Big question - about toilet facilities on board the ferry/boat. Are they useable during the 2 hours plus crossings? Otherwise, I would need to fly.

The transfer from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal takes 2 hours. This service is in fast boats, which do have a basic bathroom.

How does airport pickup work in Baltra? Do you pick us up directly or do we need to go to a stand? Which airport will we be dropped off at after the tour? Will return transport also match our flight times? What are the cancellation conditions for the tour?

When you arrive at Baltra airport, a guide will be waiting for you with a sign with your name and will take you to the bus for your transfer. Note that bus cost is $5 per person. The route is: airport to Itabaca channel, ferry to other side of island, then car to hotel.

Can you complete what happens at the end of days 3 and 4. The write-up does not say how we get back to the hotel or any other information that is helpful.

Both of those days end with you back in your hotel, all of the meals are included so it sometimes also depends on the category of your choosing and were the restaurant for dinner or lunch is - but our tour guides will let you know the way back to your hotel in case the first stop is the restaurant.

Could you please confirm if the travelers would get to see the giant tortoises during this tour?

Yes, they get to see the giant tortoises on the visit to Charles Darwin's scientific station.

Could you transfer us to the airport on 15th instead of 14th and does this trip include meals?

We can indeed arrange your transfer out for the 15th. This tour includes daily breakfast!

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5 Days in Santa Cruz and San Cristobal

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From Santa Cruz Island to San Cristóbal Island

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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
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Itinerary

Day 1
Baltra to Puerto Ayora
Start point
Guantanamera Boat, Galápagos_Islands, Galápagos, Ecuador (Arrive Zone - Tranfer In.)
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Charles Darwin Scientific Station with guided tour of tortoise pens and giant cactus forests
Landmarks
Charles Darwin Scientific Station
Day 2
Beach Excursions
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tortuga Bay beach with swimming and beach activities
- Visit Las Grietas volcanic rock formations with swimming and diving
- Visit Playa de los Alemanes
Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Las Grietas
Playa de los Alemanes
Day 3
San Cristóbal Island Excursions
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Cerro Tijeras with hiking, snorkeling, photography, and filming
- Visit Punta Carola beach with surfing, photography, filming, snorkeling, and swimming
- Visit Playa Mann with snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and photography
Landmarks
Cerro Tijeras
Punta Carola
Playa Mann
Day 4
El Junco Lagoon & Puerto Chino
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit El Junco Lagoon with hiking, bird watching, photography, and filming
- Visit Puerto Chino beach with swimming, snorkeling, diving, and wildlife observation
Landmarks
El Junco Lagoon
Puerto Chino
Day 5
Departure
End point
Guantanamera Boat, Galápagos_Islands, Galápagos, Ecuador (Transfer out.)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Charles Darwin Scientific Station

Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Las Grietas
Playa de los Alemanes

Landmarks
Cerro Tijeras
Punta Carola
Playa Mann

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El Junco Lagoon
Puerto Chino

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3 to 90 years old

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within 2 days

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3.7

Janna
May 20th, 2024
5
One of the most interesting places I have been to. Our guide and driver were excellent. We learned so much about the...
One of the most interesting places I have been to. Our guide and driver were excellent. We learned so much about the area history and environment from our guide, Andres. He provided many good recommendations on which museums, restaurants, and other places to visit as options on the tour. We were very pleased with his recommendations and help. If I did the tour again, I might splurge on the pricier hotel room package. The basic package was a really good hotel though, very clean and good breakfast but directly across from hostels and lacking amenities like a full restaurant, lounge, etc. However, there is a chinese restaurant across the street that was delicious.Show more
Roberto
January 5th, 2024
5
BM Tours, thanks for making our dreams come true! Galapagos was amazing, so many memories. Hasta la proxima vez
Katrina
June 9th, 2025
4
This tour was arranged for my clients. They absolutely LOVED the location of the first hotel, though there were some...
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Annie
Asked on December 23rd, 2024
Big question - about toilet facilities on board the ferry/boat. Are they useable during the 2 hours plus crossings? Otherwise, I would need to fly.
Tour Details
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- BM ToursOperator•Written December 2024
  The transfer from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal takes 2 hours. This service is in fast boats, which do have a basic bathroom.
J
Jamie
Asked on February 9th, 2024
How does airport pickup work in Baltra? Do you pick us up directly or do we need to go to a stand? Which airport will we be dropped off at after the tour? Will return transport also match our flight times? What are the cancellation conditions for the tour?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- BM ToursOperator•Written February 2024
  When you arrive at Baltra airport, a guide will be waiting for you with a sign with your name and will take you to the bus for your transfer. Note that bus cost is $5 per person. The route is: airport to Itabaca channel, ferry to other side of island, then car to hotel.
- J
  Jamie
  Traveler•Written February 2024
  Can you tell me about the cancellation policy?
- BM ToursOperator•Written February 2024
  After the program is purchased, it is not possible to cancel the services, you can only reschedule with maximum notification 2 weeks before your trip.
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Daniel
Asked on March 16th, 2023
Can you complete what happens at the end of days 3 and 4. The write-up does not say how we get back to the hotel or any other information that is helpful.
Accommodation
Tour Details
- BM ToursOperator•Written March 2023
  Both of those days end with you back in your hotel, all of the meals are included so it sometimes also depends on the category of your choosing and were the restaurant for dinner or lunch is - but our tour guides will let you know the way back to your hotel in case the first stop is the restaurant.
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Irene
Asked on February 14th, 2023
Could you please confirm if the travelers would get to see the giant tortoises during this tour?
Tour Details
- BM ToursOperator•Written February 2023
  Yes, they get to see the giant tortoises on the visit to Charles Darwin's scientific station.
T
Tina
Asked on December 2nd, 2022
Could you transfer us to the airport on 15th instead of 14th and does this trip include meals?
Flights / Transfers
Meals
- BM ToursOperator•Written December 2022
  We can indeed arrange your transfer out for the 15th. This tour includes daily breakfast!

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5 Days in Santa Cruz and San Cristobal

Itinerary

Baltra to Puerto Ayora

Included Activities

Beach Excursions

Included Activities

San Cristóbal Island Excursions

Included Activities

El Junco Lagoon & Puerto Chino

Included Activities

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