5 Day Galapagos Multisport

Highlights

Sierra Negra VolcanoStimulate your sense of adventure by hiking in the crater of the huge Volcano.
Tintoreras IsletA place where white-tip sharks known as Tintoreras come daily to rest.
Puerto VillamilKayak while you spot unique animal species including penguins and blue footed boobies.
Flamingo LagoonVisit the largest coastal lagoon found in the Galapagos, surrounded by pink flamingos.

Map

Itinerary

DAY 1 BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – FLAMINGO LAGOON
Today is the first day of your Galapagos Multisport tour. It will be necessary for you to book flights with an early arrival time to Baltra Airport to make sure you can enjoy all of the activities of the program. At Baltra Airport, your English speaking guide will pick you up and take you to the port of Puerto Ayora where you can enjoy your lunch. Around 02:00 PM, you will take a small public speedboat to Isabela Island. This can be a bumpy, wet ride so we recommend bringing a waterproof jacket and motion sickness medication, if necessary. Upon arrival to Isabela Island, a driver will pick you up, and then you will visit the Flamingo Lagoon. After that, you will be dropped off at your hotel.

*Note: Please be aware that if you arrive after 11:00 AM, there might be changes to your itinerary.
- ActivityWildlife Watching.
- TransportBoat, Bus, Car.
- MealLunch.
- AccommodationsHotel San Vicente or similar.
DAY 2 SIERRA NEGRA ACTIVE VOLCANO TREK – CONCHA PERLA SNORKEL
Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will take an excursion to the Sierra Negra Volcano. This volcano is located 13 miles from Puerto Villamil, and has the second largest volcanic crater in the world. To arrive at this incredible sight, you will travel by bus for 45 minutes. Once there, you will begin the hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano. A box lunch will be served at the volcano. After a somewhat challenging hike, you will return to the hotel where you cant have a brief rest. Next, you will have the chance to go snorkeling or swimming at Concha Perla, where you can observe colorful fish, sea lions, and other marine species, even a sea turtle.
- ActivityExploring, Hiking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Watching.
- TransportBus.
- MealBreakfast, Box Lunch.
- AccommodationsHotel San Vicente or similar.
DAY 3 BREEDING CENTER – WALL OF TEARS – ISLET TINTORERAS
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel, and you will get on the bike to go visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and the Wall of Tears. From 1946 to 1959 Isabela was designated a penal colony by the Ecuadorian government. Prisoners were forced to build a wall with huge lava rocks, which is why it is called now Wall of Tears. After this, you will return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, you will sail to Tintoreras Islet. It is called this way because of the white-tip sharks that inhabit the islet, which are known as Tintoreras. Here, you can also observe penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas, and you can go snorkeling with sharks and a variety of multicolored fish.
- ActivityBiking, Sightseeing, Snorkeling, Wildlife Watching.
- TransportBoat.
- MealBreakfast, Lunch.
- AccommodationsHotel San Vicente or similar.
DAY 4 KAYAK IN PUERTO VILLAMIL – ISABELA ISLAND HIGHLANDS
Today, you will head to the bay of Puerto Villamil together with your guide. Here, you will go kayaking and visit the coastal zone. You will have the opportunity to observe and photograph marine iguanas, sea lions, penguins and more. Then, after a short break, you will return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, you will get on your bike again, and go to the top of the Isabela Island to visit Cave Sucre, the Mango viewpoint, and Campo Duro. Here, you can see and approach the giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
- ActivityBiking, Kayaking, , Sightseeing, Wildlife Watching.
- MealBreakfast, Lunch.
- AccommodationsHotel San Vicente or similar.
DAY 5 TRANSFER OUT – BALTRA
Today, your Galapagos Multisport adventure comes to an end. Early in the morning, you will travel to Santa Cruz Island on the public speedboat. You will get a packed breakfast to enjoy on the way. Upon arrival in Puerto Ayora, your Spanish speaking driver will bring you to Baltra Airport.
- TransportBoat, Bus, Car.
- MealBreakfast.

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 and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel.
Local naturalist guide (English & Spanish speaking).
All activities as described in the itinerary.
Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.
Biking equipment: bike and helmet.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Exclusions

+ 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).
+ Isabela dock fee: $ 10 p.p. (cash only).
+ Water Taxi (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back).
+ Wetsuit for rent (recommended between May – November).
+ Rain boots for rent (recommended for the hike in Sierra Negra between June – September).
+ Personal travel & health insurance.
+ Optional tips for the guide.

Additional information

TOUR SUMMARY

This 5 day Galapagos Multisport tour is full of sports activities like kayak, snorkeling, mountain biking, and hiking. You will stay 4 nights on the biggest island of the Galapagos; Isabela island. While doing the activities you will observe plenty of wildlife: playful sea lions, giant manta rays, colorful fish and, giant Galapagos tortoises. Enjoy a Galapagos Multisport Adventure!

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 the Galapagos Islands to make sure you can enjoy all of the activities of the tour. Late arrivals and/or early departures mean you might miss some activities.
If your flight is delayed or canceled and you cannot make it to Puerto Ayora in time to take the last speedboat to Isabela Island, which departs around 02:00 PM, the team will assist you with finding accommodation on Santa Cruz Island but this will be on your own expense. You will miss the planned activities.
This itinerary is fixed. If you are looking for a customized itinerary, please contact us.
There are no guides on the transportation by public speedboat between islands.
Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galapagos Islands is quite small.
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.).
Rebecca Adventure Travel cannot take any responsibility for any illnesses or missed meals & tours due to an illness.
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.
It is possible that pictures will be taken during your tour, so it is recommended to bring a USB.