GALAPAGOS ISLAND HOPPING I2

DAY 1 – PUERTO AYORA

Welcome at the Baltra airport and transfer by public buses to the tip of the Itabaca canal, , where  you will proceed by a public ferry service in the Island of Santa Cruz. Transport will be waiting in order to transfer you to Puerto Ayora, area where the hotels are located on the Island. On the way, you will have the opportunity to visit the lava tunnels and a Turtle reserve. Visit to the Scientific Charles Darwin Station, where you can learn more about the Galápagos Islands; the species that live in this enchanted place, its origin, the theory of Evolution, the conservation programs, and observe some Giant Turtles in captivity. (Transfer operates daily at 13h00). Accommodation.

**It will be possible to operate transfers without visits and without guide at the following times: 10h00 and 15h00** (previous request)

DAY 2 – PUERTO AYORA

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning excursion to Tortuga Bay Beach, after 40minute walk (approx.) we will arrive to this magic place, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galapagos, with white sand and green mangroves. “Playa Mansa” is where we can swim and enjoy of the beach.  Free time for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, tour around the bay on board a yacht, starting with a visit to “La Lobería”, named because of the presence of sea lions. Here you will be able to swim or snorkel. Then we proceed with our tour to the “Canal del Amor”, a marvelous site where nature gives us an unforgettable view; at the end of this channel, just a few meters forward, a viewpoint where we can observe reef sharks; from here we continue with a short walk to see the marine iguanas that inhabit in “Playa de los Perros”.  Punta Estrada will also be visited. Return to Puerto Ayora.

*Note: transport used in this excursion is a boat engine with capacity for 16 people. This tour only takes place Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

DAY 3- PUERTO AYORA

 Breakfast at hotel. Free day to choose any extra activities of your own choice and accommodation

DAY 4 –  PUERTO AYORA/ SAN CRISTOBAL

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer hotel / pier in Puerto Ayora to take the public speedboat to San Cristobal. Transfer pier / hotel in San Cristobal. Accommodation.

DAY 5 – SAN CRISTOBAL

Breakfast at hotel. Yacht excursión to León Dormido.   One of the 5 most spectacular sites in Galapagos to practice diving and snorkeling: A navigation along the coast of San Cristóbal with a wonderful landscape and sea birds. Arriving at Leon Dormido, you will dive (2 dives) or snorkel, your guide will direct you to enjoy this fantastic underwater world: fish, sea turtles, sea lions, hammerhead sharks and more!

You will have the opportunity to cross the channel of this rock monument, before disembarking in a beautiful beach, you will enjoy a box lunch on board, snorkeling, swimming in the bay or resting, they are activities that you can do on the beach.  Return to the hotel. Lodging.

DAY 6 – SAN CRISTOBAL 

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer hotel / pier or airport in San Cristobal.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Transfer Baltra / hotel in Puerto Ayora, visiting the highland part of Santa Cruz Island (Includes lava Tunnels and a turtle reserve) + Visit the Scientific Charles Darwin Station. (Transfer operates daily at 13h00). It will be possible to operate transfers without visits at the following times: 10h00 and 15h00**
• 3 nights’ accommodation in Galápagos (Santa Cruz Island) with breakfast
• Excursion to Tortuga Beach & Bay Tour
• Transfer hotel / pier in Puerto Ayora
• Transfer by yacht from Puerto Ayora to San Cristóbal
• Transfers pier / hotel / in San Cristóbal
• 2 nights lodging in San Cristóbal with breakfasts
• Yacht excursion to León Dormido
• Transfer hotel /pier or airport in San Cristobal
• Hotel taxes

**Programs do not include Galapagos: Galapagos National Park Fee $. 50.00 (Andean Pact) / $ 100.00 (Other countries) + $. 20.00 (TCT Transit Card) + Air Ticket (referential rate): Quito or Guayaquil / Galapagos / Guayaquil or Quito.

**Galapagos Excursions are subject to space availability and itinerary changes due to weather conditions and sailing permits.

**Services and lodging in Galapagos, will be provided in​ ​Santa Cruz ​Island​ (Baltra Airport GPS)

**From September, a special travel insurance will be required for entry into the Galapagos Islands, which must be purchased directly and compulsorily at the boarding airport (Quito or Guayaquil) or at the destination airport (Galapagos). It’s an independent and additional requirement to international travel insurance to visit the country.