8 Day Galapagos Adventure in San Cristobal, Santa Cruz & Isabela

Arrive in San Cristobal Island Airport. After pickup, you'll visit the Interpretation Center with a guided explanation . Then, hike in Frigate Hill and Punta Carola. Relax at the beach.

In the morning, you'll hike in the highlands and visit various viewpoints while encountering Galapagos wildlife. On your way back, visit El Progreso to taste the famous Galapagos coffee. (OR choose Option 2 for an extra cost of $93.00 - subject to availability) Option 2: Kicker Rock (this option is subject to availability)

From Puerto Ayora – Santa Cruz Island at 7am (subject to change). Hike for 2.5 hours on the Highlands in Cerro Chato Reserve. Get close to giant tortoise and endemic vegetation and striking lava formations. In the afternoon make it a 45 min. hike towards the beautiful white sand beach Tortuga Bay.

Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to meet various species of Giant Tortoise and the colorful Galapagos land iguanas. Then, you will be transferred from Puerto Ayora to Isabela Island in the afternoon.

Hike towards the Sierra Negra Volcano and Chico Volcano. Trek to the volcano’s crater and then toward still active Volcan Chico to enjoy a spectacular view of Elizabeth Bay. In the afternoon, FREE TIME so that you can explore the Concha Perla, swim with sea lions, colorful varieties of fish, and with luck, sea turtles and rays.

Visit the Tintoreras Islet to see the famous white-tipped-fin Tintoreras sharks. Hike around the islet and spot some marine iguanas. Get close to Galapagos sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, Sally Lightfoot crabs, sea turtles, pelicans, and Galapagos Penguins.

Exploring Puerto Villamil Bay reaching Tintoreras Islet and observe a variety of fauna from our kayaks, including Penguins, Blue-footed Boobies, and Marine Iguanas. Row up to El Faro before heading back to shore. In the afternoon, get ready for a hike adventure to the Highlands of Isabela - Campo Duro to observe the Giant Galapagos Tortoises in a semi-natural protected environment. Ride to El Mango viewpoint and La Cueva de Sucre (Lava formations).

Transfer out to Santa Cruz Is and to Baltra Airport to catch return flight.