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Darwin's Galapagos

9 days
Start and end in Baltra Island
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Baltra to Santa Cruz

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Highland Tour - visit giant tortoise farm and reserve
    • Lava tunnel exploration
    • Los Gemelos volcanic craters viewing

    Optional Activities

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

    All-day Island Excursion

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the boat)

    Included Activities

    • All-day guided tour to Bartolomé, Plazas, or North Seymour
    • Snorkeling at multiple locations
    • Short island hike with wildlife viewing
    • Lunch on the boat

    Optional Activities

    • Explore and eat in Puerto Ayora town in the evening
    Landmarks
    Bartolomé Island
    Plazas Island
    North Seymour Island
    Puerto Ayora
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  3. Day 3

    Sierra Negra Volcano

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Volcán Sierra Negra rim
    • Optional hike to Volcán Chico

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner in local restaurants and cafés
    Landmarks
    Volcán Sierra Negra
    Volcán Chico
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  4. Day 4

    Los Túneles and Afternoon Activities

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided excursion to Los Túneles with snorkeling

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at restaurants in main square ($5 and upwards)
    • Hike to Flamingo Lagoon
    • Hike to Playa del Amor
    • Media Luna Hill hike
    • Additional water activities
    Landmarks
    Los Túneles
    Flamingo Lagoon
    Playa del Amor
    Media Luna Hill
  5. Day 5

    Isabela to Santa Cruz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch provided by hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tintoreras snorkel tour
    • Lunch at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided visit to Playa de los Alemanes
    • Self-guided visit to Laguna de las Ninfas
    Landmarks
    Tintoreras
    Playa de los Alemanes
    Laguna de las Ninfas
  6. Day 6

    All-day Excursion to Pinzón, Floreana, or Santa Fé

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • All-day excursion to Pinzón, Floreana, or Santa Fé
    • Island hikes
    • Snorkeling opportunities
    • Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Puerto Ayora and choose dinner restaurant
    Landmarks
    Pinzón Island
    Floreana Island
    Santa Fé Island
  7. Day 7

    Santa Cruz to San Cristóbal

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Playa Mann beach
    • Hike to Playa de Oro beach
    • San Cristóbal Interpretation Center self-guided visit
    • Lunch and dinner in local market, local restaurants, or tourist restaurants
    Landmarks
    San Cristóbal Interpretation Center
    Playa Mann
    Playa de Oro
    Baquerizo Moreno
  8. Day 8

    360 Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • All-day 360 Tour of San Cristóbal
    • Visit to Playa Grande
    • Visit to Bahía Sardina
    • Snorkeling at Kicker Rock
    • Wildlife viewing - sea lions, turtles, stingrays, sharks, octopus, tropical fish, blue-footed boobies

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Baquerizo Moreno town
    • Dinner at local restaurants
    • Souvenir shopping
    Landmarks
    Playa Grande
    Bahía Sardina
    Kicker Rock
  9. Day 9

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Asked on November 30th, 2023

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      Our programs are based on land tour, stay in a hotel during the program and visit different island on boat. Include accommodation in double room, breakfast, lunch in the all day tours, box lunch in half day activitivies, transport, english guide.

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