Galápagos 5 Day Tour

SANTA CRUZ AND ISABELA ISLANDS

 

Highlights

• Encounter with giant Galapagos tortoises on the wild · Look closely at giant tourtles, sea lions, frigate birds and more · visit to Tintoreras, a place where we can see sharks · Enjoy The tunnels of Isabela.

 

Itinerary

Day1.
Our Galapagos adventure begins with an aprox. 2 hours flight from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Airport. This airport is located one hour away from the main town area of Santa Cruz, so we will need to cross the island from one end to another to arrive to our hotel. This is why we will bring you a box lunch and make the briefing of the tour on the road. We will drive through the highlands of Santa Cruz, and we will use the ride to make our first activity and have your first encounter with giant Galapagos tortoises on the wild. This is the best location to observe and photograph the giant tortoises. We will then continue our ride to our hotel, check in, relax and dinner. (L-D)

Day2.
After breakfast we will visit Tortuga bay, which is a beautiful white sanded beach located approx 30 minutes walking distance from town. We will admire marine iguanas, as well as have the opportunity to snorkel in search of rays and marine tortoises. At noon we will return to town, have an early lunch and take our speed boat to Isabela island. (approx. 2 hours). After arrival check in at hotel and then we will have a relaxed walk to the flamingo´s pond to observe this beautiful birds. ( B-L-D)

Day 3.
Today we will have a tour around the bay in search of the Galapagos penguins. If lucky we will see some lying on the rocks or in the water. We will make a visit to Tintoreras, a place where we can see sharks from the land and make a short walk to see the sea iguanas nesting and reproducing area. We will also see lots of birds and then make one snorkel swim, where we can hope to see from sea lions to sharks and even some penguins in the water if lucky enough. Ride back to the island and then we will have a box lunch for you so you can enjoy Concha Perla: a beautiful, calmed pond behind the mangroves to do snorkel. You can also go back to the hotel, change and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at the beach of Isabela. (B-L-D)

Day 4.
Today we will enjoy one of Galapagos highlights: the tunnels of Isabela. The lava flows have build tunnels and arches all over the place creating a unique scenery. The water is shallow, clear and calm. We can swim with sharks, sea turtles and hopefully see the famous sea horse. There is one problem with this site: we need to take boat for about 45 minutes to get there, and the sea can be quiet strong on the way there, so the tour might be canceled depending on the weather conditions. People not willing to take this risk have the option to make the hike to Sierra Negra Volcanoe. This is a full day hike to the crater of the volcanoe, you can see the steam coming out of the rocks and the landscape here transports you to the moon. It is also a great place to have a panoramic view of the island. (B)

Day 5.
Early transfer Isabela – Santa Cruz (6h00 am). Arrive to Santa Cruz approx 8h00am. Breakfast and then continue the transfer to Baltra airport for return to Quito or Guayaquil (B).

Conditions:

• Tours can start any day of the week (depending on availability).
• Minimum 2 people signed for tour.
• 50% deposit at the moment of reservation, rest 6 months prior to arrival