9 days tour

Darwin’S Galapagos

$ 2,396 .00 USD

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Darwin’S Galapagos

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All visitors to the Galapagos with True Ecuador Travel get access to our unique app. Once your program is uploaded we will send you the link and log in details. The app contains all the information for your program:   •Day-by-day details with pick-up times   •Online and offline maps with places of interest marked   •Up-to-date weather information for the islands   •Information on the islands and each tour   •Suggestions of free and low-cost activities to do in any spare time   •Information on the history, environment and challenges the islands face   •Emergency contact numbers and email for staff – 24 hours a day

Meals

All breakfasts are included plus lunch on all-day excursions.

Accommodation

8 nights Hotel accommodation (depending on program)

Transport

Motor Yachts, High-speed launches, Private Vehicles

Guide

Qualified Galapagos park guides will meet you on arrival and accompany you on each all-day and half-day excursion. Hotel staff will also be available with details of your program to answer any questions.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Current travel insurance is required for all visitors to the Galapagos Islands. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Additional Services •Hotel upgrades from regular tourist class to tourist superior or luxury •Start on an alternative day instead of Sunday •Additional accommodation in Quito or Guayaquil •Airport transfers to accommodation in Quito or Guayaquil •Additional travel and activities in Ecuador

Others

Dinners are not included Lunches are not included except on the all-day excursions Galapagos Park Entry A fee of $20 for the INGALA immigration control card is payable at the departure airport before arriving in Galapagos A fee of $100 for entry into the Galapagos national park is payable IN CASH ONLY on arrival in the Galapagos. A fee of $10 in cash is charged on arrival in Isabela for entry to the island.

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Itinerary of your trip Darwin’S Galapagos

  • Day 1 Day 1: Sunday
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Sunday

      AM: Transfer from Baltra to hotel with guided Highland Tour

      PM: Charles Darwin Research Station - self-guided


      Your Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure will begin when you are met at Baltra airport on arrival by official Galapagos guides and driven to a highland farm and reserve to view and learn about the giant tortoises. You will also explore a lava tunnel left over from the original pyroclastic flow, and “Los Gemelos” - two large volcanic craters that have their own microclimate and species. From there you will be driven to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time you may have time to walk to the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn more about the many species of tortoises that inhabit the Galapagos.

      At the hotel, staff will go over the details for the week to make sure everything is clear. 

  • Day 2 Day 2: Monday
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Monday

      AM/PM: All-day guided tour to Bartolomé, Plazas or North Seymour*


      You will be picked up from your hotel at an agreed hour between 6.00 and 7.30 AM depending on which tour you have. The day will be spent sailing to and exploring one of these unique islands with the chance to snorkel at different spots, as well as a short hike to explore and view the animals and birds that live there. You will be accompanied by a qualified Galapagos guide. Snorkel gear is provided. Lunch is also provided on the boat. In the evening you can choose where to eat and explore the charming small town of Puerto Ayora.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Tuesday
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Tuesday

      AM: Launch to Isabela Island

      PM: Guided tour to Volcan Sierra Negra

      Difficulty level: Medium, medium-high

      Duration: aproximately 3-4 hours

      This morning you will be at the jetty around 6.30 AM for the high-speed launch to Isabela Island. The trip takes around 2 hours. On arrival you will have to pay $10 in cash for “entrance” to the island, and then you will be met and escorted to the hotel. After dropping your luggage you will be picked up to drive to the still-active volcano “Sierra Negra” to hike to the rim, and on to “Volcan Chico” if you are feeling energetic enough.  At the end of the tour you will be droped back at the hotel. After this you can eat dinner in any of the many restaurants and cafés around the main square of this tiny village. 

  • Day 4 Day 4: Wednesday
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Wednesday

      AM: Guided excursion to Los Túneles

      PM: Playa del Amor / Media Luna Hill / Flamingo Lagoon


      You will be picked up from the hotel at the agreed time for the Tuneles tour. The small boat will head around the coastline of Isabela to arrive at a unique spot with lava bridges spanning stretches of clear water. You will snorkel in different locations to see the variety of underwater life there. Snorkel gear is provided. You will be dropped back at the hotel around 1.00 PM.  You can get lunch from any of the restaurants in the main square from $5 and upwards.

