Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please note that the activity sequence depend on the availabilities of the different tours and transportation and your flight schedule. If have a late arrival to Galapagos, 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.
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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.
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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 assists you with finding accommodation on Santa Cruz Island but this will be on your own expense. You will miss the planned activities.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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You will be welcomed at your arrival at Baltra airport and a guide will bring you to the harbor of Puerto Ayora. A speedboat will take you to Isabela Island, where you’ll visit the Flamingo lagoon and go snorkeling in beautiful Los Tuneles. Besides, you can choose an optional self-guided snorkeling activity in Concha Perla. Back on Santa Cruz Island, you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, learn more about his Theory of Evolution and about the history and ecosystems of Galapagos. You’ll have a closer look at the giant Galapagos tortoises and learn about the famous tortoise Lonesome George, who died in 2012 and was the last one of his species.
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.
Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel.
Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch, and Spanish.
Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra Airport.
Lunch
All activities as described in the itinerary: snorkeling and hiking.
Breakfast
Accommodation in a single, double or triple room x 3 nights (based on number of travelers).
Round trip flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
Water Taxi around $ 1 p.p.
Personal travel & health insurance.
For rent: wetsuit : $ 5 p.p. per day (cash only)
Optional tips for the guide.
Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card
Isabela dock fee
4-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour
(3) Reviews
Santa Cruz Island
About
You will be welcomed at your arrival at Baltra airport and a guide will bring you to the harbor of Puerto Ayora. A speedboat will take you to Isabela Island, where you’ll visit the Flamingo lagoon and go snorkeling in beautiful Los Tuneles. Besides, you can choose an optional self-guided snorkeling activity in Concha Perla. Back on Santa Cruz Island, you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, learn more about his Theory of Evolution and about the history and ecosystems of Galapagos. You’ll have a closer look at the giant Galapagos tortoises and learn about the famous tortoise Lonesome George, who died in 2012 and was the last one of his species.
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.
Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel.
Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch, and Spanish.
Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra Airport.
Lunch
All activities as described in the itinerary: snorkeling and hiking.
Breakfast
Accommodation in a single, double or triple room x 3 nights (based on number of travelers).
Round trip flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
Water Taxi around $ 1 p.p.
Personal travel & health insurance.
For rent: wetsuit : $ 5 p.p. per day (cash only)
Optional tips for the guide.
Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card
Isabela dock fee
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – ISABELA ISLAND – FLAMINGO LAGOON
2 Stops
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Santa Cruz Island
Option 1: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra before 12:00 PM
At Baltra airport, an English speaking guide will pick you up to go to the port of Puerto Ayora where you can enjoy your lunch. Around 02:00 PM, you’ll take the small public speedboat to Isabela Island. This can be a bumpy, wet ride. Upon arrival on Isabela Island, a driver will pick you up and you’ll visit the Flamingo Lagoon (short visit). After that, the driver will drop you off at your hotel.
6 hours
2
Santa Cruz Island
Option 2: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra after 12:00 PM
If your flight is scheduled to arrive after 12:00 PM, you’ll stay at Santa Cruz Island on the first day because the last speedboat to Isabela Island leaves around 03:00 PM. Please note that you won’t have lunch if you arrive after 03:00 PM. The rest of the tour usually looks like this: Day 2: Bahia half day tour & Charles Darwin Station, Day 3 morning boat to Isabela, Los Tuneles, Day 4 morning boat to Santa Cruz and transfer out.
