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Discover the Galápagos Islands

Visit the “Enchanted Islands” of the Pacific Ocean, the spectacular Galapagos Archipelago. The unique flora and fauna of the archipelago, located 1000 km west of the Ecuadorian mainland, is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Endemic land and sea iguanas, sea lions, penguins, flamingos, pelicans, frigate birds, tropical birds, blue-footed, red-footed, and masked boobies, sea turtles, and the giant tortoises that give Galapagos its name are the main living attractions in fantastic, unreal-looking lava landscapes. You will visit the most important inhabited islands, take day trips to other uninhabited islands, and have plenty of time for independent activities, swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing on the many dream beaches.

Itineraries

Day 1 Santa Cruz – Primicias Farm

You will fly to the Galapagos Islands to Baltra. Here you will be met at the airport and taken to Puerto Ayora. On the way, you will visit the Primicias tortoise farm in the highlands, which you will visit with a guide. The driver will be waiting for you during the tour and then take you to the hotel. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, where you can see more tortoises and the endemic land iguanas.

Overnight at Hotel Posada del Mar (Standard), or Hotel Ikala Suite (Superior).

Today’s day trip takes you to the island of Seymour Norte. First, you will drive to the north side of Santa Cruz Island and board the boat there. You will reach Seymour Norte in around 45 minutes and go on a tour, during which your English-speaking guide will explain a lot about the flora and fauna. Seymour is known for its large number of seabirds, including the magnificent frigatebird. The yellow endemic land iguana can also be found here. In the afternoon you drive to Bachas Beach, hidden in mangrove forests, where you can swim and snorkel in an excellent spot. You will be back in Puerto Ayora in the late afternoon.

Overnight at Hotel Posada del Mar (Standard), or Hotel Ikala Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch.

Another highlight of the trip awaits you today. You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and taken to the north side of Santa Cruz Island again. From here, you will travel by boat to Bartolome Island in around 90 minutes. From the viewing point, you will see Pinnacle Rock and the two beaches, the postcard motif par excellence of the Galápagos Islands. Afterwards you will have time to swim and snorkel, and with a bit of luck you may see penguins. After visiting the secluded Sullivan Bay on the Santiago Island, you will return to Santa Cruz.

Overnight at Hotel Posada del Mar (Standard), or Hotel Ikala Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch.

You will be picked up at the hotel and taken to the dock. You will take part in a tour through the bay of Puerto Ayora, on which you will get to know the beaches “Playa de los Alemanes”, “Playa de Perros”, the rocky gorge “Las Grietas” and the shark-fish channel. You will have time to swim and snorkel at “La Loberia”. You will be back in the dock around midday. In the afternoon, take a short hike on your own to the well-signposted beach of Tortuga Bay. Walk the 2.5 km path through the dry forest and along the large, powder-sugar beach and another kilometer to the right to the small bay of Playa Mansa, where you can swim and explore the shore by kayak. 

Overnight at Hotel Posada del Mar (Standard), or Hotel Ikala Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast.

An unforgettable dream trip comes to an end. You will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the north side of Santa Cruz Island, to the Itabaca Channel. Here you will take the ferry to the other side of the Itabaca Channel, and from here you will take the bus to the Baltra airport. Your return flight will take you to Quito or Guayaquil, where you will board your connecting flight to Europe. 

Includes breakfast.

Services included:
  • Overnight stays in a double room in the hotels mentioned or similar, including breakfast. 
  • All transfers mentioned. 
  • All tours on Galápagos with English-speaking national park guide (add-on tours):.
  • Transfer from the Baltra airport to the Primicias tortoise farm and then to Puerto Ayora, incl. entrance fee and NP guide, as well as waiting time of the driver approx. 1 hour. 
  • Tour to North Seymour Island, approx. 8 hours, incl. box lunch, transportation, snorkeling equipment.
  • Tour to Bartolome Island, approx. 9 hours, incl. box lunch, transportation, snorkeling equipment.
  • Tour through the bay of Pt. Ayora, approx. 3 hours, incl. snorkeling equipment.
  • On-site customer service.
Services not included:
  • Flight Quito – Baltra, Baltra – Quito or Guayaquil.
  • Meals / drinks not specified.
  • Optional activities.
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee 200,- USD.
  • Migration card 20,- USD.
  • Ferry Baltra – St. Cruz – Baltra 2 x 1 = 2,- USD.
  • Bus airport – Itabaca Channel – airport 2 x 5 = 10,- USD.
  • Tips. 
Day 1 Sea lion island San Cristobal

You will fly to the Galapagos Islands to San Cristobal. Here you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Visit the nearby Tijeretas viewing hill on well-signposted paths and the beautiful beaches of Cabo de Horno and Playa Man on the way back. The small bay at Punta Carola is an ideal place for swimming and snorkeling.

