TRAVELING TO GALAPAGOS WAS EXPENSIVE.... WE CHANGED THAT!
ESSENTIAL MULTI-ADVENTURE GALAPAGOS TOURS
TOUR START ANYDAY
STARTS / ENDS: BALTRA
This ESSENTIAL 8 DAY GALAPAGOS WISDOM TOUR will take you to enjoy some unique spots of untouched uninhabited Islands with outstanding service on a sustainable tour.
FLIGHTS:
We can accommodate to any flights. It is recommended to book a morning flight upon arrival and a late departure flight to have extra time for more activities.
1) Santa Cruz 2) Baltra 3) Isabela
OPTIONAL) Santa Fé or North Seymour
- Light Adventure travelers who don't want to miss on the best spots and experiences in Galapagos.
- Budget friendly travelers
- Walk inside petrified Lava Tunnels.
- See Giant Galapagos Tortoises on their natural habitat.
- Beach time at the world famous white sand beach of Tortuga Bay.
- Relax on white sand beaches away from the crowds.
- Kayak tour to the penguins.
- Trekking to an active volcano in Isabela and enjoy amazing views.
- Snorkel in Puerto Ayora's Bay + Visit Isla Lobos, "Channel of Love" & Las Grietas.
OPTIONAL UPGRADES:
- Navigable tour to the beautiful torquoise lagoon at Santa Fé Island to do great snorkeling and then relax at "Hidden Beach"
- Yacht tour to the breathtaking North Seymour Island (or Bartholomew, Plazas or Santa Fé Islands)
- Diving or Discovery Diving at North Seymour Island with friendly sharks.
- Snorkel at the unique "Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas" in Isabela (One of our favorite spots)
ESSENTIAL MULTI-ADVENTURE
- ESSENTIAL GALAPAGOS TOURS!
- Nature lovers with a twist of light adventure and multi-sport fun!
-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.
We provide truly personal service & advise previous and during your tour. Receive our full Smart Pre-departure guide
Hand-picked hotels
Meals as included in itinerary
All breakfasts are included
Profesional bilingual guide on tours. As indicated in itinerary
All transfers as in itinerary.
Local guide on visits (transfer from/to airport)
Snorkel equipment during navigable tours
All transportation between islands
Lobito Bus to/from Baltra airport to Itabaca Channel & Ferry
Entrance to private Ranch to see Giant Tortoises
Internations and national flights
Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($200 adults). Must be paid in cash at the airport (No ATM machines)
$20 transit control card
2.9% to 3.9% fee. US Bank account transfer is 1%
Alcoholic drinks and tips not included
Medical or travel insurance is not included. Guests must get their own travel insurance
Isabela tax ($10 foreigners, $5 Nationals)
Tips are not included but recommended! Thank you :)
We will meet you at the airport at Baltra Island and transfer you to Santa Cruz Island. Then we will visit "Los Gemelos" volcanic formations and 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. Box-lunch included.
At night enjoy a Premium welcome dinner and a good night sleep at your hotel.
Accommodation at your selected hotel
(-/BL/D)
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.
(B/-/-)
*Optional Upgrade 1: Diving or Discovery Diving tour to North Seymour Island and Mosquera Islet. Perfect diving spot to explore the magic of Galapagos Marine life. If you don't have previous diving experience, our Discovery Diving experience is perfect for you!
(B/L/-)
*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.
*This yacht tour can be modified for Bartholomew, Plazas or Santa Fe according to availability.
Overnight at your selected Hotel.
(B/L/-)
Breakfast at your hotel + free day to enjoy Puerto Ayora. You can visit the Ninfas Lagoon, Charles Darwin Station or just relax on the beach at "Playa de los Alemanes". You can also enjoy this day at the breathtaking "Tortuga Bay Beach" and swim at Playa Mansa.
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
(B/-/-)
*Optional Upgrade: Navigate to Santa Fé Island (Or Pinzón Island) and practice snorkel with abundant marine life such as Sea Lions, Sharks, Rays, colorful fish and much more. Lunch on board included and then relax at the gorgeous white beach of "Hidden beach".
(B/L/-)
Breakfast + free morning to visit the World renowned white sand beach of Tortuga Bay (return to your hotel at 1pm). Swim at Playa Mansa and enjoy the iguanas + transfer to Isabela Island on a fast boat (2 hours).
Pick up from the Pier in Isabela Island and transfer to your hotel.
At night, enjoy a nice dinner included at "The Beach" restaurant in front of the ocean.
Accommodation at your selected hotel
(B/-/D)
Breakfast and then we 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 relax on the white beach of Isabela.
At night enjoy a nice sleep at your selected hotel.
(B/BL/-)
*Optional upgrade: Navigable tour to the amazing Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas (one of our preferred spots in Galapagos for animal lovers). Snorkel with friendly White-Tip Sharks, rays, penguins, Marine Turtles, colorful fish and even Sea-Horses. Lunch on board and then a short walk to see Blue-Footed Boobies, Penguins and more. Highly recommended
(B/L/-)
After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the pier to start our walking or kayaking tour in search of the penguins and sharks at Tintoreras Islet.
Choose between Kayaking around the islet or walking and snorkeling tour with sharks. We will put walking Tintoreras tour unless informed by you in advance.
Better snorkeling spot on the walking tour.
Dinner at "El Faro" restaurant
Accommodation at your selected hotel included.
(B/-/D)
*Optional upgrade: Navigable tour to the amazing Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas (one of our preferred spots in Galapagos for animal lovers). Snorkel with friendly White-Tip Sharks, rays, penguins, Marine Turtles, colorful fish and even Sea-Horses. Lunch on board and then a short walk to see Blue-Footed Boobies, Penguins and more. Highly recommended.
(B/L/D)
After breakfast, enjoy your last morning in Isabela walking to "La Galapaguera", "Concha de Perla" or "Wall of Tears". You can also just relax on the beautiful white sand beach of Isabela.
Return to your hotel for check out and then we will take you to the pier to take the transfer ferry to Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz Island. Upon arrival go to your hotel to check in and enjoy the afternoon at this beautiful small town.
Special farewell Dinner in front of the sea at a beautiful restaurant
Overnight at your selected hotel.
(B/-/D)
*Extra tour (Recommended): Lava Tunnels
After breakfast we will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the airport in Baltra Island. Tour ends at Itabaca Channel from where you cross to Baltra Island (Where the airport is located) to take your flight back to mainland Ecuador. On the way to the airport we will make a short visit "Los Gemelos" volcanic formations (We might also visit them on Day 1)
UNTIL NEXT TIME GALAPAGOS! WE WILL MEET AGAIN!
THANK YOU FOR TRAVELING WITH SMART GALAPAGOS :)
