Tour package Amazing Galapagos | 05 Days/04 Nights

Bilingual naturalist guide, on each island visited or activity

Accommodation in selected hotels and rooms

Duration

All meals (breakfast-lunch and dinner)

Difficulty

Land and sea transportation in Galapagos

Age

FIRST DAY

 

  • BIENVENIDAD
  • INTERPRETATION CENTER
  • TIJERETAS HILL
  • PUNTA CAROLA

SECOND DAY

 

  • BIKE TOUR (LAGUNA EL JUNCO, GALAPAGUERA,  PUERTO CHINO)

THIRD DAY

 

    • RECREATIONAL DIVING (DARWIN BAY / KARAHUA)

FOURTH DAY

 

    • LOBOS ISLAND TOUR

FIFTH DAY

 

    • THE LOBERIA
    • LAS NEGRITAS
Day 1: Arrival in San Cristóbal

Arrival in San Cristobal Island,  assistance and welcome at the airport by our representative. Transfer by private car to the hotel. Hotel accommodation.

Lunch in the restaurant.

In the afternoon 14h30, you will have a guided tour of the Interpretation Center, Tijeretas, and Punta Carola.

The tour includes: a naturalist guide, snorkeling equipment, transportation.

What you will probably see: sea turtles, sea lions, rays, starfish, different types of fish, frigatebird, pelican, finches, different types of endemic plants, etc.

Itinerary: you get  picked up at the hotel, we will board our vehicle to go to our first point of visit.

The interpretation center, in this incredible place we will know all the detailed information on how the islands were formed, their marine currents, the history of how they came to be colonized, and their progress to the present day.

Then we will go to the cerro de las tijeretas, here we will be able to appreciate a beautiful panorama of the city and we will also see the fantastic  Bay of Darwin, the guide will talk a about the site and the animals which  can be observed around it, such as frigates. , pelicans, blue-footed boobies, finches, cucuve, etc. and you  will have enough time to take pictures.

Continuing with our tour and , we go down to Darwin Bay, a charming place where you can do a snorkeling activity to appreciate the aquatic creatures found in this paradise. Here you can see octopuses, sea turtles, sea lions, starfish, lobster, urchins, rays, prickly pear, bat fish, etc.

Then we will head to Punta Carola Beach, here you will have another pleasure  to snorkel if you wish or relax on the beach at all times your guide will giving you an explanation of the place.

Finally we will go to Playa Mann Beach, where we will have time to relax and do another snorkeling activity, in this place we will wait for our transportation to return to the hotel.

This tour ends at approximately 6:00 p.m.

Snack in the restaurant at 7:30 p.m.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Bicycle tour

Breakfast at the hotel at 7:30 am.

In the morning 8:30 am, you will take a guided bicycle tour to the upper part of the island.

The tour includes: a naturalist guide, transportation, bicycle, lunch box

What you will probably see: Galapagos Cucuve, finches, owls, different endemic plants of the island, cattle, horses, etc.

Itinerary: you get  picked up at the hotel, to go to the agency, where tyou will meet you  naturalist guide, and we will prepare all the equipment.

We will go in a private taxi to the upper part of the island, we will begin our descent from the highest point that is the junco. This place is an inactive volcano which in the cupola of it has formed a lagoon, here we are going to climb to the top of the volcano to have a panoramic view of the island. In this place, you will have time to take pictures and observe endemic birds around the site.

From this place the passengers will take their bikes and begin to cycle down the northwest side of the island. Always accompanied by your naturalist guide, for any inconvenience or question. Here you will be able to observe different species of endemic plants, finches, cucuves, owls, the petrel, heron, etc.

Our next point of visit will be La Galapaguera, where we will visit the terrestrial turtle hatchery and observe a semi-natural habitat where they live and develop during their long lives. Then we will descend and go to our next point, which is Puerto Chino beach, where we will have time to relax, go for a swim and observe the spectacular view from the highest point of this beach.

After this exciting tour we will go up by car to a nearby restaurant, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch and rest.

We will go by car again to the Junco where we will begin again our descent until we reach the city of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. We will use a different road to the normal route, so that you feel the adrenaline of the bicycle trip.

The return to the port is at approximately 3:30 p.m.

* This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the Galapagos National Park and its naturalist guide. In certain cases, depending on weather conditions. We take safety seriously and always strive to provide you with the best and safest experience.

In the afternoon, you will have free time to carry out any activity.

Snack in the restaurant at 7:30 p.m.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Recreational Diving "Darwin Bay / Sunken ship "Karahua"

Breakfast at the hotel 7h30.

On this day you will have a recreational diving excursion.

The tour includes: diving guide, all diving equipment, transportation, snacks  and refreshments.

What you will probably see: reef sharks,  sea turtles,  rays,dolphins, sea lions, starfish, sea urchins,  octopus, batfish,  assorted fish species, octopuses,  lobsters, barracudas, blue-footed piqueros, pelicans, and frigates.

Itinerary: You get picked up  at the hotel at 08h00, we will drive with the  to the agency, where they you will   meet your diving instructor and we will prepare everyone with the diving equipment, which includesa long wetsuit, boots, fins, regulator, BCD vest,  mask, snorkel, leads and two diving tanks.

At 8:30a.m., we will go to the Aquarium I Pier and we will embark the boat and then set sail.

