Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival to Ecuador

   • This is the arrival day for all of our tour participants, and depending on your flight arrival times, you can have a day exploring the Economical Ecuador Capital and its wonderful downtown, the Iguanas Park, Malecon 2000 and Las Penas HIll or simply rest at the Hotel before our Tour Guide meet you at the Lobby at 6:30 pm for our Orientation meeting and briefing before the starting of the tour. During this meeting, you can clarify everything as you might be concerned or curious to know about the tour overall.

   We can still assist you in arranging a full day in Guayaquil or surroundings if you let us know in advance. We also operate from Quito if needed.

   Hotel Accomodation (Grand Hotel or Ibis ***)

2. Day 2: Flight To Galapagos (San Cristobal Airport)

   • Today is your departure to the Galapagos Islands; you will fly to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal Island), it will take 1 hour and a half. Then, one of our representatives will meet you at the Airport to take you to the hotel for check-in. (Flight not included in cost)

   • After you will have a chance to have something to eat in town near the hotel.

   • In the afternoon, our Guide will meet you at the lobby to take you to visit the most beautiful hill nearby town, well known as Tijeretas Hill ( nickname given by the frigate birds shaped like scissors).

   • You will hike up to the hill; then, you will stop by the self-guided Interpretation Center to learn more about the Capital of the Galapagos.

   • Then you will snorkel at Darwins Bay, and finally, you will return back to the hotel overnight.

   Hotel Accomodation ( Miconia hotel *** )

3. Day 3: San Cristobal Island

   • Today includes some of the best snorkelling in the Galapagos and a day trip to Kicker Rock! After breakfast, a comfortable speed boat navigates along the coast of San Cristobal, boasting views of the birds and landscape from a different angle. At the rock formation, we’ll snorkel through the channel for various sharks, fish, turtles, rays, sea lions, and more! Enjoy a box lunch on the boat afterwards and some quiet beach time to relax before returning to town.

   Hotel Accomodation (Miconia hotel ***)

4. Day 4: Santa Cruz Island

   • Today, you will take a speed boat towards Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island ( it will take 2 hours approx.) Then you will get to the hotel for check-in after the guide takes you to Charles Darwin Research Station (this is the most important research center of the entire Galapagos)

   • Then you will have some time to enjoy the town and have a quick lunch before the next activity. Later in the afternoon, you will go to visit a Tortoise Ranch in the highlands of Santa Cruz, where you will see a very big land of wild tortoises in their natural state.

   • Finally, you will return back to town overnight.

   Tonight's advice: Don't miss eating at the QUIOSKOS street, a very fresh lobster and many different types of seafood caught in the morning. Also, go at night to the Pier, where you can see baby sharks, rays and many other animals very close.

   Hotel Accomodation (Villa Laguna hotel ***)

5. Day 5: Isabela Island

   • On this day, you will take a speed boat towards Isabela Island; upon your arrival, check in to the hotel for some resting time (if not, you can rent a bike for USD 10 and visit the Galapagos Breeding Center or the wetlands). Then we will take you on another fantastic tour well known as TINTORERAS ISLET.
   • On this tour, you will visit a next-door islet full of babbie marine iguanas, seagulls, sea lions, blue-footed bobbies, frigate birds and some Galapagos Penguins. Also, depending on the sea tide, you can see the TINTORERAS or The White Tip Reef Shark, which rests during the time at the Islet canals.
   • Then you will go for a magic snorkel in the La Calera area, where you will swim together with marine iguanas, sea turtles, sea lions and a great number of colourful fish.
   • Finally, you will return to the hotel.

   Hotel Accomodation ( Loja hotel ***)

6. Day 6: Isabela Island

   • Today is an early bus ride for 30 minutes towards Volcan Sierra Negra and a hike up to the Volcano Caldera. Along the way, you can observe some plants and birds endemic to the Galapagos Islands, and of course, if the weather allows, you will have a great Volcano View.  This volcano erupted in July 2018, so you will see the remains of the last eruption.

   • Once we returned back to the Park control and then back to town for packing and speed boat back to Santa Cruz.

   Hotel Accomodation (Villa Laguna hotel ***)

7. Day 7: Bartolome Island tour

   • This tour will start early from town, then a bus ride towards Itabaca Canal, where you will board the yacht for this excursion. This program includes sightseeing, hiking, snorkelling, snorkel equipment, lunch on board and much more.
   • Finally, you will return to Puerto Ayora for your last night at the Galapagos.
   • Bartolome:
     The little island Bartolome is very small and 114m high, situated close to Santiago Island. When the volcano that formed Bartolomé erupted, there was not any water present, resulting in large amounts of basalt on this island (when water is present in an eruption, tuff is created). The basalt hardened together with air, creating very light rocks. Bartolome’s surface is covered with volcanic ash, which is supposed to be blown over from Santa Cruz Island. The island consists of an extinct volcano and volcanic formations in various red, orange, green, and glistening black. Pinnacle Rock is the eroded remains of a tuff cone. This large, partially eroded lava formation was created when magma expelled from the volcano reached the sea. When the seawater cooled, the hot lava caused an explosion. The exploded particles eventually fasten together, forming a rock composed of thin layers. Bartolome's Pinnacle Rock has become one of the most photographed sights on the islands. As a prominent landmark, it was used as a target for US military during World War II (you can still see the bullet holes). Galapagos Penguins are living behind the rock. A small submerged crater can be seen just offshore. To the east, you can see a series of small spatter cones. Lying beside the Pinnacle Rock are twin half-moon-shaped beaches. On the northern one (wet landing), you can swim and snorkel. Don’t miss that!

   Hotel Accomodation (Villa Laguna hotel ***)

8. Day 8: Flight back to Guayaquil or Quito

   • Free morning, 10:00 am check out and transportation to Baltra's Airport to take a flight to Guayaquil or Quito late in the afternoon (flight not included in cost).

   • Unfortunately, we have to say goodbye after we arrive in Guayaquil or Quito, and we invite you to see one of our other tours in Ecuador Mainland and Peru Tours..

   • However, if you desire to add one more night in Guayaquil or Quito City or extend your stay in Ecuador, we can always help you out with free advise to make sure you optimize the time and continue exploring this paradise called Ecuador.

   TRANSFER OUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE