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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS VACATIONS: LAND & SAILING TOURS
3 Nights – 4 Days
“Visit unique islands with extraordinary geographical highlights, brimming with endemic wildlife.”
The amazing thing about choosing a Galapagos Island Hopping program is that in a short amount of time, you can still do a week’s worth of exploring. You can visit unique islands with extraordinary geographical highlights, brimming with endemic wildlife, along with opportunities to snorkel in shimmering, unspoilt waters with a colorful array of tropical species and ocean creatures like sea turtles, rays, Galapagos sharks, and even Galapagos Penguins. All this, and still, you will be able to return to your hotel in time for some well-deserved rest and relaxation, along with time to spare to explore the charming streets of Puerto Ayora.
3 Nights Galapagos with Sailing Tours
ITINERARY
Continuing on you explore lava tunnel remains and watch Giant tortoises roam the thick forest in their natural habitat. You will have lunch in the unique flora of the Galapagos while finches and warblers fly to and from.
An added experience in the highlands is “Trapiche”. You will learn how to make the popular liquor “Agua Ardiente” made from sugar cane, as well as a detailed organic coffee presentation of how it grows well in the volcanic soil.
Afterwards, arrive in Puerto Ayora at the Charles Darwin Research Station. It is one of the best park interpretation centers highlighting what it means to humanity and how vital it is to protect all Galapagos species and their conservation.
Activities: Walking tour
Bartolome Island: Bartolome is emblematic to Galapagos with highlights like Pinnacle Rock. The lookout point is impressive and snorkeling you may see tropical fish, Galapagos sharks, hammerheads, and even Galapagos penguins.
North Seymour Island: This island is home to colonies of blue-footed boobies and Great frigatebirds that nest together. On the trail, you’ll encounter both land and marine iguanas, along with sea lions on the beach.
South Plazas: South Plazas is an uplifted island with aerial life of Frigatebirds, Masked boobies, Blue-footed boobies, Pelicans and Red-billed Tropicbirds. The island is also home to marine iguanas and large colonies of sea lions.
Santa Fe: Santa Fe is uplifted from submarine basaltic lava now covered with a Giant Opuntia forest, home to the endemic Santa Fe Land Iguana and giant prickly pear, a favorite source of food for the Santa Fe Land Iguana.
Activities: Boat excursion, snorkel, walk
Bartolome Island: Bartolome is emblematic to Galapagos with highlights like Pinnacle Rock. The lookout point is impressive and snorkeling you may see tropical fish, Galapagos sharks, hammerheads, and even Galapagos penguins.
North Seymour Island: This island is home to colonies of blue-footed boobies and Great frigatebirds that nest together. On the trail, you’ll encounter both land and marine iguanas, along with sea lions on the beach.
South Plazas: South Plazas is an uplifted island with aerial life of Frigatebirds, Masked boobies, Blue-footed boobies, Pelicans and Red-billed Tropicbirds. The island is also home to marine iguanas and large colonies of sea lions.
Santa Fe: Santa Fe is uplifted from submarine basaltic lava now covered with a Giant Opuntia forest, home to the endemic Santa Fe Land Iguana and giant prickly pear, a favorite source of food for the Santa Fe Land Iguana.
Activities: Boat excursion, snorkel, walk
Prices 2023
Prices per Person
| HOTEL ACCOMMODATION | LUXURY | FIRST | MID-RANGE | BUDGET |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Guest |
USD 4,766.00
|
USD 2,199.00 | USD 1,712.00 | USD 1,466.00 |
| 2 Guests |
USD 2,988.00
|
USD 1,588.00 | USD 1,218.00 | USD 1,183.00 |
| 3-5 Guests |
USD 2,971.00
|
USD 1,61900 | USD 1,249.00 | USD 1,214.00 |
| 6-9 Guests |
USD 2,799.00
|
USD 1,509.00 | USD 1,139.00 | USD 1,104.00 |
| 10-16 Guests |
USD 2,706.00
|
USD 1,445.00 | USD 1,074.00 | USD 1,039.00 |
| Single Supplement |
USD 1,355.00
|
USD 371.00 | USD 254.00 | USD 44.00 |
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What our customers say
Belinda
Fantastic trip; a great tour guide and driver. Accommodations were excellent and very unique. The food options were delightful. I would highly recommend Columbus Travel.
Belinda M
Jun, 2020
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Steven Glaser
Hello Gabriella, we had a very nice trip, very much enjoying ourselves and the experience. Your help and advice was greatly appreciated. Casa Gardenia is a lovely place, it was a very good choice, and would stay there again if we were in Quito. It is an old building yet modern inside, just the 9 rooms.
The Calypso cruise was great, the guide was very knowledgeable and personable, as was the rest of the crew. We were always busy doing something. Overall, we had a great time on the cruise and enjoyed being one-on-one with the animals. The other passengers were also very nice.
Steve Glaser
August 2023Read more “Steven Glaser”
Qin Winters
Hi Gaby. Thank you. It’s great to hear from you! I hope you are doing well! Thanks again for everything. Everyone had a great time. 😁. But we are tired too. Excellent job!
Qin
July 2023Read more “Qin Winters”
Katharina Brandau
Fantastic trip to Mindo! Thanks to Patricia (guide) and Patricio (driver) for the great experience. We learned a lot about Ecuador in general, flora and fauna. On our request, the zip line was added on the day spontaneously, which was awesome.
Katharina Brandau
May, 2023
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