We will sail to the dive site called Darwin Bay where we will make our first dive of the day. The diving guide will give you the briefing and then you  will jump into the sea. The dive lasts approximately 45 minutes. In this dive you will be able to observe sea lions, reef sharks, batfish, rays, puffer fish, barracudas, turtles, sea urchin, starfish of different types, moray eels, lobsters, octopus, etc. Once the dive is over, you  will return to the boat to enjoy snacks and drinks. You will have a break of about 1 hour before your second dive.

You will sail for about 15 minutes until you reach the second dive site called Karahua. A ship that sank approximately 100 years ago, made exports of different products to mainland Ecuador. Here you can observe different species, since over time a large reef has formed around the hull of the boat. Here you  will prepare with the diving equipment and also listening  to the briefing by the diving guide. On this dive you will jump into the sea and then follow a line that is connected from the surface to the sunken ship. Once there, you will completely turn around the sunken ship until returning to the starting line, this dive also lasts approximately 45 minutes. In this dive you will be able to observe sea lions, rays, puffer fish, barracudas, turtles, sea urchin, starfish of different types, moray eels, lobsters, octopus, etc.

The return to the port is at approximately 14h00  in the afternoon, depending on the ocean conditions.

* In light of the pandemic, we will implement strict cleaning policies. Each piece of equipment will be completely disinfected between uses, and the agency and the boat will be cleaned daily. Hand sanitizer will be available at all times.

Snack in the restaurant at 19h30.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Lobos Island Tour

Breakfast at the hotel 7h30.

On this day you will have an excursion to Lobos Island.

The tour includes: nature guide,all snorkelingequipment, transportation, lunch box  and refreshments.

What you will probably see: reef sharks, sea turtles,   rays, dolphins,  sea    lions, starfish, sea urchins, fish species,blue-footed, Nazca boobies,  pelicans, finches, marine iguanas, and frigatebirds.

Itinerary you get picked up at the hotel, to go to the agency,  where we will prepare everyone with snorkeling equipment,which includes a short wetsuit,  fins, a mask and snorkel.

At 8:30a.m., we will head to Muelle Acuario I and Zarpe, where you will meet your naturalist guide and embarking the  boat.

Arriving at Isla Lobos, you  will disembark at one end of the island. In this place you will make a walk, touring the entire site. The naturalist guide will explain about the place and the animals around the site such as finches, pelicans, blue-capped, marine iguanas, frigates, sea lions, etc.  Once the walk is over, you will return to the boat. To navigate to the second point that is Playa Ochoa.

Upon arrival at Playa Ochoa,you  will have lunch on board. In this place you can take a break, in the same way, you can snorkel to observe the animals of the site, such as sea lions, sea turtles, starfish, octopus, rays, different types of fish, etc.

The return time is approximately  12h30 pm depending  on  ocean conditions.

* This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the Galapagos National Park and its naturalist guide.  Incertain cases, depending on ocean conditions. We take safety seriously and always strive to provide you with the best and safest experience.

In the afternoon passengers will be free to do another activity.

Snack in the restaurant at 19h30.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Exit

Breakfast at the hotel 7h30.

In the morning 8h30, you will take a guided tour to La Lobería beach.

The tour includes: a naturalist guide, snorkeling equipment, transportation.

What you will probably see: sea turtles, sea lions, rays, goldfish, frigate, petrels, pelican, finches, different types of endemic plants, etc.

Itinerary: You picked  up the at the hotel, to go to the agency, where tyou will meet you naturalist guide, and we will prepare everyone with the snorkeling equipment, which includes pair of fins, mask and snorkel.

We head to La Lobería beach in a car, once on site you  will walk for about 15 minutes until you reach the beach. In this place the guide will give you the briefing of the site to later perform the snorkeling activity, where you can observe countless unique species of the island. You can also recreate on the beach and relax.

Once the activity is over, we will return to the Hotel to collect your luggage and go to the airport.

* In light of the pandemic, we will implement strict cleaning policies. Each piece of equipment will be completely disinfected between uses, and the agency and the boat will be cleaned daily. Hand sanitizer will be available at all times. Always maintaining appropriate distancing for your safety.

We take safety seriously and always strive to provide you with the best and safest experience.

REFERRED HOTELS

  • Hotel Emanuel
  • Hotel León Dormido

REFERRED RESTAURANTS

  • Mockingbird
  • Rosita’s Restaurant

INCLUDES

  • Accommodation in selected hotels and rooms.
  • All meals (breakfast-lunch and dinner) *Menu of the day.
  • Land and sea transportation in Galapagos.
  • Bilingual naturalist guide, on each island visited or activity.
  • Scheduled Visits.
  • Snorkel equipment (Visor, fins, snorkel tube).
  • All diving equipment.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Air Ticket from/to Galapagos.
  • Entrance to the Galapagos National
  • Immigration Control Card.
  • Water taxi between docks and
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.

NOTE: “The itinerary is always subject to change without notice, due to seasonal changes, weather conditions, last-minute adjustments to Galapagos National Park visitation policies, and last-minute operational circumstances.”

 

THANK YOU FOR VISITING THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, YOUR NEW EXPERIENCE AND ADVENTURAS HAS JUST BEGUN!

$851

Tour price

Live the best experience with us and learn more about the fauna and flora of the Galapagos Islands, the cradle of evolution!

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