Overnight at Hotel Casa de Nelly (Standard), or Hotel Playa Mann Suite (Superior).

Option A: You will be picked up at the hotel and taken to the dock. From here, a day tour to the rocky island of Kicker Rock begins. Here you will see frigate birds and pelicans as well as tropicbirds, blue-footed boobies and Nazca boobies. Snorkel and immerse yourself in the fantastic underwater world. Leon Dormido or Kicker Rock is considered how one of the best diving and snorkeling spots, as you can not only see lots of colourful fish here, but also turtles, giant rays and hammerhead sharks. Afterwards, you will visit a secluded beach in Puerto Grande before returning to the dock.

Option B: Today is at your leisure. The capital of Galapagos has a lot to offer. We recommend a hike to the secluded dream beach Baquerizo. First visit the interpretation center close to Playa Man beach. From here, hike to the Tijeretas viewing hill and continue over hill and dale to the signposted beach. You will need good shoes for the approximately 2 km long path through lava rock. Take provisions and plenty of drinking water with you. In the small bay you can see marine iguanas, sea lions and, when snorkeling, often many sea turtles

Overnight at Hotel Casa de Nelly (Standard), or Hotel Playa Mann Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch (in Option A).

Early in the morning, you will be taken to the dock and travel by speedboat (approx. 2 hours) from San Cristobal to the island of Santa Cruz to Puerto Ayora, where you will be met. You will then head into the highlands to the Primicias tortoise farm, which you will visit with a guide. The driver will be waiting for you during the tour and then take you back to the hotel. In the afternoon, take a short hike on your own to the well-signposted beach of Tortuga Bay. Walk the 2.5 km path through the dry forest and along the large, powder-sugar beach and another kilometer to the right to the small bay of Playa Mansa, where you can swim and explore the shore by kayak.

Overnight at Hotel Posada del Mar (Standard), or Hotel Ikala Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast. 

You will be picked up at the hotel and taken to the dock. You will take part in a tour through the bay of Puerto Ayora, on which you will get to know the beaches “Playa de los Alemanes”, “Playa de Perros”, the rocky gorge “Las Grietas” and the shark-fish channel. You will have time to swim and snorkel at “La Loberia”. You will be back in the dock around midday. In the afternoon, take a short hike on your own to the well-signposted beach of Tortuga Bay. Walk the 2.5 km path through the dry forest and along the large, powder-sugar beach and another kilometer to the right to the small bay of Playa Mansa, where you can swim and explore the shore by kayak. 

 

Overnight at Hotel Sierra Negra (Standard), or Hotel Casa de Marita Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast.

You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and driven to the highlands of the island. You will be driven to the edge of the crater where you will begin a hike into the volcanic crater with your English-speaking guide. After 2.5 km you will reach the most active area of the crater, where it usually smells like rotten eggs. The spectacular scenery with the yellow rocks caused by the constant sulfur emissions is breathtaking. On the way back to Puerto Villamil you will visit an organic farm where you can taste pineapples, sugar cane and citrus fruits. After about 6 hours you will be back at your hotel.

Overnight at Hotel Sierra Negra (Standard), or Hotel Casa de Marita Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch.

Option A: Today you will take a boat tour with an English-speaking national park guide along the coast to Cabo Rosa, a place where the lava reached the sea and formed various lava arches and tunnels. You will take a short walk on land and can see Galápagos penguins and blue-footed boobies. Afterwards, you will snorkel at a selected spot where sea turtles, white-tip sharks and seahorses can be seen. After a refreshing box lunch on board, you will return to Puerto Villamil

Option B: Today you go on a tour with an English-speaking national park guide to the nearby Tintoreras Islet. On the tour you will see many land and sea iguanas, blue-footed boobies and usually a few penguins. Afterwards, you will have time to swim and snorkel with sea lions and sea turtles. You will be back in the village around midday. In the afternoon, visit the Flamingo Lagoon and the Arnaldo Tupiza tortoise breeding center on your own, which you can reach via wooden walkways at the end of the village.

