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Highlights
See native wildlife in their natural environment
Small group ensures personal service
Ideal choice for families
Snorkel gear included
Overview
Day 1: San Cristobal (L) (D) Meet at San Cristobal Island and head to visit Loberia Beach: a beautiful beach with great snorkeling. You may find sea turtles, rays, sea lions. There is also a nice hike to a cliff where you can see many marine iguanas and birds. Day 2: San Cristobal (B) (L) (D) On your second day you must choose upon booking between two excursions *Option 1 - Lobos Island (more hiking): home to a large sea lion colony. During the hike you hopefully spot blue footed boobies, marine iguanas and frigate birds. *Option 2 - Kicker Rock (more snorkeling): a great snorkel site. You can spot there many tropical fishes, sea turtles, sea lions, rays, reef sharks, and if lucky, hammerhead sharks. Day 3: Española (B) (L) (D) Departure by boat to Española island (1h30 each way). Hike to see Nazca and blue footed boobies. Then, snorkel with tropical fish, rays... Please note: Albatrosses are not on the island from late December to beginning of April Day 4: Floreana (B) (L) (D) Departure for Floreana to go snorkeling and then visit the highlands, a place called Peace Asylum where the first colonists of the islands settled. You will also spot Galapagos giant tortoises on the way. Afterwards, you will continue to Isabela Island. Upon arrival, you will reach the Flamingo Lagoon to spot these beautiful animals. Day 5: Isabela (B) (L) (D) Today, you must choose upon booking between two activities *Option 1 - Volcano Hike (land tour): early in the morning we will reach the highlands and begin a trekking (6 hours!) to the Sierra Negra and Chico volcano. Sierra Negra has the second largest active crater in the world: 10km diameter. We will walk through moon-like sceneries and have great views of nearby Fernandina Island and the north of the Island. *Option 2 - Cabo Rosa Tunnels (snorkeling tour with additional cost 140,-$ per person): this is an amazing place, where lava has flowed into the ocean and formed beautiful lava tunnels. We can spot the penguins, blue footed boobies, and we will have great snorkeling too! Day 6: Isabela - Santa Cruz (B) (L) (D) In the morning, you will visit the Tintoreras Islet, where you can spot the penguins. Then, you'll depart to Santa Cruz by boat. Upon arrival, you will hike to Tortuga Bay to enjoy a last swim into the Galapagos waters and spot a huge iguana colony. Day 7: Seymour (B) (L) (D) You will visit a completely uninhabited island. Day 8: Baltra (B) In the morning, you will be dropped-off at the Baltra airport.
Information
Includes:
7 nights accommodation
Meals as mentioned (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Local guide from National Park Galapagos
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Small-group tours (max 16 people)
All trasportation (boat, bus, taxi) (except transportation during the free time)
Round-trip shared transfer
Isabela port tax
Short wetsuit between June and November included (not necessary for the rest of the year, water temperature is warm)
Excludes:
Entrance fee to the National Park - $USD 100,- (paid on arrival in Galapagos, must be paid in cash only)
Migration card fee - $USD20 (to be paid at departure airport Quito or Guayaquil)
Roundtrip flights (approx 550$ flights must be booked into San Cristobal Airport and out of Baltra Airport)
Gratuities
Travel insurance
Meals and activities not specified
Additional Info:
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Infant meals not included
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Important: Please bring cash to pay for the National Park fees ($USD100) as there is no ATM at the airport
Note: On your second day, you must choose between Lobos Island (more hiking) or Kicker Rock (more snorkeling). On your fifth day, you must choose between a Volcano trekking tour (land tour) or Cabo Rosa (boat tour with a supplement). Please advise at time of booking which activity you prefer. The Cabo Rosa option must be booked in advance and has an additional cost. 140,-$ per person
Note: Your flight must be booked into San Cristobal Airport and out of Baltra Airport