This 4 days Galapagos hotel-based tour visits Isabela and Santa CruzIslands. Lodge at comfortable hotels and travel with guided excursions to various sites in Galapagos. This tour includes hotels, meals, transportation and guided excursions and will take you through the most amazing spots in the islands, from the awesome moon-like volcanic landscape of Sierra Negra to the home of Giant Tortoises in the Highlands of Santa Cruz. Tour ends and starts in Baltra Airport and you can choose the hotel category that fits your budget and likes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transfer-in and out from Baltra Airport (by truck or by bus depending on group size)
✔ Snorkel equipment as specified by the itinerary
✔ All meals (breakfast – lunch – dinner) as per itinerary
✔ Excursions and visits during the program as per itinerary
✔ Lunch
✔ 3 breakfasts, 3 lunchs, 3 dinners
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ All land and sea transportation within the Galapagos during the program
✔ 3 nights accommodation in selected class hotels in Galápagos
✔ Transfer Puerto Ayora – Isabela – Puerto Ayora by public speedboat
✔ Bilingual naturalist guides for each island and activities
✖ Air Tickets to/from Galapagos
✖ Galapagos National Park Entry Fee – USD$100
✖ Isabela Dock Fee – USD$5
✖ Migratory Control Card – USD$20
✖ Water taxi from dock – speedboat – USD$1 per person/per ride
✖ Soft-drinks and alcoholic beverages
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Baltra Airport
Additional Info: Departure Point: altra Aiport (GPS) - Baltra Island, Galapagos Islands
NOTE: Please, make sure you book an early flight of arrival to Day 1 (before 11 am) in order to follow the order of the displayed itinerary. However, if you must book a late flight (later that 11:30 am), please let us know as soon as possible (preferably at the time of reservation of the tour). We will need to modify the order of the activities in the itinerary.
Address: Baltra Airport (GPS) - Baltra Island, Galapagos.
Directions: Baltra Airport (GPS) - Baltra Island, Galapagos.
Dates: Every Day
Return point: Baltra Aiport (GPS) - Baltra Island, Galapagos Islands
IMPORTANT NOTE: make sure you pick a late flight for your return on the last day of the tour (departing later than 12:30 pm)
IMPORTANT NOTE: A voucher will be sent with the exact place and time to start the tour
Itinerary
From Baltra to Isabela Island (L) (D)
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Isabela Island
The guide will be waiting at the airport in Baltra to then head to Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island). Afterwards, take the public speedboat to Isabela around 2pm (2.5-hour ride ). After arriving in Isabela, take a brief rest at the hotel and then head to the Flamingos Lagoon, the largest coastal lagoon and one of the main reproductive sites for flamingos in Galápagos.
Isabela Island (B) (L) (D)
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Isabela Island
Early in the morning, head for a full day tour of Sierra Negra Volcano, located 13 miles from Puerto Villamil. This is the world’s second largest volcanic crater, measuring 6 miles in diameter and 300 feet deep. Hike the crater and enjoy the view before continuing to Volcan Chico, a still active volcano which warms the surrounding grounds. (Box lunch will be provided). Spend the afternoon snorkeling in Concha Perla with sea lions, colorful varieties of fish and sea turtles (snorkeling equipment is included: tube, mask, fins).
Santa Cruz Island (B) (L) (D)
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Isabela Island
Early in the morning (6am), take the public speedboat from Isabela to Puerto Ayora, where the guide will be waiting. Check in at the hotel and immediately begin the visit to the Highlands of Santa Cruz Island. Enjoy a visit to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Return to Puerto Ayora and in the afternoon head to the Ch. Darwin Research Station and observe colorful land iguanas and a large variety of Galápagos Giant tortoises brought from the most important islands in the archipelago.
Transfer Out Baltra Airport (B)
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Isabela Island
Transfer to Baltra Airport. On the way out, stop by “The Twins” (a.k.a. “The Gemelos”). Tour ends upon the arrival to the airport to catch plane to either Quito or Guayaquil.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• NOTE: Please, make sure you book an early flight of arrival to Baltra Airport on Day 1 (before 11 am) in order to follow the order of the displayed itinerary.
• However, if you must book a late flight (later that 11:30 am), please let us know as soon as possible (preferably at the time of reservation of the tour). We will need to modify the order of the activities in the itinerary.
• In either case, make sure you also pick a late flight for your return on the last day of the tour (departing later than 12:30 pm)
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults and it´s not applicable for First Class Hotels
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• Please take into account that air tickets must be purchased arriving and departing to/from Baltra Airport - Galapagos.
• Itinerary subject to change due to Galapagos National Park dispositions or to circumstances beyond our control (force majeure) - no refunds will be applicable in these cases
• Note: The tour is not private. Accommodations are private, but the guided activities will be shared with other travelers.
• Important Remarks:
• Hotel Selection:
• The hotel selection depends on the category of hotel that you choose (Tour Options). Once you choose the hotel class of preference, we will specify to you which hotels (belonging to the class chosen) are available for the dates of your trip. Hotels are categorized in the following classes: Economic Class, Tourist Class, Tourist Superior Class and First Class. All the hotels have been carefully chosen by us after close inspection.
• Restaurants
• This also depends on the chosen hotel class, as not all hotels have restaurant services. Meals are served in the “meal of the day” style; however, if you choose First Class hotels you will have more variety and gourmet-style meals. By patronizing local restaurants we contribute to the local economy and support sustainable tourism.
• Guides
• Guides will accompany you throughout all excursions and visits. They will not go with you on the speedboats between islands either. Guides are certified by the Galapagos National Park - if you feel that their guidance does not meet your expectations, feel free to leave a complaint at the National Park Direction to help improve the quality of service in the islands.
• Public Speedboats
• It is recommended that you take a seasickness pill if you are sensitive to sea-sickness before each ride between islands. It is also recommended that you carry on small plastic bags in case of seasickness.
