This ESSENTIAL 7 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 & North Seymour

- Multi-Adventure seeking travelers who don't want to miss on the essential 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"

- 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-SPORT ADVENTURE

- ESSENTIAL GALAPAGOS TOURS!

- Nature lovers with a twist of 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.

Smart service
We provide truly personal service & advise previous and during your tour. Receive our complete Pre-Departure Guide
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.
Ranch Entrance
Entrance to private Ranch to see Giant Tortoises (self-guided walk)
Local guide
Local guide on visits (transfer from/to airport)
Snorkel equipment
Snorkel equipment during navigable tours
Inter Island transport
All transportation between islands
Lobito Bus & Ferry
Lobito Bus to/from Baltra airport to Itabaca Channel & Ferry

Flights
Internations and national flights
National Park Entrance
Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($200 Adults). 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
Isabela tax
Isabela tax ($10 foreigners, $5 Nationals)
Service Tips
Recommended. Thank you!

4 or more Adults

Deposit: $600

Available until 40 days before departure

Price Per person based in double or triple room

$1,278

Deposit: $600

2 or 3 Smart Adults

Deposit: $700

Available until 40 days before departure

Price per person in USD

Based in double or triple rooms

$1,346

Deposit: $700

Child from 2 to 11 years

Deposit: $450

Available until 40 days before departure

Kids accompanied by minimum one adult

20% DISCOUNT

$1,076

Deposit: $450

Toddlers under 2 years

Deposit: $200

Available until 40 days before departure

Toddler under two years of age accompanied by one adult

70% discount

$403

Deposit: $200

Single Traveler

Deposit: $1,000

Available until 40 days before departure

Single traveler

50% SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

$2,019

Deposit: $1,000

Service Tips to your travel assistant

$30

Tips go directly to your online travel assistant.

Thank you!

UP. D2) Navigable tour to Santa Fé Is.

$145

Price Per Person

UP. D2) Diving or Discovery Diving

$220

Price Per Person

UP. D4) Lava Tunnels Isabela

$135

Day 4 upgrade

UP. D5) Lava Tunnels Isabela

$135

Day 5 Upgrade

PREMIUM HOTEL ISABELA-Per person

$285

PREMIUM HOTEL S. Cruz -Per person

$285

Day 1) Baltra - S. Cruz
Day 1) Baltra - S. Cruz
Pick up from airport + Lava Tunnels + Galapagos Tortoise Visit
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 is included upon your arrival to the airport.

At night enjoy a Premium welcome dinner and a good night sleep at your hotel.

Accommodation at your selected hotel

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Day 2) Santa Cruz Island
Day 2) Santa Cruz Island
Bay Tour (Lobos Island, Las Grietas & Dog's Beach)
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 you can 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 or we can recommend the best option for you.

Accommodation on your selected hotel.
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*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".
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*Optional Upgrade 2: 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!
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D3) Santa Cruz+Isabela
D3) Santa Cruz+Isabela
Tortuga Bay beach + Transfer to Isabela Island
Breakfast at your hotel, and then enjoy a free morning where you can visit the World renowned white sand beach of Tortuga Bay Beach ( We recommend to return to your hotel around 13h00). Swim at Playa Mansa and enjoy the iguanas. We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the pier for your fast boat ferry to Isabela Island (2 hours).

Pick up from the Pier in Isabela Island and transfer to your hotel.

At night enjoy dinner at our selected restaurant in front of the sea.

Accommodation at your selected hotel

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Day 4) Isabela - Volcano
Day 4) Isabela - Volcano
Trekking to an active Volcano in Isabela Island
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
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D5) Isabela
D5) Isabela
Kayak to the Penguins
After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the pier to start our kayaking tour from the beach at the pier in search of penguins at Tintoreras Islet. This is a short kayaking tour in the bay and afterwards we will do snorkel at Concha de Perla. Return to your hotel and enjoy a free afternoon to visit "La Galapaguera" and "Los Humedales".
Dinner in front of the sea.

Accommodation at your selected hotel.
(B/-/D)

*Optional upgrade (Free):
Walking tour to Tintoreras Islet. Visit colonies of marine iguanas and see many sharks from land. Ideal tour for families! Snorkel at La Galera to see giant marine turtles and friendly sharks. Recommended for families and Snorkel addicts (+$0)
(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 upgrade
(B/L/D)

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D6) Isabela - S. Cruz
D6) Isabela - S. Cruz
Enjoy Isabela + transfer to Santa Cruz Island
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.

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D7) Santa Cruz - Baltra
D7) Santa Cruz - Baltra
Transfer out to the airport
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 :)
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Day 1) Baltra - S. Cruz

Pick up from airport + Lava Tunnels + Galapagos Tortoise Visit

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 is included upon your arrival to the airport.

At night enjoy a Premium welcome dinner and a good night sleep at your hotel.

Accommodation at your selected hotel

(-/BL/D)

Everything worked smoothly. The excursions and guides were great. We saw everything we came to see. The hotels were first rate and the people were welcoming. There was a restaurant opposite our hotel in Isabela run by a local family. Excellent food.

By robert s for T. BOB x 2 - 8 DAY - GALAPAGOS 360 TOUR "A" - IDEAL - SMART24 on Feb 28, 2025

We had a wonderful time, everything was well organized.Juan Pablo is the best host! He checked with us daily to make sure we had everything we needed, gave great recommendations to local attractions and restaurants. We felt well taken care of, and the local guides were fantastic! Thank you for the most amazing trip!

By Larisa S for T. LARISSA x 2 - 8 Day "Galapagos Wisdom" Tour - ESSENTIAL - SMART23 on Jan 24, 2025

This was an amazing trip! Juan Pedro was very helpful before and during our travels. He made the planning process easy and checked in with us every day while traveling to confirm itineraries, transportation, restaurant reservations, etc. All transportation was timely. The accommodations were very comfortable and the restaurants were top-notch! Everything planned was very kid-friendly at our request. We truly enjoyed the planned itinerary. The tours were well-chosen with reputable tour groups, and we appreciated that free time was built in for resting or doing other things on our own. Thank you, Smart Galapagos, for an amazing experience with a more affordable price tag!

By Dana T for 7 Day "Galapagos Wisdom" Tour - ESSENTIAL - SMART24 on Jan 20, 2025

Absolutely wonderful vacation! Juan Pablo had every detail organized. Hotels were great. Pick ups were clearly communicated. Every tour was fantastic. So grateful that we found Smart Galapagos!

By Colleen Z for T. COLLEEN X 4 - 8 DAY - GALAPAGOS 360 TOUR "A" - IDEAL - SMART23 on Jan 06, 2025

We had a great time. We were a group of 5 girls and felt comfortable and safe throughout our entire stay! Wonderful people, delicious food and comfortable accommodation. Thank you for this fantastic experience!

By Kacey R for 6 Day "Galapagos Wisdom" Tour - IDEAL - SMART23 on Sep 05, 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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