how long does it take returning from santa isabel to santa cruz and at which hour will be the return?

It takes 2 hours from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island or viceversa on Ferry. On the way back from Isabela to Santa Cruz we will take the Ferry at 15:00 and arrive around 17:00 in Puerto Ayora on Oct 10th. We have availability now in the Galapagos

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5-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour in Santa Cruz & Isabela

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Operator: Latin Adventures
Island Hopping: Hop between sun-soaked shores and hidden islands
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
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Intro
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Day 1
Baltra to Santa Cruz
Baltra to Santa Cruz
Start point
Baltra VIP Lounge, Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra (GPS), Galápagos Islands, Galápagos 2001, Ecuador (Aeropuerto en Baltra, 11:25 - 13:30)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided visit to giant tortoise habitat in the highlands
- Guided tour of lava tunnels
- Guided visit to twin craters of the Galapagos
Landmarks
Galapagos Highland Tortoise Habitat
Galapagos Twin Craters
Galapagos Lava Tunnels
Day 2
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided hiking excursion
- Snorkeling excursion
- Swimming
- Sightseeing on selected island site (Santa Fe, South Plazas, North Seymour, Pinzon, or Floreana)
Landmarks
Santa Fe Island
South Plazas Island
North Seymour Island
Pinzon Island
Floreana Island
Puerto Ayora
Day 3
Santa Cruz to Isabela
Santa Cruz to Isabela
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer Santa Cruz to Isabela
- Optional self-guided visit to tortoise breeding center or flamingo lagoon
- Guided hike at Island Tintoreras islet
- Snorkeling at Island Tintoreras islet
Optional Activities
- Self-guided visit to tortoise breeding center
- Self-guided visit to flamingo lagoon
Landmarks
Island Tintoreras
Isabela Tortoise Breeding Center
Isabela Flamingo Lagoon
Day 4
Isabela
Isabela
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat tour to Cabo Rosa
- Guided sightseeing of lava formations and lava tunnels
- Snorkeling at Cabo Rosa
Landmarks
Cabo Rosa
Day 5
Santa Cruz to Baltra
Santa Cruz to Baltra
End point
Baltra VIP Lounge, Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra (GPS), Galápagos_Islands, Galápagos, Ecuador (Aeropuerto en Baltra, 11:15 - 15:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Itabaca Channel

Landmarks
Galapagos Highland Tortoise Habitat
Galapagos Twin Craters
Galapagos Lava Tunnels

Landmarks
Santa Fe Island
South Plazas Island
North Seymour Island
Pinzon Island
Floreana Island
Puerto Ayora

Landmarks
Island Tintoreras
Isabela Tortoise Breeding Center
Isabela Flamingo Lagoon

Landmarks
Cabo Rosa

Landmarks
Itabaca Channel

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Mark5.0•March 2026
Very enjoyable 5-day tour with trips to several islands, sightseeing and snorkelling. Got the most out of the...
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Asked on August 10th, 2024
how long does it take returning from santa isabel to santa cruz and at which hour will be the return?
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- Latin AdventuresOperator•Written August 2024
  It takes 2 hours from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island or viceversa on Ferry. On the way back from Isabela to Santa Cruz we will take the Ferry at 15:00 and arrive around 17:00 in Puerto Ayora on Oct 10th. We have availability now in the Galapagos

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