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6 Days Galápagos Exploration: Nature's Wonderland Adventure

6 days
Start and end in Baltra Island
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Active
Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 99
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Baltra to Santa Cruz Island

    Start point
    Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra (GPS), Baltra Airport Rd., Galápagos Islands, Galápagos 2001, Ecuador (Upon arrival at Baltra- Seymour Airport a local guide will pick you up)
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Sir fra)

    Included Activities

    • Visit local farm in Santa Cruz highlands to observe giant tortoises
    • Participate in reforestation project planting native tree species
    • Tour Charles Darwin Research Station
    • Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Center to observe giant Galapagos tortoises
    Landmarks
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
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  2. Day 2

    Boat Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on boat deck)
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Boat exploration to Santa Fé, South Plaza, Bartolomé, or North Seymour (permit dependent)
    • Guided hike through island natural habitats
    • Wildlife observation including marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and tortoises
    • Beach relaxation and swimming
    Landmarks
    Santa Fé Island
    South Plaza Island
    Bartolomé Island
    North Seymour Island
    Puerto Ayora
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  3. Day 3

    Santa Cruz to Isabela Island

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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Two-hour public speedboat transfer to Isabela Island
    • Visit to Flamingo Lagoon or Giant Tortoise Breeding Station
    • Guided tour and short hike at Tintoreras Islet
    • Snorkeling at Tintoreras Islet to observe marine life including Humboldt penguins, marine iguanas, sea lions, and sharks
    • Snorkeling in turquoise waters to spot fish, sea turtles, rays, and penguins
    Landmarks
    Flamingo Lagoon
    Giant Tortoise Breeding Station
    Tintoreras Islet
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Sierra Negra Volcano

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Box Lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Six-hour roundtrip hike to Sierra Negra Volcano crater summit
    • Exploration of lava landscapes at volcanic crater
    • Scenic views of Isabela and Fernandina islands' volcanoes

    Optional Activities

    • Beach time
    • Snorkeling through Concha Perla's mangrove forests
    Landmarks
    Sierra Negra Volcano
    Puerto Villamil
    Concha Perla
    Fernandina Island
  5. Day 5

    Los Tuneles

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Speedboat transfer to Los Tuneles (approximately one-hour journey)
    • Snorkeling at Los Tuneles lava tunnel formations
    • Marine wildlife observation including tropical fish, rays, turtles, sea horses, white-tipped reef sharks, and penguins
    • Speedboat transfer back to Santa Cruz Island (roughly 2-2.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Los Tuneles
    Cabo Rosa
    Puerto Villamil
  6. Day 6

    Santa Cruz Island to Mainland Departure

    End point
    Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra (GPS), Baltra Airport Rd., Galápagos Islands, Galápagos 2001, Ecuador (Drop off at the airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hotel pickup and transfer to Itabaca Channel
    • Itabaca Channel ferry crossing
    • Public shuttle bus transfer to airport terminal

    Optional Activities

    • Souvenir shopping in Puerto Ayora
    • Stroll through Puerto Ayora
    Landmarks
    Puerto Ayora
    Itabaca Channel

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