Overnight at Hotel Sierra Negra (Standard), or Hotel Casa de Marita Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch (in Option A).

An unforgettable dream trip comes to an end. You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and taken to the dock. A speedboat will take you back to Santa Cruz, where you will be met at the dock of Puerto Ayora and taken to the north side of Santa Cruz Island to the Itabaca Channel. Here you will take the ferry to the other side of the Itabaca Channel, and from here you will take the bus to the Baltra airport. Your return flight will take you to Quito or Guayaquil, where you will board your connecting flight to Europe.

Includes breakfast.

Services included:
  • Accommodation in a double room in the hotels mentioned or similar, including breakfast. 
  • All transfers mentioned. 
  • Boat trips between islands in public speedboats.
  • All tours mentioned on Galápagos with English-speaking national park guide (add-on tours):
  • Snorkeling tour Leon Dormido approx. 6 -7 hours incl. box lunch, transport, snorkeling equipment, fins, wetsuit (option A).
  • Transfer from Puerto Ayora to the Primicias tortoise farm and back to Puerto Ayora, incl. entrance fee and NP guide. 
  • Tour through the bay of Pt. Ayora, approx. 3 hours, incl. snorkeling equipment.
  • Hiking tour to the Sierra Negra volcano, approx. 7 hours, incl. box lunch, transportation.
  • Snorkeling tour to Los Tuneles, approx. 6 hours, incl. box lunch, snorkeling equipment, fins, wetsuit (option A). 
  • Half-day tour to the Tintoreras Islet, approx. 3 hours, incl. snorkeling equipment. (option B).
  • On-site customer service.
Services not included:
  • Flight Quito – San Cristóbal, Baltra – Quito or Guayaquil.
  • Meals / drinks not specified.
  • Optional activities.
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee 200,- USD.
  • Migration card 20,- USD.
  • Harbor fee Pt. Ayora 3 x 1 = 3,- USD.
  • Harbor fee Pt. Villamil 10,- USD.
  • Water Taxis 6 x 1,- = 6,- USD.
  • Ferry St. Cruz – Baltra 1,- USD.
  • Bus Baltra – Airport 5,- USD.
  • Tips. 
Day 1 - Sea lion island San Cristobal

You will fly to the Galapagos Islands to San Cristobal. Here you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Visit the nearby Tijeretas viewing hill on well-signposted paths and the beautiful beaches of Cabo de Horno and Playa Man on the way back. The small bay at Punta Carola is an ideal place for swimming and snorkeling

Overnight at Hotel Casa de Nelly (Standard), or Hotel Playa Mann Suite (Superior).

You go on an excursion with an English-speaking national park guide to the highlands of the island. You will hike to “El Junco” lagoon, the largest freshwater lake in Galápagos. Afterwards, visit the giant tortoises at “La Galapaguera” breeding center before swimming with the sea lions at the small Puerto Chino beach. In the afternoon you are back in Pt. Baquerizo Moreno and can visit “La Lobería” beach. Continue along the signposted path for 1 km to the “Las Negritas” cliffs, where numerous seabirds nest, including the unique tropicbird.

Overnight at Hotel Casa de Nelly (Standard), or Hotel Playa Mann Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch. 

You will be picked up at the hotel and taken to the dock. From here, a day tour to the rocky island of Kicker Rock begins. Here you will see frigate birds and pelicans as well as tropicbirds, blue-footed boobies and Nazca boobies. Snorkel and immerse yourself in the fantastic underwater world. Leon Dormido or Kicker Rock is considered how one of the best diving and snorkeling spots, as you can not only see lots of colourful fish here, but also turtles, giant rays and hammerhead sharks. Afterwards, you will visit a secluded beach in Puerto Grande before returning to the dock

Overnight at Hotel Casa de Nelly (Standard), or Hotel Playa Mann Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch.

