3 Day Classic Santa Cruz

Tour Summary

The Classic Galapagos Islands Hopping Tours are a combination of day tours and time to explore the islands by yourself. You’ll see the highlights of the islands with an English-speaking guide. You’ll stay in hotels with a private room and bathroom. All Galapagos tours include meals, transportation on and between the islands, and activities mentioned in the tour itinerary.

Highlights

Santa Cruz HighlandsYou will be surrounded by impressive flora and fauna including giant tortoises in their natural habitat and unique volcanic features.
Santa Fe IslandOne of the oldest islands, which lies in the center of the Galapagos archipelago, where you can snorkel with sea lions.
Tortuga BayA beach with subtle and soft white sand, captivating blue waters, and marine iguanas.
Charles Darwin StationKnown for its amazing turtles, born from 3 inches to 4 feet long, you can also see the memorial site of Lonely George.
Twin CratersFormations created by the collapse of the surface due to the lava flow hundreds of years ago.

Itinerary

DAY 1 TRANSFER IN – TWINS – HIGHLANDS
Your tour will start your Galapagos tour at Baltra Airport where the guide will pick you up and take you to the highlands of Santa Cruz. First, you make a stop at the Twin Craters. You will have lunch in the highlands (if your arrival is before 2 PM). This includes a visit to the famous Lava tunnels. Rancho Primicias is located on the top of Santa Cruz island. It provides important attractions due to the climate and vegetation. This is a humid tropical forest and offers varied landscapes. Its major tourist attractions are the tortoises that migrate from the park to this property at certain times of the year. Afterward, you will be brought to Puerto Ayora.
- Activity:Hiking, Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Boat, Bus, Car.
- Meal:Lunch
- Accommodation:Hotel Fiesta or similar.
DAY 2 SANTA FE ISLAND OR PINZON ISLAND / TORTUGA BAY (OPTIONAL ACTIVITY)
If you choose Santa Fe, brace yourself for an encounter with the archipelago’s most endemic species. After a scenic 45-minute boat ride, you’ll arrive at Santa Fe’s pristine bay. Dive into the crystal-clear waters for a thrilling snorkeling adventure, where you might even catch a glimpse of shorebirds perched on the outer rocks. Following this, a wet landing awaits at Playa Escondida or Garrapatero on Santa Cruz Island, offering ample time to explore the mesmerizing beach. Alternatively, the Pinzon option unveils a mesmerizing display of marine iguanas and playful dolphins. La Fe, with its picturesque beach cradled by mangroves and rocky terrain, showcases an array of captivating marine life, from sea turtles and sea lions to small sharks and colorful fish. Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary beauty of these enchanting destinations. In the afternoon, you could visit Tortuga Bay, a beautiful white sandy beach, by yourself.
- Activity:Hiking, Sightseeing, Snorkeling.
- Transport:Boat, Car.
- Meal:Breakfast, Box Lunch.
- Accommodation:Hotel Fiesta or similar.
DAY 3 CHARLES DARWIN STATION – TRANSFER OUT
Today is the last day of your Galapagos tour. If you have a flight in the afternoon (leaving at 2 PM or later from Baltra Airport) you will have time to do a morning activity and go to The Charles Darwin Research Station, where you will have a close encounter with the famous Galapagos tortoises and also you will learn all about the Islands and the Darwin Theory of Evolution of the Species. After this, you will be brought with a Spanish-speaking driver to Baltra Airport (GPS). Your Galapagos tour will end upon arrival at the airport.
- Activity:Hiking, Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Boat, Bus, Car.
- Meal:Breakfast.

Map

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Price Based on Number of Guests:

1 guest	$ 1311 p.p.
2 - 5 guests	$ 960 p.p.
6 or more guests	$ 840 p.p.

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Inclusions

Meals as described in the itinerary.
Accommodation in a single, double or triple room.
Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra Airport at your arrival/departure time.
Transportation on the Island as described in the itinerary.
Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel.
Local naturalist guide (English & Spanish speaking).
All activities as described in the itinerary.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Exclusions

+ Round trip flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
+ Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
+ Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park: $ 100 p.p. (cash only).
+ Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only).
+ Water Taxi (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back).
+ For rent: wetsuit (recommended between May – November).
+ Personal travel & health insurance.
+ Personal expenses.
+ Optional tips for the guide.

Additional information

For children under the age of 12, there is a 10% discount.
It is recommended to book flights with an early arrival time to the Galapagos Islands and a late departure time from Baltra to make sure you can enjoy all of the activities of the Galapagos tour. Late arrivals and/or early departures mean you might miss some activities. A departure flight after 02:00 PM is recommended.
There are no guides on the transportation by public speedboat between islands.
The tour to Santa Fe island or Pinzon island are called “Pesca Vivencial” which means that you might be able to experience a fishing demonstration according to weather and park regulations.
Wet landing: It 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.
Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galapagos Islands is quite small.
This itinerary is fixed. Please send us an email if you are looking for a customized itinerary.
Tap water on the Galapagos Islands might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottled or purified water is always recommended.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
It is important to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
Rebecca Adventure Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.
Pictures may be taken during your tour, so it is recommended to bring a USB.