Our IDEAL 7 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, Karahua and the breathtaking Kicker Rock ("Sleeping Lion")

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

- Divers with experience (recommended + 50 dives)

- Smart travelers seeking great itineraries with a classic taste.

- 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 Roca Ballena & Karahua (Wreck ship)

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

-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.

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

Service Tips to your travel assistant

$35

THANK YOU :)

PREMIUM HOTEL SAN CRISTOBAL

$198

Price per person

Based on double or triple PREMIUM room

PREMIUM HOTELS 2 ISLANDS

$439

Price per person

Based on double or triple PREMIUM room

Day 6) Upgrade Sunset Dinner

$110

Day 6 upgrade sunset dinner.

Go on a private tour to enjoy the sunset on a boat while enjoying sport fishing, beer, wine & sashimi.

Day 1) Baltra - S. Cruz
Day 1) Baltra - S. Cruz
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)
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Day 2) North Seymour
Day 2) North Seymour
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/-)

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Day 3) Gordon Rocks
Day 3) Gordon Rocks
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)
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Day 4) Santa Cruz + SCY
Day 4) Santa Cruz + SCY
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.

Accommodation at your selected hotel

(B/-/-)
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D5) Diving in SCY
D5) Diving in SCY
Diving at Karahua & Roca Ballena
Breakfast and diving at Karahua & Roca Ballena (or Tijeretas)

Karahua is a ship, approximately 100m long, that sank in 1916. It was a coal-powered steamboat. Coal can still be found at the bottom and can be confused with rocks.

Lunch included on board.

(B/L/-)

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Day 6)Diving Kicker Rock
Day 6)Diving Kicker Rock
Diving at Kicker Rock
Breakfast and then go to our Diving shop 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 "Chakana" 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)
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Day 7) San Cristobal
Day 7) San Cristobal
San Cristobal
Breakfast + Free morning to enjoy San Cristobal Island + Transfer out to the airport

(B/-/-)
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Day 1) Baltra - S. Cruz

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)

The hotel was in a perfect location, the rooms were comfortable and the staff was incredibly helpful. Loved it!

By Elana (Lani) S for T. LANI x 4 - Casa Aliso Hotel Quito on Jul 09, 2024

Our trip was amazing and Juan Pablo was incredibly helpful and accessible. We had a fabulous time- highly recommend! Thank you for an awesome experience.

By Elana (Lani) S for SERVICE TIPS & REVIEWS on Jul 01, 2024

What an incredible trip! Juan Pablo organized so many fun activities for me - the itinerary was full of snorkeling, biking, and great dinners! He even managed to squeeze in a diving trip for me. He communicated with me every day to make sure I knew the plan. Overall a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend this tour! Thank you so much for a fantastic trip!

By Yasmin M for T. Yasmin x 1 - 8 DAY - GALAPAGOS 360 TOUR "A" - ESSENTIAL - SMART23 on Jun 09, 2024

Although this part of the trip was not what is should have been - it was still wonderful. Juan Pablo was amazing to help out when my hubs was suffering with altitude sickness. Instead of going to the farm - we had to have a last minute change and Juan Pablo got us a hotel in the valley to help ease the altitude sickness. We really enjoyed that hotel. Sadly we did not get to see the condors - the fog came in and the visibility disappeared but we did see a ton of hummingbirds. The hot springs were to die for!!!! I did a chocolate wrap in the spa that was quite relaxing. I highly recommend working with Juan Pablo to figure out what will work best for you and your group!!!!

By Dawne L for Andes Tour - 4 Day Tour - Quito+Farm+Condors+Papallacta on May 13, 2024

Juan Pablo planned our trip and he was so patient and kind during the whole process. I always have a ton of questions - and he always responded very quickly with detailed information. ANYTHING he recommended was wonderful. It was such a blessing to work with him! He reached out every day of the trip to see how things were going and if he could help out in any way. Each day on this adventurous trip we encountered another magical thing!!! We cannot say we loved one island more than the next or one day trip more than the next but we can easily come up with 3 of the most incredible things per day. The wildlife was amazing, the color of the water was so vivid, wonderful sunsets, and many of the beaches had the finest powder sand. It was also super refreshing to be somewhere that was not jam packed busy, huge buildings, and having advertisements in your face all day. We had one picky eater and he did not complain about any of the meals. We absolutely loved this trip. Thank you so much for your input, help, and incredible tips Juan Pablo! You will be hearing from me again for my next Galapagos adventure!!

By Dawne L for T. DAWNE x 2 - 11 DAY - GALAPAGOS 360 TOUR "A" - IDEAL - CUSTOM on May 10, 2024

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Juan Pablo of Smart Galapagos organised a fantastic 8 day Galapagos experience for my group of 4 friends. It could not have been better organised. The hotels were all comfortable with lovely, helpful staff and great views. The restaurants were always the best in town. We saw all the major sights on the three main islands and it all ran like clockwork. He got us great prices and made sure we had a lot of extras. He kept in touch with us constantly, making sure everything was perfect. Thank you, Juan Pablo ! What a great experience ! All ' of us would highly recommend Smart Galapagos.

By Catherine M on 12 Dec, 2023

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