7-day Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure Expedition

7-day Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure Expedition

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About This Experience in Galapagos Islands

This 7-day Galapagos adventure is an active, island-to-island expedition focused on Santa Cruz and Isabela, designed to maximize your time both on land and in the water. You’ll explore the Santa Cruz highlands at a giant tortoise reserve, snorkel at Pinzón Island with chances to see sea lions and reef life, hike the impressive Sierra Negra volcano, and discover the surreal lava formations and crystal-clear waters of Los Túneles. Traveling by speedboat and staying in locally owned hotels, this small-group journey includes guided day tours with expert local naturalist guides, plus activities like hiking, snorkeling, biking, and kayaking. Every experience supports local families and small businesses, making this an adventurous, well-organized, and meaningful way to experience the Galapagos beyond the surface.

Why Visit Galapagos Islands?

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Galapagos Islands 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 Galapagos Islands

You can reach Galapagos Islands, 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

  • Mask and fins for all snorkeling activities.
  • Private transportation for all in-land activities, and airport transfers.
  • Accommodation: in a double or triple room x6 nights (based on number of travelers).
  • Isabela Pier Usage Fee, Giant Tortoises Private Farm and Tortoises Breeding Center.
  • All guided activities (naturalist bilingual guides from the National Park).

What's Not Included

  • Travel and Health Insurance.
  • Airfare from/to the Galapagos.
  • Galapagos Islands National Park
  • Traffic Control Card or INGALA Card
  • Watertaxis
  • Dinners and other meals/drinks not mentioned.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Pick up at Baltra airport - Boat to Isabela Island

Start your trip at Baltra airport, where you'll... 3 hours

Start your trip at Baltra airport, where you'll be picked up by our staff to then head to Puerto Ayora.

Embark on the afternoon boat to Isabela Island 2 hours

Embark on the afternoon boat to Isabela Island. On your arrival, you'll be met by our local coordinator to start your adventure.

Snorkeling at Los Tuneles and Cabo Rosa

Navigate from Puerto Villamil to Los Tuneles 6 hours

Navigate from Puerto Villamil to Los Tuneles. Explore the collapsed lava tunnels, spot blue-footed boobies and brown pelicans. Snorkel at Cabo Rosa and spot Pacific green sea turtles, golden rays, white-tip reef sharks, and Galapagos penguins. Today is all about the ocean wonders.

Hiking to the Sierra Negra Volcano - Kayaking in the Puerto Villamil Bay

Start your morning hiking to the Sierra Negra... 6 hours

Start your morning hiking to the Sierra Negra volcano (a 12 km hike), where you'll spot the largest active caldera in the archipelago and learn about the unique geography of the islands.

After a morning of hiking, get ready for a low-paced kayak experience 2 hours

After a morning of hiking, get ready for a low-paced kayak experience. Enjoy the Pacific Ocean and the calm waters of the bay while spotting more unique wildlife.

Biking tour to the Wetlands and Wall of Tears - Snorkeling at Tintoreras Islet

Start your morning biking to the Wetlands of Isabela and the Wall of Tears 4 hours

Start your morning biking to the Wetlands of Isabela and the Wall of Tears. Today, you'll learn about the controversial political history of the islands while spotting giant tortoises on the way.

After a morning of biking, you'll embark on... 3 hours

After a morning of biking, you'll embark on a small boat to have a short ride to the islet. You'll have a 45-minute walk to spot marine iguanas and frigatebirds. Then, you'll snorkel in the calm waters of the bay to spot white-tip reef sharks, colorful fish, and more endemic wildlife.

Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station, Giant Tortoises Farm and the Twins

Embark on an early-morning boat to Santa Cruz 4 hours

Embark on an early-morning boat to Santa Cruz. On your arrival, our staff will meet you and take you to your designated hotel. After a short break, you'll visit the Charles Darwin Station and the Breeding Cente,r where you'll learn all about the efforts to protect this fragile ecosystem.

After a morning of learning, we will head to the highlands of Santa Cruz 4 hours

After a morning of learning, we will head to the highlands of Santa Cruz. You'll visit a Giant Tortoise farm where you'll spot these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. Walk through lava tunnels and visit the Twins: the largest sinkholes of the islands, formed by the collapse of empty underground magma chambers.

Pinzon Island and La Fe Bay Snorkeling Navigable Trip

Embark on a small boat journey to Pinzón... 7 hours

Embark on a small boat journey to Pinzón Island, one of the Galápagos’ most remote and untouched islands. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters where sea turtles, reef sharks, rays, and colorful fish glide below you, often joined by playful sea lions. Back on land, you’ll explore the rugged volcanic coastline, keeping an eye out for marine iguanas and Darwin finches, before returning with the feeling of having visited a truly wild corner of the archipelago.

Say goodbye to the Galapagos!

Enjoy a last stroll in Puerto Ayora, wander... 3 hours

Enjoy a last stroll in Puerto Ayora, wander around town before you're picked up to go to Baltra airport. The pick-up time will be according to your departure flight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure…

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