Best of Galápagos | 7-Day Island Hopping Tour

Name: Best of Galápagos | 7-Day Island Hopping Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 2489 USD
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7 daysEnglish, SpanishBook 2 days aheadGalapagos Islands, Ecuador

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Discover the incredible biodiversity of the Galápagos Islands on this 7-day island-hopping adventure, exploring Santa Cruz, Isabela Island, and one of the archipelago's spectacular uninhabited islands. Visit the renowned Charles Darwin Research Station, relax on the pristine sands of Tortuga Bay, and encounter giant tortoises in their natural habitat.

Continue to Isabela Island, home to unique volcanic landscapes and exceptional marine life. Snorkel alongside sea turtles, rays, penguins, and marine iguanas at Los Túneles and Tintoreras Islet, two of the Galápagos' most iconic visitor sites. Complete your journey with a full-day yacht excursion to an uninhabited island such as North Seymour, South Plazas, Santa Fe, or Bartolomé, where remarkable wildlife encounters and breathtaking scenery await.

Designed for nature lovers, this carefully curated itinerary combines comfortable accommodations, expert Naturalist Guides, and unforgettable wildlife experiences across the islands

Included

Snorkeling equipment (Mask and fins)
Speed boat tickets: Santa Cruz - Isabela - Santa Cruz
Lunch
All transportation
6 nights accommodation in selected hotels
Breakfast
Certified Naturalist English/Spanish speaking guide

Not included

Entrance fee for Galapagos National Park
INGALA $20,00 (American dollars)
Not described meals
Isabela pier fee $10,00
Tips
Flight tickets to Galapagos from mainland
Wetsuit

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What you'll do

Arrive at Baltra’s airport, your guide picks you up at the airport and will take you to the hotel
Speed boat to Isabela at 14:00. Pick up from the pier around 16:30 and transfer to your hotel in Isabela. Free time to visit on your own the flamingoes Lagoon
3 hours
Isabela
Isabela, Ecuador
Arrival to Isabela island and free time to visit the Flamingos Lagoon on your own
1 min

Sierra Negra
Ecuador
Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up by our guide, then, we will be ready to walk through spectacular lava landscapes overlooking the volcanoes of northern Isabela and Fernandina. The hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano and the Chico Volcano is 16 km long. We will see the second-largest volcanic crater in the world and explore different areas of vegetation. We will have lunch and the rest of the day is free. You can enjoy the beautiful beach in Isabela, or you can dive in the Laguna Concha de Perla (the free time snorkeling equipment is not included, but it can be hired locally). Overnight in Isabela.
5 hoursAdmission included

Las Tintoreras
Puerto Villamil, Ecuador
Breakfast in the hotel. This day you will visit "Las Tintoreras," a chain of small islets full of the cove and hidden beaches. The islet of Tintoreras is situated in the south of Puerto Villamil. It has a bay where it is possible to see sea lions, marine turtles, iguanas, manta rays, etc. This bay is connected by a superficial crack with crystalline water which is closed off during low tide. In this crack, it is possible to see the sharks from Blanca Point swimming with the rest of the tropical fish and sea lions (snorkel). Overnight in Isabela.
3 hoursAdmission included

Los Tuneles
Puerto Villamil, Ecuador
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure by boat to Cabo Rosa (45 min by boat), where lava flowed into the ocean and formed beautiful lava tunnels. There you will see penguins, blue-footed boobies, and sea turtles. However, the highlight is diving. You can see sharks, turtles/sea lions, sea lions, rays, seahorses, and much tropical fish. The tour to Cabo Rosa lasts approximately 5 hours. The rest of the day is free. You can enjoy the beautiful beach of Isabela or snorkel in the Laguna de la Concha de Perla. Overnight in Isabela.
5 hoursAdmission included

Charles Darwin Research Station
Ave Charles Darwin 854, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
You will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station where you will have the opportunity to learn about Galapagos conservation in action. Over 200 scientists and volunteers are involved with research and conservation efforts here
1 hour
Tortuga Bay Beach
Ecuador
. You will take a small road 2,500 meters long up to the access to Tortuga Bay. Enjoy a 2-3 hour hike (both ways) up to this beautiful beach, which is perfectly preserved, and with the presence of wild animals such as iguanas, beach crabs. Only swim in the mangrove that is separated from the beach. Tortuga Bay is a white sand beach located on the south coast of the island of Santa Cruz.
3 hours

North Seymour Island is one of the best wildlife destinations in the Galápagos I
slands, renowned for its remarkable birdlife and breathtaking coastal landscapes. Walk scenic trails alongside blue-footed boobies, magnificent frigatebirds, sea lions, and land iguanas in their natural habitat. Complete the experience with snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, where you may encounter sea turtles, reef sharks, rays, and colorful tropical fish.
8 hours

Los Gemelos
Ecuador
Breakfast in your hotel. Our driver will transfer you to Baltra. A short stop in the Twin Craters to take some photos and continue to the airport
15 min