Tour Galapagos Paradise 5 days / 4 nights

The Galapagos Islands is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Ecuador, its biodiversity amazes not only tourists but also natural scientists. If you want more information, don't hesitate to contact us through WhatsApp at +593998363050, we will respond immediately.

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Baltra - Visit Twin Craters - El Chato Reserve / Tunnels
• Day 2: North Seymour or Bartolome Island
• Day 3: Tortuga Bay - Charles Darwin Station
• Day 4: Floreana Island or Isabela Island (Tintoreras islet)
• Day 5: Transfer to the airport.

 

Detailed itinerary

Day 1:

Transfer Airport - Hotel - Visit Twin Craters - El Chato Reserve / Tunnels

We will pick you up at the airport, on the way we will make a stop to know the Twin Craters, which were formed thanks to the geological sinkings by the eruptions when they were active, are located in the upper parts of Santa Cruz, in the middle of a forest of escalecias .

Then we will arrive at the El Chato Reserve, in the Santa Rosa sector, here the emblematic Galapagos giant tortoises live in a natural state, here we will see them relaxing or while they are submerged in the El Chato lagoon. Wild birds such as witch birds, finches, herons, oxen and others also nest here.

This reserve also has a natural lava tunnel, which was illuminated by the owners of the ranch.

* Lunch

Day 2:

North Seymour Island - Bachas

Our guide will pick us up at the hotel to transfer us to the dock of the Itabaca Canal, where we will board the yacht that will take us to the North Seymour Island. We will see a circular path of approximately 2 kilometers, which crosses the interior of the Island and allows us to explore the rocky coast.

We will pass through large colonies of Galapagos seabirds, we will observe the nesting places of the showy blue-footed boobies and frigates.

We will have time to share lunch, then we will snorkel with the green sea turtles and the Galapagos sharks, we will also find mischievous sea lions playing and surfing in the sea.

Then we will arrive at Bachas beach to enjoy the wonderful sun and sea of the islands.

o Bartolome Island - Sullivan Bay

As another alternative we will visit Bartolomé Island, for which we will transfer on a yacht that we will take in the Itabaca channel, to know its turquoise waters and beautiful white sand beaches.

We will have breakfast on board and 2 hours later we will arrive at the island. We will climb a staircase, which takes us to the top where we will enjoy a spectacular landscape, we will see two beautiful bays and fascinating lava formations with volcanic cones. Here is the famous Pinnacle Rock, it is the most representative image of the archipelago. Here are two beautiful crescent-shaped beaches.

This island has beautiful landscapes, and we marvel at a wide variety of red, orange, green, black soils and brilliant volcanic formations.

We will snorkel with a variety of species, such as sea turtles, tropical fish, white tip reef sharks and the spectacular sea lions.

After this we will go to Sullivan Bay, where we will find some amazing lava formations, which were formed by the volcanic eruption in 1903. We will be able to walk near the lava stream and we will find molds of trees that grew in small cracks

At the end of the day we will return to the hotel.

* Breakfast / Lunch

Day 3:

Tortuga Bay - Estación Charles Darwin

In the morning, we will take a walk of approximately 30 minutes, following the eco-tourist trail that leads us to Tortuga Bay Beach, which is considered one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world, here we will spend the morning enjoying the sun while pelicans and seagulls stroll quietly around.

We will visit the Charles Darwin Station, we will know the breeding centers of giant tortoises and land iguanas. Our naturalist guides will give you more details about the flora and fauna of the archipelago.

On our return we will go along the Malecon Puerto Ayora, here we will have the perfect opportunity to shop.

* Breakfast / Lunch

Day 4:

Floreana Island

In the morning we will take a yacht to navigate Academy Bay, we will sail its turquoise waters and in approximately an hour and a half we will disembark in Puerto Velasco Ibarra, on Floreana Island, where we will be received by a colony of marine iguanas.

In a bus, we will travel to the upper part of the island, and we will visit the Galapagueras, where the turtles live in a semi-natural state.

We will continue the tour of "Las Cuevas", these were natural refuges of the first inhabitants of the island, we will know its history, and we will arrive at the slope from where they obtained the water for their survival.

In the afternoon after tasting an exquisite lunch, we will have time to enjoy snorkeling in Playa Negra, while we observe sea lions swimming along with turtles, marine and tropical fish.

or Isabela Island (with Tintoreras Islet)

If we choose to visit Isabela Island, we will sail for approximately two hours. We will arrive at Puerto Villamil, to visit the Giant Turtle Breeding Center. Here we will learn about the process of raising and reproducing giant tortoises, considered endangered.

We will visit the flamingo lagoon and relax on a beautiful beach on this island.

Then we will head to the port for lunch at a local restaurant.

Another point to visit is the Tintoreras Islet, located south of Puerto Villamil, where we will see a variety of turtles, iguanas and sea lions, rays and other species, swimming in a small bay with calm turquoise waters.

Return to the Hotel.

* Breakfast / Lunch

Day 5:

Airport transfer

On our last day in the Enchanted Islands, we will have breakfast and then head to the airport to take the return flight to Quito or Guayaquil.

* Breakfast

 

Rates

Private tour, 5 days / 4 nights, starts in Quito or Guayaquil

Number of passengers	Fare per person
4 a 10	$. 799
3	$. 837
2	$. 899
1	$. 1143

Discounts available for groups.

 

The tour to Galapagos Islands includes:

• Accommodation.
• Breakfast buffet.
• Menu type lunches.
• Visits to the Islands according to the itinerary.
• Transfer Airport - Hotel - Airport (Galapagos).
• Naturalist Guides III.
• Snorkeling equipment.
• Non-alcoholic, non-bottled beverages and snacks during sailing.
• Security lockers at the Hotel reception.

 

Not included

• Airplane ticket.
• Entrance to the Galapagos National Park: Nationals 6 USD; Foreigners 100 USD.
• Dinners.
• Transit card . 20.00 USD
• Services not specified in the program.