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About this trip
5-DAY GALAPAGOS DIVING ADVENTURE WITH HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Experience the ultimate Galapagos adventure with our 5-day hotel and diving holiday package. Especially designed for divers of all skill levels seeking a truly immersive experience of the islands’ diverse marine life, with the convenience of a guided tour and comfortable accommodations.
Stay in one of our hand-picked hotels with modern amenities and personalized service, and explore Puerto Ayora at your own pace to discover the vibrant and colorful Galapagos maritime culture, with shops, restaurants, cultural centers, and more just walking distance from your hotel. Spend magical and unforgettable moments discovering this Galapagos Island’s wildlife underwater and on land! Galapagos is famous for its endemic wildlife, and on this diving trip there is no shortage of animal sightings, including iconic giant tortoises and sea turtles, diverse bird species, marine iguanas and sharks .
-> 4 nights in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
-> 2 diving day trips (2 dives each)
-> Private tours on Santa Cruz Island
This tour can start on any date in 2023. You can indicate your preferred travel date during the booking process, where you fill out traveler information.
There are seven different diving day trips from Puerto Ayora. We send you the list of available dive sites for your travel dates and you may choose your favorite options.
Pricing Information
Rates per person
All prices are in US dollars and apply for tours in 2023. For tours in 2024, please contact us at: info@midlandtravel.com.ec
- Budget class
solo traveler (single room) : USD 1640
two travelers (double room) : USD 1230
three or more travelers (double/triple rooms) : USD 1145
- Mid-range class
solo traveler (single room) : USD 1830
two travelers (double room) : USD 1370
three or more travelers (double/triple rooms) : USD 1280
- First class
solo traveler (single room) : USD 2260
two travelers (double room) : USD 1590
three or more travelers (double/triple rooms) : USD 1495
- Deluxe class
upon request
Why You Will Love This Vacation Package
-> Partake in not one but two diving day trips to explore the abundant marine fauna that Galapagos is famous for
-> Enjoy a guided excursion through the lush highlands of the Santa Cruz Island, observe iconic giant tortoises and walk through an impressive lava tunnel
-> Don’t worry about linguistics, as you’ll be accompanied by certified bilingual English and Spanish speaking guides on all tours
-> Experience the bustle of staying in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos’ largest town, where everyday port life and tourism collide
-> Feel at ease and comfortable in the hands of our carefully selected reputable, local dive shops and certified guides
-> Choose the best accommodation package to suit your budget - there’s something for everyone!
Important Notes
-> A diving license is mandatory to dive in the Galapagos Islands. Every traveler must bring his/her diving license and diving log book to partake in this tour.
-> The specific hotel and the order of the tours will be confirmed at booking.
-> The itinerary is subject to change in case of circumstances out of our control. These may include bad weather conditions, late arrival of flights, orders of the national park, amongst others.
-> Midland Travel recommends all passengers to have travel insurance that includes personal medical insurance and trip cancellation.
-> A holiday surcharge may apply for Easter, Christmas and New Year’s departures.
-> If you have any food restrictions, special health requirements or needs, please let us know in advance.
-> Level of difficulty: Moderate to challenging
-> Currents in the Galapagos Islands can be unpredictable and strong at times.
-> Our vacation packages can be adjusted to your needs and preferences, please contact us to receive a personalized offer.
-> Midland Travel terms & conditions apply to all bookings.
What’s included
- Airport transfersBaltra aiport - hotel in Puerto Ayora - Baltra airport
- 2 diving day tripswith 2 dives each including diving gear, guide, transportation
- 1/2 day guided visitto Charles Darwin Station
- 1/2 day guided visitto Santa Cruz Highlands
- Bilingual guidecertified by the Galapagos National Park during visits
- Lunchexcept on the last day
- 4 hotel nightsin Puerto Ayora including breakfast
What’s not included
- Airfares
- National park feesGalapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 per person) and TCT card ($20 per person)
- Water taxisto and from boats ($1 per person per ride)
- Any additional services
- Extra meals and drinks
- Tips
- Travel/health insurance
Available Packages
Hotel examples: Hotel Galapagos Native, Coloma Hotel, Casa Redonda
Price per person. Minimum of 2 travelers required.
Hotel examples: Hotel Galapagos Native, Coloma Hotel, Casa Redonda
Price per person. Minimum of 3 travelers required.
Hotel examples: Hotel Galapagos Native, Coloma Hotel, Casa Redonda
Hotel examples: Hotel Plaza Luna, Galapagos Suites, Hotel Mainao
Price per person. Minimum of 2 travelers required.
Hotel examples: Hotel Plaza Luna, Galapagos Suites, Hotel Mainao
Price per person. Minimum of 3 travelers required.
Hotel examples: Hotel Plaza Luna, Galapagos Suites, Hotel Mainao
Hotel examples: Ikala Galapagos Hotel, Hotel Cucuve, Acacia Galapagos Hotel
Price per person. Minimum of 2 travelers required.
Hotel examples: Ikala Galapagos Hotel, Hotel Cucuve, Acacia Galapagos Hotel
Price per person. Minimum of 3 travelers required.
Hotel examples: Ikala Galapagos Hotel, Hotel Cucuve, Acacia Galapagos Hotel
Itinerary
Upon your arrival to the Galapagos Islands, you will meet your driver at the airport exit and start your journey from the airport on Baltra Island to the town of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island.
First, you will take a bus from the airport to the Itabaca Channel that separates the two islands. You’ll then cross the channel by ferry. During this short transition from Baltra to Santa Cruz, you will have the chance to observe sea birds fishing. Your driver then takes you from the north coast of Santa Cruz Island to your hotel in the town of Puerto Ayora in the south. The drive takes approximately 45 minutes and leads through the island’s lush highlands. Your hotel is conveniently located at walking distance to the port, the main avenue, many restaurants, as well as the dive shop.
After lunch at a local restaurant, your guide will pick you up and you head to the Charles Darwin Station that is located a little outside of Puerto Ayora. Here, you will visit the interpretation center and the breeding center for giant tortoises. At the interpretation center, you’ll learn about the continuous work of the Galapagos National Park and its allies to protect the archipelago’s unique and fragile ecosystems and species. At the breeding center for giant tortoises, you can watch hatchlings and adult tortoises, and your guide will show you how to distinguish different tortoise species.
After this visit, your guide drops you at the dive shop, so you can try your diving gear, sign the release form and receive important information about tomorrow’s diving day trip. From the dive shop, it is a short walk back to your hotel.
Meals included: Lunch