The Galapagos Islands are a natural paradise with a lot of attractions to know and explore. Enjoy our 4 day Galapagos Island hopping budget and don’t miss the opportunity to make the trip of your dreams.
Quito/Guayaquil – The Galapagos Island
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Today begins your tour of the Galapagos Islands. We recommend you to book your flights with early arrival times to the islands, so you can enjoy all the activities.
Option 1: Itinerary for flights arriving to Baltra before 12:00 PM
Once at the Baltra airport, a guide will take you to Puerto Ayora to enjoy a delicious lunch. At 15:00 PM you will head to Isabela Island, here you will visit the Flamingo Lagoon, where you will observe a large number of the famous pink flamingos.
Option 2: Itinerary for flights arriving to Baltra after 12:00 PM
If your flight arrives after 12:00 PM, you will stay on Santa Cruz Island the first day because the last speedboat to Isabela Island leaves around 03:00 PM. Please note that you will not be able to have lunch if you arrive after 03:00 PM. The rest of the excursion is usually like this: Day 2: half-day excursion to Bahia and Charles Darwin Station; Day 3: morning speedboat to Isabela, Los Túneles; Day 4: morning speedboat to Santa Cruz and departure transfer.
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).
Your day will start early in the morning, after a revitalizing breakfast. You will go by boat to Puerto Villamil. Your first stop will be Los Tuneles, considered one of the best places for snorkeling because of the great amount of marine life. Departure time to Los Tuneles is between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM, and depends on availability and National Park regulations. So, depending on the time you go to Los Tuneles, you might have the opportunity to explore Concha Perla on your own, either before or after Los Tuneles, as it is very close to the pier.
Activity.- Exploring, Snorkeling, Wildlife Watching
Transport.- Boat, car
Meal.- Breakfast, snack
Accommodation.- Hotel San Vicente or similar.
You will have to start this day recharged. At 06:00 AM, you will take a public speedboat to Santa Cruz Island, where you will have breakfast. Your first stop will be the Charles Darwin Research Station. Afterwards, you will enjoy a delicious lunch to continue with the next activity called Bay Tour, an excursion that will allow you to visit the highlights of the surroundings of Puerto Ayora by boat. The first attraction will be the Loberia, here you will see a large number of sea lions lying on the beach. Then you will head towards Punta Camaño. Next, you will visit the Canal del Amor and finally Los Perros Beach.
Activity.- Exploring, Sightseeing, Wildlife Watching.
Transport.- Boat, car
Meal.- Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation.- Hotel Deja Vu or similar.
Your Galapagos Islands tour has come to an end. After a farewell breakfast you will travel to Baltra airport with a Spanish-speaking driver, where you will depart to Quito or Guayaquil. Here your tour concluded.