Early in the morning, you will be taken to the dock and travel by speedboat (approx. 2 hours) from San Cristobal to the island of Santa Cruz to Puerto Ayora, where you will be met. You will then head into the highlands to the Primicias tortoises farm, which you will visit with a guide. The driver will be waiting for you during the tour and then take you back to the hotel. In the afternoon, take a short hike on your own to the well-signposted beach of Tortuga Bay. Walk the 2.5 km path through the dry forest and along the large, powder-sugar beach and another kilometer to the right to the small bay of Playa Mansa, where you can swim and explore the shore by kayak

Overnight at Hotel Posada del Mar (Standard), or Hotel Ikala Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast.

Today’s day trip takes you to the island of Seymour Norte. First, you will drive to the north side of Santa Cruz Island and board the boat there. You will reach Seymour Norte in around 45 minutes and go on a tour, during which your English-speaking guide will explain a lot about the flora and fauna. Seymour is known for its large number of seabirds, including the magnificent frigatebird. The yellow endemic land iguana can also be found here. In the afternoon you drive to Bachas Beach, hidden in mangrove forests, where you can swim and snorkel in an excellent spot. You will be back in Puerto Ayora in the late afternoon

Overnight at Hotel Posada del Mar (Standard), or Hotel Ikala Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch.

You will be picked up at the hotel and taken to the dock. You will take part in a tour through the bay of Puerto Ayora, on which you will get to know the beaches “Playa de los Alemanes”, “Playa de Perros”, the rocky gorge “Las Grietas” and the shark-fish channel. You will have time to swim and snorkel at “La Loberia”. You will be back in the dock around midday. In the afternoon, you will be picked up again at the hotel and taken to the dock. At 3:00 pm, you will take the speedboat (approx. 2.5 hours) from Santa Cruz westwards to the largest island, Isabela. You will be met at the dock of Puerto Villamil and taken to your hotel

Overnight at Hotel Sierra Negra (Standard), or Hotel Casa de Marita Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast.

Today you go on a tour with an English-speaking national park guide to the nearby Tintoreras Islet. On the tour you will see many land and sea iguanas, blue-footed boobies and usually a few penguins. Afterwards, you will have time to swim and snorkel with sea lions and sea turtles. You will be back in the village around midday. In the afternoon, visit the Flamingo Lagoon and the Arnaldo Tupiza tortoise breeding center on your own, which you can reach via wooden walkways at the end of the village.

Overnight at Hotel Sierra Negra (Standard), or Hotel Casa de Marita Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast.

Today you will take a boat tour with an English-speaking national park guide along the coast to Cabo Rosa, a place where the lava reached the sea and formed various lava arches and tunnels. You will take a short walk on land and can see Galápagos penguins and blue-footed boobies. Afterwards, you will snorkel at a selected spot where sea turtles, white-tip sharks and seahorses can be seen. After a refreshing box lunch on board, you will return to Puerto Villamil

Overnight at Hotel Sierra Negra (Standard), or Hotel Casa de Marita Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch.

This morning is at your leisure. Visit the small bay of Cocha Perla on your own, close to the jetty, where you can swim and snorkel. Underwater you will see many colorful fish, rays, sea lions and, with luck, penguins. In the afternoon, you will be picked up at the hotel and taken to the dock, as your speedboat departs back to Santa Cruz at 3.00 pm, where you will arrive at around 5.00 pm. You will be met at the dock of Puerto Ayora and taken to your hotel

Overnight at Hotel Posada del Mar (Standard), or Hotel Ikala Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast.

An unforgettable dream trip comes to an end. You will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the north side of Santa Cruz Island, to the Itabaca Channel. Here you will take the ferry to the other side of the Itabaca Channel, and from here you will take the bus to the Baltra airport. Your return flight will take you to Quito or Guayaquil, where you will board your connecting flight to Europe

Includes breakfast.

