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2nd Day: Navigable day tour base on availability: NORTH SEYMOUR, SOUTH PLAZAS, BARTOLOME, SANTA FE, CHINESE HAT.
3rd Day: Navigable day tour base on availability: NORTH SEYMOUR, SOUTH PLAZAS, BARTOLOME, SANTA FE, CHINESE HAT.
4th Day: Full active day to Tortuga bay beach and Highlands (Gemelos and Tortoises in the wild)
5th Day: Transfer to the airport.
Itineraries
Day 1
GALAPAGOS ARRIVAL (FLY TO BALTRA ISLAND AIRPORT) - Charles Darwin Station
When you arrive at Baltra airport, our guide will be waiting for you to begin the tour. From the airport we will board a transport that will take us to the Itabaca canal (approximately 15 minutes). In Itabaca we will take the public ferry to cross the canal, the trip lasts 10 minutes approx. Then we will take our private transportation to Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz Island (approximately 1 hour). Arrival at the hotel and check-in. Lunch (not included). In the afternoon, we will visit Charles Darwin Station, where we can observe giant tortoises in captivity and learn about the breeding program of this majestic animal. Return to the Hotel. Welcome Dinner.
Day 2
Day tour by Yacht
On these boat tour days, you will first enjoy breakfast and then be picked up by your guide. You will get to visit one of these special places based on availability: NORTH SEYMOUR, SOUTH PLAZAS, BARTOLOME, SANTA FE, CHINESE HAT. Optional activities may include walking, swimming and snorkeling. Lunch will be served on board. After your exciting day you will return to the Hotel, Dinner (not included).
Day 3
Day tour by Yacht
On these boat tour days, you will first enjoy breakfast and then be picked up by your guide. You will get to visit one of these special places based on availability: NORTH SEYMOUR, SOUTH PLAZAS, BARTOLOME, SANTA FE, CHINESE HAT. Optional activities may include walking, swimming and snorkeling. Lunch will be served on board. After your exciting day you will return to the Hotel, Dinner (not included).
Day 4
Tortuga Bay/ Santa Cruz Highlands
After breakfast we will take you to the renowned Tortuga Bay Beach to enjoy this white sandy beach and crystal-clear water for your choice of swimming and kayaking. Return to the hotel for lunch (not included) and rest.
In the afternoon, 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. Then, we will visit the Highlands to enjoy the giant tortoises in their natural habitat. We will walk through a lava tunnel with 100% volcanic formation. Return to the hotel. Dinner (not included)
Day 5
TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.
- Accommodation (Hotel) with breakfas
- Meals on San Cristobal
- Welcome Dinner
- Lunch during the boat tours
- Meals on Santa Cruz:
- Lunch during the boat tours
- Meals on Isabela:
- All meals are included
- Excursions details with Naturalist Guide (English - Spanish).
- All sea and land transfers (except water taxis)
- Snorkel Equipment specified in the programs
- Wetsuits.
- Taxes.
- Domestic airplane if appicable (only Luxury class)
- Airplane Ticket.Galapagos National Park ticket USD $6 (Ecuadorians only).
- Galapagos National Park ticket USD $100 (foreigner).
- Immigration Card CGG USD $20 for all passenger (Pay at Guayaquil or Quito).
- Isabela dock fee USD $ 10.00 per person.
- Alcoholic drinks
- Lunch and dinner not specified in program
- Unspecified expenses like Laundry Service, Phone Calls, etc.
- Tips.
Luxury Class
Our Luxury tours include the same exceptional service and itinerary as “Moderate” and “First Class,” the difference being your accommodation: Galapagos Islands’ most extravagant version of a Resort Hotel. All Luxury class hotels include a pool, hot tub, and oceanfront dining. Ocean views from individual rooms likely but not guaranteed. Luxury hotels may also include elevated decor, amenities, scenery and service. Being located in Galapagos, your hosts at GIA are very familiar with each hotel and their staff, and will always ensure that our guests receive the best rooms available as well as the most attentive service at all times.
First Class
Our First Class tours include the same exceptional service and itinerary as “Luxury” (including private guide and private transportation), with the difference being the hotel accommodation. Our first class hotels are beautiful, with most including pools, waterfront restaurants and water views based upon availability. Being located in Galapagos, your hosts at GIA are very familiar with each hotel and their staff, and will always ensure that our guests receive the best rooms available as well as the most attentive service at all times.
Moderate Class
Guests choosing our Moderate tours enjoy the same exceptional service and itinerary as “First Class” and “Luxury” (including private guide and private transportation), but with cost savings in the hotel accommodation. Our Moderate hotels are still very nice and conveniently located, just a few less bells & whistles (such as water views, pools and waterfront restaurants).
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