Custom 6-day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour

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Peru Package: Island Hopping Tour

From $2579 USD 6 Days

Galapagos Islands

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Enjoy guided excursions within the Galapagos National Park and stay at comfortable hotels. Visit two islands during this exciting package.

Overview

Embark on an island-hopping cruise in one of the world’s most extraordinary places – the Galapagos! Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, this remote archipelago is home to very unique wildlife, lush highlands, volcanic craters, and pristine beaches.

Route

Day 1 : Arrive to Guayaquil
Day 2 : Galapagos + Santa Cruz Island
Day 3 : Kayak & Snorkel + Charles Darwin Research Station
Day 4 : Bartolome, Seymour, or South Plaza
Day 5 : Beach + Highlands + Puerto Ayora
Day 6 : Airport Transfer

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Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive to Guayaquil

Our representative will greet you at the airport and take you to your hotel in Guayaquil.
Relax for the rest of the evening. The bustling port city of Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador. Its riverfront has been turned into an attractive promenade known as Malecon 2000, where visitors and locals alike can enjoy the fresh river breeze and sweeping views.
Overnight in Guayaquil.

Day 2 : Galapagos + Santa Cruz Island

A transfer will take you to the airport for your morning flight from Guayaquil to the Galapagos Islands.
Upon arrival at the Baltra Aiport, our representative will accompany you for the transfer to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island.
Check into your room at Adventura Lodge and have lunch.
In the afternoon, take your first guided excursion to Los Gemelos, two giant lava chambers, and experience the biodiversity of the island’s highland region. Also visit a nearby reserve for giant tortoises.
Return to the lodge for dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening. The waterfront main boulevard of Puerto Ayora lined by local shops and a great spot to explore on foot.

Day 3 : Kayak & Snorkel + Charles Darwin Research Station

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge and begin your day with kayaking. Depart from German Beach and paddle through mangrove forests until Franklin Bay. Keep a close lookout for pelicans, blue-footed boobies, and many other birds.
Then cool down with some snorkeling. Las Grietas is a unique swimming hole with crystal clear water a short walk from the beach.
Return to the lodge for lunch before your 2-hour boat transfer to Isabela Island.
Settle into your room at Isabela Lodge. In the evening, have leisure time and meet with your guide to learn about the history and culture of the island. Dinner is served at the lodge’s restaurant.

Day 4 : Bartolome, Seymour, or South Plaza

Enjoy a hearty breakfast to fuel your morning hiking adventure up the Sierra Negra Volcano. Follow the trail to the volcano’s enormous crater measuring 10 kilometers (4 miles); the second largest caldera in the world. Take in the spectacular views walking along the rim of the crater before stopping for a rest and snack.
After your volcano hike, stop at a local organic farm for a homemade lunch and hangout with the giant tortoises that live on the property.
Back at the lodge, spend time at the beach or snorkel to your heart’s content in the beautiful waters populated by sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and Galapagos penguins at Concha Perla.
Return to the lodge for dinner. Spend the rest of the evening at your leisure.

Day 5 : Beach + Highlands + Puerto Ayora

Eat breakfast at the lodge. Then take a small boat with your guide to the rocky volcanic islets of Las Tintoreras to see colonies of baby marine iguanas and reef sharks resting in the small channels of water.
Afterwards, go snorkeling at Puerto Villamil Bay. The mangrove forests are home to friendly seals, blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins, and many other animals.
Lunch is served at Isabela Lodge and then return to Santa Cruz Island by boat.
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station in the afternoon. Learn about the history of the archipelago and important projects that help protect the ecological wonders of the Galapagos.
Eat dinner at the lodge and have free time to explore the town of Puerto Ayora or simply relax.

Day 6 : Airport Transfer

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the Baltra Airport for your journey home or on to your next destination.

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British Columbia, Canada
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