What is the age range for participants in this tour?

This tour is suitable for all ages, including families and adventure seekers.

Can you tell me about the itinerary for the trip?

The itinerary includes various activities, with details provided prior to your trip.

Can I book excursions for an extra day?

Yes, you can add more activities, including full-day tours, based on availability.

Are flights included in the tour package?

Flights are not included in this package, but you can book them on our website.

How can I confirm my booking and flight details?

Please provide your booking reference, and we can help confirm your details.

What should I know about travel insurance?

Travel insurance is recommended to cover any unforeseen events during your journey.

Is luggage restricted during transfers?

You can bring soft medium suitcases along with day packs for day trips.

What is the cost of an extra night in accommodation?

The extra night in Tourist Class is $60 USD and in Superior Class is $70 USD, both include breakfast.

Is there a single supplement for solo travelers?

Yes, there may be an additional charge for solo travelers depending on the accommodation type.

What is the accommodation like in the Tourist Class?

Tourist Class includes basic amenities and shared bathrooms, usually located away from main attractions.

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Galápagos Explorer - Guayaquil & Santa Cruz - 8 Days

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Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 10

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Itinerary

Day 1
Airport Arrival
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional José Joaquín de Olmedo (GYE), Avenida de las Américas, Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador (International Arrives)
Day 2
Guayaquil City Tour
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Seminario Park (Las Iguanas Park)
- Tour Metropolitan Cathedral
- Explore Plaza de Gestión and Arosemena passage
- View Nahim Isaias Museum
- Visit Moorish Tower (Public Clock Tower)
- Walk along Malecon 2000
- View Monument to the 2 Liberators (Simón Bolívar and San Martín)
- Explore Las Peñas neighbourhood
- Climb Hill of Santa Ana via Diego Noboa steps
Landmarks
Seminario Park
Metropolitan Cathedral
Plaza de Gestión
Nahim Isaias Museum
Public Clock Tower
Malecon 2000
Monument to the 2 Liberators
Las Peñas
Hill of Santa Ana
Day 3
Guayaquil to Santa Cruz, Galápagos
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Charles Darwin Scientific Station
- Observe giant tortoises
- Explore giant cactus forests
Landmarks
Charles Darwin Scientific Station
Itabaca Canal
Day 4
Santa Cruz North & Bay Tour
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Rancho Primicias (El Chato)
- Observe giant tortoises in natural habitat
- Walk through volcanic lava tunnels
- View Los Gemelos twin craters
- Bay Tour exploration (approximately 3 hours)
- Visit Playa de los Perros (Dog's Beach)
- Snorkel at Love Tunnels
- Snorkel at Tintoreras Tunnels
- Observe blue-footed boobies
- Snorkel at Las Grietas
Landmarks
Rancho Primicias
Los Gemelos Craters
Academy Bay
Playa de los Perros
Love Tunnels
Tintoreras Tunnels
Las Grietas
Day 5
Santa Cruz to San Cristóbal
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Cerro Tijeretas
- Observe frigatebirds
- Visit Punta Carola beach
Landmarks
Cerro Tijeretas
Punta Carola
Day 6
San Cristóbal Lagoon, Tortoise Reserve & Beach
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike at El Junco Lagoon
- Birdwatch at El Junco Lagoon
- Visit Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve
- Observe giant tortoises
- Visit Puerto Chino beach
Optional Activities
- Photography and filming at El Junco Lagoon
- Photography and landscape contemplation at Puerto Chino viewpoint
Landmarks
El Junco Lagoon
Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve
Puerto Chino
Day 7
San Cristóbal to Guayaquil
Meals
Breakfast
Day 8
Departure
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional José Joaquín de Olmedo (GYE), Avenida de las Américas, Guayaquil, Guayas 0905, Ecuador (Departure Entrance)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Seminario Park
Metropolitan Cathedral
Plaza de Gestión
Nahim Isaias Museum
Public Clock Tower
Malecon 2000
Monument to the 2 Liberators
Las Peñas
Hill of Santa Ana

Landmarks
Charles Darwin Scientific Station
Itabaca Canal

Landmarks
Rancho Primicias
Los Gemelos Craters
Academy Bay
Playa de los Perros
Love Tunnels
Tintoreras Tunnels
Las Grietas

Landmarks
Cerro Tijeretas
Punta Carola

Landmarks
El Junco Lagoon
Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve
Puerto Chino

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BM Tours

3.7

(32 reviews)

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Age Range

3 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

Picturesque colonial centres, traditional villages, beautiful beaches and the...

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3.0

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
4.0
Guide
3.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
3.5
Tour Operator
3.7

Roberto
January 5th, 2024
5
BM Tours, thanks for making our dreams come true! Galapagos was amazing, so many memories. Hasta la proxima vez
Traveled in June 2023
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joerg
May 31st, 2023
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No tour guide on site. Hotels not as booked. Tours mostly with purely Spanish groups without great English...
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Manuel
Asked on March 3rd, 2025
What is the age range for participants in this tour?
Age Range
- BM ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  This tour is suitable for all ages, including families and adventure seekers.
J
Julian
Asked on January 29th, 2025
Can you tell me about the itinerary for the trip?
Tour Details
- BM ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  The itinerary includes various activities, with details provided prior to your trip.
K
Kate
Asked on January 4th, 2025
Can I book excursions for an extra day?
Tour Details
- BM ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  Yes, you can add more activities, including full-day tours, based on availability.
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Greg
Asked on December 6th, 2024
Are flights included in the tour package?
Flights / Transfers
- BM ToursOperator•Written December 2024
  Flights are not included in this package, but you can book them on our website.
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Joel
Asked on November 13th, 2024
How can I confirm my booking and flight details?
Flights / Transfers
Payments
- BM ToursOperator•Written November 2024
  Please provide your booking reference, and we can help confirm your details.
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Sander
Asked on October 27th, 2024
What should I know about travel insurance?
Travel Support
- BM ToursOperator•Written October 2024
  Travel insurance is recommended to cover any unforeseen events during your journey.
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Jeff
Asked on July 4th, 2024
Is luggage restricted during transfers?
Flights / Transfers
Transport
- BM ToursOperator•Written July 2024
  You can bring soft medium suitcases along with day packs for day trips.
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Torsten
Asked on May 18th, 2024
What is the cost of an extra night in accommodation?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- BM ToursOperator•Written May 2024
  The extra night in Tourist Class is $60 USD and in Superior Class is $70 USD, both include breakfast.
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Nóra
Asked on March 27th, 2024
Is there a single supplement for solo travelers?
Single supplement
- BM ToursOperator•Written March 2024
  Yes, there may be an additional charge for solo travelers depending on the accommodation type.
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Apauline
Asked on March 6th, 2024
What is the accommodation like in the Tourist Class?
Accommodation
- BM ToursOperator•Written March 2024
  Tourist Class includes basic amenities and shared bathrooms, usually located away from main attractions.

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- For any tour departing before May 27th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 27th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with BM Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Galápagos Explorer - Guayaquil & Santa Cruz - 8 Days

Itinerary

Airport Arrival

Guayaquil City Tour

Included Activities

Guayaquil to Santa Cruz, Galápagos

Included Activities

Santa Cruz North & Bay Tour

Included Activities

Santa Cruz to San Cristóbal

Included Activities

San Cristóbal Lagoon, Tortoise Reserve & Beach

Included Activities

Optional Activities

San Cristóbal to Guayaquil

Departure

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