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GALAPAGOS 4D/3N
LAND AND SEA

ITINERARY

DAY 1

TRANSFER-IN - HIGHLANDS - PUERTO AYORA
Transfer in at Baltra airport. Our certified Galapagos Naturalist guide will meet with you upon your arrival to the archipelago. You'll be transferred to the Itabaca channel; this crystal turquoise water channel separates Baltra from Santa Cruz. Later your continue your private tour through the Highlands of Santa Cruz where you'll visit a Giant Tortoise Reserve, located on the natural path tortoises take every year as they either migrate to higher moist locations during the garúa season (June-September), or when they descend to the warmer lowlands during the wet season. The Galapagos giant tortoise is the largest living tortoise species, weighing up to 250 kg (550 lb). You'll visit one of the island’s lava tunnels, significant geological formations that take you back in time and allow you to remember how lava flows formed the islands. Lunch in the reserve and transfer to your hotel in Puerto Ayora.

DAYS 2 AND 3

SHARED NAVIGABLE TOURS

EXPLORE NEARBY ISLANDS

Explore nearby islands and enjoy snorkeling with unique marine life, with 2 days of shared hared full-day yacht explorations. These tours include the service of a Galapagos Certified Naturalist Guide, lunch, water, snorkeling gear, towel. Depending on the booking date and availability, you'll visit one of the following destinations: North Seymour, South Plazas, Bartolome, or Santa Fe. You can check more details of each location at the bottom of this itinerary. In the afternoon, return to your hotel in Puerto Ayora

DAY 4

TRANSFER OUT
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Baltra airport to catch your flight back to the mainland.

NAVIGABLE DAY TOUR OPTIONS DAY 2 & 3

North Seymour Island

North Seymour was lifted from the ocean floor by a seismic event, and its origins as a seabed give the island its low, flat profile. Cliffs only a few meters high form the shoreline, where swallow-tailed gulls sit among the ledges and rocks. A tiny forest of silver-grey Palo Santo trees stands just above the landing, usually without leaves, waiting for the rains to burst into bloom. This island is teeming with life!

Bartolome Island

Bartolome is famous for Pinnacle Rock, a towering spearheaded obelisk that rises from the ocean’s edge and is the best-known landmark in the islands. Galapagos penguins—the only species of penguin found north of the equator—walk precariously along narrow volcanic ledges at its base. Sea lions snooze on rocky platforms, ready to slide into the water to play with passing snorkelers.

SOUTH PLAZAS

South Plaza Island  is a small island full of fascinating wildlife, both along its shore and along its dramatic, wind-swept cliffs: sea lions, land iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, Opuntia cacti and vegetation that changes colors according to the season. South Plaza is one of Galapagos’ most impressive visiting sites.

SANTA FE

Santa Fe Island  offers one of the most beautiful and sheltered coves in the islands. Its turquoise lagoon is protected by a peninsula of tiny islets forming an ideal anchorage. The island lies to the southeast of Santa Cruz within sight of Puerto Ayora. Here you’ll have a great opportunity to snorkel together with sea lions.

Pricing

PRICE PER PERSON: USD $ 1350.00 

  • This tour runs with a minimum of 2 passengers.
  • Accommodations in double or triple occupancy with private bathroom (Hotel La isla or similar)
  • Single room Supplement: Add USD $ 220.00
  • Contact us for alternative accommodation options, solo travelers or groups of 5+

Trip considerations

PLEASE NOTE: 
This is a sample itinerary subject to change due to weather conditions, safety, National Park regulations and particular interests of guests. Changes and additions are made in order to maximize your experience, wilderness enjoyment and cultural interaction with local people.
The price listed below is based on the accommodations  listed in the itinerary which can be upgraded or modified according to your preferences.

*PLEASE ASK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND DESTINATIONS IN GALAPAGOS OR TO EXTEND YOUR TRIP IN MAINLAND ECUADOR
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