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Galapagos Island Hopping: Short Darwin Triangle Tour
Tour to Santa Cruz, Floreana & Isabela Islands (5 days / 4 nights ) from $1,839 €1,398 £1,153
Tour Highlights
- Floreana
- Santa Cruz
- Isabela
Trip Style
- Adventure
- Nature
Physical Difficulty
- 1-Easy
- Ecuador Tour package to Santa Cruz, Floreana & Isabela Islands
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Visit the Galapagos Islands, one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world spectacularly located along the equator nearly 620 miles (1,000km) off the coast of Ecuador.
On this Galapagos Islands tour you can snorkel in turquoise coves with giant tortoises, mingle with white-tipped reef sharks and manta rays, walk through lava tubes, hike amidst iguanas, and get up close and personal with sea lions, penguins, and blue-footed boobies. Experience the diverse ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands while spending your evenings in secure and comfortable hotels. Perfect for those who don’t want to get sea sick!
Your tour will begin on Santa Cruz, the most central island, where you can admire the stunning lava tubes, take in the beautiful views, and walk among giant Galapagos tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Center. Be sure to say hello to Lonesome George, the last tortoise of his entire species. Your next stop will be Floreana, the island with the richest human history, where you will meet some of its few inhabitants who can tell you about life on the islands.
Finally you will visit Isabela Island, the largest in the archipelago, which was formed by the lava flows of six volcanoes, five of which are still active.
Day 1 : Arrival to Santa Cruz Island & Tortuga Bay Tour
Day 2 : Santa Cruz Tour & Transfer to Floreana Island
Day 3 : Floreana Island Tour & Departure to Isabela Island
Day 4 : Isabela Island Tour & Transfer to Santa Cruz
Day 5 : Departure from Santa Cruz
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Day 1 : Arrival to Santa Cruz Island & Tortuga Bay Tour
- Upon arrival to the Baltra Airport, a 10 minute ferry ride will take you to Santa Cruz Island where you will start your Galapagos adventure with an Academy Bay Tour at La Loberia. Here you can snorkel with sea lions (optional) and enjoy a boat ride around striking Tortuga Bay.
- As you walk along the white sandy beach, you will have a chance to observe different marine species, like sting rays, sea turtles, and baby reef sharks visible near the surface of the shallow emerald waters. After taking a relaxing dip in the ocean, or sunbathing on the beach, you will start a short hike to a marine iguana nesting site. On the way back you will cross a prickly pear forest, home to more iguana colonies.
- In the evening, you will check in to your comfortable lodge in Puerto Ayora where you will enjoy a savory dinner before heading to bed to rest and prepare for the next day’s exciting adventures.
Day 2 : Santa Cruz Tour & Transfer to Floreana Island
- You will start the day with a visit to Los Gemelos (the twins), two gigantic collapsed lava chambers. This startling sight is an incredible reminder of the forceful power of nature.
- Afterward, you will visit a 600-acre private reserve where you can observe giant Galapagos tortoises freely roaming. Walking through fields, you will have the unique opportunity to mingle with these peaceful and gentle giants. Follow this incredible experience with a walk inside the impressive nearby natural lava tunnels with their 20 ft high ceilings. Stalagmites, stalactites, mineral-colored walls, and the rippled floor formed from lava create an unusual atmosphere within the tunnels.
- After lunch back at your lodge you will set out on a two-hour boat ride to Floreana Island. Your first stop there will be Black Beach, a stunning spot where you can swim, snorkel, or simply rest on the beach.
- In the evening, enjoy a barbecue dinner at a local restaurant, where you will have the chance to taste the savory Galapagueña food and experience first-hand the warm hospitality of the island’s inhabitants who will gladly tell you all about Floreana’s mysteries. Take in a last glimpse of the ocean before retreating to your cozy lodge for the night.
Day 3 : Floreana Island Tour & Departure to Isabela Island
- Your naturalist guide will escort you on an open-air bus through sweeping views of the island and sea to the highlands. From here you can walk up to one of the few fresh water springs in the archipelago Asilo de la Paz (Peace Asylum), and tour the Cueva de los Piratas (Pirates Cove), a former favorite resting place for the scallywags of the sea who carved shelter out of the soft stone. It is also where one of the original settlers, Margret Wittmer, gave birth to a son, Rolf.
- A hike up Cerro Pajas (Bird Hill), where multitudes of Floreana finches have found a home, offers spectacular views of the island and the sea below. Your guide will then take you to a tortoise reserve while entertaining you with legends and mysteries of the Galapagos.
