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Galapagos Genesis

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From Baltra Island to Floreana Island
4.2 (20 reviews)
  • Aerial view of a scenic coastline with beaches and turquoise water.
  • People on a boat observing distant islands under a cloudy sky.
  • Man kneeling beside a large tortoise in a dry landscape.
  • Colorful volcanic crater with rocky landscape.
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  • Young seabird on rocky terrain with scattered debris.
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Island Hopping
Hop between sun-soaked shores and hidden islands
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Baltra

    Baltra
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Highland Tour with giant tortoises viewing
    • Lava tunnel exploration
    • Los Gemelos volcanic craters visit

    Optional Activities

    • Charles Darwin Research Station self-guided visit
    Landmarks
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    Los Gemelos
  3. Day 2

    Santa Cruz Island

    Santa Cruz Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the boat)

    Included Activities

    • All-day guided island excursion (Bartolomé, Plazas, or North Seymour)
    • Island hiking and wildlife viewing
    • Snorkeling at multiple locations
    • Lunch on the boat

    Optional Activities

    • Evening exploration and dining in Puerto Ayora
    Landmarks
    Bartolomé Island
    Plazas Island
    North Seymour Island
  4. Day 3

    Isabela Island

    Isabela Island
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tintoreras snorkel tour

    Optional Activities

    • Evening dining and exploration in the village
    Landmarks
    Tintoreras
  5. Day 4

    Isabela Island

    Isabela Island
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Volcan Sierra Negra tour with rim hike

    Optional Activities

    • Volcan Chico hike
    • Flamingo Lagoon hike
    • Playa del Amor visit
    • Media Luna Hill hike
    Landmarks
    Volcan Sierra Negra
    Volcan Chico
    Flamingo Lagoon
    Playa del Amor
    Media Luna Hill
  6. Day 5

    Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island

    Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Los Túneles excursion with snorkeling

    Optional Activities

    • Playa de los Alemanes self-guided walk
    • Laguna de las Ninfas self-guided walk
    Landmarks
    Los Túneles
    Playa de los Alemanes
    Laguna de las Ninfas
  7. Day 6

    Santa Cruz Island

    Santa Cruz Island
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided excursion to Cerro Mesa and Garrapatero beach

    Optional Activities

    • Tortuga Bay self-guided visit
    Landmarks
    Cerro Mesa
    Garrapatero beach
    Tortuga Bay
  8. Day 7

    Santa Cruz Island

    Santa Cruz Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • All-day guided island excursion (Pinzón, Floreana, or Santa Fé)
    • Island hiking
    • Snorkeling excursion
    • Lunch included

    Optional Activities

    • Evening exploration and dining in Puerto Ayora
    Landmarks
    Pinzón Island
    Floreana Island
    Santa Fé Island
  9. Day 8

    Baltra

    Baltra
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Itabaca Channel

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    Everything's good, just one thing: from ferry to hotel, with luggage, and no wifi, walking in not possible

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