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Main Island: Santa Cruz-San Cristobal-Isabela
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE
Day 1 – Arrival – Baltra Island – Santa Cruz
Early flight to the Galapagos (Baltra Island)
Private transportation to the hotel in Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz)
Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station
Walk along the boardwalk and oceanfront dinner
Day 2 – Tortuga Bay + Santa Cruz Highland
Hiking to Tortuga Bay (pristine beach, iguanas, swimming or kayaking)
Private tour to the Highlands: Los Gemelos, ranches with giant tortoises
Lava tunnels and volcanic landscape
Overnight in Santa Cruz
Day 3 – Las Grietas and Playa los Alemanes
We depart from the Puerto Ayora pier by water taxi to Punta Estrada, where the hike begins to Playa Los Alemanes, a beautiful bay with calm waters, perfect for swimming and relaxing.
·Then we continue the ecological trail through cacti, volcanic lava, and mangroves until we reach Las Grietas, a formation of crystal-clear canyons where you can swim, snorkel, and enjoy the unique Galapagos landscape.
Overnight in Santa Cruz
Day 4 – Sailing excursion to Pinzón Island or Santa Fe
Full-day yacht excursion
Snorkeling with sea turtles, sea lions, reef sharks, and colorful fish
Lunch on board, naturalist guide
Overnight in Santa Cruz
Day 5 – Transfer to Isabela Island by speedboat
Breakfast and boat ride to Puerto Villamil (Isabela)
Visit to the Flamingo Lagoon and Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
Sunset on the beach
Overnight in Isabela
Day 6 – Sierra Negra Volcano Tour + Snorkeling at Concha de Perla
Guided hike to the crater of the Sierra Negra volcano (one of the largest in the world)
In the afternoon, snorkeling at Concha de Perla (sea lions, turtles)
Overnight in Isabela
Day 7 – Cabo Rosa Tunnels Tour (Isabela)
Boat tour to Los Túneles, the best snorkeling spot in the Galapagos
Seahorse, whitetip shark, and sea turtle viewing. Walk among blue-footed boobies and volcanic lava flow.
Night in Isabela
Day 8 – Transfer to San Cristóbal
Day 9 – Tour to León Dormido (Kicker Rock)
Visit to La Lobería (sea lion colony and snorkeling)
Boat trip to León Dormido, one of the best places for deep-sea snorkeling.
Spot hammerhead sharks (seasonal), turtles, rays, and tropical fish.
Last night in San Cristóbal
Day 10 – Flight San Cristóbal – Guayaquil or Quito
Transfer to the airport
Flight back to Guayaquil or Quito
Connecting international flight or an extra night in a hotel if you want to rest
WHAT TO BRING:
- Cash (USD, especially small bills)
- Travel insurance (optional, but recommended)
- E-book copy of reservations and flights (no connection required)
- Light and comfortable clothing (hot and humid weather)
- Sneakers or hiking shoes (for hiking on volcanic rock)
- Sandals with sturdy soles or water shoes (for wet areas or beaches)
- Sunglasses with UV protection