GALAPAGOS

MAGICAL

5 days & 4nights

ISABELA 1 night + SANTA CRUZ 3 nights

 

Day 1- TRANSFER IN airport-hotel

CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION

Arrive in BALTRA ISLAND. Transfer to SANTA CRUZ ISLAND. Accommodation. Lunch. In the afternoon, visit the CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION, which is a Research Center for the Conservation of the marine and terrestrial ecosystems of the Galapagos, in addition to developing educational projects for the population aimed at the conservation of the Islands. Dinner.

 

Day 2- ISABELA– 1 night

da2.pngCABO ROSA TUNNELS

Departure by boat to Puerto Villamil on ISABELA Island at 07h00. Box breakfast. Approximate sailing time: 2 hours. Accommodation.

 

At 11:00 departure from Puerto Villamil to the CABO ROSA TUNNELS. Navigation time 45 minutes per route. Known as the LAVA TUNNELS, it is one of the best places in the Galapagos for snorkeling because its waters are calm, transparent, clear and shallow. They are formed by a series of arches, some of which protrude from the surface of the sea, vegetation grows on them, while in their inner part there are calm waters that have different colors depending on the rocks. Box lunch on board. Return at approximately 16:30. Dinner at the Port.

This day tours INCLUDES SNORKELING EQUIPMENT (mask, tube, fins), SNACK, DRINKS.

 

Day 3- GALAPAGOS BREEDING CENTER, FLAMINGO POZA

TINTORERAS ISLET

SANTA CRUZ.PM

Breakfast. In the morning, we will take a transport that will take us to the ARNALDO TUPIZA BREEDING CENTER where we will observe tortoises native from Isabela Island, then we will visit the POZA DE LOS FLAMINGOS. Return to the hotel. Then we will go by car to the dock to take the boat and take the BAHIA TOUR, we will take a small boat to the TINTORERA ISLET, we will disembark on land to take the walk along the path and observe the shark channel, sea lions, marine iguanas, etc. On the way back we will take a panga ride to observe penguins and blue-footed boobies; and finally, the snorkeling activity. Lunch.

 

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INCLUDES: SNORKELING EQUIPMENT (mask, tube and fins).

At 15:00 return to Santa Cruz Island. Accommodation. Dinner.

 

Day 4- TORTUGA BAY BEACH

Breakfast. In the morning, we will walk to the magnificent and impressive TORTUGA BAY BEACH. It is characterized by its white sand and by the presence of a longitudinal dune that divides it into two beaches that contrast completely; one is calm and closed, ideal for kayaking; the other has strong and open waves, ideal for surfing. Its name is due to the fact that it is a nesting site for the black sea turtle. Lunch.

 

 

HIGHLANDS – GALAPAGOS IN NATURAL HABITAT, LAVA TUNNELS, TWIN CRATERS

In the afternoon we will go to a private RANCH located in the HIGH ZONE of the Island. We will walk along marked paths among the vegetation typical of the place. Here we will find a large number of Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat. We will cross a LAVA TUNNEL of approximately 800 meters in length. In addition, we will visit the TWIN CRATERS. Dinner.

 

Day 5- TRANSFER OUT

Breakfast. At the indicated hour, transfer to BALTRA ISLAND to take the return flight.

 

INCLUDES:

 

  • Transfer Airport – Hotel – Airport.

  • Accommodation in SANTA CRUZ and ISABELA in selected HOTELS.

  • Meals described in the program.

  • For excursions, assistance in SPANISH/ENGLISH GUIDE

  • Described visits.

  • Bus Lobito Airport-Itabaca Canal-airport

  • Land and sea transportation

 

NOT INCLUDED:

 

  • Air ticket to Galapagos National Park

  • Entrance to the Galapagos National Park; FOREIGNERS adults $200, ANDEAN COMMUNITY adults $100

  • Transit Control Card $20

  • Dock’s tax in Isabela and water taxis, foreigners $12

  • Dock’s tax in Santa Cruz and water taxi $3

  • Not described services.