5-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour: 3 Islands Experience
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About This Tour in Santa Cruz
Why Visit Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz, Ecuador offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Santa Cruz provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Santa Cruz
You can reach Santa Cruz, Ecuador by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Speed boat tickets Santa Cruz – Isabela – Santa Cruz
- 4 nights accommodation in selected hotels
- All transportation on the islands (boat, car)
- Snorkeling gear including fins and Wetsuit (shorty 2.5mm) when the excursions include water activities
- Certified English/Spanish speaking guide
- 24 hours asisstance in English / Spanish
What's Not Included
- Entrance fee in Galapagos National Park
- Flight from/to Galápagos Islands
- INGALA in the mainland airport
- Tips
- Pier use USD $10
- not described meals and drinks
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant meals not included
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Itinerary subject to change due to Galapagos National Park dispositions or to circumstances beyond our control, no refunds will be applicable in these cases
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 20 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Transfer in + El Chato + Twin Craters + Lava Tunnels
Arrive at Baltra´s airport, your guide will pick... 4 hours
Arrive at Baltra´s airport, your guide will pick you up at the airport and drive up to the ranch in the highlands. This area concentrates vast extensions of forests of Scalesia, Miconia, and giant tortoises. This is a great place to observe these iconic animals in their natural habitat. We will visit lava tunnels and the twin craters of the Galapagos; it is a rewarding visit for nature-loving tourists. The lush green landscape of the highlands stands in stark contrast to the more arid coastlines of the lowlands, providing a very different Galapagos experience. Lookouts over the crater sinkholes show off the stunning scenery, and there are plenty of interesting birds too. Overnight in a hotel in Santa Cruz.
Full day navigable tour
Depending on the dates and/or navigable site available,... 4 hours
Depending on the dates and/or navigable site available, pick-up from the hotel will be early in the morning (6-or 7:00 am) to take you to the small vessel at the embarkation point in Puerto Ayora for a unique experience with Galapagos wildlife and endemic vegetation. The destination can be either Santa Fe, Pinzon, or Floreana. The activities will include hiking, snorkeling, swimming, and breathtaking sightseeing. After land and sea excursions, we will return back to the hotel in Santa Cruz where you can relax
Speed Boat to Isabela Island + Tintoreras Islet
At 6:30 am pick you up at the... 4 hours
At 6:30 am pick you up at the hotel and go to the harbor, share speed boat at 7:00 AM to Isabela (approx. 2-hour ride). Once on Isabela, you can walk on your own to the tortoise breeding center or to the flamingo lagoon. After lunch, we will pick you up to visit the Island Tintoreras islet, short hike, and snorkeling. You can spot penguins, marine iguanas, sea lions and reef sharks, which are resting there in the lava channel. Snorkel in turquoise water and spot different fishes, sea turtles, rays and penguins.
Isabela Island / Cabo Rosa (“Tuneles”)
You go by boat to Cabo Rosa (45... 5 hours
You go by boat to Cabo Rosa (45 min boat ride), where lava has flowed into the ocean and formed beautiful lava tunnels. There you may see penguins, blue-footed boobies and sea turtles. However, the Highlight is snorkeling. You have the chance to see sharks, sea turtles, sea lions, rays, seahorses and many tropical fishes. The tour to Cabo Rosa takes about 5 hours. Then, take the speedboat back to Santa Cruz.
Transfer to Baltra Airport
Breakfast 3 hours
Breakfast. Afterward, your driver will bring you to the Itabaca Channel, which you will cross on a ferry. For the last part of your trip to the airport, you will take the public bus. Your driver will accompany you to the check-in at the airport, where your program ends with the flight back to the mainland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
