Galapagos Tours

Galapagos Paradise 4 days / 3 nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Baltra - El Chato Reserve/Lava Tunnels - Twin Craters

Arrival at Baltra airport, where we will meet the guide who will transfer us to the hotel in Puerto Ayora. On the way we will stop at Los Gemelos, volcanic formations to appreciate the exuberant endemic vegetation of Santa Cruz Island. Then we will go to the El Chato Reserve, to observe the giant tortoises in their natural state. We will also visit the lava tunnels, where we will be transported to the past through these geological formations.

Day 2: North Seymour Island - Bachas

Departure at 07:30, the guide will pick us up at the hotel to head towards the Itabaca Canal, where we will board the yacht that will take us to the North Seymour Island, approximately 45 minutes. Here we will take a walk along the path that will take us to explore the rocky coast of the island, observing colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigates with their huge red bags hanging from their necks. After lunch we will snorkel accompanied by sea turtles, Galapagos sharks and playful sea lions. Then we will visit Bachas beach to enjoy the sun and sea. Return to the Hotel.

or Bartolome Island - Sullivan Bay

Very early in the morning the guide will pick you up at the hotel, we will go to the pier to take the yacht to Bartolomé Island that has unmatched landscapes. Upon arrival we will climb a stairway to a beautiful viewpoint, from where we can appreciate its two beaches and the Pinnacle stone. Then we will practice snorkeling in Sullivan Bay to swim with colorful fish, sea turtles, white tip sharks and in cold weather you can see penguins. Return to the Hotel.

Day 3: Tortuga Bay - Charles Darwin Research Station

After breakfast, we will go to Tortuga Bay, famous for being a nesting place for black turtles, considered one of the most beautiful white sand beaches. We will continue with the tour to the Charles Darwin Station, where we will have the opportunity to learn more about the conservation efforts of the Galapagos giant tortoises, as well as observe the terrestrial iguana pens. Return to the hotel.

Day 4: Transfer Hotel - Airport

After breakfast, the guide will pick you up at the hotel to transfer you to the airport to take the return flight to Quito or Guayaquil.

 

What to bring?

Photo camera, comfortable walking shoes, light weight casual stern, comfortable to wear and walk, sandals with thick straps, windbreaker or rain jacket, raincoat, swimwear, hat or cap, glasses, sunscreen, moisturizers.

Schedule

All days

Duration

4 days / 3 nights

 

Rates

Includes

- Accommodation in standard rooms.

- Breakfast buffet

- Menu type lunches

- Visits to the Islands (according itinerary).

- Reception / dispatch at the Galapagos airport.

- Sea and land transport.

- Naturalist Guides III (Spanish - English)

- Snorkeling equipment for navigable visits (mask and tube)

- Security Lockers are available at the Reception.

- Lobito Bus: Airport - Itabaca channel - Airport

Not included

- Air ticket

- Transit card: 20 USD

- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee: Ecuadorian: 6USD / Foreigners: 100 USD

- Dock tax to Isabela Island: Ecuadorian: 5 USD / Foreigners: 10 USD.

- Dinner

- Other services not specified in the program