GALAPAGOS ISLANDS VACATION: ISLAND HOPPING TOUR
10 Days – 9 Nights
“Take advantage of your time as you fly across each island, enjoying the view from above as you reach your destination.”
Witness each highlight of the natural wonders and wildlife across the archipelago on an in-depth exploration during ten incredible days on San Cristobal, Santa Cruz and Isabela. You’ll even be taking advantage of your time as you fly across from San Cristobal to Isabela Island, enjoying the view from above as you reach your destination. There is no doubt that you will experience the Galapagos Islands to the fullest as you discover how each volcanic island changes from the east to west and how different they are from one another. Going at your pace, you’ll walk, hike, swim and snorkel as you encounter dynamic landscapes and wildlife unafraid and oblivious to your presence. Each island will provide a new and different experience that will surely leave you nothing but amazed!
9 Nights Island Hopping Program
ITINERARY
Afterwards you will visit Tijeretas Hill, about 2 km away from the Interpretation Center. The name comes from the Spanish term for the frigate birds that frequent this area. Additionally, you will visit Punta Carola, one of the best places for surfing on San Cristobal Island. The beach has sand the color of gold and has areas of calmer waters where you can possibly view sea lions frolicking in the waves.
Activities: Walk & Snorkel
The afternoon excursion will be at either Manglesito beach, Puerto Grande or Cerro Brujo. Manglesito beach consists of two visiting areas; the mangroves and the beach. The mangrove area is ideal for observing aquatic bird life and the beach is perfect for relaxing or swimming. At Puerto Grande, you’ll visit a crescent shaped white-sand beach with stunning views. Cerro Brujo will show you amazing rock formations as a result of erosion by the wind, rain and ocean’s persistent waves.
Activities: Walk, Snorkel, Swim, Sailing
El Junco Lagoon
Take in the amazing views of El Junco in the highlands. It was once a volcanic crater, now fed only by rainfall and is frequently visited by frigatebirds that like to bathe in the only freshwater resources to remove salt from their feathers.
La Galapaguera
The Galapaguera is a semi-natural area where you can watch Galapagos tortoises roam freely. A breeding program also exists to support these endangered animals. You may see tortoises from various islands within the manmade habitat made for the tortoises.
Puerto Chino (Beach)
Hiking a trail you will reach Puerto Chino Beach. The small, but beautiful cove is home to gorgeous blue waters that contrast beautifully against the black volcanic rocks that line the beach against the white sand.
Activities: Hiking, snorkeling, swimming
Today you will fly to Isabela Island. Once you arrive a driver will take you to your accommodations.
The first visit is the Arnold Tupiza Breeding Center, an interpretation and breeding center. You’ll learn about tortoises that are specially grouped in order to reproduce in the most effective way, carefully pairing DNA to keep their species as pure as possible.
In the afternoon you will complete the Wall of Tears route. It can be done on either bicycle or walking, whichever you prefer! On the trail you can view giant tortoises in the wild, “El Estero”, the only place where you can see the four endemic types of Galapagos mangroves, the lookout point called “Cerro Orchilla”, and finally the historic “Wall of Tears”. Once a penal colony for prisoners from Ecuador mainland, banished to confinement in none other than the barren and isolated Galapagos Islands!
Activities: Walk & Bike
In the afternoon you visit Tintoreras Islet where different tunnels and passageways were naturally formed by hardened lava. You have opportunities to see blue-footed boobies, Galapagos penguins, pelicans, and Galapagos sea birds resting on the rocks or diving for fish. The snorkeling activity allows you to view the underwater world and kayaking is an experience to explore the extraordinary landscape and view the wildlife from the surface of the water. Afterwards you’ll return to Puerto Villamil.
Activities: Snorkel, walk and kayak
With all the hiking you did today, in the afternoon you can relax on a beach near Puerto Villamil, letting your body and legs rest in the waters and soft sand.
Activities: Hiking, swimming
Returning to Puerto Ayora, you’ll stop by the Twin Craters known as “Los Gemelos”. These identical craters are the result of the collapse of empty magma chambers.
Activities: Walk
After lunch at a local restaurant you will visit Tortuga Bay. This is voted one of the most spectacular and beautiful beaches in Galapagos. Walking there is part of the experience as you pass arid forests full of giant cacti sprouting yellow flowers. Finches, yellow warblers and lava lizards will cross your path along the paved trail. Swimming here is a great experience, but be mindful of strong undertows. The waves are perfect for surf lessons. Further down the beach there are shallow waters, great for a relaxing swim and snorkel, while observing the aquatic life. You will return to Puerto Ayora after this visit.
Activities: Double kayaks or paddle boards, swimming, snorkel, walk
Loberia: You’ll reach islet Punta Camano where you can snorkel around sea lions and tropical fish displaying a dazzling show beneath the surface against interesting underwater formations.
Shark Channel: You can see harmless white-tip sharks and blue footed boobies while snorkeling, Your guides will explain safe distances during each activity. You’ll come upon the Canal del Amor where you may find sea turtles and many tropical fish varieties.
Playa de los Perros: Taking a 10-minute walk you’ll see marine iguanas in their natural habitat and have plenty of opportunities to take pictures.
Las Grietas: The grietas are where two large cliffs separate and are filled with freshwater towards the top of the surface and salt water below. The crevice is deep in the earth and allows for amazing swims and snorkeling. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.
Activities: Walk, snorkel and swim
Prices 2022
Prices per Person
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION | LUXURY | FIRST | MID-RANGE | STANDARD |
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1 Guest |
USD 9,029.00
|
USD 5,678.00 | USD 4,861.00 | USD 3,875.00 |
2 Guests |
USD 5,418.00
|
USD 3,516.00 | USD 3,156.00 | USD 2,773.00 |
3-5 Guests |
USD 5,282.00
|
USD 3,437.00 | USD 3,074.00 | USD 2,691.00 |
6-9 Guests |
USD 4,895.00
|
USD 3,083.00 | USD 2,725.00 | USD 2,342.00 |
10-16 Guests |
USD 4,690.00
|
USD 2,899.00 | USD 2,544.00 | USD 2,159.00 |
Single Supplement |
USD 2,537.00
|
USD 1,247.00 | USD 799.00 | USD 416.00 |
INCLUDED:
Private services with local English-speaking guide
Services and entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary
Meals as per itinerary
Permanent assistance by our operations department
Accommodations at selected hotels
Flight San Cristobal – Isabela
Flight Isabela – Baltra (Only valid for luxury tours)
NOT INCLUDED:
- All air transportation
Meals and services not mentioned in the program
Personal expenses
Laundry, phone bills, or any extra expenses
Tips
Migratory Control Card
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
Flights to/from Galapagos Islands
TripAdvisor Reviews
What our customers say
Dear Veronica,
My husband Pradip, Vajarias and I want to thank you for organizing our fantastic trip to Peru.
All the tour guides and the transfers were very smooth. Hotels were excellent. All the tour guides organized were very well informed and in Cusco our tour guide helped us to get to the airport safely when there was a transportation strike.
We had amazing experience in Amazon at Refugio Amazonas lodge too.
Thanks again.
Alka Amin
Dear Gabriela,
Good Morning.My husband Pradip, Vajarias and I want to thank you for organizing our fantastic trip to Peru.
All the tour guides and the transfers were very smooth. Hotels were excellent. All the tour guides organized were very well informed and in Cusco our tour guide helped us to get to the airport safely when there was a transportation strike.
We had amazing experience in Amazon at Refugio Amazonas lodge too.
Thanks again.
Alka Amin