GALAPAGOS ISLAND HOPPING - ESSENTIALS
Introduction
8 Days / 7 Nights / Santa Cruz · Isabela · San Cristóbal
Discover three of the main inhabited islands of the Galápagos
Discover three of the main inhabited islands of the Galápagos through an 8-day journey combining volcanic landscapes, marine experiences, local culture and some of SharkSky’s signature excursions.
Accommodation
Classic Experience: Selected 3-star hotels
Comfort Experience: Selected 4-star hotels
Hotels are subject to availability and may be replaced by another property of a similar category and standard.
Restaurants
Classic: Selected local restaurants with quality set-menu dining.
Comfort: Upgraded restaurant selection and enhanced dining experiences.
C = Classic Experience
P = Comfort Experience
Journey Highlights
At a glance
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 1
Day 1 - Welcome to Santa Cruz
Explore Santa Cruz Highlands and Charles Darwin Station
Arrival in Santa Cruz
Welcome to the Galápagos! Upon arrival, you will begin your adventure exploring the highlands of Santa Cruz.
El Chato and Lava Tunnels
The first experience of the journey takes you to El Chato and the lava tunnels, where you can discover a very different side of Santa Cruz, surrounded by the vegetation and landscapes of the island's highlands.
Meals
🌿 C: Lunch + Dinner
✨ P: Lunch + Dinner
Santa Cruz Hotel
Selected 3-star or 4-star hotel according to your travel category.
Charles Darwin Station Visit
Later, you will visit the Charles Darwin Station, one of the classic places to begin understanding the natural environment and conservation of the Galápagos.
Welcome Dinner
In the evening, enjoy your welcome dinner, marking the beginning of your island-hopping adventure.
Day 2
Day 2 - Isabela and Los Tuneles
Ferry to Isabela and Explore Los Tuneles
Inter-island Ferry from Santa Cruz to Isabela
Departure
Santa Cruz
Destination
Isabela
You will take the inter-island ferry from Santa Cruz and, upon arrival, our local transfer will be waiting for you.
Hotel Check-in Isabela
After your transfer to the ferry departure point, take the inter-island ferry to Isabela. Upon arrival, our local team will meet you and assist with your transfer and hotel check-in.
Los Tuneles Excursion
Get ready to discover Los Tuneles, one of Isabela’s most distinctive natural environments. The experience takes you through an extraordinary landscape created by ancient lava formations shaped by the ocean, where arches, tunnels and natural pools create a completely different setting for exploring the marine environment.
Meals
🌿 C: Box Breakfast + Lunch (ON BOARD) + Dinner
✨ P: Box Breakfast + Lunch (ON BOARD) + Dinner
Overnight in Isabela
Selected 3-star or 4-star hotel according to your travel category.
Day 3
Day 3 - Sierra Negra
Explore Isabela's Volcanic Landscapes at Sierra Negra
Sierra Negra Excursion
Today you will discover the volcanic side of Isabela with a visit to Sierra Negra. This experience is focused on the island’s volcanic landscapes and offers the opportunity to explore one of the most impressive natural areas of Isabela.
Meals
🌿 C: Breakfast + Lunch
✨ P: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Overnight in Isabela
Overnight in Isabela.
Day 4
Day 4 - Choose Your Island Connection
Travel from Isabela to San Cristóbal or Santa Cruz
Inter-island flight from Isabela to San Cristóbal (Comfort Experience)
Departure
Isabela
Destination
San Cristóbal
Guests traveling under the Comfort Experience will fly directly from Isabela to San Cristóbal. Upon arrival, our team will assist you with your transfer before continuing with the San Cristóbal Coast Tour.
Ferry Boat to Santa Cruz (Classic Experience)
Departure
Isabela
Destination
Santa Cruz
Guests traveling under the Classic Experience will take the inter-island ferry from Isabela to Santa Cruz. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the afternoon free. The following day, your journey continues to San Cristóbal.
Arrival and Transfer in San Cristóbal
Upon arrival, our team will be waiting for you for your transfer.
