$ 917.00

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Details

Duration

5 days and 4 nights

Buy before 72 hours

before the trip

Language

Español / Inglés

Min. Passengers

2 passengers

Accommodated included

Transport included

5d / 4n- Excursion and Snorkeling in Galapagos

The Galapagos Special program of 5 days - 4 nights is unique and exclusive for people who like nature and adventure, exceeding the expectations of our customers.
Galapagos an ideal destination to live experiences unforgettable

Departure place

Days of operation: from Monday to Sunday
Baltra Airport (Galapagos)
It is coordinated with the tour operator, once booked
Once booked, provide the flight information to the tour operator, so they can meet you at the airport
The start time depends on your arrival in Galapagos, however, the operator will be waiting for you at the airport

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival and visit to the Lava Tunnels

Reception at Baltra Airport
Transfer In and high part tour. SANTA CRUZ TOUR HIGH PART
Lava tunnels: Rivers where the hot lava ran. We will take a tour within this majestic geological formation.
Chato Reserve: Natural habitat of the approximately 8,000 giant tortoises on Santa Cruz Island. They prefer the upper parts of the islands where the weather is cooler and humid because they will find more food and enough water.
Lunch Country house at Primicias ranch

Day 2

Isabella Island daily tour - Tintoreras Islet

06:30 am Breakfast
07:00 am to 03:30 pm. Isabela Island daily tour
Transfer . To the pier of Puerto Ayora to board a speedboat.
Parenting Center Arnaldo Tupiza : Place of breeding of the endemic land turtles of Isabela Island. We can observe the 5 different races and learn about the process of breeding and reproduction in captivity to recover the populations.
Wetlands and Flamingos Lagoon: We will visit each of them with a special attraction; lagoons, beaches, the estuary etc. We can observe flamingos, patillo, real tero, oystercatcher, chicken, ghost crab and beautiful landscapes. They have a great variety of flora and fauna. In addition, it contains one of the most extensive mangrove areas in the archipelago, contributing significantly to the conservation of biodiversity.
Tintoreras Islet: It is 10 minutes by boat, it is a small rocky islet. Named for this because there is a lava crack with calm and transparent water where sharks with white tip fins, called “dry cleaners” tend to go to rest and can be easily seen in the mornings and afternoons. Throughout the trail you can see many marine iguanas between the rocks or under the mangroves. There are two small white sand beaches and one of black stones. On the first beach there are colonies of sea lions; and some plants of Nolana Galapageia, an endemic plant very rare in the area.
Lunch. In local restaurant
Travel. On trails and beaches
Snorkel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

Sierra Negra Volcano Tour - Return to Santa Cruz

06:45 am Breakfast
07:15 to 02:00 pm. Sierra Negra Volcano Tour. It rises to a height of 1124 meters above sea level. It was one of the most active Galapagos volcanoes with the most recent historical eruption in October 2005. The surface of Sierra Negra and its neighboring volcanoes are covered by young lavas, adding difficulty to the exact knowledge of its formation. Sierra Negra is an excellent place to watch finches and warblers, among many others. Ideal site for lovers of long walks and hiking.
Box lunch
02:45 pm Ferri back to Santa Cruz
lunch

Day 4

Isabela Island or Santa Fe Island daily tour

OPTION A:

07:00 am: Breakfast
08:00 am to 04:00 pm: Tour Isla Santa Fe (Snorkel): In 45 minutes we arrive at Isla Santa Fe 24 km2, is located in the central part of the archipelago, to the southeast of Santa Cruz. Geologically it is one of the oldest, because rocks were found to have about 4 million years. Visit 2 Special points to practice snorkeling. Very quiet streams and turquoise water where you can swim with sea lions can observe starfish, colorful fish, manta rays.
Lunch on board
Hidden Beach: Finally we will visit a beautiful bay that can only be reached by sea, with the possibility to relax on its white sand and photographed marine iguanas.
Return to Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

OPTION B:

06:30 am Breakfast
07:00 am to 05:30: daily Tour Isla Isabela:
Transfer to the port of Puerto Ayora to board a speedboat.
Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center: Location breeding tortoises endemic Isabela Island. We can observe the 5 different races and learn about the process of breeding and reproduction in captivity to recover the populations.
Wetlands and Flamingos Lagoon: We will visit each of them with a special attraction; lagoons, beaches, the estuary etc. We can observe flamingos, patillo, real tero, oystercatcher, chicken, ghost crab and beautiful landscapes. They have a great variety of flora and fauna. In addition, it contains one of the most extensive mangrove areas in the archipelago, contributing significantly to the conservation of biodiversity.
Tintoreras Islet: It is 10 minutes by boat, it is a small rocky islet. Named for this because there is a lava crack with calm and transparent water where sharks with white tip fins, called “dry cleaners” tend to go to rest and can be easily seen in the mornings and afternoons. Throughout the trail you can see many marine iguanas between the rocks or under the mangroves. There are two small white sand beaches and one of black stones. On the first beach there are colonies of sea lions; and some plants of Nolana Galapageia, an endemic plant very rare in the area.
It includes lunch local restaurant
Walking trails and beaches
Snorkel Practice
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5

Transfer to Baltra Airport (END)

08:00 am breakfast
09:00 am. Transfer to Baltra Airport with visiting Craters Twins. They are a pair of craters formed by subsidence one on each side of the road so they are called this way. Here you have a chance to see the famous forest of Escalecia, an endemic plant of the Galapagos islands and a favorite of finches habitats.

Includes

Naturalist guide English - Spanish
Excursions and visits described in the itinerary
Food: Breakfast and Lunch (according to itinerary)
Snorkeling equipment according to the itinerary.
Transfers to and from Baltra Airport
American breakfast
Accommodation Hotel Galapagos Dream or similar (accommodation DBL, TPL, CUA)

Not included

International flights
Local flight Quito or Guayaquil - Baltra (Galapagos) - Quito or Guayaquil
Entrance to the Galapagos National Park (Andean Pact or Mercosur / Adult Countries $ 50 USD Other non-member countries $ 100 USD)
Traffic Control Card $ 20 USD
Public Transportation $ 5 USD per way (Lobito)
Entrance to Isabela / Foreigners $ 10 USD
Dinners
Guide in other languages / German, French, Italian, Japanese etc.
Any services or food not mentioned in the program.

Activities

Boat rides (included)
Flora, wildlife observation (included)
Guided visits (included)

Notes

Service is provided in Shared Mode (with more passengers in the group).
The tours and activities carried out by this Operator have a low level of risk and difficulty and provide the necessary security.
Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather conditions (rains, huaycos, overflows, etc.), strikes and / or demonstrations and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated, no refund applies.
In this case, the Operator could carry out a contingency plan with an alternative tour and / or vary the itinerary at its discretion, always to guarantee the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service as a whole.
If you decide to withdraw before the end of the service, no refund applies.
If you do not attend the day of the service, it will be considered as "Done" with no place for Claims, Postponements or Returns.
Once booked, provide flight information to the tour operator, so you can wait for it at the airport
The start time depends on your arrival in Galapagos, however, the operator will be waiting for you at the airport

Accommodation

Hotel

Galápagos Dreams Hotel

The rooms have the following services: