GALAPAGOS ISLAND HOPPING 7 DAYS – 6 NIGHTS

Description

This is the right program for those who want to travel from island to island, getting to know every corner of the archipelago intensively and in a relaxed way. Swimming, snorkeling, and easy trekking tours are the activities which let you get to all destinations of our itinerary. A perfect fit for those prone to seasickness; or families with young ones looking for enjoyable alternatives. As well as all our programs on the Enchanted Islands, this package offers you the possibility to experience and enjoy Galapagos in an incomparable intensity. Stay at best in class hotels and enjoy excursions to see all the best Galapagos wildlife and history of these fascinating Islands from your English speaking naturalist guide, who will accompany you while on your excursions.

Season	All year
Included	Accommodation in double or triple room with breakfast Meals as detailed in the itinerary Public Speed Boat for navigation (open boats) Bilingual English speaking naturalist guide (local guides) during the excursions Private land transportation as per the itinerary Airfare from Isabela Island to Baltra airport Equipment for the sports as detailed in the itinerary Airport assistance in Quito to take flight to Galapagos Confirmed spaces on flight (UIO/GYE-GPS-UIO/GYE)
Not Included	Airfare to Galapagos (round trip). Entrance fee Galapagos National Park (USD 100 or USD 50 if your country belongs to the Andean Community or Mercosur) Transit Control Card (USD 20) Fee pier Isabela Island (USD 10) Personal expenses and tips Fee at Isabela airport (USD $ 15) Meals not mentioned on the itinerary VAT for Ecuadorian people Wetsuit (Available for rent) Any item or activity not mentioned in the itinerary Medical Insurance Every passenger MUST bring their own medical insurance, otherwise they will not be able to enter the Galapagos Islands.
Requirements	Procure Medical and/or Travel insurance prior to your trip. Luggage: We suggest you take a 10kg suitcase and a carry on. This is what is allowed by the local airlines. Please bear in mind that trips in Galapagos take place outdoors and include hikes, swimming, scuba diving, and other physical activities that require comfortable, lightweight, informal clothing. Clothing: For the hot months (December — May) we recommend a bathing suit, T-shirts, shorts, sunglasses, cap or hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, sport shoes that are good for walking in lava and rocks, and sandals. For the cooler months (June — November), a waterproof jacket or poncho and light pants are necessary. Other important items are lip balm, eye drops, waterproof bags for electronic equipment, binoculars, patches or pills for seasickness, a photo or video camera and enough film, batteries or chargers and any personal medications that you normally take.
Departures	The activities in these programs can be adapted to the passengers´ preferences. In our programs, we operate in the best places and we strive to achieve the best customer satisfaction! The programs start every day of the year We offer the packages in luxury and first-class hotels. This depends on the chosen island and on the availability of rooms in the hotels. For big groups (more than 8 passengers) we recommend a permanent bilingual guide instead of different local guide on every island Depending on your needs and expectations we can also offer private speed boats for long trips. (An extra cost applies) We strive to ensure our tour is unique so that you can visit special and interesting places that are usually not offered by other local operators If you would like to dive, we will be pleased to offer you daily diving tours starting from Santa Cruz, Isabela and San Cristobal Islands [minimum of 4 divers per each excursion] If you wish to reduce or extend the number of days in Galapagos we can offer an itinerary from 4 up to 15 days. Contact us today to learn more!
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Itinerary

Day 1.- Quito / Guayaquil – San Cristobal Island.

Flight from Quito or Guayaquil to San Cristobal´s airport where a naturalist guide will transfer you to the selected hotel to leave your luggage. Upon arrival, we will visit the Interpretation Center to learn about the history and origin of the Galapagos Islands. We will go to Cerro Tijeretas, which is a natural viewpoint with a panoramic view of the island. It is called that because of the frigates present in this place that have a tail ending in form of a pair of scissors.

The Cerro Tijeretas is considered one of the most important points to visit on the island. It was one of the first places where the English biologist Charles Robert Darwin landed. This is why there is a statue in his honor. We will continue the path to Punta Carola to observe the wonderful fauna and flora of the island. We will finish the day with a snorkeling activity at Playa Mann. The transfer takes you back to the selected hotel located on San Cristóbal Island.
Meals Included(L)

Day 2.- San Cristobal Island – El Junco Lagoon – Puerto Chino.

