & Concha Perla) | 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 & Tijeretas Hill) | San Cristobal island (Española Island) | San Cristobal > Quito (or Guayaquil) |
Tour highlights :
– Airfare (Quito/Guayaquil > Galapagos > Quito/Guayaquil), transfer to the airport, and assistance (on Day 1) included
– Discovery of 5 islands of the Galápagos Archipelago.
– Private photographer guide/driver on days 1, 3, & 6.
– Charming First-Class 3/4*** accommodation category (seafront rooms).
– Inter-island flight over the Galapagos islands.
Rates/per person:
| 2 People | 4 People |
|---|---|
| $3929 | $3593 |
About the rate
– The rate is based on the “Superior” First Class 3/4**** category. Have in ming that prices might increase during high season in Galapagos (February, July, and from December 16th through January 5th.) 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.
– All breakfasts from Day 2, and 5 lunches (box lunches during day-tours)
– Private photographer guide for: La Grietas (Day 1), Concha Perla (Day 3), and Tijeretas Hill (Day 6). Snorkeling equipment included.
Rate Doesn’t include
– International Flights
– INGALA Migration Card and Entrance to the Galapagos National Park.
– Individual/photography Equipment
– Activities indicated as “optional” or “at an additional cost”
– Wetsuit ($5p.p per day)
– 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 > Las Grietas
Transfer 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. At sunset, you will go to “Las Grietas” get ready your underwater photography equipment.
Meal
L
Visit
2h00
Hike
1h00
transport
2h30 to 3h30
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 or just relax. 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
4h30
Hike
1h30
transport
3h00
Day 3 : Santa Cruz island > Isabela island > Concha Perla
2-hour transfer by speedboat. Arrived at Isabela, transfer to the hotel, and installation (depending on the time of arrival).
At sunset, you will go to “Concha Perla”.
Meal
b
Visit
2h00
Hike
0h45
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 : Sunrise at the beach (optional)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
0h30
transport
3h00
Day 6 : Isabela island > Flight > San Cristobal island > Tijeretas Hill
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. At sunset, you will go to the Tijeretas hill, this will be a superb activity in the company of your private guide.
Meal
b
Visit
1h50
Hike
0h30
transport
0h45'
Day 7 : San Cristobal island (Española Island)
For snorkeling and marine fauna lovers, this day is particularly magical. You will be transferred to the isolated Española Island, let yourself be impressed by its pristine and wild setting!
Meal
bl
Visit
6h00
Hike
1h30
transport
4h30
Day 8 : Sunrise at the beach (optional) > San Cristobal island > Quito (or Guayaquil)
As optional, at sunrise, you can go to the charming beaches of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Then after breakfast, short transfer to San Cristobal Island airport. Flight to Quito or Guayaquil/Quito. It is possible to take some international flights directly from Guayaquil depending on the schedule.
Meal
b
Visit
1-2h00
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:
=> 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. In Galapagos, your driver will understand English allowing you to communicate the essentials.
=> Collective Guide (Days 2-5 & 7): activities in the Galapagos will take place accompanied by an English-speaking guide in groups (maximum 20 people)
=> Private photography enthusiast Guide (days 1, 3, 4 & 6): private activities with your private English-speaking guide.
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!