- On your sail to stunning Isabela watch rare species like blue-footed boobies fly the skies before checking into your hotel and embarking on a boat tour of the island. An intriguing walk through a lava field with the backdrop of volcano peaks and emerald waters will lead you to a canal full of white-tipped reef sharks resting in shallow water. Don’t worry, they don’t bite! You have the rest of the afternoon free to snorkel or relax before dinner.
Day 4 : Isabela Island Tour & Transfer to Santa Cruz
- After breakfast, enjoy the white-sand beaches of Long Beach, the most picturesque in all of the Galapagos, often featured on the cover of travel magazines. From here you will walk through the National Park and up the trail to Cerro Orchillo. Your last stop will be the Muro de Las Lagrimas (Wall of Tears), built by prisoners centuries ago and now home to red-throated and striped lava lizards. Sail your way back to Santa Cruz Island and arrive in Puerto Ayora in the early afternoon.
- Check into your hotel for lunch before your guided tour of the amazing world-famous Charles Darwin Research Station home to the rarest tortoise species in the world. Enjoy your last night in the Galapagos Islands with dinner and a quiet evening at your comfortable lodge.
Day 5 : Departure from Santa Cruz
- After breakfast at your lodge, you will be transferred to the Baltra airport for your journey home or to the next destination on your Ecuador vacation. Browse our full range of Galapagos tours and explore additional options for your vacation plans.
| Occupancy | 3 Star |
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| Double/Triple | $1,839 €1,398 £1,153 |
| Single | $2,219 €1,686 £1,391 |
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information. |
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| Occupancy | 3 Star |
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| Double/Triple | $1,839 €1,398 £1,153 |
| Single | $2,219 €1,686 £1,391 |
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information. |
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Galapagos Hotels
Red Mangrove Aventura Lodge
Avenida Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
Built in 1995, this lodge boasts a unique architectural design which perfectly complements the nearby mangrove forest and seafront. Guests will feel as if they are still in the forest itself when entering the open air lobby which feels like a mere extension of the hotel's scenic grounds. Observe the incredible ecosystem of the mangrove forest and enjoy spectacular views of Puerto Ayora's bay from the hotel's common areas, or your hotel room if you choose to stay in a suite. The lodge is equipped with modern amenities for guests' comfort while the immaculate rooms and inviting social areas provide a pleasant atmosphere to rest after a long day exploring the island's many wonders. With its delicious Japanese and Galapagos fusion food, the restaurant is a favorite among locals who come for the cuisine and exceptional atmosphere. Rated the number one hotel in Puerto Ayora on Tripadvisor, this lodge and its phenomenal staff truly provide a memorable Galapagos experience.
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Red Mangrove Floreana Lodge
Playa Negra, Puerto Velasco Ibarra, Floreana
Located in Puerto Velasco Ibarra, the Red Mangrove Lava Lodge is built entirely in pine wood from the mainland man made forests. Despite its seemingly remote location surrounded by nature, the lodge is a mere 5-minute walk from the main part of town. This rustic and simple lodge is located in a truly stunning setting, on black lava surface right on the seafront. From their comfortable and individual cabins, guests can directly access the lava beach and observe sea turtles popping up from the water, and at night, gaze at the breathtaking star-covered sky. Guests will also be welcomed in the lodge's pleasant common area where they can enjoy a refreshing beverage, while admiring the beautiful sunset and mingling with other guests.
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Red Mangrove Isabela Lodge
Avenida Conocarpus, Puerto General Villamil, Isabela
Isabela Lodge is located right on the seafront in Puerto Villamil, the island's main town. This is truly a magical setting that will leave guests with a feeling of serenity and tranquility found nowhere else. The lodge's friendly staff is committed to making your stay on Isabela Island as comfortable as possible, and they really go the extra mile to make sure that all your expectations are not only met, but exceeded. The large and comfortable wooden deck stands directly on the beach allowing guests to enjoy the best of views. The roof top terrace is also a perfect spot to delight in the outstanding panoramas, unobstructed as far as the eyes can see.
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Have you ever wondered how we choose the Peru For Less Top Hotel Picks? Well, this is the job of our Destination Manager, one that is envied by all the staff at LAFL. Throughout the year our Destination Manager travels to all our destinations to check out our hotels and make sure they are up to par. His role is to help us get the best rates at the best value hotels so we can, in turn, offer them to you.
- 2 nights on Santa Cruz Island (Puerto Ayora), 1 night on Floreana Island (Puerto Velasco Ibarra), and 1 night on Isabela Island (Puerto Villamil) in comfortable lodges based on US standards
- Guided visits with English-speaking naturalist guides
- All transfer fees
- All meals and soft drinks
- All snorkeling gear and diving equipment
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