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Creatures & Coves: Galapagos Active

7 days
Start and end in Baltra Island
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Baltra to Puerto Ayora

    Start point
    Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador (Pick-up from Baltra airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-star hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Baltra Airport to Puerto Ayora
    • Scenic transfer through Santa Cruz highlands

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Charles Darwin Research Station
    • Visit Playa de los Alemanes
    Landmarks
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    Playa de los Alemanes
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  2. Day 2

    Island Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Warm meal served on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-star hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Sailboat excursion to Bartolomé, Seymour Norte, Plazas Sur, or Santa Fé island
    • Wildlife viewing (Santa Fé iguana, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds)
    • Snorkeling at nearby bay or beach
    • Snorkeling gear included
    Landmarks
    Bartolomé Island
    Seymour Norte Island
    Plazas Sur Island
    Santa Fé Island
  3. Day 3

    Santa Cruz Bike Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Hearty local lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-star hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Biking excursion through Santa Cruz highlands
    • Visit Los Gemelos (twin craters)
    • Visit Rancho Primicias private reserve
    • Giant tortoise viewing in natural habitat
    • Biking to Garrapatero Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming or relaxing at Garrapatero Beach
    Landmarks
    Los Gemelos
    Rancho Primicias
    Garrapatero Beach
  4. Day 4

    Isabela Island & Las Tintoreras

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-star hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Speedboat transfer to Isabela Island
    • Kayaking at Las Tintoreras
    • Snorkeling at Las Tintoreras
    • Marine wildlife viewing (marine iguanas, sea lions, sea turtles, rays, white-tip reef sharks)
    • Snorkeling gear included

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Isabela Island in the morning
    Landmarks
    Las Tintoreras
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  5. Day 5

    Sierra Negra Volcanic Hike

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunchbox)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-star hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Sierra Negra crater rim
    • Hike to Volcán Chico secondary vent
    • Volcanic landscape viewing (lava field, fumaroles, volcanic rock)
    • Guided tour through humid highland forests
    Landmarks
    Sierra Negra Volcano
    Volcán Chico
  6. Day 6

    Rappelling & Return to Santa Cruz

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-star hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Rappelling activity in volcanic highlands
    • Descent into ancient lava tunnels and craters
    • Safety briefing and guided rappelling instruction
    • Speedboat transfer back to Santa Cruz
    • Rappelling gear included

    Optional Activities

    • Waterfront stroll in Puerto Ayora
    • Shopping at local craft market
    • Fresh seafood dinner at harbor-view restaurant
  7. Day 7

    Departure

    End point
    Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador (Drop-off at Baltra airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hotel pickup and transfer to Itabaca Channel
    • Ferry crossing to mainland Ecuador

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Where You'll Stay

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Rating
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Response time
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Response rate
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    April 1st, 2026
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  • Chien
    March 17th, 2026
    I went on this tour with my wife and two other couples. Ariel was very communicative and helpful as I added one...
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  • gordon
    December 24th, 2025
    I started off with an 8-day Central Highlands volcano tour and then this morph into an additional few days in the...
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