Galapagos Perfect!

Day 1 – Quito - Santa Cruz – El Chato – Tortuga bay (L)

Upon Arrival to the islands don´t forget to show your Transit Control Card (included) that we will buy in the office of INGALA in the airport in Quito and give it to you. Once at Baltra airport our staff will meet and take you to Santa Cruz Island, where you will visit the highlands of the island, here you can admire the giant tortoises in their natural state, see the lava tunnels and enjoy a delicious lunch at one of its ranches (also the famous twins on the way). In the afternoon, you will go to Tortuga Bay for enjoining a white sand beach (40 minutes’ walk approximately).  

Day 2 – Full day Bartolome or Seymour North (B, L)

Early in the morning we will be picked up by the transportation that will take you into the Itabaca channel, from where you will board the yacht. Bartolome Island is famous for its Pinnacle Rock, a tower or lance-shaped obelisk that rises from the edge of the ocean and is one of the most famous images of the islands. Next to it, a beach in perfect crescent shaped, with pink and white sands, east of the pinnacle, where the crystal waters are waiting for us to do snorkeling. Under the surface, we find schools of tropical fish, sea urchins, starfish and more. Depending of the day, another option is North Seymour a natural refuge of Blue-footed boobies and large colonies of nesting frigate birds. Just off shore can often witness the Galapagos surf club members, the sea lions. In this tour, as well, you will visit an isolated beach called Bachas, for a refreshing snorkeling. North Seymour is one of the most popular day tours from Santa Cruz.  

Day 3 – AM: Transfer to Isabela, visit the Humedales – PM: Tour Tintoreras - Snorkeling (B, L)

After breakfast, you will take a speed boat to Isabela for aprox. 2 hours. As soon as you arrive on Isabela you will visit the Breeding Center of giant tortoises where you will see from eggs to adolescence, in the same facilities of the Galapagos National Park with a small interpretation center. As well the wetlands located at 5 km from the town, complemented by several trails through different wetlands each with an especially attractive, like flamingos, lagoons, small beaches, lava tunnels, the stream etc. After Lunch you will visit "Las Tintoreras," a chain of small islets full of cove and hidden beaches. The islet “Las Tintoreras” is located in the south part of Puerto Villamil. It has a bay where a walk of around 20 minutes is possible to see sea lions, marine turtle, 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, you may see white tipped reef shark swimming with the rest of the tropical fish and sea lions. After the walk, you will return to the boat that will take you to the place where you will snorkel and you will appreciate the flora and fauna of the area.  

Day 4 – AM: Visit Sierra Negra & Chico Volcano – PM: Free time (B, BL)

After breakfast, we will take our transportation to go to Sierra Negra Volcano (the second largest and most active volcano in the world), this activity is by foot and if the weather conditions permit, we will also visit Chico Volcano for enjoying a box lunch (4 hours hike approximately). After this, we come back to the hotel for a free time in the beach or snorkeling (not included) in Concha Perla. Last night in the Enchanted Islands “The Galapagos”.  

Day 5 – Isabela to Santa Cruz. Flight back to Quito (BB)

Early in the morning (6 am), we start our trip back to Santa Cruz by a speed boat (around 2 hours). As soon as you arrive, free time to go to Charles Darwin Station or explore the town, depending on the flight time. Transfer to Baltra Airport for your flight back to Quito. End of our services.

NOTES:

• Food detail: B: breakfast. L: lunch BL: box lunch BB: box breakfast
• Hotels and Daily tours depend on availability
• If the tour group is bigger than 8 pax, you will have an Ecuadorian Tour Leader with the group in order to assist you all the time.
• Accommodation in double rooms standard with breakfast included.
• The earliest flight to GPS and the latest flight back to Quito is recommended.

Day 1 – Quito – Santa Cruz – El Chato – Tortuga Bay (B, L)

Upon Arrival to the islands don´t forget to show your Transit Control Card (included) that we will buy in the office of INGALA in the airport in Quito and give it to you. Once at Baltra airport our staff will meet and take you to Santa Cruz Island, where you will visit the highlands of the island, here you can admire the giant tortoises in their natural state, see the lava tunnels and enjoy a delicious lunch at one of its ranches (also the famous twins on the way). After this our guide will get to the hotel for a short rest. In the afternoon, you will go to Tortuga Bay for enjoining a white sand beach (40 minutes’ walk approximately).  

Day 2 – Full day Bartolome or Seymour North (B, L)

Early in the morning we will be picked up by the transportation that will take us into the Itabaca channel, from where you will board the yacht. Bartolome Island is famous for its Pinnacle Rock, a tower or lance-shaped obelisk that rises from the edge of the ocean and is one of the most famous images of the islands. A beach in perfect crescent shaped, with pink and white sands, east of the pinnacle. On this beach, where the crystal waters are waiting for us to do snorkelling. Under the surface, we find schools of tropical fish, sea urchins, starfish and sea anemones. Depending of the day, another option is North Seymour a natural refuge of Blue-footed boobies and large colonies of nesting frigate birds. Just off shore can often witness the Galapagos surf club members, the sea lions. In this tour, as well, will stop at isolated beach called Bachas, for a refreshing snorkel. North Seymour is one of the most popular day tours from Santa Cruz.  

Day 3 – AM: Transfer to Isabela, visit Humedales – PM: Tour Tintoreras - Snorkeling (B, L)

After breakfast, free time to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station (depending of your flight time). Later on, you will be pick up to take you to Baltra airport to take your scenic flight to Isabela for 30-45 minutes. As soon as you arrive on Isabela Island, you will visit the Breeding Center of giant tortoises where you will see from eggs to adolescence, in the same facilities of the Galapagos National Park with a small interpretation center. As well the wetlands located at 5 km from the town, complemented by several trails through different wetlands each with an especially attractive, like flamingos, lagoons, small beaches, lava tunnels, the stream etc. After lunch you will visit "Las Tintoreras," a chain of small islets full of cove and hidden beaches. The islet “Las Tintoreras” is located in the south part of Puerto Villamil. It has a bay where a walk of around 20 min is possible to see sea lions, marine turtle, 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, you may see white tipped reef shark swimming with the rest of the tropical fish and sea lions. After the walk, you will return to the boat that will take you to the place where you will snorkel and you will appreciate the flora and fauna of the area.  

Day 4 – AM: Visit Sierra Negra & Chico Volcano – PM: Free time (B, BL)

  After breakfast, we will take our private transportation to go to Sierra Negra Volcano (the second largest and most active volcano in the world), this activity is by foot and if the weather conditions permit, we will also visit Chico Volcano for enjoying a box lunch (4 hours hike approximately). After this, we come back to the hotel for a free time in the beach or snorkeling (not included) in Concha Perla. Last night in the Enchanted Islands “The Galapagos”.  

Day 5 – Isabela to Santa Cruz. Flight Back to Quito (BB)

  In the morning, we start our trip back to Santa Cruz by a scenic flight. Depending on the internal and the local flight back time to Quito, you will be pick up. On Baltra Airport, you will be on time ready for you flight. End of our services.

NOTES:

• Food detail: B: breakfast. L: lunch  BL: box lunch BB: box breakfast
• Hotels and Daily tours depend on availability
• If the tour group is bigger than 8 pax, you will have an Ecuadorian Tour Leader with the group in order to assist you all the time.
• Deluxe accommodation in double rooms standard with breakfast included.
• The earliest flight to GPS and the latest flight back to Quito is recommended.
• Included scenic flight but timings are not prescheduled so that it gives us the flexibility to accommodate continental flight arrivals or departures to ensure you are transferred to your island within the shortest possible time.