ADVENTURE MEETS CONSERVATION DELUXE
15 Days - 14 Nights
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Private transfer in, Western Highland Tour & visit Charles Darwin Research Station
DAY 2: Day Tour to an uninhabited island (e.g. Bartolome, Seymour, Santa Fe or Plazas)
DAY 3: Kayaking Tour & visit Tortuga Bay
DAY 4: Day Tour to an uninhabited island (e.g. Bartolome, Seymour, Santa Fe or Plazas)
DAY 5: Tour Floreana
DAY 6: Day Tour to an uninhabited island (e.g. Bartolome, Seymour, Santa Fe or Plazas)
DAY 7: Eastern Highland Tour + Transfer to Isabela Island
DAY 8: Day Tour Los Tuneles
DAY 9: Day Tour Sierra Negra
DAY 10: Transfer to Santa Cruz Island, Visit of a Brewery Production Site & Transfer to San Cristobal Island
DAY 11: Visit ranch for conservation projects
DAY 12: Day Tour 360°
DAY 13: Day Tour Española
DAY 14: Free Time
DAY 15: Private transfer out
AM: Private airport pick-up & Highland Tour
- Welcome by private guide at aiport Baltra
- Transfer to Santa Cruz Island (bus & ferry)
- Highland Tour with 3 points of visit: twin crater "Los Gemelos", giant tortoise reservat El Chato, lava tubes & lunch
- Private transfer to your hotel
PM: Visit Charles Darwin Research Station
- Private tour at the Charles Darwin Research Station
- Learn about conservation in Galapagos & its breeding centers for giant tortoises
Includes: transport, lunch & private guide
AM: Tour to an uninhabited island - Choose between:
BARTOLOME
- 2 hours boat navigation from Itabaca Channel
- Enjoy one of the most panoramic views after a 40min hike up to the view point
- Snorkeling activity
- Special encounters: Galapagos Penguins
NORTH SEYMOUR
- 45min boat navigation from Itabaca Channel
- Walk along a trail observing nesting Blue Footed Boobies, Frigate Birds, Darwin Finches & Sea Lions
- Snorkeling activity at Las Bachas
- Special encounters: Dancing Blue Footed Boobies, male frigate birds with their red pouch inflated
SANTA FE
- 1:30 hours boat navigation from Itabaca Channel
- Enjoy a scenic hike through Cactus trees & observe a specific species of land iguanas and colonies of sea lions
- Snorkeling activity
- Special encounters: large sea lion colonies, endemic land iguanas
PLAZAS
- 50min boat navigation from Itabaca Channel
- Enjoy a scenic hike through Opuntia Cactus forest & observe a specific species of land iguanas and resting sea lions along the trail
- Snorkeling activity at Punta Carrion
- Special encounters: hybrid iguana
PM: Free time
- Explore Puerto Ayora
- Visit one of the beaches nearby (Playa Los Alemanes, La Estacion)
All day tour options include: transport, snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins), lunch, towel & naturalist guide
AM: Kayaking Tour
- Duration 2-3 horas
- Possible sightings: blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, sea turtles, sea lions, sharks, reef fish and rays
- Snorkeling activity
PM: Free time to visit Tortuga Bay
- 45min walking or 25min by boat ($10 per person)
- Walk along a trail of Palo Santo trees and Opuntia Cacteen
- 1st beach: surfing, 2nd beach: lagoon for swimming, snorkeling & kayaking
Includes: transport & naturalist guide
AM: Tour to an uninhabited island - Choose between:
BARTOLOME
- 2 hours boat navigation from Itabaca Channel
- Enjoy one of the most panoramic views after a 40min hike up to the view point
- Snorkeling activity
- Special encounters: Galapagos Penguins
NORTH SEYMOUR
- 45min boat navigation from Itabaca Channel
- Walk along a trail observing nesting Blue Footed Boobies, Frigate Birds, Darwin Finches & Sea Lions
- Snorkeling activity at Las Bachas
- Special encounters: Dancing Blue Footed Boobies, male frigate birds with their red pouch inflated
SANTA FE
- 1:30 hours boat navigation from Itabaca Channel
- Enjoy a scenic hike through Cactus trees & observe a specific species of land iguanas and colonies of sea lions
- Snorkeling activity
- Special encounters: large sea lion colonies, endemic land iguanas
PLAZAS
- 50min boat navigation from Itabaca Channel
- Enjoy a scenic hike through Opuntia Cactus forest & observe a specific species of land iguanas and resting sea lions along the trail
- Snorkeling activity at Punta Carrion
- Special encounters: hybrid iguana
PM: Free time
- Explore Puerto Ayora
- Visit one of the beaches nearby (Playa Los Alemanes, La Estacion)
All day tour options include: transport, snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins), lunch, towel & naturalist guide
AM: Day Tour to Floreana Island
- Transport by ferry to Floreana Island, aprox.: 2 hours
- Visit different spots: the plateau, pirate cave & La Loberia
- Learn about the history of Floreana Island
- Snorkeling activity
