TRAVELING TO GALAPAGOS WAS EXPENSIVE... WE CHANGED THAT!
The ESSENTIAL 9 Day Galapagos 360 experience!
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GALAPAGOS 360 TOUR "B" - ESSENTIAL
Starts: SAN CRISTOBAL
Ends: BALTRA
If you are looking for an alternative to cruising the Galapagos and don't want to spend big money, our Galapagos Island Hopping tours are perfect for you!
Perfect for adventure loving travelers who want to experience it all, we've got the "Galapagos 360 Tour " that takes you to enjoy a complete tour around some of the best spots in Galapagos.
Visit Santa Cruz, Santa Fé, Isabela, & San Cristobal Islands.
Be prepared to be amazed by breathtaking landscapes and unique wildlife, this is what makes the Galapagos Islands one of the most fascinating places in the world!
On this 9 Day Galapagos 360 Island Hopping tour, you will explore the Galapagos with outstanding service on a sustainable tour, for a great price!
For each Smart Traveler on this Adventure tour, we will plant trees at no additional cost for you!
ISLANDS:
1) Santa Cruz 2) Santa Fé 3) Isabela 4) San Cristobal
5) Optional upgrade: North Seymour
FLIGHTS:
We can accommodate to any flights. It is recommended to book an early arrival and a late departure flight to have extra time for more activities.
Inter-Island flights on a private small plane IS INCLUDED.
*Photos include upgrades.
Young Spirit adventure loving travelers. Adrenaline pumping adventure people that crave a taste of everything without breaking the bank. Ideal tour for Smart travelers seeking a complete & unique experiences with a SMART minded budget.
- Snorkeling tour at Santa Fé Island and "Hidden Beach"
- Trekking tour to an active Volcano in Isabela Island with amazing views.
- Bike to Humedales and La Galapaguera Breeding center.
- Snorkel at "Concha de Perla" with huge Marine Turtles.
- Snorkel at "Las Grietas", "Channel of Love" and "Dog's Beach"
- Kayaking tour to Tintoreras Islet.
- Navigable tour to Lobos Island San Cristobal Island.
- Private plane flight between Islands
*Optional upgrade:
* Enjoy one of the best snorkeling spots at the incredible Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas in Isabela.
* Diving tour to North Seymour Island. Dive in search for Hammerhead Sharks. (Discovery diving available for those with no previous diving experience)
* Yacht tour to North Seymour Island.
* Navigable tour to the amazing Kicker Rock, Sardine Bay and more in San Cristobal Island.
* Walk inside petrified Lava Tunnels and see Giant Galapagos Tortoises on their natural habitat.
**Photos can include upgrades.
IDEAL TOUR
- Ideal for smart travelers who want to see the best spots of Galapagos!
- Must do tours, everyday!
- Nature lovers with a twist of light adventure.
-Beautiful hand-picked Hotels on every island with private rooms with A/C and private clean bathrooms with hot water. 24/7 filtered water, coffee and tea. Great location and service.
COMFORT HOTELS INCLUDED ON TOUR: 2 & 3 * Hotels.
Cozy, comfortable, clean and great location! The Smartest option for for adventure loving travelers looking for a clean room, good breakfast and a smart service!. Perfect for couples and families!
PREMIUM HOTELS (UPGRADE AVAILABLE AT EXTRA COST): 3 & 4 * Hotels.
Charming & elegant! Close to everything, these classy hotels offer great location, views and service! Our hand-picked selection of Premium hotels are the Smartest option for those seeking a Superior hotel.
Pick up from the airport and transfer in to your hotel. Check in and enjoy a free afternoon to relax at Playa Mann, snorkel at Tijeretas and walk to Tijeretas Hill before reaching Playa Punta Carola for an amazing sunset surrounded by Sea Lions.
Special welcome dinner included :)
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OPTIONAL UPGRADE:
In the afternoon, before dinner, enjoy a navigable sunset experience. Go on a private tour to see the sunset on board our boat and enjoy Sport Fishing (Catch and release) with some wine or beers. Then enjoy a nice ceviche and sashimi prepared on spot for you. The perfect way to start your Galapagos Experience.
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After breakfast we start our tour to Lobos Island. This is a small flat islet, named this way for being home to a large colony of sea lions, which play on the beaches and rest on the rocks. It is also a great place to observe nesting frigate birds and blue footed boobies. Snorkel included.