Services included:
  • Accommodation in a double room in the hotels mentioned or similar, including breakfast. 
  • All transfers mentioned. 
  • Boat trips between islands in public speedboat.
  • All tours mentioned on Galápagos with English-speaking national park guide (add-on tours):
  • Snorkeling tour Leon Dormido approx. 6 -7 hours incl. box lunch, transportation, snorkeling equipment, fins, wetsuit.
  • Excursion to El Junco, Galapaguera, and Pt. Chino, approx. 6 hours, incl. transportation, box lunch.
  • Transfer from Puerto Ayora to the Primicias tortoise farm and back to Puerto Ayora, incl. entrance fee and NP guide. 
  • Tour to North Seymour Island, approx. 8 hours, incl. box lunch, transportation, snorkeling equipment.
  • Tour through the bay of Pt. Ayora, approx. 3 hours, incl. snorkeling equipment.
  • Snorkeling tour to Los Tuneles, approx. 6 hours, incl. box lunch, snorkeling equipment, fins, wetsuit. 
  • Half-day tour to the Tintoreras Islet, approx. 3 hours, incl. snorkeling equipment.
  • On-site customer service.
Services not included:
  • Flight Quito – San Cristóbal, Baltra – Quito or Guayaquil.
  • Meals / drinks not specified.
  • Optional activities.
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee 200,- USD.
  • Migration card 20,- USD.
  • Harbor fee Pt. Ayora 3 x 1 = 3,- USD.
  • Harbor fee Pt. Villamil 10,- USD.
  • Water Taxis 6 x 1,- = 6,- USD.
  • Visit to the Tortoise Breeding Center “Arnaldo Tupiza” (optional) 10,- USD per person. 
  • Ferry St. Cruz – Baltra 1,- USD.
  • Bus Baltra – Airport 5,- USD.
  • Tips. 
Day 1 - Sea lion island San Cristobal

You will fly to the Galapagos Islands to San Cristobal. Here you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Visit the nearby Tijeretas viewing hill on well-signposted paths and the beautiful beaches of Cabo de Horno and Playa Man on the way back. The small bay at Punta Carola is an ideal place for swimming and snorkeling

Overnight at Hotel Casa de Nelly (Standard), or Hotel Playa Mann Suite (Superior).

You go on an excursion with an English-speaking national park guide to the highlands of the island. You will hike to “El Junco” lagoon, the largest freshwater lake in Galápagos. Afterwards, visit the giant tortoises at “La Galapaguera” breeding center before swimming with the sea lions at the small Puerto Chino beach. In the afternoon you are back in Pt. Baquerizo Moreno and can visit “La Lobería” beach. Continue along the signposted path for 1 km to the “Las Negritas” cliffs, where numerous seabirds nest, including the unique tropicbird.

Overnight at Hotel Casa de Nelly (Standard), or Hotel Playa Mann Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch.

You will be picked up at the hotel and taken to the dock. From here, a day tour to the rocky island of Kicker Rock begins. Here you will see frigate birds and pelicans as well as tropicbirds, blue-footed boobies and Nazca boobies. Snorkel and immerse yourself in the fantastic underwater world. Leon Dormido or Kicker Rock is considered how one of the best diving and snorkeling spots, as you can not only see lots of colourful fish here, but also turtles, giant rays and hammerhead sharks. Afterwards, you will visit a secluded beach in Puerto Grande before returning to the dock

Overnight at Hotel Casa de Nelly (Standard), or Hotel Playa Mann Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch. 

Today is at your leisure. The capital of Galapagos has a lot to offer. We recommend a hike to the secluded dream beach Baquerizo. First visit the interpretation center close to Playa Man beach. From here, hike to the Tijeretas viewing hill and continue over hill and dale to the signposted beach. You will need good shoes for the approximately 2 km long path through lava rock. Take provisions and plenty of drinking water with you. In the small bay you can see marine iguanas, sea lions and, when snorkeling, often many sea turtles.

Overnight at Hotel Casa de Nelly (Standard), or Hotel Playa Mann Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast.

Early in the morning, you will be taken to the dock and travel by speedboat (approx. 2 hours) from San Cristobal to the island of Santa Cruz to Puerto Ayora, where you will be met. You will then head into the highlands to the Primicias tortoises farm, which you will visit with a guide. The driver will be waiting for you during the tour and then take you back to the hotel. In the afternoon, take a short hike on your own to the well-signposted beach of Tortuga Bay. Walk the 2.5 km path through the dry forest and along the large, powder-sugar beach and another kilometer to the right to the small bay of Playa Mansa, where you can swim and explore the shore by kayak.

