6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure

Itinerary

• DAY 1 BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – ISABELA ISLAND
  

  It is recommended to book flights with an early arrival time to Baltra Airport to make sure you can enjoy all of the activities of the tour.

  Option 1: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra before 12:00 PM
  Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, you will be picked up by an English-speaking guide and transferred to Puerto Ayora for lunch. After lunch, you will take the speedboat to Isabela (approx. 2.5hrs). Upon arrival, you will head to your hotel in Isabela.

  Option 2: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra after 12:00 PM
  If your flight arrives after 12:00 pm, you will stay in Santa Cruz on your first day. If you arrive before 2:00 pm you will receive lunch. The order for the tour will be changed, but rest assured that you will do all the activities included in the tour.

  * Please note that the activity sequence depends on your flight schedule, transportation, and the availabilities of the different activities. If your flight to Baltra arrives after 12:00 pm on day 1, the sequence of your complete tour might change a bit, but you won’t miss any activities if you have an afternoon flight back to Ecuador on the last day.

  • Activity:Sightseeing. Wildlife Watching.
  • Transport:Boat. Bus. Car.
  • Meal:Lunch.
  • Accommodation:Hotel San Vicente or similar (option 1). Hotel Deja Vu or similar (option 2).
• DAY 2 WETLANDS AND TINTORERAS
  

  Your Wetlands tour starts early in the morning. First visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and then the Wall of Tears, a historic site. After this visit, you will head to Tunel del Estero where you will experience a Lava Tunnel and take in glorious sites. Please keep in mind that the total length of the walk-in The Wetlands area is approximately 3 to 4 hours. After lunch, you will have a short break before you visit Tintoreras Islet. Named for the white-tip sharks known as Tintoreras which rest at the bottom of the site. Transfer to Puerto Villamil for a trek on volcanic rocks where you can spot a variety of wildlife. Snorkeling and beach time after the trek.

  • Activity:Hiking. Sightseeing. Wildlife Watching. Snorkeling.
  • Transport:Boat. Car.
  • Meal:Breakfast. Lunch.
  • Accommodation:Hotel San Vicente or similar.
• DAY 3 SNORKELING IN LOS TUNELES
  

  Depending on the availability of the tour, you will either begin the tour at 7 a.m. or 11 a.m. The duration of the tour is 6 hours. You will depart Puerto Villamil and navigate for about 30-40 minutes. The unique lava formations and calm water make Los Tuneles one of the best sites to snorkel on Isabela Island. You will have the chance to spot a wide array of sea birds, marine wildlife, penguins, and the ever-playful sea lions. When you return from the day tour, you can enjoy the nearby beaches or you can do even more snorkeling at Concha Perla at your leisure.

  • Activity:Exploring. Snorkeling. Wildlife Watching.
  • Transport:Boat.
  • Meal:Breakfast. Snack.
  • Accommodation:Hotel San Vicente or similar.
• DAY 4 CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION – BAY TOUR
  At 06:00 AM you will take the public speedboat to Santa Cruz Island where you will have breakfast. Then you will visit the renowned Charles Darwin Research Station. After lunch, you will go on a Bay Tour. With this tour, you visit the highlights around Puerto Ayora by boat. Including; La Loberia, Punta Camaño Islet, two channel crossings, and finally Playa de Los Perros.

  • Activity:Exploring. Sightseeing. Wildlife Watching.
  • Transport:Boat.
  • Meal:Breakfast. Lunch.
  • Accommodation:Hotel Deja Vu or similar.
• DAY 5 Santa Fe or Pinzon "Snorkeling and Fishing Tour"
  

  Brace yourself for an encounter unlike any other. Today you will either visit Santa Fe or Pinzon Islands. This will depend on the Galapagos National Park Regulations and will be decided on the day the tour operates.

  If you visit Santa Fe, you will discover a pristine bay with crystal-clear waters for a thrilling snorkeling adventure. Following this, a wet landing awaits at Playa Escondida or the Garrapatero Beach on Santa Cruz Island, giving you ample time to explore this mesmerizing beach.

  Alternatively, the Pinzon Island tour unveils an amazing display of marine iguanas and playful sea lions. La Fe, is a picturesque beach cradled by mangroves and rocky terrain, showcasing an array of captivating marine life from sea turtles to small sharks and colorful fish. During this specific day tour, you will also have the opportunity to experience “Pezca Vivencial” which is translated as “experiential fishing” focused on the enjoyment and personal connection, rather than just the catch.

  Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary beauty of these enchanting destinations.

  *Wet landing means that the boat gets close to the beach and from there you will disembark in the sea, it is recommended that you bring extra clothing, as you might get wet.

  • Activity:Relaxing. Snorkeling. Wildlife Watching.
  • Transport:Boat.
  • Meal:Breakfast. Box-Lunch.
  • Accommodation:Hotel Deja Vu or similar.
• DAY 6 TRANSFER OUT – BALTRA
  

  After breakfast, you will travel to Baltra Airport with a Spanish-speaking driver, where you will depart to Quito or Guayaquil.

  • Transport:Boat. Bus. Car.
  • Meal:Breakfast.