Galapagos Tour 4 Days 3 Nights
Also known as the commercial capital of the inhabited islands, because it is located in the center of the archipelago; and its terrain reaches a majestic peak of 864 meters (2835 feet).
This elevation not only offers breathtaking views, but also represents the varied topography of the island, ranging from sea level to its highest point.
Santa Cruz is a true paradise for adventure-loving wildlife, as it boasts six different stunning vegetation zones.
Each zone presents a unique ecological niche that merge and create a refuge for a myriad of species.
This wonderful island, allows for a number of activities for our trekkers, for those who enjoy snorkeling, diving, horseback riding, our favorite one coffee route by bicycle from the highlands of the island, this and much more.
General Aspects
- Type of tour: Navigable and terrestrial
- Islands included: Santa Cruz and Northern Islands.
- Hotel Comfort: Basic, Superior, 1st Class and Luxury
- Departures: All year round, seasonal departures recommended.
Santa Cruz - Escape to the Galapagos Islands
Day 1: Arrival to Galapagos Baltra airport
Arrival at Baltra airport: Welcome by our Joutrek naturalist guide.
Visit to the highlands: Hiking in the highlands of Santa Cruz, lava tunnels, Land Tortoises in their natural state, bird watching.
Kayak academy bay: kayaking in Santa Cruz bay, snorkeling with sea turtles, tropical fish.
Transfer to the hotel.
Other details:
- Activities: 50% hike and 50% snorkeling
- Duration: 4-5 hours
- Aptitude: medium
Fauna to observe:
- Frigates (magnificent)
- sea lions
- Galapagos Petrel
- Stripes (mobula)
- Galapagos shark
- Reef shark
- Certified PNG Guide (English - Spanish)
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Transfers
- Towels
- Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)
NOT INCLUDE
Carbonated or alcoholic beverages
Tips
Wetsuit (neoprene)
Day 2: Sailing tour
Navigable tour to (Isabela, Bartolomé, Plazas or Seymour).
1 hour of navigation
Species: juvenile frigate birds, finches, yellow iguanas.
Marine life: sea lions, white-tipped sharks, manta rays, sea turtles
2 hours of navigation
Species: lizards, Darwin’s finches
Marine life: Penguins, scenic view, sea turtles, Galapagos sharks.
1:30 navigation.
Species: Yellow iguana, swallow-tailed gulls, pelicans, frigate birds, tropical birds.
Marine life: Galapagos sharks, white-tipped sharks, sea lions.
*Tours and daily activities are subject to change due to weather conditions or by environmental authorities.
Other tour details:
- Breakfast at hotel, lunch (on board) and snack
- Pick up and return to hotel
- All day
Day 3: Hiking Day
Tour to Las Grietas + Tortuga Bay + Path of Tortoises.
At 08:00 am this adventure begins.
Activities
8 am Las Grietas: Morning starts, taking a water taxi transfer to "the other side" for a hike to the "Cracks" geological formations.
Tortuga Bay: Approximately 45 minute walk to the largest beach on Santa Cruz Island, ideal for watching sea turtles and swimming, then return by boat from the beach to Puerto Ayora.
Lunch Local Restaurant
La Ruta de La Tortuga: Hike to the most famous turtle hatchery in the archipelago where the unique land tortoise "Lonesome George", a conservation icon, can be found.
Other details:
- Activities: 50% snorkeling 50% hiking.
- Duration: 7-8 hours
- Aptitude: medium
Fauna to observe:
- Frigates (magnificent)
- sea lions
- marine iguanas
- blue-footed boobies.
- Darwin's finches.
- Reef shark
- Certified PNG Guide (English - Spanish)
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Transfers
- Towels
- Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)
- Tortuga Bay beach boat.
IS NOT CONSIDERED
Carbonated or alcoholic beverages
Tips
Wetsuit (neoprene)
fins.
We have a surprise place for you to end the adventure on a high note!
A paradisiacal place to meditate, take pictures.
Recommendations: Bring your passport to get a “stamp” of the GNP and the CDRS.
*Tours and daily activities are subject to change due to weather conditions or environmental authorities.
Day 4: Departure from Galapagos.
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Transfer to baltra airport
- Cab - Barge- Bus (lobito)
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.
5 meals included: 3 breakfasts and 2 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.