After breakfast, the guide will meet you in the hotel’s lobby in order to take you to our excursion to the Junco Lagoon highlands , the only freshwater Lagoon, where we will observe seabirds. Just a few minutes away from this place, we will stop at a viewpoint to enjoy a beautiful view of the Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Bay and then you will head to the beautiful sandy beach of Pto. Chino.
Meals Included(B/L)

Day 3.- Isabela Island – The Tunnels of Cape Rosa- Wall of Tears – Orchilla Viewpoint – Flamingo lagoon

Very early in the morning we take an inter-island flight in a plane with a capacity of 5 to 9 passengers. The flight to one of the most beautiful islands in the Archipelago takes approximately 40 min.

Prepare yourself for one of the best days of this trip! After sailing for 45 minutes from Puerto Villamil, we will reach Cape Rosa on the western side of the island. This is one of the most beautiful and amazing places nature has bestowed upon humankind. Here we can walk over the connected lava tunnels surrounded by the crystal sea waters. From the surface, you will be able to see dozens of sea turtles, penguins and rays. You can also snorkel or simply swim along this rich marine fauna as we sail to and from Isabela, we might be able to see manta rays of different sizes, a truly unique experience. And if it is their mating season, we will watch them floating upside-down on the surface, waiting to have their pictures taken.
In the afternoon, after lunch, we will drive towards the “Wall of Tears”. This historical place was built by the prisoners of the Ecuador’s first jail. On our way back we will stop at the Orchilla viewpoint. From the top, you can see the entire coastal wetland system including Poza de los Diablos, Puerto Villamil, the beaches, the volcanoes and the islets to the south east of Isabela. It is a great location for panoramic photos on clear days. Then, we will take a walk around the flamingo lagoon. Return to the hotel and lodging.
Meals Included(B/L)

Day 4: Isabela Island -Sierra Negra Volcano – Campo Duro Farm – Tintoreras

Approximately at 7:30 am, our guide will meet you at the hotel and take you to one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the world, Sierra Negra. Its crater is approximately 7 kilometers wide. We Will drive for about 45 minutes to the Galapagos National Park control site in order to record the visit. Then, we will begin a trek to the Sierra Negra and Chico Volcano. We will take a two-hour trekking tour to enjoy this wonderful and unique scenery. Lunch in a local farm called Campo Duro where we will also watch Isabela Giant Tortoises.

Back to Puerto Villamil town, we will visit Tintoreras Islets. Herds of white tip sharks can often be seen here, resting around the lava canals. You can also observe hundreds of marine iguanas, as “Las Tintoreras” are one of their main breeding sites. On the nearby sandy beaches, sea lions play and relax in the sun. Afterwards we will have an opportunity to snorkel. Return to the hotel and lodging.
Meals Included( B/L)

Day 5 : Isabela Island – Santa Cruz Island

After breakfast, we will be transferred to the Concha Perla for snorkeling. Then, you will return to the hotel for the Lunch.
After lunch you will be transferred to the port to embark on a public speedboat to Santa Cruz (approximately 2-2.5hours of navigation). Santa Cruz Island, one of the most important islands in the Archipelago (because this is where most of the hotels and tourist accommodations are located). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in. Then if you prefer you can take a quiet stroll by the port to the Ninfas lake.
For dinner you can go on your own to walk by the port and walk through the many restaurants that offer a diverse menu.
Meals Included( B/L)

Day 6 : Santa Cruz Island – Bartolome Day Tour

After breakfast, the guide will meet you in the hotel´s lobby in order to take you to the dock, and start the tour. Lunch will be included onboard the small yacht. In the afternoon, you would return to the port.
Bartolome Island is the most attractive landscape of the archipelago. This island is undoubtedly the most photographed in all the Galapagos Islands. You can appreciate a spectacular view of two beautiful bays and observe the fascinating formations of lava and volcanic cones.
Meals Included( B/L)

Day 7 : Santa Cruz Island – Charles Darwin Station – Baltra

Early in the morning you will visit the Charles Darwin Station. Here you will see a variety of species of Giant Tortoises. You will also hear about the ongoing conservation efforts directed at preserving the Giant Tortoises, as well as the environment of the archipelago as a whole.
Afterwards, you and the guide would take the route to the airport, which lasts approximately 1 hour. On the way you will do your last visit to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island where you visit a lava tunnel underground.At the airport, you will take your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.
Meals Included( B )