5 DAYS
THE BEST OF GALÁPAGOS 5 DAYS TOUR PACKAGE
Itinerary 5D/4N
From
$1871 USD
Day 1: Baltra Island arrival - Flight to Isabela Island
Upon arrival in the Galapagos Islands, once the entry process at Baltra Island airport is completed, our representative will greet you outside. They will be the person welcoming you to the islands and will subsequently transfer you to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island for your first visit.
AM
Arrival in Baltra and transfer by small aircraft to Isabela.
Upon arrival in Baltra, you will immediately take a flight to Isabela Island on a small aircraft with a capacity for 10 passengers.
In 30 minutes, you'll arrive in Isabela, where you'll have the afternoon free to enjoy other activities. Lunch is included on this day
PM
Wetlands and giant tortoise breeding center
This visit takes you to the Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center on Isabela Island, where you can see two species of tortoises found only on Isabela.
You'll pass through mangrove areas and lagoons, where flamingos can sometimes be spotted, before arriving at the center to observe giant tortoises at various stages of life.
Includes
Private naturalist guide, transfer aeropuerto -Puerto, entry to the station.
Hotel Coral Blanco
Tourist Type 3 (Or Similar)
Hotel Casa Marita
First Class (Or Similar)
Flight
30 min approx
Breeding Center Tour
2h approx
Difficulty
Easy
Día 2: Isabela Island
Hiking to Sierra Negra volcano to the sulfur fumaroles and snorkeling around penguins.
AM
Sulfur Mines Tour at Sierra Negra Volcano
This energetic day will be spent visiting the Sierra Negra volcano - Sulfur fumaroles with a 4 km hike to see the 9 x 7 km caldera, the third largest in the world, and an active volcano, the active zone around the gases inside of the caldera. This is the best place to learn about and experience the origin of all the Galapagos Islands. Upon return, a pause is taken to rest in the picnic area, contemplating the panoramic beauty of the volcano from this point, with a delicious lunch box.
PM
Tintoreras tour (Penguins & blue footed boobies)
This bay tour includes a short walk to observe species, a boat ride to see penguins and birds, and finally, snorkeling where you can observe sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays, white-tipped sharks, fish, etc.
Includes
Naturalist guide, transportation, lunch for volcano tour, snorkel equipment (fins and mask).
Coral Blanco Hotel
Tourist type
Few meters from the beach
Cormorant beach house or similar
(First class) Beach front
Sulfur Mines Tour
5h approx.
Tintoreras Tour
3h approx.
Difficulty
Medium
Day 3: Isabela Island
Arrival to Isabela Island and snorkel with sharks, sea turtles & sea horses.
AM
Tunnels Tour (snorkeling)
One of the most spectacular places in Galapagos for snorkeling and appreciating the landscape. After approximately 40 minutes of navigation, we will arrive at the place where the water is shallow, calm, and very clear to observe the rock formations that a series of arches and tunnels has produced from volcanic eruptions, where nowadays a large number of Galapagos endemic species inhabit. During this tour, you can observe: white-tip shark caves, blue- footed boobies with their chicks, penguins, sea lions, seahorses, rays, a variety of fish, and along the way, manta rays are also often spotted.
PM
Transfer to Santa Cruz Island by ferry
Enjoy a scenic ferry ride from Isabela to Santa Cruz, offering beautiful views of the Galápagos archipelago along the way. The comfortable journey takes you across clear waters, providing a relaxing start to your next adventure.
Includes
Transportation, yatch, lunch on board, snorkeling equipment (mask & fins), short wetsuit, snacks, water, towels, naturalist guide.
Coral Blanco Hotel
Tourist type
Few meters from the beach
Cormorant beach house or similar
(First class) Beach front
Ferry (speed boat)
2h approx.
Tunnels tour
5h approx.
Difficulty
Medium
Day 4: Full day excursion to one of the surrounding islands upon availability
Upon availability, you have the option to choose to visit one of the 3 islands for the day, each offering a land- based activity (guided excursion, hike, animal observation) followed by snorkeling and lunch on the
yacht.
This is a shared group tour.
Navigation: 1h30 – 2h
Activity: Snorkeling, hike, wildlife observation, lunch on
board.
AM
Option 1: North Seymour Island
Observation of blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, sea lions, land iguanas, snorkeling with sharks and turtles.
Option 2: Santa Fe Island
Observation of the endemic Santa Fe iguana, sea lion colony, endemic birds, sharks, sea turtles, snorkeling.
Option 3: Floreana Island
Human history, Floreana village, observation of land tortoises, pirate caves, snorkeling from the beach with sea turtles.
Includes
Yatch to visit the island, transfer, transportation,
naturalist guide for the tour, snorkeling equipment (snorkel, mask), lunch on board.
Hotel España
Tourist Type 3 (Or Similar)
Hotel Ikala Galapagos
First Class (Or Similar)
Duration
7h00
Difficulty
Easy
Day 5: Transfer to Baltra Airport.
Transfer from Santa Cruz to Baltra Airport, crossing the Itabaca Channel.
AM
Transfer to the airport
On this day, you'll prepare to travel to the Ecuadorian mainland. You'll take a transfer from Santa Cruz Island to the Itabaca Channel, cross the channel, and then board another bus to the airport on Baltra Island. Along the way, you'll have the chance to see the magnificent Galápagos land iguanas, an endemic species of the archipelago.
Includes
Transfer out with assistance.
Duration
1 h approx.
Inclusions
- 4 nights hotel accommodations in tourist-class hotels or first class hotels.
- Visiting a total of 3 islands, 3 days of snorkeling activities.
- Inter-island transfers by boat (one way).
- Interisland transportation via small plane (one way).
- Transfers and hotel pick-up/drop-off.
- Guided visits and tours specified in the program.
- Taxes and service fees for hotels and land tours are also covered.
- Certified naturalist guide in every visit.
- Snorkeling equipment for water tours: fins, mask and short wetsuit.
EXCLUSIONS
- Flights from and to Galápagos Islands.
- Entry fee to the Galapagos National Park: $200 foreigners.
- Pier taxes $1.
- Tax to Isabela Island: $10 foreigners y $5 Ecuadorians.
- Water taxis: $1 per route.
In case you have a group of people coming with you, contact us to create a special tailored version of this tour and special rate.