8-day Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure Expedition

8-day Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure Expedition

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About This Experience in Galapagos Islands

This 8-day Galapagos expedition is a carefully paced, island-hopping journey designed to show you the archipelago’s most iconic landscapes while staying on its three main inhabited islands: Santa Cruz, Isabela, and San Cristóbal. The route balances land and sea experiences, giving you time to explore, rest, and truly connect with each island rather than rushing through them. You’ll walk among giant tortoises in the highlands, hike the vast caldera of Sierra Negra volcano, snorkel the lava tunnels and turquoise waters of Los Túneles, and finish with an unforgettable marine experience at Kicker Rock, one of the Galapagos’ top snorkeling and diving sites. Traveling by inter-island speedboats and staying in locally owned hotels, this small-group adventure is led by expert naturalist guides and supports local communities—offering a meaningful, immersive way to experience the Galapagos beyond the highlights.

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

  • Accommodation: in a double or triple room x7 nights (based on number of travelers).
  • Mask and fins for all snorkeling activities.
  • Private transportation for all in-land activities, and airport transfers.
  • 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 Entrance
  • Traffic Control Card or INGALA Card
  • Watertaxis
  • Dinners and other meals/drinks not mentioned.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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...

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

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

Early in the morning, you'll be picked up at 5:15 a 2 hours

Early in the morning, you'll be picked up at 5:15 a.m. to catch the boat back to Santa Cruz and continue with your itinerary.

After a short break, you'll visit the Charles... 2 hours

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.

San Cristobal Island: Frigatebird Hill & Darwin's Bay

Early in the morning, you'll be picked up at 6:15 a 2 hours

Early in the morning, you'll be picked up at 6:15 a.m. to catch the boat to San Cristobal and continue with your itinerary.

Spend your afternoon exploring San Cristóbal’s wild side... 4 hours

Spend your afternoon exploring San Cristóbal’s wild side with a scenic trek up Frigatebird Hill, home to soaring frigatebirds and sweeping island views. Then cool off with a guided snorkel at Darwin’s Bay, where calm waters reveal sea lions, tropical fish, and vibrant marine life.

Snorkeling at Kicker Rock Islet

Get on board and cruise the Pacific Ocean... 5 hours

Get on board and cruise the Pacific Ocean to the famous Kicker Rock, one of the highlights of Galapagos. It is the remains of a volcanic cone eroded by the sea and shaped like a sleeping lion. You can snorkel with hundreds of colorful fish, sea lions, and, if you're lucky: hammerhead sharks. Avg. navigation time: 1.5 hours (round-trip)

After a morning of snorkeling, you'll disembark on... 2 hours

After a morning of snorkeling, you'll disembark on Cerro Brujo beach to walk around and spot brown pelicans, marine iguanas, and Darwin finches. This is your time to relax on an isolated beach.

Bye-bye Galapagos!

Today, you'll have the morning to wander around town 2 hours

Today, you'll have the morning to wander around town. Depending on your departure flight, you'll be picked up to go to the airport. Return home full of unforgettable memories!

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