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Galapagos: Santa Cruz+Isabela
galapagos & Santa Cruz
Duration: 5 days
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$1,509
Deposit: $500

About your trip

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day journey through the enchanting Galápagos Islands, exploring the best of Santa Cruz and Isabela. Begin with a warm welcome and a visit to the island’s lush highlands, home to giant tortoises, lava tunnels, and the Twin Craters. Enjoy a full-day excursion to Isabela Island, where you’ll snorkel with white-tip reef sharks, meet penguins and marine iguanas at Tintoreras Islet, and explore the wetlands and flamingo lagoons. Back on Santa Cruz, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, relax on the stunning white sands of Tortuga Bay, and take a Bay Tour to discover Punta Estrada, Las Grietas, and Playa de los Perros — perfect spots for swimming, snorkeling, and spotting vibrant marine life. This itinerary combines nature, adventure, and relaxation, offering an authentic Galápagos experience you’ll never forget.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL DEPOSITS MADE ARE NON REFUNDABLE

PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON HIGH DEMAND SEASONS.

What's included

domestic flight

Bay Tour

Ferry to/from Isabela

Tintoreras tour

Daily breakfast

Lunch on Day 1

Galápagos National Park

Guide

Snorkel mask and tube

What's not included

INGALA Transit Card

Entrance to

Galápagos National Park- – $200 (foreigners) / $30 (Ecuadorians)

Bus

from Airport to Canal – $10 round trip

Itabaca Canal Ferry

$2 round trip

Ecological Ranch Entry

Fee – $8.50

Isabela Island Entry

Fee – $10

Travel/Medical Insurance

Additional meals

Taxes

Day 1

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Highlands: Lava Tunnels / Ecological Ranch / Twin Craters

Explore the lush tropical forest of the highlands, home to giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Walk through underground lava tunnels, visit collapsed volcanic craters (the "Twin Craters"), and enjoy lunch at the ecological reserve. End the day at the hotel with ocean views and leisure time.

Day 2

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Full Day on Isabela Island

Discover the largest island of the archipelago, rich in wildlife including flamingos, marine iguanas, manta rays, and giant tortoises. Visit Islote Tintoreras for sightings of penguins, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and white-tip reef sharks while snorkeling. At the Armando Tupiza Interpretation Center, learn about the conservation of endangered tortoises. Explore the Wetlands, a transition zone with mangroves and diverse birdlife.

Day 3

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Charles Darwin Station & Tortuga Bay Beach

AM: Visit the world-renowned Charles Darwin Research Station. PM: Walk to Tortuga Bay, where you’ll find Brava and Mansa beaches. Encounter iguanas, sea lions, birds, and pristine white sands. Enjoy activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and observing marine life. Note: Swimming is only allowed at Playa Mansa.

Day 4

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Bay Tour: Punta Estrada / Las Grietas / Playa de los Perros

Snorkel in turquoise waters with colorful fish, turtles, and sea lions. Hike through a salt mine trail and cactus forest to reach Las Grietas, a stunning natural formation with crystal-clear water. Visit the Canal del Amor and Playa de los Perros for panoramic views and more wildlife sightings. Free time in the afternoon for shopping or rest.

Day 5

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Transfer Out

Return transfer to Baltra Airport for your departure flight.

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