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KEY FEATURES
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8 DAY / 7 NIGHT TOURS
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SAN CRISTOBAL, ISABELA, SANTA CRUZ
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SNORKEL, DIVING, HIKING, BIKE RIDE
Itinerary

Day 1San Cristobal, kayaking in the Bay

Arrival in San Cristóbal, our staff will transfer you to your hotel and will take you to lunch. Afterwards, you will meet your guide and have an introductory talk about kayaking and the area you will paddle. Then, you will go for a fun tour of the bay, a good way to get introduced to the “locals” aka the playful and curious sea lions. The tour will last approx 2 hours. Dinners are never included, so you can choose where and when to eat, you have different options in each port and all at a reasonable walking distance from your hotel.

Tour with a private guide
Meals included: Lunch

Day 2San Cristobal, snorkeling in open water

In the morning, you will go to the famous Kicker Rock, a volcanic formation in the middle of the ocean, where you will snorkel along with sharks, rays, and if lucky, hammerhead sharks! Afterwards, you will reach a beautiful beach and enjoy lunch on board. Then, you will be able to relax for approx. 1 hour. You will be back to port around 3PM. The rest of the afternoon is free so you can enjoy the hotel facilities or the nearby beaches.

Shared boat tour max 12 on board
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Day 3San Cristobal, dive discovery and bike ride / hike at Loberia

In the morning, you will have a talk and explanation about diving with an experienced dive master. Then you will go to Tijeretas bay to experience the incredible sensation of breathing underwater – if you are already certified this will be a great dive too!
After a great lunch you will go biking to the Loberia! The bike ride is not difficult. Once arrived you will begin a hike up to a cliff. You can expect to see marine iguanas on the way! Once At the cliff you will spot swallow-tailed gulls, frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, tropic birds, petrels…as a former guest said: it’s a true aerial meeting! You will just sit and enjoy it! Back to the beach, those who want can go for a snorkel session in the bay. This is a famous place to spot Pacific green turtles.

Shared dive tour max 8 people and tour with a private guide in the afternoon
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Day 4 Isabela –Stand Up paddling

In the Early morning, you will take a private small plane for a short flight of 40mn. At arrival, our staff will transfer you to your hotel and you will have the rest of the morning free (we leave it free as many times the flight schedule changes so we prefer to leave all the morning free). If you want, you can walk to the nearby flamingo lagoon to spot these graceful birds, of visit (entrance free) the tortoise breeding center.
You will have Lunch and in the afternoon departure for a stand up paddle tour in the bay of Villamil. You will be able to see small Galapagos penguins, sea lions, and with luck you will spot turtles and rays.

Shared flight and shared SUP tour in the afternoon
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Day 5Isabela – volcano trekking

You will hike to Sierra Negra volcano and volcano Chico. The hike is long (16km in total, around 6 hours), but really worth it. Your hike takes place in spectacular lava sceneries and you will enjoy breathtaking views to the northern volcanoes and Fernandina Island. Lunch will be served in a restaurant of the highlands. The rest of the afternoon is free. You can enjoy the main front beach, or snorkel in the beautiful lagoon of Concha de Perla. (Snorkel gear is not included in the free time).

Tour with a private guide
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Day 6Isabela – Cabo Rosa lava tunnels

You will have an amazing snorkeling: The Cabo Rosa tour lasts approx. 5 hours. You go south of the island by boat and arrive to the Cabo Rosa where the lava went into the ocean and created incredibly beautiful tunnels. You will be able to spot some penguins, blue footed boobies, but the most amazing part of this tour is the snorkeling. (There is no hike on this tour just snorkeling).

Shared boat tour max 10 on board
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Day 7Santa Cruz – Bike ride, hiking - private tour

You will leave Isabela with the 6AM boat to Santa Cruz (shared boat). At your arrival, you will be served a complete breakfast. Then, our staff will transfer you to the hotel and you will depart to the highlands where you will see the giant tortoises in their natural environment. You will also see a lava tunnel. Lunch is provided in the highlands and then you will enjoy a bike ride to the Garrapatero beach. Once there, you will be able to Rest on this beautiful beach, before back to port. Enjoy in the evening a walk at the pier where by night you can spot lots of baby sharks!