You will go in a small boat for about 25 minutes to Lobos Island. From the boat you can watch its wildlife before disembarking on the island. During the guided tour on land you can see Frigate birds, Blue Footed Boobies and Sea Lions that live here. Afterwards you will have time to snorkel and swim with playful sea lions and observe rays and turtles. After this visit you will continue to Playa Ochoa (or similar). This white coral beach offers the opportunity to walk around and relax or bath in the shallow waters before returning to Baquerizo Moreno Port. You will have a lunch onboard.
Overnight at your selected hotel.
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OPTIONAL UPGRADE 1: TOUR 360 San Cristobal
After an early breakfast, start our navigable day tour around all San Cristobal Island. This tour consist on going around the island of San Cristobal, where you can see Frigate birds, Boobies, Dolphins, Sea Lions, Sea Turtles, Hammerhead sharks, Sea-gulls, marine iguanas and many more.
It takes around 7h30.
Visit: Kicker Rock, Cerro Brujo, Bahía Sardina, go around Punta Pitt, Bahía Rosa Blanca.
Snorkel 80% - Walk on the Beach 20%
You can also experience sport fishing on this tour.
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OPTIONAL UPGRADE 2: Diving at Kicker Rock
Breakfast and then go to our Diving shop to start our diving tour to the magnificent Kicker Rock. 2 dives included in search for sharks, rays, turtles and more. This amazing 145meter high volcanic rock is one of the best diving spots in Galapagos. Then we have lunch on board and relax at a beautiful white sand beach.
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Early breakfast at your hotel and then transfer to the airport for your small plane flight for 45 minutes to Isabela Island. Upon arrival, we pick you up and transfer to your selected hotel. Enjoy the beautiful white sand beach.
In the afternoon, take your rental bikes and wander around town or enjoy biking to "La Galapaguera" and "Humedales" on this free afternoon.
Dinner included in front of the sea.
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
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After a nice breakfast we will go trekking to an active volcano. This 4-5 hours (16km both ways) hike to Volcán Sierra Negra and Volcán Chico will offer you breathtaking views of the second largest oceanic crater in the world as well as amazing views of northern Isabela Island. Enjoy a Box lunch with this view.
Return to your hotel, and enjoy a free afternoon to walk to Humedales or "La Galapaguera" (Tortoise Breeding center).
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
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*OPTIONAL UPGRADE 1: Tintoreras Tour
If you decide not to do the trekking tour, we can arrange a beautiful tour to Tintoreras Island for you. Here you will see penguins, sharks, sea-lions and Iguanas.
Choose between walking & Snorkeling, or kayaking tours.
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*OPTIONAL UPGRADE 2: Lava Tunnels & Cabo Rosas (Recommended)
After breakfast we will pick you up to start our navigable tour to the incredible Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas. Here we will have the chance to snorkel with amazing marine animals such as White Tip (Friendly) sharks, rays, Marine Turtles and even get to see Penguins and Sea Horses. (This Off the Beaten path tour is one of the best hidden gems in Galapagos)
Then we will walk over the tunnels to see land animals such as the beautiful Blue-Footed boobies. Lunch on board before returning to your hotel for a relaxed afternoon at the beach.
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
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After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the pier to start our kayaking tour in search of the penguins at Tintoreras Islet. Snorkel at Concha de Perla included.
Choose between kayaking or walking & snorkeling tour.
Accommodation at your selected hotel
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Free Upgrade:
*We can change this tour for a Walking tour to Tintoreras Islet and snorkel at La Calera. This option is ideal for families and for snorkeling addicts. You will see marine iguanas, sharks and probably penguins.
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*OPTIONAL UPGRADE 2: Lava Tunnels & Cabo Rosas (Recommended)
After breakfast we will pick you up to start our navigable tour to the incredible Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas. Here we will have the chance to snorkel with amazing marine animals such as White Tip (Friendly) sharks, rays, Marine Turtles and even get to see Penguins and Sea Horses. (This Off the Beaten path tour is one of the best hidden gems in Galapagos)
Then we will walk over the tunnels to see land animals such as the beautiful Blue-Footed boobies. Lunch on board before returning to your hotel for a relaxed afternoon at the beach.
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
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After a nice breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a free morning to enjoy the beautiful beach of Isabela. We will pick you up from your hotel in the afternoon to transfer you to the pier for your fast boat travel to Santa Cruz Island.
Upon arriving to Puerto Ayora, we will pick you up and transfer to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the afternoon at this beautiful town.
Dinner will be ready for you in front of the ocean at one of the best restaurants in town.
Accommodation on your selected hotel.
