From Darwin to the present day, the Galapagos Islands have thrilled visitors with their abundance of diverse native wildlife. Tour the highlights of the 19-island archipelago on this 8-day Galapagos island hopping tour, which includes guided visits to top attractions, accommodations in well-regarded hotels, and some meals and transportation as per the itinerary.
Close encounter with wildlife
Enjoy fantastic aerial views
Step back in time on a history tour
Get inside tips from a local
Get up-close to native wildlife
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Accommodation in double rooms at a tourist class hotel (Hotel La Laguna or San Vincente in Isabela Island, Hotel Fernandina, Hotel Deja Vu or similar in Santa Cruz Island and Hotel Galapagos Planet or Pimampiro or similar in San Cristobal)
All meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner as mentioned in itinerary
English-speaking, naturalist guide
Snorkeling equipment on Isabela "“ mask, snorkel and fins
Transfer: San Cristobal (Pto B. Moreno) to Santa Cruz (Pto. Ayora) to Isabela (Pto. Villamil) to Santa Cruz (Pto. Ayora) (by speedboat or public transportation)
Transfer out to Baltra Airport
Airport pickup in San Cristobal and drop-off in Baltra (only on the starting and ending day of the program)
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7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish
If you are a single traveler it is possible to join the group tour and to stay in a private room upon a single charge
Flight Quito to Galapagos and back to Quito (if option selected)
Exclusions
Galapagos National Park entrance fee: $100 p.p.
Migratory Control Card (Quito Airport): $20 p.p.
Isabela dock fee $10 p.p.
Transportation between Baltra Airport "“ Itabaca Channel fee ($5 p.p. each way)
Water taxi $1 p.p. each way (this is a small boat that takes you from the Speedboat to the Harbor and vice versa)
Rain boots $2 p.p. (recommendable for Sierra Negra between June-September)
Wet-suits rent $5 p.p. (recommendable between May-November)
Bus from airport to channel (from where the tour starts) and vice versa, only if you fly with TAME $10 p.p.
Extra food and drinks not mentioned in itinerary
Alcoholic drinks
Optional tips for guide
Flight Quito to Galapagos and back to Quito (unless option selected)
Departure & Return
Departure point
San Cristobal Airport (SCY)
Departure Time
Please make sure your arrival flight is to San Cristobal Airport (SCY; any time is good) and your departure flight is from Baltra airport (departure time 11.30 or later; earlier NOT possible).
Return Details
Seymour / Baltra Airport (GPS)
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Please make sure your arrival flight is to San Cristobal Airport (SCY; any time is good) and your departure flight is from Baltra airport (departure time 11.30 or later; earlier NOT possible).
Operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions. Please advise at time of booking if any medical conditions exist
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
This is a fixed itinerary and cannot be changed
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.