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Galápagos: 5-Day Adventure on Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 5d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Complete logistics: We handle your ferry and inter-island transfers for you.
- Wildlife: Penguins, sharks, and giant tortoises in their natural habitat
- Experienced guides: Learn about evolution from certified local guides.
- Observe unique marine wildlife on the Tintoreras islet in Isabela
- Relax on the white sands and in the turquoise waters of Tortuga Bay
Activity location
- Puerto Ayora
- Puerto Ayora, Galápagos Province, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Puerto Ayora
- Puerto Ayora, Galápagos Province, Ecuador
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Galápagos: 5-Day Adventure on Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands
- 5d
Activity duration is 5 days 5d - English
What's included, what's not
- Airport Transfers: Pick-up at Baltra Airport (GPS) and departure transfer.
What's included What's included - Inter-island transportation: Round-trip ferry (fast boat) tickets between Santa Cruz and Isabela.
What's included What's included - Accommodation: 4 nights at a hotel (Superior Economy category)
What's included What's included - Professional Guide: Bilingual guide certified by the Galápagos National Park for all the excursions mentioned.
What's included What's included - Detailed Excursions: Visit to Tintoreras, Wetlands, Charles Darwin Research Station, Tortuga Bay, and Parte Alta (Gemelos and Túneles).
What's included What's included - Meals: Daily breakfast at the hotel; lunch and dinner with a set menu.
What's included What's included - Flights: Airfare to/from the Galápagos Islands (Baltra).
What's excluded What's excluded - Meals not mentioned:
What's excluded What's excluded - Tips: Personal expenses and tips for guides/crew.
What's excluded What's excluded - Anything not mentioned in the program.
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Electric wheelchairs, Littering
- Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness, People with motion sickness, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Experience the Magic of the Galapagos: Complete Adventure in Santa Cruz and Isabela
Discover the world's best-preserved natural paradise on a 5-day tour designed to reveal the essence of the Galápagos Islands. From the volcanic landscapes of Isabela Island to the iconic biodiversity of Santa Cruz, this experience will allow you to connect with wildlife in its purest form.
Trip Highlights:
Close Encounters: Observe whitetip (longfin) sharks, penguins, and sea lions.
Ancient Giants: Visit Charles Darwin Research Station and the highlands to see giant tortoises in the wild.
Dream Beaches: Relax on the white sands of Tortuga Bay, one of the best beaches in the world.
Fascinating Geology: Walk through lava tunnels and peer into the impressive craters of Los Gemelos.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Departure to Isabela
We will meet you at Baltra Airport for your transfer to Puerto Ayora. In the afternoon, we will take a ferry to Isabela Island, where time seems to stand still. Check-in at your hotel, then enjoy an independent afternoon to experience the island's tranquility.
Day 2: Wetlands and Tintoreras
We will explore the Isabela Wetlands, which are home to flamingos and unique landscapes. We will then sail to Tintoreras Islet, where you can observe sharks resting in lava channels, Galápagos penguins, and a large colony of marine iguanas.
Day 3: Darwin's Legacy and Santa Cruz
We will travel back to Santa Cruz on the morning ferry. In the afternoon, we will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, the most important conservation center on the archipelago, where you will learn firsthand about the efforts to protect the giant tortoises.
Day 4: Tortuga Bay and the Highlands
We will start the day at the paradisiacal Tortuga Bay Beach, famous for its white sand and turquoise waters. In the afternoon, we will ascend to the highlands of the island to walk among giant tortoises in their natural habitat and explore the impressive Lava Tunnels and Los Gemelos craters.
Day 5: Farewell to the Islands
Enjoy your last breakfast in paradise before our transfer to Baltra Airport for your return flight.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Puerto Ayora
- Puerto Ayora, Galápagos Province, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Puerto Ayora
- Puerto Ayora, Galápagos Province, Ecuador