Shared boat to Santa Cruz and then tour with a private guide
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Day 8Baltra - Transfer to the airport

Time free until our staff will pick you up for your transfer to the airport. You can choose to visit the Charles Darwin Station (free entrance) or just do some souvenir shopping.

Transfer with a private chauffeur
Meals included: Breakfast

HOTELS
(there are 3 categories of hotels):**we book you in these below or similar**

The program can change due to National Park rules or meteorological conditions without prior notice.
This complete eight-day adventure is a full experience when it comes to exploring the islands. You will discover endless species of birds and other land and marine species.

Tourist class hotels: ★

Simple and clean, with private bathroom in each room and hot water such as:

  • San Cristobal: Casa Blanca, Zayapa
  • Isabela: Iguana, Cally
  • Santa Cruz: Posada del Mar, DejaVu

Tourist superior class hotels: ★★

Tourist superior class hotels: larger rooms, TV, Air-Conditioning such as:

  • San Cristobal: Casa Playa Mann, Casa Iguana Mar y Sol
  • Isabela: Isabela Beach House, Albermarle
  • Santa Cruz: Villa Laguna,Acacia

First class hotels: ★★★

Superior rooms, TV, Air-Conditioning, well located such as:

  • San Cristobal: Indigo hotel, Golden Bay
  • Isabela: Iguana Crossing
  • Santa Cruz: Solymar, Angermeyer
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RATES

Tourist class

per person
Single room supplement +175USD

3077 USD

  • Prices are valid until December 20th – Please consult us for Christmas/New Year’s dates
  • Kids: 0-2 pay 50% of the price, 3-11 years old pay 80% of the price

Tourist superior

per person
Single room supplement +549 USD

3706 USD

  • Prices are valid until December 20th – Please consult us for Christmas/New Year’s dates
  • Kids: 0-2 pay 50% of the price, 3-11 years old pay 80% of the price

First class

per person
Single room supplement + 1588 USD

4778 USD

  • Prices are valid until December 20th – Please consult us for Christmas/New Year’s dates
  • Kids: 0-2 pay 50% of the price, 3-11 years old pay 80% of the price
• Prices for min. 2 people (ask us for the rate in case of 1 participants)
• Please ask for group rates (from 3+)
• Prices are excluding VAT – If you book from outside Ecuador and pay from outside Ecuador to our bank account in Ecuador VAT will not be added (as of June 2017)
• Prices are valid until December 20th – please consult for Christmas season prices

Price Includes

  • Daily visits with a Guide certified by the National Park – we use local guides on each island, and you are also assisted by our operation staff on each island (English speaking)
  • Meals mentioned
  • if your tour includes Isabela the tax upon arrival is also included
  • Accommodation in double-room (please specify if twin room or double bed needed)
  • All transportation on the islands (boat, car) (except transportation during the free time)
  • Snorkeling gear including fins and Wetsuit (shorty 2.5mm) when the excursions include water activities (not during free time activities)
  • luggage for the flight Cristobal-Isabela up to 11 kilos / person including hand luggage
  • Bikes with helmet, necessary equipment for all the activities.

Price Excludes

  • Flight from/to mainland (approx. 550$)
  • Entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park $100,-** (to be paid upon arrival at the airport – CASH ONLY – There is no ATM at the airport. Please bring enough cash)
  • INGALA Migration card $20** to be paid in cash in Quito or Guayaquil airport (Consejo de Gobierno counter, easy to spot in the airport. There you will also have to register your personal details before you go to the check-in counter of your airline)
  • Extra overweight on the flight Cristobal-Isabela (if you have more than 11 kilos/person) count 4USD per extra kilo
  • All not mentioned services in the program
  • ** Prices can change without prior notice from the government authorities