Overnight at Hotel Posada del Mar (Standard), or Hotel Ikala Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast.

Today’s day trip takes you to the island of Seymour Norte. First, you will drive to the north side of Santa Cruz Island and board the boat there. You will reach Seymour Norte in around 45 minutes and go on a tour, during which your English-speaking guide will explain a lot about the flora and fauna. Seymour is known for its large number of seabirds, including the magnificent frigatebird. The yellow endemic land iguana can also be found here. In the afternoon you drive to Bachas Beach, hidden in mangrove forests, where you can swim and snorkel in an excellent spot. You will be back in Puerto Ayora in the late afternoon

Overnight at Hotel Posada del Mar (Standard), or Hotel Ikala Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch.

Another highlight of the trip awaits you today. You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and taken to the north side of Santa Cruz Island again. From here, you will travel by boat to Bartolome Island in around 90 minutes. From the viewing point, you will see Pinnacle Rock and the two beaches, the postcard motif par excellence of the Galápagos Islands. Afterwards you will have time to swim and snorkel, and with a bit of luck you may see penguins. After visiting the secluded Sullivan Bay on the Santiago Island, you will return to Santa Cruz.

Overnight at Hotel Posada del Mar (Standard), or Hotel Ikala Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch.

You will be picked up at the hotel and taken to the dock. You will take part in a tour through the bay of Puerto Ayora, on which you will get to know the beaches “Playa de los Alemanes”, “Playa de Perros”, the rocky gorge “Las Grietas” and the shark-fish channel. You will have time to swim and snorkel at “La Loberia”. You will be back in the dock around midday. In the afternoon, you will be picked up again at the hotel and taken to the dock. At 3:00 pm, you will take the speedboat (approx. 2.5 hours) from Santa Cruz westwards to the largest island, Isabela. You will be met at the dock of Puerto Villamil and taken to your hotel

Overnight at Hotel Sierra Negra (Standard), or Hotel Casa de Marita Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast.

You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and driven to the highlands of the island. You will be driven to the edge of the crater where you will begin a hike into the volcanic crater with your English-speaking guide. After 2.5 km you will reach the most active area of the crater, where it usually smells like rotten eggs. The spectacular scenery with the yellow rocks caused by the constant sulfur emissions is breathtaking. On the way back to Puerto Villamil you will visit an organic farm where you can taste pineapples, sugar cane and citrus fruits. After about 6 hours you will be back at your hotel.

Overnight at Hotel Sierra Negra (Standard), or Hotel Casa de Marita Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch.

Today you will take a boat tour with an English-speaking national park guide along the coast to Cabo Rosa, a place where the lava reached the sea and formed various lava arches and tunnels. You will take a short walk on land and can see Galápagos penguins and blue-footed boobies. Afterwards, you will snorkel at a selected spot where sea turtles, white-tip sharks and seahorses can be seen. After a refreshing box lunch on board, you will return to Puerto Villamil.

Overnight at Hotel Sierra Negra (Standard), or Hotel Casa de Marita Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch.

Today you go on a tour with an English-speaking national park guide to the nearby Tintoreras Islet. On the tour you will see many land and sea iguanas, blue-footed boobies and usually a few penguins. Afterwards, you will have time to swim and snorkel with sea lions and sea turtles. You will be back in the village around midday. In the afternoon, visit the Flamingo Lagoon and the Arnaldo Tupiza tortoise breeding center on your own, which you can reach via wooden walkways at the end of the village. 

Overnight at Hotel Sierra Negra (Standard), or Hotel Casa de Marita Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast.

Today you have a free time. Visit on your own the “Wall of Tears” (Muro de lágrimas), 7 km away, which you can reach on foot or more easily with a rental bike. Continue along the signposted path to the Cerro Orchilla viewing hill, where you have a fantastic view. On the way back to the village, visit the numerous signposted attractions, such as the “El Estero” mangrove forest and “La Playita”

Overnight at Hotel Sierra Negra (Standard), or Hotel Casa de Marita Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast.

