Galapagos Tours 7 days Itinerary (3 Islands)

Isabela Island

• Breakfast
• Pick up from your Hotel in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island.
• Boarding Time at 07:00 am.
• Sailing time from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island. (2 hours)
• Arrival to Villamil Port in Isabela Island at 09:00 am. aprpoximately.
• At 11:00 am. Sailing time from Villamil Port to Tunnels. (1 hour)
• Visit Tunnels
• 2 times for snorkeling. (45 minutes each one)
• Lunch
• Return to Isabela at 16:00 pm
• Arrival to Isabela at 17:00 pm approximately.
• Transfer to your Hotel in Isabela.
• Briefing for next day activities.

Places to Visit:

• Tunnels: This is one of the most spectacular snorkeling sites in Isabela, the water is shallow, calm and very clear, a marine sanctuary. A series of lava flows have produced unique geological formations, a series of arches and tunnels, below and above the water, where a large number of endemic Galapagos species live. The entrance to the site is not deep and the waves can be very strong, for this reason, access to this place is not always very feasible. The best time to visit Los Túneles is between January and May.

Details:

• Animals to see: Blue-footed boobies, rays, starfish, penguins, sea horses, sharks, sea turtles, reef fish.

• Activities: Snorkeling

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, swimsuit.

• Include: Breakfast, Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Snacks, Water, Hotel Accommodation and Snorkeling Equipment.

• Not Included: Isabela Fee $10, Dinner, Tips and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals since they are wildlife.
• This night you will stay in Isabela Island.

Isabela Island

Isabela Island

• Breakfast
• Pick up from your Hotel in Villamil Port, Isabela Island.
• Visit the Wetlands
• Visit the Flamingos Lake
• Visit the Tortoise Breeding Center
• Lunch
• Snorkeling in Tintoreras (45 minutes)
• Return to Santa Cruz at 15:00 pm
• Arrival to Santa Cruz at 17:00 pm approximately.
• Transfer to your Hotel
• Briefing for next day activities

Places to Visit:

• Wetlands: The Wetlands of Isabela Island are located just outside of Puerto Villamil. The Wetlands consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species such as common stilts, whimbrels, white-cheeked pintails, and gallinules. The Wetlands can be visited on foot via a path that winds through the swamps.

• Flamingo Lake: To the west of Puerto Villamil there are various salt and brackish lagoons which house an impressive variety of coastal and sea birds. Here, visitors can also find the largest concentration of flamingos in Galapagos.

• Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center: The Tortoise Breeding Center (also known as the Interpretation Center) is located nearby Puerto Villamil. A boardwalk connects the town to the Center, stretching across the wetlands and Prickly Pear Cacti shrub. Five sub-species of the Giant Tortoise exist on the island, yet their populations are threatened by introduced animals such as goats and cats. At the Tortoise Breeding Center, eggs are nursed in a hatchery and the giant tortoise adults are observed in supervised corrals. The Center aims to increase the population and secure the survival of these species.

• Tintoreras: The Tintoreras Islets, located a short distance from Puerto Villamil, is home to a great variety of wildlife. Its turquoise, crystalline waters are inhabited by white-tipped reef sharks, Galapagos penguins, marine turtles and sea lions. One of its beaches, surrounded by mangroves is one of the few sites where marine iguanas can reproduce successfully.

Details:

• Animals to see: Giant tortoises, flamingos, terrestrial iguanas, white fin sharks, sea lions, reef fish.

• Activities: Trekking and Snorkeling

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, swimsuit.

• Include: Breakfast, Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Snacks, Water, Hotel Accommodation and Snorkeling Equipment.

• Not Included: Isabela Fee $10, Dinner, Tips and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals since they are wildlife.

