GALÁPAGOS ISLAND HOPPING - COMPLETE EXPERIENCE
Introduction
10 Days / 9 Nights / Santa Cruz - Isabela - San Cristóbal
GALÁPAGOS ISLAND HOPPING
Explore Santa Cruz, Isabela and San Cristóbal through our complete 10-day Galápagos Island Hopping experience. Both Classic and Comfort categories follow the same core journey and include the main experiences of the program, while accommodation, dining and selected inter-island connections vary according to the travel category selected.
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 9
Day 10
Day 1
Day 1 - Welcome to Santa Cruz and Highlands
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 Check-in
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 - Bartolome or North Seymour Excursion
Iconic Navigable Day Tour from Santa Cruz
Bartolome or North Seymour Day Tour
Today you will enjoy one of Santa Cruz's iconic navigable day tours. Depending on the selected program and confirmed operation, your excursion will be to Bartolome Island or North Seymour Island.
North Seymour or Bartolome Island Wildlife Observation
Offers an experience strongly focused on walking, birdwatching and wildlife observation, with opportunities to see seabirds including blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds or penguins.
Return to Santa Cruz
After your day tour, return to Santa Cruz.
Meals
🌿 C: Breakfast + Lunch (On Board)
✨ P: Breakfast + Lunch (On Board) + Dinner
Overnight in Santa Cruz
Selected 3-star or 4-star hotel according to your travel category.
Day 3
Day 3 - Santa Cruz to Isabela
Ferry to Isabela and Flamingo Area Biking
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
Bicycle Experience in Flamingo Area
Enjoy a bicycle experience focused on the flamingo area, giving you your first opportunity to discover the relaxed atmosphere and natural landscapes of Isabela.
Meals
🌿 C: Box Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
✨ P: Box Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Overnight in Isabela
Selected 3-star or 4-star hotel according to your travel category.
Day 4
Day 4 - Sierra Negra
Hiking Sierra Negra's Volcanic Landscapes
Explore Sierra Negra
Explore Sierra Negra, one of the island's most impressive volcanic landscapes. The experience includes hiking and panoramic views of the caldera and surrounding volcanic terrain. SharkSky's Sierra Negra experience is designed around hiking, volcanic scenery and photography.
Meals
🌿 C: Breakfast + Lunch
✨ P: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Overnight in Isabela
Overnight in Isabela.
Day 5
Day 5 - Los Tuneles and Isabela Marine Life
Snorkeling and Wildlife at Los Tuneles
Discover Los Tuneles
Today you will discover Los Tuneles, one of Isabela's most distinctive marine and geological environments. Ancient lava flows shaped by the ocean have created arches, tunnels and natural formations above and below the water. The experience combines navigation, snorkeling and wildlife observation in this unique environment. Depending on natural conditions, the area offers opportunities to observe marine life such as sea turtles, reef sharks and tropical fish, as well as birdlife around the lava formations.
Return to Hotel
After the tour, return to your hotel.
Dinner in Isabela
🌿 C: Breakfast + Lunch (On Board)
✨ P: Breakfast + Lunch (On Board) + Dinner
Overnight in Isabela
Overnight in Isabela.
Day 6
Day 6 - Choose Your Island Connection
Travel from Isabela to San Cristóbal or Santa Cruz
Inter-island flight from Isabela to San Cristobal
Isabela
San Cristóbal
Comfort Experience – Inter-Island Flight to 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 – Ferry to 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 Cristobal
Upon arrival, our team will be waiting for you for your transfer.
San Cristobal 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 7
Day 7 - San Cristobal & Coffee Experience
San Cristobal 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 Cristobal 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.
Dinner in San Cristobal
🌿 C: Box Breakfast + Lunch
✨ P: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Overnight in San Cristobal
Selected 3-star or 4-star hotel according to your travel category.
Day 8
Day 8 - 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 9
Day 9 - Free Day & Farewell Dinner
Relax in San Cristobal and Farewell Dinner
Free Day in San Cristobal
Your final full day in Galápagos is intentionally left free. After days of navigation, hiking, snorkeling and island exploration, you can enjoy San Cristóbal at your own pace.
Farewell Dinner
In the evening, enjoy your farewell dinner and celebrate the end of your Galápagos journey.
🌿 C: Breakfast + Dinner
✨ P: Breakfast + Dinner
Overnight in San Cristobal
Overnight in San Cristóbal.
Day 10
Day 10 - Departure from San Cristobal
Departure and Farewell from Galapagos
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 Highlands (El Chato & Lava Tunnels)
Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, EcuadorB. Charles Darwin Research Station
Av. Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, Galápagos, EcuadorC. Bartolomé Island
Bartolomé Island, Galápagos, EcuadorD. North Seymour Island
North Seymour Island, Galápagos, EcuadorE. Isabela Island (Puerto Villamil)
Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island, Galápagos, EcuadorF. Sierra Negra Volcano
Sierra Negra, Isabela Island, Galápagos, EcuadorG. Los Túneles
Los Túneles, Isabela Island, Galápagos, EcuadorH. San Cristóbal Island (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno)
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos, EcuadorI. La Lobería
La Lobería, San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos, EcuadorJ. Tijeretas / Darwin Bay
Tijeretas Hill, San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos, EcuadorK. Punta Carola
Punta Carola, San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos, EcuadorL. Kicker Rock / Leon Dormido
Kicker Rock, EcuadorTraveling with a different group size?