This morning is at your leisure. Visit the small bay of Cocha Perla on your own, close to the jetty, where you can swim and snorkel. Underwater you will see many colorful fish, rays, sea lions and, with luck, penguins. In the afternoon, you will be picked up at the hotel and taken to the dock, as your speedboat departs back to Santa Cruz at 3.00 pm, where you will arrive at around 5.00 pm. You will be met at the dock of Puerto Ayora and taken to your hotel.

Overnight at Hotel Posada del Mar (Standard), or Hotel Ikala Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast.

An unforgettable dream trip comes to an end. You will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the north side of Santa Cruz Island, to the Itabaca Channel. Here you will take the ferry to the other side of the Itabaca Channel, and from here you will take the bus to the Baltra airport. Your return flight will take you to Quito or Guayaquil, where you will board your connecting flight to Europe

Includes breakfast.

Services included:
  • Accommodation in a double room in the hotels mentioned or similar, including breakfast. 
  • All transfers mentioned. 
  • Boat trips between islands in public speedboats.
  • All tours mentioned on Galápagos with English-speaking national park guide (add-on tours):
  • Snorkeling tour Leon Dormido approx. 6 -7 hours incl. box lunch, transportation, snorkeling equipment, fins, wetsuit.
  • Excursion to El Junco, Galapaguera, and Pt. Chino, approx. 6 hours, incl. transportation, box lunch.
  • Transfer from Puerto Ayora to the Primicias tortoise farm and back to Puerto Ayora, incl. entrance fee and NP guide. 
  • Tour to North Seymour Island, approx. 8 hours, incl. box lunch, transportation, snorkeling equipment.
  • Tour to Bartolome Island, approx. 9 hours, incl. box lunch, transportation, snorkeling equipment.
  • Tour through the bay of Pt. Ayora, approx. 3 hours, incl. snorkeling equipment.
  • Hiking tour to the Sierra Negra volcano, approx. 7 hours, incl. box lunch, transportation.
  • Snorkeling tour to “Los Tuneles”, approx. 6 hours, incl. box lunch, snorkeling equipment, fins, wetsuit. 
  • Half-day tour to the Tintoreras Islet, approx. 3 hours, incl. snorkeling equipment. 
  • On-site customer service.

 

Services not included:
  • Flight Quito – San Cristóbal, Baltra – Quito or Guayaquil.
  • Meals / drinks not specified.
  • Optional activities.
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee 200,- USD.
  • Migration card 20,- USD.
  • Harbor fee Pt. Ayora 3 x 1 = 3,- USD.
  • Harbor fee Pt. Villamil 10,- USD.
  • Water Taxis 6 x 1,- = 6,- USD.
  • Visit to the Tortoise Breeding Center “Arnaldo Tupiza” (optional) 10,- USD per person. 
  • Bicycle rental on Isabela (optional) approx. 15,- USD / day.
  • Ferry St. Cruz – Baltra 1,- USD.
  • Bus Baltra – Airport 5,- USD.
  • Tips. 

The volcanic archipelago of Galapagos, located almost 1000 km west of the Ecuadorian mainland in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, mainly due to its largely endemic fauna, and is considered one of the best diving spots in the world. On this one-week trip, you will make three dive excursions of two dives each to selected sites in the archipelago with plenty of time to relax on the many dream beaches. There is not only a lot to see underwater.  Endemic land and marine iguanas, sea lions, penguins, flamingos, pelicans, frigate birds, tropical birds, blue-footed, red-footed, and masked boobies, sea turtles, and the giant tortoises that give Galapagos its name are the main living attractions in fantastic, seemingly unreal lava landscapes. You are welcome to extend the tour to include the beautiful island of Isabela.

Day 1 - Sea lion island of San Cristobal

You fly to the Galapagos Islands to San Cristobal. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Visit the nearby viewpoint of Tijeretas on well-signposted trails and the beautiful beaches of Cabo de Horno and Playa Man on the way back. The small bay of Punta Carola is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. In the late afternoon, you will need to go to your dive center to try out your equipment for the following day.

Overnight at Hotel Casa de Nelly (Standard), or Hotel Playa Mann Suite (Superior).

Today is your first dive. We take a boat to the rocky island of Kicker Rock, also known as “Leon Dormido”, which lies about 7km off the coast. Blue-footed boobies, pelicans, frigate birds, and tropical birds nest on the cliffs.  During two dives of approximately 45 minutes each at a depth of 18 – 25 meters, before and after lunch on board, you and your experienced dive guide can observe sea turtles, reef fish, giant rays, and large schools of hammerhead sharks. This is one of the best diving and snorkeling sites in the archipelago. On the return journey to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, you will visit a secluded white coral beach in Puerto Grande.

