TRAVELING TO GALAPAGOS WAS EXPENSIVE... WE CHANGED THAT!
The ESSENTIAL Galapagos 360 experience!
8 DAY GALAPAGOS 360 TOUR "A" - ESSENTIAL
START ANY DAY
Starts: BALTRA
Ends: SAN CRISTOBAL
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!
Ideal 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 great spots in Galapagos.
Visit Santa Cruz, 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 ESSENTIAL 8 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) Isabela 3) San Cristobal
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.
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.
- Walk inside petrified Lava Tunnels.
- See Giant Galapagos Tortoises on their natural habitat.
- Trekking tour to the volcano. The second biggest oceanic crater in the World.
- Snorkeling & walking tour to "Las Grietas", "Dog's Beach" and "Channel of Love".
- Walk to Humedales and La Galapaguera Breeding center.
- Snorkel at "Concha de Perla" with huge Marine Turtles.
- Kayak to Tintoreras Islet and snorkel with Galapagos penguins, friendly sharks, marine turtles and Sea lions.
- Navigable 360 tour to the amazing Kicker Rock, Sardine Bay and more in San Cristobal Island.
*Optional upgrades:
* 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)
* Yachting tour to North Seymour Island (Or Bartholomew, Plazas or Santa Fé Islands depending on availability)
* Diving tour at the breathtaking Kicker Rock in San Cristobal Island
* Navigable tour to Santa Fé Island to enjoy snorkeling on its turquoise lagoon.
*Photos include some upgrade spots!
**ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON**
ESSENTIAL TOUR
- For smart travelers who want to see experience Galapagos without breaking the bank!
- Budget minded travelers.
- Nature lovers with a twist of light adventure.
Smart service & TIPS We provide truly personal service & advise previous and during your tour. Receive our complete SMART PRE-DEPARTURE guide for your tour.
Guided tours Profesional bilingual guide on tours. As indicated in itinerary
Transfers in/out All transfers as in itinerary.
Local guide Local guide on visits (transfer from/to airport)
Accommodation Hand-picked hotels Comfort hotels
Meals Meals as included in itinerary
Entrance to Ranch Entrance to private Ranch to see Giant Tortoises (self-guided walk)
Snorkel equipment Snorkel equipment during navigable tours
Inter Island transport All transportation between islands
Ferry Santa Cruz/Baltra included
Lobito bus: Lobito Bus to/from Baltra airport to Itabaca Channel
CO2 carbon footprint offset. We will plant trees on your behalf for traveling Smart.
Flights International and national flights
National Park Entrance Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($200 adults). Must be paid in cash at the airport (No ATM machines)
GALAPAGOS (TCT) INGALA $20 transit control card
Credit card fee 2.9%-3.9% credit card fee. Bank transfer is free
Alcoholic drinks & tips Alcoholic drinks and tips not included
Travel Insurance Medical or travel insurance is not included. Guests must get their own travel insurance
Service tips Not included but recommended as upgrade! Thank you!
-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.
According to itinerary
B = Breakfast
BL = Box Lunch
L = Lunch
D = Dinner
After your arrival, we will pick you up at the airport in Baltra Island and cross to Itabaca Channel and then take you to Santa Cruz Island to your selected hotel at the beautiful town of Puerto Ayora. On the way we will make a short visit "Los Gemelos" volcanic formations and a private Ranch where we will see Giant Galapagos Tortoises on their natural habitat. We will also walk inside a petrified lava tunnel!
Enjoy a special welcome dinner in front of the sea at one of the best restaurants in town!
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 1/2 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 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 : Santa Fé
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. Then we will relax at the beautiful "Hidden" Beach.
Return to town for a good night sleep at your selected hotel.
(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.
*Tour can change to Bartholomew, Plazas or Santa Fé Islands depending on availability.
Overnight at your selected Hotel.
(B/L/-)
*OPTIONAL UPGRADE 3: Diving North Seymour
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.
(B/L/-)
After a nice breakfast at your hotel, check out and enjoy a free morning to visit the world famous white beach of Tortuga Bay (a top 5 in the World). This is a self-guided visit so please only swim in "Playa Mansa" (not in "Playa Brava") and enjoy kayaking if you prefer (Rent usually is $10 pp).
Return to your hotel before 1pm so we will pick you up and transfer you to the pier to take a fast boat to Isabela Island (the biggest island in the Galapagos).
Upon arrival, we will pick you up from the pier and take you to your hotel. If time allows you can visit the Flamingos lagoon and Galapagos Tortoise Breeding Center. Enjoy the wonderful white beach of Isabela.
A nice dinner at "The Beach" Restaurant will be waiting for you.
Accommodation on your selected hotel.
(B/-/D)
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.
(B/BL/-)
OPTIONAL UPGRADE 1: Lava Tunnels
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.
(B/L/-)
Choose between kayaking or walking tour (better snorkeling) to Tintoreras Islet*
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.
After kayaking, we will return to our hotel for a free afternoon to enjoy the beauty of Isabela Island.
(B/-/-)
OPTIONAL UPGRADE 1: Lava Tunnels
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.
(B/L/-)
Breakfast at your hotel and then enjoy your last morning on Isabela's beach or walking to the ecological path to "La Galapaguera". After lunch we take you to the airport for your small plane private flight to San Cristobal Island. 45 minute flight with outstanding views of Galapagos. Upon arrival, we will pick you up and take you to your hotel.
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.
Accommodation at your selected hotel
(B/-/-)
OPTIONAL EXTRA TOUR: LAVA TUNNELS
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.
After your return, enjoy a nice dinner and then relax at your selected hotel for a good overnight sleep.
(B/L/D)
OPTIONAL UPGRADE: DIVING 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
(B/L/D)
Breakfast at your hotel and then enjoy a free morning to enjoy San Cristobal Island. Walk to Punta Carola and Tijeretas Hill. Then we will pick you up and transfer out to the airport
(B/-/-)
UNTIL NEXT TIME GALAPAGOS!
