5 Days and 4 Nights: Galapagos Community & Trek Expedition.
An extended excursion in the enchanted islands, undoubtedly not to be missed, takes you to live experiences on land, sea, sailing or adventure routes by bike or on foot, surrounded by wildlife and in contact with pure nature; this is for you!
General Description
- Type of Tour: Navigable and terrestrial
- Islands included: Santa Cruz and Isabela
- Hotel Comfort: Basic, Superior, 1st Class and Luxury
- Departures: All year round, seasonal departures recommended.
Galapagos Community & Trek Expedition
Day 1: Arrival to Galapagos Baltra airport.
General Description
Arrival at Baltra airport: Welcome by our Joutrek naturalist guide.
Visit to the Galapagos Carver: Center for the elaboration of the greatest works of Galapagos carved in wood.
Brewery: A tour of the first artisan brewery in Galapagueña in all its splendor.
La Ruta de La Tortuga: Tour to the breeding center for baby turtles and the largest ones up to 120 years old, concluding with the famous "Lonesome George".
Transfer to the hotel.
Other details
- Activities: 100% hiking.
- Duration: 4-5 hours
- Aptitude: medium
Fauna to observe:
- Giant tortoises
- Darwin's finches.
- Marine Iguanas
INCLUDE
- Certified PNG Guide (English - Spanish)
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Transfers
NOT INCLUDE
Carbonated or alcoholic beverages
Tips
Day 2: Tourist Cycle + Kayak + Isabela
General Description
Pick up hotel
Early in the morning we start this adventure with a transportation to the upper part of the island, to make the descent by bicycle for about 1 hour, sighting of turtles in their natural state, panoramic view.
15 minute hike to Garrapatero beach and Flamingos swimming hole
Kayaking to nearby beaches
Return to Puerto Ayora
Lunch at local restaurant
Speedboat from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island (2 hours approximately).
Check in Hotel
General Description
- Activities: 50% cycling, 50% kayaking.
- Duration: 4-5 hours
- Aptitude: medium
Fauna to observe:
- Sea turtles
- Frigates.
- Darwin's finches.
- Flamingos (probability)
- Marine Iguanas.
- Reef sharks.
INCLUDE
- Certified PNG Guide (English - Spanish)
- Snacks
- Bicycles
- Lunch
- Transfers
- Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)
- Ferry to Isabela.
NOT INCLUDE
Carbonated or alcoholic beverages
Tips
Wetsuit (neoprene)
Fins
Taxes in Isabela
Day 3: Rappel and snorkeling
General Description
Trillizos Volcano Rappel: Early in the morning we start our trip to the highlands of Isabela to make one of the most incredible descents to a volcano mouth.
14:00 hrs. Dyers tour: Panga ride in the bay, with a snorkeling to see as much fauna as you never imagined concentrated in one place.
Other details:
- Activities: 50% snorkeling 50% rappeling
- Duration: 7-8 hours
- Aptitude: medium
Fauna to observe:
- Sea turtles
- Frigates
- Sea lions
- Darwin's Finches
- Penguins
- Flamingos (probability)
- Marine Iguanas
INCLUDE
- Certified PNG Guide (English - Spanish)
- Refreshments
- Lunch
- Transfers
- Rappel Equipment
- Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel and fins)
NOT INCLUDE
Carbonated or alcoholic beverages
Tips
Wetsuit (wetsuit)
Day 4: Wetlands Cycle Tourist Route by bicycle and navigation to the Tunnels
General Description
Wetlands Cycle Tourist Route: Bicycle ride along the coastline of the largest and most amazing beach of the archipelago, to enter a change of steppe, mixed with human history, ruins and much more.
" Los Tuneles": Navigation by boat for about 1 hour to appreciate the marine fauna in its splendor, with snorkeling activities, swimming immersed in underwater rock formations. It's from another planet!
Other details:
- Activities: 50% Cycling, 50% Snorkeling.
- Duration: 4-5 hours
- Aptitude: medium
Fauna to observe:
- Sea turtles
- Frigates
- Seahorses
- Blue-footed Boobies
- Penguins
- Marine Iguanas
Day 5: Departure from Galapagos.
- 05:10 Pick up hotel
- 06:00 Ferry back to Santa Cruz.
- Airport transfer.
Inclusions
Hotel accommodation with the requested comfort.
Beds: single, double, twin, triple, varies according to the group.
Activities listed in the program.
Bilingual Naturalist Guide.
8 meals included: 4 breakfasts and 4 lunches.
All transfers to/from the hotel for tourist activities.
Pick up on arrival, return to the airport on departure.
Exclusions
Transit Control Card 20 usd + Entrance to Galapagos National Park 200 usd for foreigners / For Nationals: Transit Control Card 20 usd + 30 usd)
Round flight mainland - Galapagos - mainland.
Meals not included.
Expenses, tips and travel insurance.
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and bottled beverages.