Overnight at Hotel Casa de Nelly (Standard), or Hotel Playa Mann Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch.

This morning is at your leisure. Visit (by foot, taxi, or rented bike) La Loberia beach, 3.5km behind the airport, where you can swim and snorkel with numerous sea lions. Continue 1km along the signposted path to the cliffs of “Las Negritas”, where numerous seabirds nest, including the unique Tropical Bird. In the afternoon, you will be taken to the dock for a 2-hour speedboat ride to Santa Cruz, where you will be met at the dock in Puerto Ayora and transferred to your hotel. In the early evening, you will need to go to your dive center to try out your equipment for the following day.

Overnight at Hotel Posada del Mar (Standard), or Hotel Ikala Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel. You will first drive to the island’s north side to the Itabaca Channel. Here you will board the boat for a 30-minute trip to the first dive site south of the Mosquera sandbank. During the first one-hour dive, you and your guide will descend to a depth of 18-25 meters. After a lunch break on board, we head to another great dive site at Daphne. Here the maximum depth for your second one-hour dive is less than 20 meters. Neither site usually has strong currents, and Daphne in particular is characterized by its intact black coral walls. You will return to Puerto Ayora in the late afternoon.

Overnight at Hotel Posada del Mar (Standard), or Hotel Ikala Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch.

Your third diving tour will take you back to the Itabaca Channel. From here the boat will take you to Seymour Island, where you can see sharks, barracudas, eagle rays, and turtles in small underwater caves. At the second dive site, in the channel between Baltra and Santa Cruz Islands, the diversity and uniqueness of the marine life is also breathtaking. Sometimes the current here is stronger than at the previous sites. In the afternoon you will return to Santa Cruz and be transferred to Puerto Ayora.

Overnight at Hotel Posada del Mar (Standard), or Hotel Ikala Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast and box lunch.

Today’s day trip takes you to the island of Seymour Norte. First, you will drive to the north side of Santa Cruz Island and board the boat there. You will reach Seymour Norte in around 45 minutes and go on a tour, during which your English-speaking guide will explain a lot about the flora and fauna. Seymour is known for its large number of seabirds, including the magnificent frigatebird. The yellow endemic land iguana can also be found here. In the afternoon you drive to Bachas Beach, hidden in mangrove forests, where you can swim and snorkel in an excellent spot. You will be back in Puerto Ayora in the late afternoon

Overnight at Hotel Posada del Mar (Standard), or Hotel Ikala Suite (Superior). Includes breakfast. 

An unforgettable dream trip comes to an end. You will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the north side of Santa Cruz Island, to the Itabaca Channel. Here you will take the ferry to the other side of the Itabaca Channel, and from here you will take the bus to the Baltra airport. Your return flight will take you to Quito or Guayaquil, where you will board your connecting flight back home.

Includes breakfast.

Notes: * Depending on availability and the day of the week, the dive trips may go to a different location. A minimum of 25 logged dives is required for Gordon’s Rock.

Services included:
  • Accommodation in double rooms in the mentioned hotels or similar.
  • Meals mentioned: Daily breakfast, 3 x box lunch.
  • All mentioned transfers on the Galapagos Islands.
  • 3 dive tours: to Kicker Rock (León Dormido), to Mosquera Daphne, and to Seymour Punta and Canal, all with professional, English-speaking dive guide, incl. transportation, equipment, wetsuit (5-7mm), weights, box lunch.
  • Public speedboat service from San Cristobal Island to Santa Cruz Island.
  • On-site customer service.
Services not included:
  • International & Domestic Flights
  • Meals/beverages not specified
  • Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park 200,- USD per person.
  • Migration card 20,- USD per person.
  • Water Taxis 2 x 1,- = 2,- USD per person.
  • Dock fee in Pt. Ayora 1,- USD per person.
  • Ferry St. Cruz – Baltra 1,- USD per person.
  • Shuttle bus to Baltra Airport 5,- USD per person.
  • Tips

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