Charles Darwin Station – San Cristobal Island

• Breakfast
• Visit Charles Darwin Station
• Lunch
• Public ferry to San Cristobal 15:00
• Arrive in San Cristobal, around 17:00
• Transfer to Hotel

Places to Visit:

Charles Darwin Sation

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Charles Darwin Station in the Galapagos Islands! Our tour offers a fascinating experience to explore one of the most important research and conservation sites in the world. Witness the incredible biodiversity of flora and fauna, learn about the groundbreaking research conducted by scientists, and get up close with the famous giant tortoises. With our knowledgeable guides, you’ll gain insight into the history and significance of this remarkable location. Join us for an educational and awe-inspiring journey that you’ll never forget!

Details:

• Animals to see: Sea Lions, giant turtles.

• Activities: Trekking

• What do you bring: Sunscreen, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, swimsuit.

• Include: Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, and Hotel Accommodation.

• Not Included: Dinner, Tips, and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals since they are in the wild.

San Cristobal Island

• Breakfast
• Pick up from your Hotel in San Cristobal Island.
• Departure time at 07:00 am.
• Visit Sleeping Lion (snorkeling)
• Visit Brujo Hill (Hiking)
• Sardine Bay (Snorkeling)
• Visit Punta Pitt (Trekking)
• Visit Rosa Blanca Bay (Snorkeling)
• Lunch
• Return to San Cristobal at 16:00 pm
• Arrival to San Cristobal at 17:00 pm approximately.
• Transfer to your Hotel
• Briefing for next day activities

Places to Visit:

• Sleeping Lion: It consists of two vertical walls with a channel in the center that offers a paradise for sharks and other species of fish, such as barracudas and rainbow fish. The walls are strikingly colored almost certainly will have sightings of great marine wildlife, including octopi and many sharks like: hammerhead shark, white-fin reef shark and freshwater turtle sharks. Other marine creatures that are found are turtles, rays and sea lions.
• Brujo Hill: The main attraction is the coral sand beach as well as a variety of flora and fauna species. It is an eroded tuff cone, which in some of its parts, is composed of lava. The citizens of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno used to extract salt to preserve cod fish, meat from their farms, and tortoise meat. This is a place to observe marine birds. Brujo Hill offers an excellent landscape from which you may see León Dormido, the south of the highest part of San Cristobal, and the adjacent coast. Two halophyte species grow here in soils rich in salt.
• Sardina Bay: It’s characterized for being a place for fishing of several species such as sardines, liza, octopus, lobster, shrimp, among others. Bahía Sardina includes two beaches whose attractions are its small white sand dunes together with its crystalline waters suitable for snorkeling, taking into account that in this bay there is a large presence of sea turtles, rays, and sea lions.
• Punta Pitt: This is the only site in the Galapagos Islands, where you can watch the three species of boobies and two species of frigates nesting in the same area. The reason that there are three species of boobies at Punta Pitt is due to the geographic location: there is enough food so there is no competition between them. The blue-footed boobies nest in the interior (rarely on the cliffs), red-footed boobies nest on bushes, and masked boobies nest along the cliffs. Another added attraction is the presence of sea lions at the landing point, in the bay.
• Rosa Blanca Bay: It’s a small bay located northeast of San Cristóbal Island. It has several small beaches, but its main attraction is the large beach located in the center of the small bay where there is a large number of dunes. added to its crystal clear waters generate an attractive landscape unique to the area. The entire bay of Rosa Blanca and its lowlands is an ideal area for fishing of wahoo, palometa, ojón, liza, cod. Additionally, there are shark, ray and sea turtle species that are the ideal complement for snorkeling activities.

Details:

• Animals to see: Red-footed boobies, frigates, sea lions, reef fish, marine turtle, rays, hammerhead sharks, and endemic birds.

• Activities: Hiking, Snorkeling, Trekking, and Experimental Fishing.

• What do you bring: Sunscreen, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, swimsuit.

• Include: Breakfast, Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Snacks, Water, Hotel Accommodation, and Snorkeling Equipment.

• Not Included: Dinner, Tips, and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals since they are wildlife.

San Cristobal Flight back to Quito

• Breakfast
• Transfer to San Cristobal Airport
• Return Flight.

Details:

• Include: Breakfast, Transport

• Not Included:  Guide, Dinner, Lunch, Tips, and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• This day is not included Guide, just the driver.