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I am wondering whether you could please let me know if it's possible to travel with a large number of suitcases for this trip, or what suggestions you have. My boyfriend and I are traveling the world for a month and will each have 3 suitcases.

Yes, you can travel with 3 suitcases each. The tour includes availability for 1 suitcase each (during the transfers and ferry), You can pay for each additional suitcase at the destination. The prices are: - arround $15 per suitcase during the transfers to the pier. - Arround $19 per suitcase during the ferry transfer from one island to the other.

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5 Day Adventure: Discovering Santa Cruz and San Cristobal.

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From Baltra Island to San Cristóbal Island

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Operator: BM Tours
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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
Ages 2-65

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Arrival at Baltra
Arrival at Baltra
Start point
Isla Baltra, Galápagos Islands, Galápagos 2001, Ecuador (Airport Baltra transfer in )
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Charles Darwin Research Centre
- See tortoise breeding process and preservation program
- Explore cactus forests and observe land birds
Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Centre
Baltra Airport
Itabaca Canal
Day 2
Santa Cruz - Upper Section
Santa Cruz - Upper Section
Meals
Breakfast (Continental breakfast at the hotel), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tortuga Bay beaches (Playa Brava and Playa Mansa)
- Walk 2.5-kilometer cobblestone path from Puerto Ayora to Tortuga Bay
- Visit Giant Tortoise Reserves (El Chato or Primicias)
- Explore Lava Tunnels
- Visit Los Gemelos collapse craters
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Playa Mansa
- Kayak rental at Playa Mansa
- Snorkeling at Playa Mansa to see blue-ringed sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays
- Surfing at Playa Brava
Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Playa Brava
Playa Mansa
Los Gemelos
El Chato Tortoise Reserve
Primicias Tortoise Reserve
Day 3
Cerro Tijeras, Punta Carola, Playa Mann
Cerro Tijeras, Punta Carola, Playa Mann
Meals
Breakfast (Continental breakfast at hotel), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking at Cerro Tijeras
- Bird watching for frigates at Cerro Tijeras
- Visit Punta Carola beach
- Sea lion viewing at Punta Carola
- Visit Playa Mann beach
- Snorkeling at multiple locations
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling at Cerro Tijeras
- Photography and filming at Cerro Tijeras
- Surfing at Punta Carola
- Photography and filming at Punta Carola
- Swimming at Punta Carola
- Kayaking at Playa Mann
- Photography at Playa Mann
- Swimming at Playa Mann
Landmarks
Cerro Tijeras
Punta Carola
Playa Mann
La Predial
Day 4
San Cristóbal - Junco Lagoon - Galapaguera - Puerto Chino
San Cristóbal - Junco Lagoon - Galapaguera - Puerto Chino
Meals
Breakfast (Continental breakfast at the hotel), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit El Junco Lagoon with views of frigatebirds and panoramic island vistas
- Guided tour of La Galapaguera (Jacinto Gordillo Breeding Center) to observe giant tortoises
- Learn about tortoise breeding and conservation programs
- Visit Puerto Chino white-sand beach
Landmarks
El Junco Lagoon
La Galapaguera (Jacinto Gordillo Breeding Center)
Puerto Chino
Day 5
Departure
Departure
End point
Puerta 1, Aeropuerto de San Cristóbal (SCY), Galápagos_Islands, Galápagos, Ecuador (Airport San Cristobal - Transfer Out.)
Meals
Breakfast (Continental breakfast at hotel)

Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Centre
Baltra Airport
Itabaca Canal

Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Playa Brava
Playa Mansa
Los Gemelos
El Chato Tortoise Reserve
Primicias Tortoise Reserve

Landmarks
Cerro Tijeras
Punta Carola
Playa Mann
La Predial

Landmarks
El Junco Lagoon
La Galapaguera (Jacinto Gordillo Breeding Center)
Puerto Chino

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3.7

Janna5.0•May 2024
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
Roberto5.0•January 2024
Led by Jorge
BM Tours, thanks for making our dreams come true! Galapagos was amazing, so many memories. Hasta la proxima vez
Catalin5.0•May 2026
With some glitches it was very good. Detouroper can improve communication.

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is insurance is must or optional??
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- BM ToursOperator•Written December 2024
  We regret to inform you that we no longer have availability for the selected date until January 13th.
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Erin
Asked on April 23rd, 2024
I am wondering whether you could please let me know if it's possible to travel with a large number of suitcases for this trip, or what suggestions you have. My boyfriend and I are traveling the world for a month and will each have 3 suitcases.
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- BM ToursOperator•Written April 2024
  Yes, you can travel with 3 suitcases each. The tour includes availability for 1 suitcase each (during the transfers and ferry), You can pay for each additional suitcase at the destination. The prices are: - arround $15 per suitcase during the transfers to the pier. - Arround $19 per suitcase during the ferry transfer from one island to the other.

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