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After a nice breakfast,, we pick you up from your hotel and go to the pier to start a 3 hour bay tour. Snorkeling and walking guided tour to "Lobos Island", Love Channel, "Las Grietas" and "Playa de los Perros" (Dog's Beach). Return to your hotel and in then enjoy a free afternoon walking to the famous white beach of Tortuga Bay (a beautiful beach top 5 in the world). Swim in "Playa Mansa" and enjoy kayaking if you'd like (not included $10 pp). At night you can go eat at the "Kioskos Street" where you can find a huge selection of street food and delicious local dishes. Accommodation on your hotel.
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*Optional Upgrade: EXTRA AFTERNOON TOUR: On this extra tour, we will pick you up from your hotel in the afternoon and take you to the highlands of the Island. Here we will go to a private ranch were we will visit the famous Galapagos Giant Tortoises on their natural habitat. Also we will see the volcanic reality of the Galapagos walking inside a petrified Lava tunnel.
*OPTIONAL UPGRADE 2: Breakfast at your hotel and then we pick you up to take our diving tour to Seymour Island.
If you don't have a PADI diving certificate, you can choose our Discovery Diving tour with our special instructor to experience underwater life up to 12 meters deep (For safety reasons).
If you do have PADI certificate, we do 2 immersions. If you don't have, then we do 1 immersion and 1 snorkeling on the Discovery Diving tour.
Lunch on board.
Return to town for a good night sleep at your selected hotel.
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*OPTIONAL UPGRADE 3: YACHT TOUR TO NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND
Breakfast at your hotel and then we pick you up to take our comfortable yacht that will take us to the incredible island of North Seymour. This uninhabited island is one of our favorites for animal lovers. Here you will see a large colony of Blue-footed boobies and the extremely photogenic Great Frigate birds. Also lookout for swallow-tailed gulls, marine iguanas, land iguanas, sea lions and more.
North Seymour is particularly famous for its elegant Frigate birds that, during mating season, rewards us with the vision (and photographs) of males inflating their guttural pouch into an enormous scarlet-red balloon to attract the females.
After a delicious lunch onboard the yacht, we head to Bachas Beach, a beautiful white coralline expanse. This is the perfect place for practicing snorkeling, swimming or to simply enjoy the white soft sand. Several brackish lagoons only a few steps away from the sea provide feeding grounds for various wading birds, from stilts to flamingos.
*Tour can change to Bartholomew, Plazas or Santa Fé Islands depending on availability.
Overnight at your selected Hotel.
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After breakfast we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the pier for a great snorkeling day tour to Santa Fé Island. We will snorkel with abundant marine wildlife at a beautiful turquoise lagoon and then head to "Hidden" beach. Lunch on board. Sport Fishing (Catch & release) might be practiced.
Special farewell dinner in front of the sea at a gorgeous restaurant.
Return to town for a good night sleep at your selected hotel.
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*OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Breakfast at your hotel and then we pick you up to take our diving tour to Seymour Island.
If you don't have a PADI diving certificate, you can choose our Discovery Diving tour with our special instructor to experience underwater life up to 12 meters deep (For safety reasons).
If you do have PADI certificate, we do 2 immersions. If you don't have, then we do 1 immersion and 1 snorkeling on the Discovery Diving tour.
Lunch on board.
Return to town for a good night sleep at your selected hotel.
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*OPTIONAL UPGRADE 2: YACHT TOUR TO NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND
Breakfast at your hotel and then we pick you up to take our comfortable yacht that will take us to the incredible island of North Seymour. This uninhabited island is one of our favorites for animal lovers. Here you will see a large colony of Blue-footed boobies and the extremely photogenic Great Frigate birds. Also lookout for swallow-tailed gulls, marine iguanas, land iguanas, sea lions and more.
North Seymour is particularly famous for its elegant Frigate birds that, during mating season, rewards us with the vision (and photographs) of males inflating their guttural pouch into an enormous scarlet-red balloon to attract the females.
After a delicious lunch onboard the yacht, we head to Bachas Beach, a beautiful white coralline expanse. This is the perfect place for practicing snorkeling, swimming or to simply enjoy the white soft sand. Several brackish lagoons only a few steps away from the sea provide feeding grounds for various wading birds, from stilts to flamingos.
*Tour can change to Bartholomew, Plazas or Santa Fé Islands depending on availability.
Overnight at your selected Hotel.
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After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Itabacca Channel. On the way we will make a short visit "Los Gemelos" volcanic formations. Then we cross the channel and board Lobito Bus that will take you to the airport.
UNTIL NEXT TIME GALAPAGOS!
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