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BOOK IN ADVANCE
Main Island: Santa Cruz
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
MINIMUN 2 PEOPLE
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Arrival in Galapagos – Charles Darwin Research Station
• Reception at Baltra Airport (personalized assistance)
• Transfer by bus, ferry, and vehicle to Puerto Ayora – Santa Cruz
• Hotel check-in
• Afternoon: Guided tour of the Charles Darwin Research Station, where you will learn about endemic Galapagos species and conservation programs.
• Free dinner on the boardwalk
Overnight in Santa Cruz
DAY 2: Tortuga Bay Beach + Snorkeling with Marine Wildlife
• 45-minute ecological hike to Tortuga Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world
• Observe marine iguanas, shorebirds, and crabs
• Free time for swimming or kayaking (optional)
• Snorkel at the second beach with the possibility of seeing manta rays, small sharks, and sea turtles.
• Return to the hotel in the afternoon
Overnight in Santa Cruz
DAY 3: Las Grietas + Los Alemanes Beach
• Departure by water taxi from the pier to Punta Estrada
• Ecological hike among lava and cacti to Las Grietas, an impressive brackish water canyon where you can swim or snorkel.
• Visit to the quiet and uncrowded Playa Los Alemanes
• Free time to rest or swim
• Free afternoon in Puerto Ayora (recommended to visit the artisan market or enjoy a coffee overlooking the ocean)
Overnight in Santa Cruz
DAY 4: Highlands of Santa Cruz – Giant tortoises and lava tunnels
• Tour of the highlands of the island
• Visit an ecological reserve for free-roaming giant tortoises
• Hike through lava tunnels, natural formations created by ancient eruptions
• Observe endemic flora and green landscapes typical of the highlands.
• Return to the hotel and free time for shopping or a stroll along the boardwalk
Overnight in Santa Cruz
DAY 5: Transfer to the airport – End of the tour
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer from Puerto Ayora to Baltra Airport
• Assistance at the airport and return flight to Quito or Guayaquil