5-Day Super Luxury Galapagos

Tour Summary

The Galapagos Islands are a very unique destination with flora and fauna that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Read more about the islands through this link. If you are looking for a luxe stay on land this is the best program for you. You will stay in luxury hotels and do nice tours. In Galapagos Luxury, you will visit Isabela and Santa Cruz island and the transportation will be partly by boat, by airplane, and by bus in the Galapagos Luxury.

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Highlights

Kicker RockSnorkel with friendly sharks and a wide variety of marine life.
Santa Cruz HighlandsWalk around giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
Los TunelesSnorkel in the clear waters and swim with a lot of different animal species.
Charles Darwin Research StationKnown for its turtles, born from 3 inches to 4 feet long.
Playa MannRelax and enjoy beach time watching the sea lions around you.

Itinerary

DAY 1 SAN CRISTOBAL – INTERPRETATION CENTER – PLAYA MANN
Today your Super Luxury Galapagos tour starts. Your English-speaking guide will be waiting for you at the San Cristobal Airport. If you arrive before 02:00 PM you will get lunch. If you arrive later, lunch is not included. On this day, you will visit The San Cristobal Interpretation Center, where you will learn about the islands, the evolution of their species, fauna, migration, and how humans came to live here. Then you will go to Playa Mann for your first contact with the stunning waters of these islands.
- Activity:Exploring, Relaxing.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Lunch.
- Accommodation:Hotel Golden Bay or similar.
DAY 2 KICKER ROCK
After breakfast, you go by boat to snorkel at the famous Kicker Rock, one of the most spectacular landmarks in the Galapagos Islands. Two volcanic rocks 140 meters tall are located off the coast of San Cristobal Island. This magnificent tiny island is the favorite place for an array of marine birds. The natural erosion of this ancient cone has created a channel between the rocks that provide the ideal habitat to view a variety of sharks and rays including eagle rays, white-tip reef sharks, and sometimes even the Galapagos shark and hammerheads! In the afternoon you go back to the hotel.
- Activity:Exploring, Snorkeling, Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Boat.
- Meal:Breakfast, Box-Lunch.
- Accommodation:Hotel Golden Bay or similar.
DAY 3 FLIGHT ISABELA – SNORKELING IN LOS TUNELES
Early in the morning, you will go on a 30 to 40-minute flight to Isabela. After that, you take a boat ride from Puerto Villamil. The maximum group size is 10 pax. The unique lava formations and calm water make Los Tuneles the best site to snorkel on Isabela Island. You will get the chance to spot a wide array of sea birds, marine wildlife, penguins, and the ever-playful sea lions. The activity takes about 6 hours. You can also choose to explore Concha Perla by yourself before or after snorkeling.
- Activity:Exploring, Snorkeling, Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Airplane, Boat.
- Meal:Breakfast, Snack.
- Accommodation:Hotel Casita de la Playa or similar.
DAY 4 SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS – CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION
At 06:00 AM you will take the public speedboat to Santa Cruz Island where you’ll have breakfast. After this, you go to the highlands of Santa Cruz where you will visit a ranch with giant tortoises in their natural habitat. You will also visit the Twin Craters. They are located opposite to each other and are similar to craters. However, the name is only figurative. These formations were created by the collapse of surface material due to lava flows. You have a local lunch. In the afternoon you’ll visit the renowned Charles Darwin Research Station.
- Activity:Exploring, Sightseeing, Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Boat.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch.
- Accommodation:Hotel Finch Bay or similar.
DAY 5 TRANSFER OUT
This is the last day of your Super Luxury Galapagos Tour. After breakfast, you will travel to Baltra Airport. The tour will end upon arrival at the airport where you will depart to Quito or Guayaquil.
- Transport:Boat, Bus, Car.
- Meal:Breakfast.

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5 Day Super Luxury Map

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Price Based on Number of Guests:

1 guest	$ 4484 p.p.
2 - 5 guests	$ 2723 p.p.
6 or more guests	$ 2414 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 and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
Local naturalist guide (English & Spanish speaking).
All activities as described in the itinerary.
Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.
Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel fee ($5 p.p.) each way.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Exclusions

+ Return flights from mainland Ecuador to 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 around $ 1 p.p. (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back).
+ For rent: wetsuit (recommended between May – November): $ 5 p.p. per day (cash only).
+ Personal travel & health insurance.
+ Optional tips for the guide.

Additional information

Prices for 2025 are subject to change.
For children under the age of 12, there is a 10% discount.
Please note that the activity sequence depends on your flight schedule and the availabilities of the different tours and transportation. The sequence of your complete tour might change but you won’t miss any tours if you have an afternoon flight back to Ecuador on the last day.
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.
Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galapagos Islands is quite small.
There are no guides on the transportation by public speedboat between islands.
It is suggested to have valid travel and medical insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage. Please inform the team of any known medical conditions you have.
Essential items to bring include comfortable and lightweight clothing (with a jacket as a precaution), water, sunblock, sunglasses, and your passport.
Pictures may be taken during your tour, so it is recommended to bring a USB.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precautions to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat street food, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
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.
Rebecca Adventure Travel and the respective cruise operator reserve the right to change the itinerary without prior notice due to weather conditions, availability, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.
When flying to Galapagos from Quito or Guayaquil, we recommend arriving in the city at least 24 hours before your flight, to avoid inconveniences in case of flight delays. Cruise departures have fixed schedules and extra fees may occur for reaching the cruise on another day.
All cruises are subject to availability. Since cruises have fixed departures, please check dates and itineraries with the team before booking the cruise and flight tickets. Because the Galapagos is a high-demand destination, availability changes every day. Rebecca Adventure Travel will try to fix your dates with the options available at the time of booking.
Keep in mind that some cruises require you to arrange the flight tickets directly with them, otherwise, they will charge an extra fee. Please check with the team and they will share the complete information before proceeding with your flight ticket arrangement.

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