Galapagos Enchanting 3 Islands (5 Days)

Galapagos Enchanting 3 Islands (5 Days)

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About This Experience in Santa Cruz

The 5-day Program is a short but all-encompassing itinerary among our Galapagos Islands Travel tours. It features a comprehensive travel plan with the perfect length for two – three or for a family vacation. You will travel to three of the Galapagos Islands: SANTA CRUZ, ISABELA plus one Navigable Island site (either Bartolomé, Seymour, Santa Fe or Plazas). Activities include swiming with sea-lions, snorkeling with sharks and sea-turtles in Isabela, getting close to giant tortoises in their natural habitat 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

  • Bilingual naturalist guides
  • Excursions and visits during the program.
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Meals: Breakfast and Lunch (according to the itinerary)
  • All land and sea transportation within the Galapagos during the program.
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • 4 nights accommodation in Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island) Double or Triple Room Budget Hotel

What's Not Included

  • Entrance Galapagos National Park (Adult 200.00 USD Child 100.00 USD))
  • Transit Card ($20 USD per person)
  • Entrance to Isabela ($10 USD per person)
  • Public Transportation from Baltra Airport - Itabaca - Baltra Airport ($5. USD per person, per way)
  • Any services or meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Flights to/from Galapagos
  • Dinner
  • Water taxi from dock to speedboat (depending on the tide) – $ 1.00 US per
  • Gratuities
  • Isabela Island

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Additional Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase 23kg and 1 carry-on bag 8kg.
  • Minimum 2 pax
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • NOTE:You will share the activities with other participants, families, couples, solo travelers and sometimes just you with our tour guide.
  • The tour is in shared services.
  • Accommodation in a double or triple room

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 15 minutes before departure

Itinerary

Baltra Airport - Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz) - Highlands Giant Turtles Reserve.

DAY 1: Transfer in from Baltra airport to... 5 hours

DAY 1: Transfer in from Baltra airport to Santa Cruz Islands - visit Private Giant Tortoises reserve and TUNELES DE LAVA, in those places you can see tortoise, finches and learning about Galapagos. Note: The Public Transportation Lobito is not included 5.00 USD per person *Water Taxis are no included 1.00 USD per person

Santa Cruz Island (Puerto Ayora) Bay Tour (snorkeling) - Tortuga Bay Beach (Hiking)

DAY 2: AM: After the breakfast, we take... 8 hours

DAY 2: AM: After the breakfast, we take a boat to TOUR DE BAHIA where will visit diferent places (LOBERIA, PUNTA ESTRADA, PLAYA DE LOS PERROS, LAS GRIETAS) – Lunch - PM We will visit TORTUGA BAY, here we will have a hiking of 45 minutes aproximately, also we can enjoy of the beach´ sand white. Note. Water taxis are not inluded 1.00 USD per person

Santa Cruz Island Ferry to Isabella Island

DAY 3: Transfer to the dock of Puerto Ayora to board a speedboat to Isabela 10 hours

DAY 3: Transfer to the dock of Puerto Ayora to board a speedboat to Isabela. We will visit ARNALDO TUPIZA BREEDING CENTER, where we will see the diferent types of tortoise. Also we will have the opportunity to do snorkel in Tintoreras. PM Back to Puerto Ayora. Note: The entrance fee to Isabella Island is not included 10.00 USD per person

NAVIGABLE TOUR TO SANTA FE ISLAND OR SIMILAR ONE

DAY 4: NAVIGABLE TOUR TO SANTA FE ISLANDS OR SIMILAR ONE 9 hours

DAY 4: NAVIGABLE TOUR TO SANTA FE ISLANDS OR SIMILAR ONE. We will visit 2 special points for snorkeling. With very calm currents and turquoise water and where you can swim with sea lions, observe starfish, goldfish, manta rays. NOTE: After the excursion our staff will drop you off on the pier (Puerto Ayora) you will have to back to your hotel on your own (Short Distance).

Baltra Airport (Transfer Out)

DAY 5: Transfer from your Hotel to Baltra airport 45 minutes

DAY 5: Transfer from your Hotel to Baltra airport. Note: The Public Transportation Lobito is not included 5.00 USD per person

Frequently Asked Questions

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