Includes: transport, snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins), lunch, towel and naturalist guide
AM: Tour to an uninhabited island - Choose between:
BARTOLOME
- 2 hours boat navigation from Itabaca Channel
- Enjoy one of the most panoramic views after a 40min hike up to the view point
- Snorkeling activity
- Special encounters: Galapagos Penguins
NORTH SEYMOUR
- 45min boat navigation from Itabaca Channel
- Walk along a trail observing nesting Blue Footed Boobies, Frigate Birds, Darwin Finches & Sea Lions
- Snorkeling activity at Las Bachas
- Special encounters: Dancing Blue Footed Boobies, male frigate birds with their red pouch inflated
SANTA FE
- 1:30 hours boat navigation from Itabaca Channel
- Enjoy a scenic hike through Cactus trees & observe a specific species of land iguanas and colonies of sea lions
- Snorkeling activity
- Special encounters: large sea lion colonies, endemic land iguanas
PLAZAS
- 50min boat navigation from Itabaca Channel
- Enjoy a scenic hike through Opuntia Cactus forest & observe a specific species of land iguanas and resting sea lions along the trail
- Snorkeling activity at Punta Carrion
- Special encounters: hybrid iguana
PM: Free time
- Explore Puerto Ayora
- Visit one of the beaches nearby (Playa Los Alemanes, La Estacion)
All day tour options include: transport, snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins), lunch, towel & naturalist guide
AM: Private tour to the Eastern Part of the Highlands
- Private driver will pick you up from your hotel
- Points of visit: Cerro Mesa, Columpio Magico y El Garrapatero
- Enjoy beautiful views along the Highlands and have a look for flamingos at el Garrapatero
PM: Transfer by ferry to Isabela Island
- Ferry 2:15pm to Isabela Island
- Aprox: 2 hours navigation
- Rest of the day at your disposal
Includes: transport (taxi + ferry)
AM: Day Tour Los Tuneles
- 60min boat navigation
- Observe different birds (e.g. Bluefooted Boobies, frigate birds, pelicans)
- Hike & Snorkeling activity
- Special encounter: Galapagos Penguins
PM: Free time
- Explore Puerto Villamil
- Snorkel at Concha Perla or hike to the Wall of Tears
Includes: transport, snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins), lunch, towel and naturalist guide
AM: Tour Sierra Negra
- 16km hike
- Duration: ~3 hours
- Enjoy a scenic hike to the second longest crater in the world
- Difficulty: moderate
Includes: transport, box lunch and naturalist guide
AM: Ferry to Santa Cruz Island & visit a Brewery
- 6:15am Ferry to Santa Cruz Island
- Upon arrival you will be picked up by a private driver who will bring you to the brewery
- Visit brewery and learn about their history, production process and enjoy one of their products
PM: Ferry to San Cristobal Island
- 2:15pm Ferry to San Cristobal Island
- Enjoy the rest of the day at your disposal
Includes: transport (taxi + ferry), brewery tour
AM: Ranch visit for conservation projects
- Visit a ranch in the Highlands to learn about sustainable farming, its conservation projects & eco-friendly practices
- Explore the science behind conservation efforts on guided walks through the ranch
PM: Free time
- Explore Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, visit the Interpretation Center or Cerro Tijeretas
- 3 visit one of the nearby beaches (La Loberia, Playa Mann or Playa Carola)
Includes: transport
AM: Day Tour 360°
- Enjoy a 360° tour around the island San Cristobal
- Points of visit: Kicker Rock, Bahia Rosa Blanca, Bahia Sardina, Cerro Brujo and Punta Pitt
- Activities: snorkeling, hiking and fishing
- Special encounters: Red-footed boobies
PM: Free time
- Relax at your hotel or explore the town center
- Enjoy a coffee at one of the cozy places
Includes: transport, snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins), lunch, towel & naturalist guide
AM: Day Tour to Española Island
- You will be picked up from your hotel
- Aprox.: 2 hours navigation
- Visit Española Island and observe the Albatros bird
- Snorkeling activity
Includes: transport, snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins), lunch, towel & naturalist guide
FREE TIME - Pick activities of your choice
- Explore the town center of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
- Go for some souvenir shopping
- Enjoy some beach time
- Visit the Interpretation Center
- Relax at your hotel
AM: Private transfer to San Cristobal Airport
- Private driver will bring you to the San Cristobal Airport
Includes: transport (taxi)
X Airfare
X Lodging
X Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
X Transit Control Card
X Meals & drinks that are not specified in the itinerary
X Any additional services that are not specified in the itinerary
FROM USD$ 3,260