San Cristóbal Coast Tour
Continue with our Coast Tour, an experience designed to discover different landscapes and environments along the coast of the island. The SharkSky Coast Tour combines areas such as La Lobería, Tijeretas/Darwin Bay and Punta Carola, with activities connected to wildlife observation, snorkeling, walking and the coastal scenery of San Cristóbal.
Meals
🌿 C: Box Breakfast
✨ P: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Overnight
🌿 C: Santa Cruz
✨ P: San Cristobal
Selected 3-star or 4-star hotel according to your travel category.
Day 5
Day 5 - San Cristóbal & Coffee Experience
San Cristóbal Coffee Tour and Island Highlands
For Guests Traveling by Ferry
Guests traveling by ferry will start the day with a 6:00 AM pick-up for the transfer to the ferry departure point. After arriving in San Cristóbal, you will be assisted with your transfer and hotel check-in. Later in the day, you will continue with the Coffee Experience and Highlands tour, discovering another side of San Cristóbal through a local experience focused on the island’s coffee tradition and production.
For Guests Already in San Cristóbal
Guests who arrived in San Cristóbal the previous evening can enjoy a more relaxed start to the day without an inter-island transfer. Later, you will join the Coffee Experience and Highlands Tour, discovering another side of San Cristóbal through its local landscapes and coffee tradition.
San Cristóbal Coffee Experience
Today you will enjoy your coffee experience, discovering the island's local agricultural side and learning more about coffee production. SharkSky's highland experience incorporates a hands-on coffee component where visitors can learn about the production process from plant to cup.
Return to Hotel
After the experience, return to your hotel.
Meals
🌿 C: Box Breakfast + Lunch
✨ P: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Overnight in San Cristóbal
Selected 3-star or 4-star hotel according to your travel category.
Day 6
Day 6 - Kicker Rock / León Dormido
Snorkeling and Wildlife at Kicker Rock
Kicker Rock / León Dormido Tour
At Kicker Rock, the dramatic volcanic formation creates an extraordinary setting for snorkeling and marine wildlife observation. Depending on natural conditions, encounters may include sharks, rays, sea turtles, sea lions and schools of fish.
Return to San Cristóbal
After the tour, return to San Cristóbal. Free Afternoon
Meals
🌿 C: Breakfast + Lunch (On Board)
✨ P: Breakfast + Lunch (On Board) + Dinner
Overnight in San Cristóbal
Overnight in San Cristóbal.
Day 7
Day 7 - Isla Lobos and Farewell Dinner
Visit Isla Lobos and Farewell Celebration
Isla Lobos Visit
Your final full day in the Galápagos includes a visit to Isla Lobos, one of San Cristóbal’s beautiful nearby marine and wildlife destinations. Enjoy the experience before returning to San Cristóbal.
Meals
🌿 C: Breakfast + Lunch (On Board)
✨ P: Breakfast + Lunch (On Board) + Dinner
Farewell Dinner
In the evening, come together for a special farewell dinner, marking the end of your journey through Santa Cruz, Isabela and San Cristóbal.
Overnight in San Cristóbal
Overnight in San Cristóbal.
Day 8
Day 8 - Departure and Farewell from Galapagos
Departure and Farewell from San Cristobal
Meals
🌿 C: Breakfast
✨ P: Breakfast
Transfer Out for Departure
At the appropriate time, enjoy your transfer out for your departure from San Cristóbal.
End of Journey
Your 10-day journey through Santa Cruz, Isabela and San Cristóbal comes to an end. Thank you for discovering the Galápagos with SharkSky Travel & Conservation.
Map
A. Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, EcuadorB. Isabela Island
Isabela Island, Galápagos, EcuadorC. San Cristóbal Island
San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos, EcuadorD. Charles Darwin Research Station
Charles Darwin Research Station, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, Galápagos, EcuadorE. El Chato Tortoise Reserve
El Chato, Santa Cruz, Galápagos, EcuadorF. Los Túneles
Los Túneles, Isabela, Galápagos, EcuadorG. Sierra Negra Volcano
Sierra Negra, Isabela, Galápagos, EcuadorH. Kicker Rock (León Dormido)
Kicker Rock, San Cristóbal, Galápagos, EcuadorI. Isla Lobos
Isla Lobos, San Cristóbal, Galápagos, EcuadorTraveling with a different group size?
