THE GALÁPAGOS ISLAND HOPPING EXPERIENCE
Introduction
7 Days / 6 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 a 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 1
Day 1 - Welcome to Santa Cruz
Explore Santa Cruz Highlands and Charles Darwin Station
Welcome to the Galápagos!
Upon arrival in Santa Cruz, begin your journey by exploring the island’s highlands with a visit to El Chato and the lava tunnels.
Visit to El Chato and Lava Tunnels
Explore the island’s highlands with a visit 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 Research Station Visit
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, one of the most representative conservation sites in Santa Cruz.
Welcome Dinner
Enjoy a special welcome dinner to celebrate the beginning of your Galápagos adventure.
Day 2
Day 2 - Isabela & 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.
Isabela Hotel
Selected 3-star or 4-star hotel according to your travel category.
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 Volcanic Adventure
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
Isabela Hotel
Selected 3-star or 4-star hotel according to your travel category.
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)
Isabela
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 Highlands Discovery
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
San Cristóbal Hotel
Selected 3-star or 4-star hotel according to your travel category.
Day 6
Day 6 - Kicker Rock / León Dormido & Farewell Dinner
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.
Breakfast + Lunch (On Board) + Farewell Dinner
🌿 C: Breakfast + Lunch (On Board) + Dinner Farewell
✨ P: Breakfast + Lunch (On Board) + Dinner Farewell
San Cristóbal Hotel
Selected 3-star or 4-star hotel according to your travel category.
Day 7
Day 7 - Departure from San Cristobal
Farewell and Departure from San Cristobal
Breakfast
🌿 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 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. El Chato & Lava Tunnels
El Chato, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, EcuadorC. Charles Darwin Research Station
Charles Darwin Research Station, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, EcuadorD. Isabela Island
Isabela Island, Galápagos, EcuadorE. Los Tuneles
Los Tuneles, Isabela Island, Galápagos, EcuadorF. Sierra Negra Volcano
Sierra Negra Volcano, Isabela Island, Galápagos, EcuadorG. San Cristóbal Island
San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos, EcuadorH. La Lobería
La Lobería, San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos, EcuadorI. Tijeretas / Darwin Bay
Tijeretas Hill, San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos, EcuadorJ. Punta Carola
Punta Carola, San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos, EcuadorK. Kicker Rock / León Dormido
Kicker Rock, San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos, EcuadorTraveling with a different group size?
