HIGHLIGHTS
Discover why the Galapagos Islands are called “a living laboratory of evolution”. Admire tender and unique creatures up close. Enjoy unique moments on the most beautiful beaches in the world. Meet the iconic Galapagos giant tortoises. Sail to exotic and exhilarating sites.
DAY 01: QUITO OR GUAYAQUIL TO GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND
After arriving on San Cristobal, you will learn what makes the Galapagos so unique at the Interpretation Centre, before hiking up a short trail to Frigatebird Hill where a panoramic view awaits you. Next, you can sit down in the sand amidst the Galapagos sea lion rookery at Carola Beach.
Meals: Lunch
Overnight accommodation at selected hotel
DAY 02: SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND
KICKER ROCK
Today you can observe this impressive natural sculpture and the countless blue-footed and Nazca boobies that nest on its ledges. Jump in the chilly water for a snorkel adventure encountering unique marine life.
Meals: Lunch
Overnight accommodation at selected hotel
DAY 03: SAN CRISTOBAL / SAN CRUZ ISLAND
PUERTO AYORA, CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION & TORTUGA BAY
To start, you will visit the best place to search for Galapagos giant tortoises in the wild, before visiting the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about the archipelago. Lastly, you will hike through tropical dry forest to the popular beach of Turtle Bay where you can swim and relax.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight accommodation at selected hotel
DAY 04: SANTA CRUZ
DAY TOUR TO A NEARBY ISLAND (BARTOLOME, NORTH SEYMOUR, OR SOUTH PLAZA ISLETS
Today, you will have the option of visiting either Bartolomé, North Seymour, or South Plaza. All uninhabited islands with unique wildlife and natural formations to see.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Overnight accommodation at selected hotel
DAY 05: DEPART GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
After breakfast, our guide will transfer you to Baltra airport for your flight to Quito or Guayaquil.
Meals: Breakfast
Island Hopping Reservations:
Forty-eight-hour confirmation for travel for departures during 2023 and 2024 through December 1, 2024, except between December 10 and January 5, 2023 & 2024. Reservations are subject to request and confirmation.
RATES PER PERSON VALID ALL YEAR ROUND EXCEPT HIGH SEASON
| GALAPAGOS ISLAND HOPPING – Five Days / Four Nights | |||
| LAT – 135 | |||
| RATES PER PERSON | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS | ||
| PARTICIPATING HOTELS | 2 -3 PAX | 4 – 5 PAX | SINGLE |
| FIRST CLASS | $2054 | $1971 | $3105 |
| SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: HOTEL OPUNTIA | |||
| SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: HOTEL IKALA | |||
| STANDARD | $1807 | $1640 | $2506 |
| SAN CRSTOBAL ISLAND: HOTEL BLUE MARLIN | |||
| SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: HOTEL FIESTA | |||
| HIGH SEASON RATE PERIODS: December 10 to January 5. Availability and rates for this period on request. | |||
CRUISE RATE INCLUDE:
- Transfer from hotel in Quito or Guayaquil to airport. Transfer from San Cristobal airport to
hotel. - Two nights hotel accommodation in selected hotel – San Cristobal Island: Hotel Opuntia (First
Class) or Hotel Blue Marlin Standard - Two nights hotel accommodations in selected hotel – Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island: Hotel
Ikala (First Class) or Hotel Fiesta (Standard) - Daily tours in San Cristobal and Santa Cruz as indicated in itinerary.
- One-way shared transfer from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno to Puerto Ayora by public speed boat
- Meals: As indicated in itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
- International air between USA airports and Quito or Guayaquil.
- Local round trip air between Quito or Guayaquil and Galapagos airports (San Cristobal & Baltra)
- Transit Control Card (TCC) $20.00 per person (subject to change) to be purchased at the airport in Quito or Guayaquil the day of departure to Galapagos.
- Galapagos National Park fee $100 per person (subject to change) to be paid at the Galapagos airport upon arrival.
- Travel Insurance
- Land services, tours, hotels and meals not indicated in itinerary. Expenses of personal nature.
- Gratuities to guides, crews, porters
SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: HOTEL OPUNTIA
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: HOTEL IKALA
SAN CRSTOBAL ISLAND: HOTEL BLUE MARLIN
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: HOTEL FIESTA
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