Active GIA 8 Days – 7 Nights

Galapagos arrival at San Cristobal Island/Hotel Check-in & Lunch/Afternoon adventure

When your plane arrives at San Cristobal, our guide will be waiting for you at the airport and will take you to the hotel for your check-in followed by lunch (not included).

In the afternoon, we are going to visit The Interpretation Center, a self-guided museum where we are going to learn about Natural and Human History of Galapagos, and much more. Next, we will head to CERRO TIJERETAS, also known as, “Frigate Bird Hill,” where we will be able to see two species of frigate birds, perhaps nesting, and enjoy the best views of Wreck Bay, Kicker Rock and Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the capital of Galapagos province. There is also a statue of Charles Darwin for some great photos! Finally, we are going to snorkel at Carola beach looking for tropical fish, sea turtles and sea lions. Return to hotel. Welcome dinner.

Santa Cruz Island * Garrapatero Beach * Los Gemelos *

This morning we will give you a Box Breakfast as you will check out of your hotel on San Cristobal early, and transfer to Santa Cruz Island via speed boat (approximately 2 hours). Upon arrival on Santa Cruz your guide will take you to El Garrapatero Beach where we are going to enjoy beautiful clear water and a white sand beach. You are likely to see a variety of wildlife including Flamingos and White cheeked ducks, and of course colorful fish, sea turtles and sea lions should you opt to go snorkeling!

We will have lunch in the Highlands, then we will take you to the Galapagos rainforest habitat to visit Los Gemelos (“Twin Craters”) natural volcanic formation at 400 meters above sea level, surrounded by a forest of “escalecía”, an endemic plant of the Galapagos. We will observe the different species of Darwin´s finches as well as Vermilion Flycatchers and, if we’re lucky, the elusive short-eared owls. Next, we will see and learn about the majestic giant tortoises in their natural habitat. We will also walk through a lava tunnel with 100% volcanic formation.

Return to the hotel. Dinner (not included). Rest!

Charles Darwin Station * Move to Isabela Island * Flamingos lagoon

Breakfast. Check out, leave luggage in storage and next we will visit CHARLES DARWIN STATION, where we can observe giant tortoises in captivity and learn about the breeding program of this majestic animal.

After lunch (not included), we pick the suitcases from the hotel and we will go to the dock to take the speed boat to Isabela Island, where after the arrival and check-in, we will visit the FLAMINGOS LAGOON; In this place you can see flocks of flamingos that come to feed in the lagoon. Dinner included

Tintoreras Islets - Tortoise Breeding Center – Wetlands – Muro de las lágrimas:

After breakfast we will visit Tintoreras Islets, so named because White-tip reef sharks known as Tintoreras live there. We can also observe Penguins, Sea Lions, Marine Iguanas and we can snorkel with sharks and a big variety of multicolored fish. Back to hotel for lunch.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Tortoise Breeding Center to learn about their program. Continuing the journey to the MURO DE LAS LÁGRIMAS (Wall of tears) place with historical relevance, stopping along the way in different WETLANDS spots. Return to the hotel. Farewell Dinner.