You want to have a magical vacation in the Islands, discovering extraordinary places that will leave you really impressed. This 7 day galapagos island hopping tour is for you. Come and see all the wildlife and marine life in all its splendor.
Quito
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Today begins your first day of adventure. Once you arrive at the airport in San Cristobal a guide will take you to your hotel for the respective check in. Please note that if you arrive before 02:00 PM you will have lunch. If you arrive later lunch will not be included. This day will be free, you can visit the Interpretation Center of San Cristobal and Playa Mann. It will be your first approach to the beauties of the islands.
Activity.- Exploring, Sightseeing
Transport.- Car
Meal.- Lunch
Accommodation.- Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar
After your first breakfast on the islands, you will go by boat to Kicker Rock, two volcanic rocks 140 meters high. Seen from the south, the rocks resemble a “Leon Dormido” (Sleeping Lion), which is their name in English. Seen from another angle it looks more like a boot, hence its name in English: Kicker Rock. This place is perfect for snorkeling and observing all the marine life in its maximum splendor. After the great activity you will return to your hotel for a well deserved rest.
Activity.- Exploring, Snorkeling, Wildlife Watching.
Transport.- Boat, car
Meal.- Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation.- Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar
On this day, your visit will be to Puerto Ayora, to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. A place where you can learn about the history of the islands and learn more about the giant tortoises. In the afternoon your stop will be in the highlands of Santa Cruz. Here you will enjoy a delicious lunch.
Activity.- Wildlife Watching, Sightseeing.
Transport.- Boat, car
Meal.- Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation.- Hotel Fiesta or similar
Your day will start very early in the morning, you will travel to Santa Fe Island. This island is known for being home to endemic species such as the Barrington’s land iguana (Conolophus pallidus). Once you arrive at Santa Fe Bay, you will snorkel and observe a large number of marine species. In the afternoon you will visit Playa Escondida or Garrapatero on Santa Cruz Island, where you will make a wet landing.
*Wet landing means that the boat approaches the beach and from there disembarks into the sea. It is recommended to bring extra clothes, as you might get wet.
Activity.- Wildlife view, Snorkeling.
Transport.- Boat, car
Meal.- Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation.- Hotel Fiesta or similar
On the fifth day of your adventure, you will have the morning free to visit attractions of your choice. Around 1.30 PM, you will take a public speedboat to Isabela Island, which will take approximately 2.5 hours. In Isabela the attraction to visit will be: Flamingo Lagoon. This place is the largest coastal lagoon found in the Galapagos and is one of the main breeding sites for most of the flamingos.
Activity.- Exploring, Sightseeing.
Transport.- Boat, car
Meal.- Breakfast
Accommodation.- Hotel Volcano or similar
After breakfast, the attraction to see are the famous Tunnels. They are lava formations created by the last eruptions of the volcanic island along the seashore. Because of this, the Tunnels are an important spot for snorkeling. After the exciting activity, you can kayak in Tintoreras, take surfing lessons, ride a bike or just relax on the exotic white sand beaches.
Activity.- Exploring, snorkeling, Wildlife Watching
Transport.- Boat, car
Meal.- Breakfast, snack
Accommodation.- Hotel Volcano or similar
This day ends your tour of the enchanted islands. After a farewell breakfast, you will head to Isabela airport, where you will take a small plane to Baltra airport. It is here where the tour will conclude.
Transport.- Boat, Bus, car
Meal.- Breakfast
