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6 Day "Diving Lion" Tour - IDEAL - SMART23
Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Duration: 6 days
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SMART GALAPAGOS
$1,631
Deposit: $800

About your trip

TRAVELING TO GALAPAGOS WAS EXPENSIVE.... WE CHANGED THAT!  


Explore Galapagos underwater magic with our GALAPAGOS DIVING LION tour.


**STARTS any Monday, Thursday or Saturday**


6 Day Diving Tour 

6 Diving immersions included


STARTS BALTRA ISLAND (GPS AIRPORT)

ENDS: SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND (SCY AIRPORT) 


STYLE: DIVING ADDICTS


Our IDEAL 6 DAY GALAPAGOS LION  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 on the starting days.  It is recommended to book a morning flight upon arrival and a late departure flight to have extra time for more activities. 




If you are looking for an alternative to a Galapagos cruise, and you 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 the best of diving in Galapagos, our IDEAL Galapagos DIVING LION TOUR will take you to enjoy some of the best diving spots in Galapagos such as North Seymour & Mosquera Islet, Gordon Rocks and the breathtaking Kicker Rock ("Sleeping Lion")

 



MEALS: 

According to Itinerary
B= Breakfast

BL= Box-Lunch

L = Lunch

D = Dinner

ISLANDS VISITED


1) Santa Cruz    2) Baltra     3) San Cristobal   4) North Seymour    5) Gordon Rocks   

IDEAL FOR:

- Divers with experience (recommended + 50 dives)

- Smart travelers seeking great itineraries with a classic taste. 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

- 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.


DIVING:

- Diving or Discovery Diving at North Seymour Island with friendly sharks. 

- Diving at Gordon Rocks. One of the best spots for divers looking for Hammerhead sharks. Experience and PADI license is mandatory.

- Diving at the breathtaking Kicker Rock (A.K.A. Sleeping Lion)

HOTELS

-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. 




What's included

Smart service & TIPS

We provide truly personal service & advise previous and during your tour. Receive our complete SMART TIPS guide for your tour.

Accommodation

Hand-picked hotels

Meals

Meals as included in itinerary

Breakfasts

All breakfasts are included

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)

Diving Equipment

Diving equipment is included

Inter Island transport

All transportation between islands

Lobito Bus & Ferry

Lobito Bus to/from Baltra airport to Itabaca Channel & Ferry

Ranch Entrance

Entrance to private Ranch to see Giant Tortoises

What's not included

Flights

Internations and national flights

National Park Entrance

Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($100 foreigners). Must be paid in cash at the airport (No ATM machines)

INGALA

$20 transit control card

Credit card fee

2.9% to 3.9% fee. US Bank account transfer is 1%

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

Day 1) Baltra - S. Cruz

Day 1) Baltra - S. Cruz image

Pick up from airport + Lava Tunnels + Galapagos Tortoise Visit

STARTS ANY: MONDAY, THURSDAY or SATURDAY


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 Tortoise on their natural habitat. Also we will see the volcanic reality of the Galapagos walking inside a petrified Lava tunnel. 


At night enjoy a Premium welcome dinner in front of the sea, and a good night sleep at your hotel.


Meals: (-/BL/D)

Day 2) North Seymour

Day 2) North Seymour image

Diving in North Seymour Island and Mosquera Islet

Diving at North Seymour & Mosquera (Or Daphne)


Breakfast and the we go to North Seymour Island for a unique underwater diving experience. 2 dives included in North Seymour and Mosquera or Daphne Islets. Lunch included on board. This spot is ideal to see sharks!


Accommodation at your selected hotel



(B/L/-)


Day 3) Gordon Rocks

Day 3) Gordon Rocks image

Diving at Gordon Rocks

After breakfast we will go to Gordon Rocks for a wonderful scuba diving day. 2 immersions included on this unique spot. One of the best places to see schools of Hammerhead Sharks. 

North-east of Santa Cruz island lie the famous Gordon Rocks. Sometimes called ‘The Washing Machine’ it is a popular site where intermediate and advanced divers go due to challenging currents and upwellings. It is these very currents that bring the plankton to the surface attracting large pelagics from across the sea in numbers. One of the best places to find Hammerhead sharks and the weird and wonderful Oceanic Sunfish (Mola Mola). Also here are Galapagos sharks, white tip reef sharks, lots of giant sea turtles, mobula rays, sting rays, eagle rays, panamic green morays, Galapagos eels, barracudas and various reef fish.


Dinner at the beautiful "Bahía Mar" restaurant. 


Accommodation at your selected hotel. 


(B/L/D)

Day 4) Santa Cruz + SCY

Day 4) Santa Cruz + SCY image

Tortuga Bay beach + Transfer to San Cristobal

Breakfast + free morning to visit the World renowned white sand beach of Tortuga Bay Beach (self-guided tour). Swim at Playa Mansa and enjoy the iguanas. Do not swim at Playa Brava. It is a beautiful one hour walk through an ecological path. You have to be back at 1pm to get ready for your transfer to San Cristobal Island (2 hours).


Pick up from the Pier and transfer to your hotel.


Check equipment at our Diving shop before 18h30. 


Accommodation at your selected hotel


(B/-/-)

Day 5)Diving Kicker Rock

Day 5)Diving Kicker Rock image

Diving at Kicker Rock

Breakfast and then go to our Diving shop at 7h20 am to start our diving tour to the magnificent Kicker Rock, locally known as "Sleeping Lion". 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. 

Enjoy dinner at "Giuseppe's" restaurant. 


Accommodation at your selected hotel. 


Meals:

(B/L/D)


OPTIONAL UPGRADE: 

After your tour, in the afternoon, enjoy a navigable sunset dinner. Go on a private tour to see the sunset on board our boat and enjoy Sport Fishing (Catch and release) with some wine and beer. Then enjoy a nice ceviche and sashimi prepared on spot for you. The perfect way to finish your Galapagos Experience. (+$110pp)

Day 6) San Cristobal

Day 6) San Cristobal image

San Cristobal

Breakfast + Free morning to enjoy San Cristobal Island + Transfer out to the airport 


(B/-/-)

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1. Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

About your organizer

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SMART GALAPAGOS
Smart Galapagos is a local sustainable DMC (Destinations Management Company) specialized in the Galapagos Islands. We've lived in Galapagos and love these islands. We know every spot in the Islands and every hotel and supplier. For every Smart traveler we plant trees, many trees at no additional cost for you! Best price/quality guarantee!

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