T. PALIGA - 8 Day "Galapagos Wisdom" Tour - ESSENTIAL

SMART GALAPAGOS

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Jul 6 - 13, 2023

Group size: 1 - 16

T. PALIGA - 8 Day "Galapagos Wisdom" Tour - ESSENTIAL - SMART23

Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

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SMART GALAPAGOS

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Jul 6 - 13, 2023

Group size: 1 - 16

CUSTOM-MADE TOUR FOR JAKUB PALIGA & FAMILY

ONE FREE DAY IN SANTA CRUZ INCLUDED

TOUR STARTS: 6 July @ BALTRA GPS AIRPORT at 11h35

TOUR ENDS: 13 July @ BALTRA GPS AIRPORT at 14h00

COURTESY DINNER INCLUDED

COURTESY UPGRADE TO LAVA TUNNELS AT NO EXTRA COST

CONFIRMED SPACES AND AVAILABILITY

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TRAVELING TO GALAPAGOS WAS EXPENSIVE.... WE CHANGED THAT!

ESSENTIAL MULTI-ADVENTURE GALAPAGOS TOURS

TOUR START ANYDAY

STARTS / ENDS: BALTRA

This ESSENTIAL 8 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 or North Seymour

- Light Adventure travelers who don't want to miss on the best 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"

- Yacht tour to the breathtaking North Seymour Island (or Bartholomew, Plazas or Santa Fé Islands)

- 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-ADVENTURE

- ESSENTIAL GALAPAGOS TOURS!

- Nature lovers with a twist of light 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 & 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)
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
Ranch Entrance
Entrance to private Ranch to see Giant Tortoises
Flights
Internations and national flights
National Park Entrance
Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($100 foreigners). 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)

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 included.

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 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. Accommodation on your hotel.

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*Optional Upgrade 1: 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! (+$175pp)

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*OPTIONAL UPGRADE 2: YACHT TOUR TO NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND

Breakfast at your hotel and then we pick you up to take our comfortable yacht that will take us to the incredible island of North Seymour. This uninhabited island is one of our favorites for animal lovers. Here you will see a large colony of Blue-footed boobies and the extremely photogenic Great Frigate birds. Also lookout for swallow-tailed gulls, marine iguanas, land iguanas, sea lions and more.

North Seymour is particularly famous for its elegant Frigate birds that, during mating season, rewards us with the vision (and photographs) of males inflating their guttural pouch into an enormous scarlet-red balloon to attract the females.

After a delicious lunch onboard the yacht, we head to Bachas Beach, a beautiful white coralline expanse. This is the perfect place for practicing snorkeling, swimming or to simply enjoy the white soft sand. Several brackish lagoons only a few steps away from the sea provide feeding grounds for various wading birds, from stilts to flamingos.

Overnight at your selected Hotel. (+$255pp)

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D3) Santa Cruz
D3) Santa Cruz
Free day to explore the Island
Breakfast at your hotel + free day to enjoy Puerto Ayora. You can visit the Ninfas Lagoon, Charles Darwin Station or just relax on the beach at "Playa de los Alemanes". You can also enjoy this day at the breathtaking "Tortuga Bay Beach" and swim at Playa Mansa.

Accommodation at 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". (+$155pp)

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D4) Santa Cruz+Isabela
D4) Santa Cruz+Isabela
Tortuga Bay beach + Transfer to Isabela Island
Breakfast + free morning to visit the World renowned white sand beach of Tortuga Bay (return to your hotel at 1pm). Swim at Playa Mansa and enjoy the iguanas + transfer to Isabela Island on a fast boat (2 hours).

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

At night, enjoy a nice dinner included in "Royal Rock" restaurant.

Accommodation at your selected hotel

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Day 5) Isabela - Volcano
Day 5) 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.

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*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 ($130 pp)

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D6) Isabela
D6) 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 in search of the penguins at Tintoreras Islet. This is a short kayaking tour in the bay. Snorkel at Concha de Perla included.

Kayak= Easy

Snorkel= Easy

Dinner at "El Faro" restaurant

Accommodation at your selected hotel included.

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*OPTIONAL FREE TOUR:

Walking tour to Tintoreras Islet. Visit colonies of marine iguanas and see many sharks from land. Ideal tour for families! Snorkel at La Calera. (+$0)

Better snorkeling spot than the Kayaking tour.

*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 ($130 pp)

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D7) Isabela - S. Cruz
D7) 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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D8) Santa Cruz - Baltra
D8) 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 included.

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

Accommodation at your selected hotel

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My trip was all I expected,the choice of hôtels and restaurants was great. The personnel of the agency took great care of me, everything was on time. Juan Pablo of Smart Galapagos help me design the right tour for me.He was very helpful from start to finish and have great humor! Thanks again for a super trip to the Galapagos islands

By Maxine G for T. Maxine x 1 - 6 Day "Galapagos Wisdom" Tour - ESSENTIAL on 19 Mar, 2023

One word: fantastic!!! 10 days perfectly organised, and not only…: due to political problems in Peru we had to delay our arrival on the islands by more than 2 days...but our contact person, Juan, managed to reorganize the trip into 48 hours (Saturday and Sunday!) and managed to make us visit everything that was planned without missing anything! He followed and helped us even beyond what was due: Thank you!!! All the people we met, drivers, guides and organizers were wonderful! Professionalism, punctuality, availability really rare to find! Relying on them was the best choice we could have made! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

By Alberto A for T. Alberto x 2 - 10 DAY - GALAPAGOS 360 TOUR "C" - IDEAL - SMART23 on 20 Feb, 2023

Fantastic tour! Juan put together an awesome itinerary that exceeded my expectations. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a truly fantastic trip! Thank you!

By Curt B for T. Stacey x 5 - 8 Day "Galapagos Wisdom" Tour - ESSENTIAL - 2022 on 20 Dec, 2022

Fue una experiencia genial! Todo súper bien organizado, no faltó un detalle. Juan Pablo estuvo atento en todo momento a lo que ibamos necesitando y muy pendiente. Repetiríamos sin duda!

By Isabel d for T. ALIALI x 4 - 9 DAY - GALAPAGOS 360 TOUR "B" - ESSENTIAL - SMART on 19 Dec, 2022

I did several weeks of research for the right Galapagos land tour and sent many inquiries I decided on Smart Galapagos tours because they had a great itinerary and my emails were answered promptly and thoroughly. Great decision! My tour was AMAZING! The price was awesome. Everything was very organized and I felt very safe and comfortable. My travel counselor, Juan, kept in constant contact with me and took care of any additional needs along the way. He really went over and above. Wonderful customer service!!! The tour itself was AWESOME! saw and did everything I wanted to. I went to5 different islands and it was a dream come true! I saw incredible wildlife and beautiful scenery. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Smart Galapagos and would definitely use them again!