A 7-day, 6-night hotel-based island programme in Galápagos, between Santa Cruz and Isabela. The route includes the El Chato Reserve and the lava tunnels, a bay tour on Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Isabela with Los Túneles, the Sierra Negra volcano, Santa Fe or Pinzón and the Los Gemelos craters.
The programme is offered in three accommodation categories (Tourist, First Class and Luxury), with a naturalist guide, breakfasts and lunches. Dinners are not included.
Highlights
El Chato Reserve and lava tunnels
Bay tour and Tortuga Bay, Santa Cruz
North Seymour
Los Túneles, Isabela
Sierra Negra volcano
Los Gemelos craters
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1
Day 1: El Chato Reserve and lava tunnels
Arrival at Baltra airport and transfer to Santa Cruz. A visit to the El Chato Reserve, with giant tortoises in the wild, and the lava tunnels, with lunch at a local restaurant.
Day2
Day 2: Bay tour and Tortuga Bay
In the morning, a bay tour on Santa Cruz: La Lobería, the tintoreras channel, Los Perros beach and Las Grietas, with snorkelling alongside turtles and sea lions. In the afternoon, Tortuga Bay beach.
Day3
Day 3: North Seymour and Las Bachas
In the morning, a yacht tour to North Seymour, with blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, land iguanas and sea lions. In the afternoon, Las Bachas beach, with snorkelling and flamingos. Return to Santa Cruz.
Day4
Day 4: Isabela and Los Túneles
A boat crossing to Isabela and transfer to the hotel. In the morning, a tour to Los Túneles: snorkelling at El Finado, with sea turtles, reef sharks and fish, and the lava tunnels, with blue-footed boobies. Lunch included.
Day5
Day 5: Sierra Negra volcano
A hike of about 8 km to the Sierra Negra volcano, with a guide and lunch. In the afternoon, return to Santa Cruz.
Day6
Day 6: Santa Fe or Pinzón
A yacht tour to Santa Fe or Pinzón, with snorkelling alongside sea lions, turtles, sharks, rays and tropical fish. In the afternoon, Escondida beach on Santa Cruz.
Day7
Day 7: Los Gemelos and departure
Transfer to Baltra airport with a stop at the Los Gemelos craters, with their scalesia forest and endemic birds such as the finch.
What's included
Included: Accommodation in a standard room in the chosen category
Included: Breakfasts and lunches
Included: Naturalist guide
Included: Admission to the El Chato Reserve
Included: Yacht to North Seymour and Santa Fe
Included: Boat to Isabela and island admission
Included: Arrival and departure transfers and transfers to the meeting points
Included: Snorkelling equipment and wetsuit
What's not included
Not included: Flight to Galápagos
Not included: Galápagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200, payable locally)
Not included: INGALA Transit Control Card (USD 20)
Not included: Dinners
Not included: Airport and tourism taxes and visa fees
Not included: Alcoholic drinks
Not included: Medical services and travel insurance
Not included: Tips
Not included: Personal expenses and optional services