8-Day Galapagos Women Tour

Itinerary

• DAY 1 Quito - Galapagos - Ceviche Cooking Class
  

  You will depart Quito to the Galapagos on a flight of about 2.5 hours. You may have a short stopover in Guayaquil before arriving at the San Cristóbal airport in the Galapagos Islands.

  Your first activity on this female tour will be the amazing Ceviche Cooking Class. Here you meet the local expert, Mrs. Barbara. Her cooking class began from humble beginnings when she used to sell her special ceviche in town. Later on, she began to offer classes of her famed ceviches, which is now a complete experience at a local restaurant on the way to the beach near Playa Mann.

  • Activity:Arrival. Cooking.
  • Transport:Airplane. Bus or Car.
  • Meal:Lunch.
  • Accommodation:Casa Opuntia or similar.
• DAY 2 Kicker Rock
  

  On this day of your female tour, you will be picked up at 06:50 AM at your hotel to visit Kicker Rock, one of the most spectacular landmarks in the Galapagos Islands. You will be taken to the passenger pier to board the speedboat for the tour that will take you to Kicker Rock.

  Kicker rock is made up of two volcanic rocks 140 meters tall, located off the coast of San Cristobal Island. When viewed from the south, the rocks look like a sleeping lion, which is why the Spanish name is León Dormido. From another side it looks like a boot, hence the English name Kicker Rock.

  This rock formation in the middle of the water is the favorite place for an array of marine birds and great underwater life. The natural erosion of this ancient cone has created a channel between the rocks that provides the ideal habitat for a variety of sharks, manta rays, and any other aquatic wildlife. In the afternoon, you return to Pureto Baquerizo Moreno around 03:00 PM and you will be taken to your hotel.

  • Activity:Exploring. Snorkeling.
  • Transport:Boat. Bus or Car.
  • Meal:Breakfast. Lunch.
  • Accommodation:Casa Opuntia or similar.
• DAY 3 La Loberia Self Guided - Transfer Santa Cruz
  

  The third day of this female tour starts with breakfast. Afterward, we visit La Loberia, which is about a 2 km hike from town. The beach itself is very beautiful but it is recommended to wear water shoes or sandals for in and out of the water as it is a rocky entrance with a white sandy beach. There are many sea lions, hence the name “La Loberia”.

  There is great snorkeling it is a perfect swimming area and there is a shady spot on the beach as well to relax in. Beyond the beach, there is another trail across lava rocks that leads to Las Negritas. It is a moderate hike and there are known to be blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds in the area. You will have from 2 to 3 hours to explore and enjoy this beach.

  You will have a delicious Galapagos lunch at a fantastic restaurant that we have specially chosen for you. Enjoy! Around 02:30 PM you will meet at the public pier to board a speedboat to Puerto Ayora. Take a light jacket to protect against the ocean breeze. The ride will take about 2 hours.

  Then you will be picked up at the coordinated time at your hotel and dropped off at the passenger dock of San Cristobal. The drive will take about 5 minutes.

  • Activity:Swimming. Snorkeling. Transfer.
  • Transport:Bus or Car
  • Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
  • Accommodation:Hotel Ikala or similar.
• DAY 4 Bartolome or Uninhabited Island Visit
  

  In the morning, our friendly guides will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 06:45 AM. We will then escort you to the passenger pier to continue your female tour. There, you’ll board a speedboat bound for Bartolome Island. Upon arrival, you’ll embark on an invigorating trail that leads you to the summit of an extinct volcano. The trail boasts around 300 stairs, offering a rewarding ascent to the island’s mesmerizing landscape.

  Prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking vistas that unfold before your eyes as you reach the top of the volcano. The panoramic views are nothing short of spectacular, showcasing the unique beauty that defines this island.

  Afterward, we’ll provide you with the opportunity to snorkel from the shore, where you’ll have an excellent chance to encounter a variety of marine wildlife, including the magnificent Galapagos penguins.