      The afternoon is free, and our app will give you details of activities that you can do depending on your energy level. While some may be quite tired after the morning’s activities, others may be ready for a hike or more exploration in the water. We recommend the hike by the Flamingo Lagoon and on to Playa del Amor and Media Luna Hill. All the details and a map are provided on the app.


  • Day 5 Day 5: Thursday
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Thursday

      AM: Guided Tintoreras snorkel tour

      PM:Launch return to Santa Cruz + Garrapatero Beach / Playa de los Alemanes – self-guided


      You will be picked up from the hotel around 7 AM and driven to the jetty to board a small boat that will take you to a collection of rocks that jut out of the water close by. Here there is excellent snorkeling and you will be able to see a variety of marine species endemic to the Galapagos. Snorkel gear is provided. 

      Lunch is provided by the hotel.  

      The launch to return to Santa Cruz leaves at 2 pm and you will be driven to the jetty in time for departure. 

      On arrival at the jetty in Puerto Ayora you will return to the hotel (a short walk or a $1 taxi ride). If you still feel energetic then you can use the app to get the directions to walk to Playa de los Alemanes or Laguna de las Ninfas. 

  • Day 6 Day 6: Friday
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Friday

      AM/PM: Pinzón or Floreana or Santa Fé - all-day excursion


      You will be picked up from the hotel at the agreed time depending on your tour and taken to the waiting boat that will sail to the island destination. Refer to the app for details of what you will see. The boat to Floreana is the regular daily launch, and once you arrive on Floreana you will be met and taken on a tour of the highlands with its human-created remains and impressive flora, before returning for lunch. After lunch you will take a short hike to a sheltered cove where you can snorkel and see many turtles and tropical fish and corals. The tours to the other islands will also offer hikes across the islands and opportunities to snorkel to see the diverse marine flora and fauna. Snorkel gear is provided. 

      You will arrive back in Puerto Ayora around 5-6 pm. In the evening you can explore the town and sea front and decide where to eat. 



  • Day 7 Day 7: Saturday
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Saturday

      AM: Launch to San Cristóbal + Playa Mann / Playa de Oro - self guided

      PM: San Cristóbal Interpretation Center self-guided


      You will walk to the jetty to catch the launch to San Cristobal at around $6.30 am. The app will have the name of the launch that you will be on.  It will take around 2 hours to arrive in Baquerizo Moreno on San Cristobal. You will be met by someone from the hotel to show you the way and get you settled in. 

      The rest of the day is free. The app has suggestions for activities, depending on your energy level. We recommend hiking to the beaches Playa Mann and Playa de Oro, as well as taking in the Interpretation Center which gives a wonderful overview of the unique variety of flora and fauna on San Cristobal and the Galapagos in general. You can get lunch and dinner in the local market, in small local restaurants or in any of the tourist restaurants. 



  • Day 8 Day 8: Sunday
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Sunday

      AM/PM: All day 360 tour of San Cristóbal


      You will be picked up from the hotel around 7.00 am (confirm time on app) for the 360 Tour which will take you to Playa Grande, Bahía Sardina and Kicker Rock to snorkel and view a huge variety of wildlife – sea lions, turtles, stingrays, sharks, octopus and a myriad tropical fish, as well as endemic birds such as the blue-footed boobie. The tour ends around 5-6 pm.  In the evening you can explore the small town of Baquerizo Moreno and decide where to eat, as well as do some last-minute souvenir shopping!



  • Day 9 Day 9: Monday
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Monday

      AM:  Transfer to airport in San Cristóbal

      A driver will pick you up from the hotel at the specified time to take you on the short trip to the airport on San Cristobal. 


      Note: This program arrives to Baltra airport and leaves from San Cristóbal airport

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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