3 Islands Adventure in Galápagos

Itinerary:

Day 1. – QUITO – BALTRA – ISABELA

Day 2. – SIERRA NEGRA ACTIVE VOLCANO TREKING – CONCHA PERLA ISABELA

Day 3. – TORTOISES BREDING CENTER – TINTORERAS

Day 4. – ISABELA HIGHLANDS

Day 5. – PTO AYORA – CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION

Day 6. – FLOREANA HIGHLANDS or SANTA FE (check with agent)

Day 7. – THE TWINS – BALTRA

DAY 1 – QUITO – BALTRA – ISABELA
We fly from Quito or Guayaquil to the Island of Baltra. At the airport in Baltra, we will meet up with our English speaking guide who will take us to the port of Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island) for lunch. Afterwards, we will take the public speedboat to Isabela, which lasts approximately three hours. We will arrive to HOTEL SAN VICENTE GALAPAGOS or LA LAGUNA HOTEL(no WIFI available). After a brief rest at the hotel, we will head to the FLAMINGO LAGOON, which is the largest coastal lagoon found in the Galapagos and is one of the main reproductive sites for the grand majority of flamingos. (L,D)

DAY 2 – SIERRA NEGRA ACTIVE VOLCANO TREKING – CONCHA PERLA ISABELA
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we’ll take an excursion to the Sierra Negra Volcano. This volcano is located 13 miles from Port Villamil and has the second largest volcanic crater in the world, measuring 6 miles in diameter and 300 feet deep. To arrive at this incredible sight we travel in bus or similar vehicle for 45 minutes to the Galapagos National Park where we will register our visit and then begin our hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano. We’ll then proceed to the Volcan Chico where you can feel the warmth of the ground as proof of the volcano’s activity. Here we’ll stop for a box lunch before returning to the hotel. After a brief rest, we’ll have the chance to go snorkeling or swimming at Concha Perla where we can observe the colorful fishes, sea urchins, starfishes, sea lions, or even sea turtles. Hotel Accommodation provided. HOTEL SAN VICENTE GALAPAGOS or LA LAGUNA HOTEL(no WIFI available). (B,L,D)

DAY 3 – TORTOISES BREDING CENTER – TINTORERAS
After breakfast we will go to the GIANT TORTOISE BREEDING CENTER, where you will see giant tortoises in different stages of life and learn about the process that the center to going through to bring back the numbers tortoises on the island. Additionally, we will visit a small lava tunnel and another FLAMINGO LAGOON, and then we will return to the hotel to have lunch.

In the afternoon, we will sail to “ISLOTE TINTORERAS”. It is called this due to a large crevice with very clear calm water in which white-tip sharks known as “TINTORERAS” come daily to rest on the bottom. We can also observe penguins, sea lions, and marine iguanas and go snorkelling with sharks as well as other colourful tropical fishes while enjoying the beaches of Isabela. HOTEL SAN VICENTE GALAPAGOS or LA LAGUNA HOTEL(no WIFI available). (B,L,D)

DAY 4 – ISABELA HIGHLANDS
After breakfast our guide will accompany us for a kayak excursion in the bay of Puerto Villamil. Then we will return back to the hotel for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, we will make our way to the Highlands of Isabela to visit La Cueva de Sucre, the Mango Viewpoint, and Campo Duro where we will be able to observe and get close to Giant Tortoises in the natural habitat. Dinner and accommodation. TOURIST CLASS HOTEL(no WIFI available). (B,L,D)

DAY 5 – PTO AYORA – CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION
After breakfast, we will take the public speedboat to PUERTO AYORA, where the guide will be waiting for us in order to check in to the hotel. Immediately, we will enjoy a wonderful visit to see GIANT TURTLES IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT. After lunch in the Highlands, we will return to Puerto Ayora and go to the CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION. Here we will have the opportunity to remember the history of the famous Lonesome George. Optional: visit the town again at night for dancing and entertainment. HOTEL FERNANDINA or SIMILAR. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 – FLOREANA HIGHLANDS or SANTA FE (check with agent)
After breakfast we take our speed boat L/P OCEANO or similar to start the navigation to FLOREANA which lasts approximately 2 hours. The first stop point for snorkeling is CHAMPION BAY and then we move to ENDERVY ISLET. Afterwards we come back to the speedboat to go to Puerto Velasco Ibarra for lunch. In the afternoon we get ready to carry out the visit to FLOREANA HIGHLANDS. Here we will visit the caves that were used by the pirates years ago, the ASYLUM OF PEACE (viewpoint) and the ancient habitat of Wittmer, one of the earliest inhabitants of the island. We will have the opportunity to observe how inhabitants extract fresh water from this island and we can taste this vital liquid.

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Start navigation to SANTA FE which lasts approximately 2 hours. Upon reaching one of the oldest islands in the archepelago with some volcanic rocks over 4 million years old we will have the opportunity to explore, hoping to find the Barrington Land Iguana, a unique species endemic only to Santa Fe lsland. We will wander the beach with countless sea lions and hike through Opuntia Cactus trees.

After either of these island options, we will return to Puerto Ayora. Dinner and accomodation. TOURIST CLASS HOTEL. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 – THE TWINS – BALTRA
After breakfast, we will travel to Baltra Airport, but on the way we will stop by “The Twins” (“The Gemelos”), which are similar to craters, but formed by a collapse of the Earth because of the lava flows that passed below it. The tour will end upon the arrival to the airport where we will depart to Quito or Guayaquil. (B)

* The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.

Services included in the prices:

• Accommodation in double rooms at a tourist hotel
• All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• English speaking naturalist guide
• Snorkeling equipment on Isabela (mask, snorkel and fins)
• Transfer: Puerto Ayora – Isabela – Puerto Ayora (by speedboat or public transportation)
• Transfer: Baltra – Puerto Ayora – Baltra
• Taxes

Not included:

• Flight Ticket Quito – Galapagos – Quito
• Galapagos National Park entrance fee: $100,00 USD per person
• Migratory Control Card: $20.00 USD per person
• Isabela dock fee $5.00 USD per person
• Water Taxi’s at each island transfer $1.00 USD per person
• Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
• Tips

Tour Information:

Season: All year
Difficulty: Moderate
Dates & Prices:
From / To
Prices: To be determined / Contact us! ✓
Deposit for reservations: * 600 ,00 USD ✓ Full payment 40 days before. No refund if you cancel less than 30 days!
Places: Available.
Trip-code: ►Code-number (►EC-593) ✓
Duration: 7 days
Participants: Minimal: 4 Maximal: 15
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Country / Location: Ecuador Galápagos Islands
Mountain Guide: Fernando Iza
Other dates / additional info: Contact us!

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