  To replenish your energy, a delicious lunch will be served on board the speedboat. As the day draws to a close, we’ll return to the main pier of Puerto Ayora, ensuring you’re back by approximately 5 pm, allowing you to reflect on the remarkable experiences of the day.

  • Activity:Hiking. Snorkeling.
  • Transport:Bus or Car.
  • Meal:Breakfast. Box Lunch.
  • Accommodation:Ikala Hotel or similar.
• Day 5 Beach Yoga Session - Tree Planting Santa Cruz Highlands - Transfer Isabela
  

  Early in the morning escape to Tortuga Bay beach on Santa Cruz for a refreshing yoga class that incorporates yoga postures, gentle movement sequences, breath work, supported silent meditation, and guided relaxation to support increased awareness and mindfulness of the breath and body and quieting of the nervous system, surrounded by the calm rush of the ocean.

  After Breakfast, the female tour continues. You will visit the highlands of Santa Cruz. This is one of the best places to view the Giant Tortoise in its natural habitat. The ranch you will visit allows you to have close contact with nature and these gentle giants. During the visit, you will also be able to see various Galapagos finches and other land birds you do not see near the shore surrounded by endemic vegetation. You will plant your tree to help with the reforestation project in the Galapagos Islands.

  Around 03:00 PM after lunch, you will take the speedboat to Isabela Island. At the harbor of Isabela, you will have to pay the entrance fee which is a tourist tax of 10 USD per person. After, you will continue past the pier where you will find your guide or driver. You will be provided a transfer from the harbor to your selected hotel.

  • Activity:Relaxing. Hiking.
  • Transport:Speedboat. Bus or Car.
  • Meal:Breakfast. Lunch.
  • Accommodation:Casita de la Playa or similar.
• Day 6 Los Tuneles Snorkeling Tour
  

  After breakfast, you will visit what is known as one of the best snorkeling locations in the world, Los Tuneles, or “The Tunnels”. The water is shallow, calm, and very clear, allowing you to see the sea sanctuary below you. A perfect continuation for this female tour!

  The entrance to the site is shallow and the waves can be strong, enter with care and follow the instructions of the guide. You will have a snack on board and then return to Puerto Villamil.

  • Activity:Snorkeling.
  • Transport:Speedboat.
  • Meal:Breakfast. Snack. Lunch.
  • Accommodation:Casita de la Playa or similar.
• Day 7 Isabela Kayaking and Biking Day
  

  After breakfast, your guide will meet you at your hotel and accompany you for a kayak excursion in the bay of Puerto Villamil, Isabela. This activity is a great way to explore the shores of Isabela Island and see a wide array of tropical fish, a variety of sharks, sea turtles, Galapagos penguins, blue-footed boobies, and many other Galapagos shore birds.

  Then continue to the Isabela Biking Tour. You can pick up your rented bikes in the village of Isabela and from there you can bike to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center. You will be able to spot young and old Giant tortoises in their natural habitat. From here you can continue biking to the Wall of Tears. Along the way, you even have a great chance to see the Giant tortoises near the road and you can enjoy incredible views across the island.

  Tonight you will enjoy a local seafood dinner while listening to the sound of the waves at Isabela Island. Prepare for the last day of the female tour!

  • Activity:Birdwatching.
  • Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
  • Accommodation:Casita de la Playa or similar.
• Day 8 Transfer out Quito Airport
  

  You will be provided a transfer from your hotel in Isabela and dropped off on the Isabela dock to take the speed boat back to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz. The drive will take around 10 minutes.

  You will have a transfer from Puerto Ayora to the Baltra Airport about 3 hours before the departure of your flight. This time will be coordinated before you travel. The transfer will take about 45 minutes until you reach the Itabacca Channel. The ferry will then take you to the other side of the channel, about ten minutes. Once you arrive, you will continue by bus to the airport. Then you will have your flight back to the mainland. This concludes our female tour.

  • Activity:Departure.
  • Transport:Speedboat. Car or Bus.
  • Meal:Breakfast.