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Galapagos- Santa Cruz Explorer 4 days

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Duration

4 days

Group Size

1 to 15 people

Ages

3 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Commonly known as the Enchanted Archipelago for boasting a chain of spectacular islands, the Galapagos Islands are situated in Ecuador, South America. Swimming, snorkeling, trekking, exploring, and discovering, the Galapagos offers thrilling adventures for people of all ages. Even if you are not up for adventures, you can just relax and bask luxuriously on the sandy beaches and take in the blissful sensation of the waves crashing against the shore. Santa Cruz, positioned at the center of the Galapagos Archipelago, features all the fundamental elements a dream vacation requires. The rich flora and fauna along with numerous exquisite tourist spots, some detailed with rugged landscapes while others covered in flourishing dense forests.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is sportswear
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Pickup

If your are already at Puerto Ayora, we can let you know the name of the hotel in which you´ll be lodged in order to meet you at the lobby of it - Time zone: Pacific/Galapagos

• Dress code is sportwear • Confortable shoes and sunblocker

What's included

Ticket Bus Lobito

Professional guide

Lunch: 2

Dinner: 3

Breakfast: 3

Contribution to the local community is also included.

Shared service land and sea transportation

Hotel Accomodation

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer in Galapagos - Check in & Charles Darwin station visit.

Day one of our tour will initiate as soon as you arrive at the Baltra Airport, where you will be required to pass through the National Park. As soon as you proceed through the airport checks and baggage removal, our appointed guide will be waiting for you at the exit door of the Baltra Airport. You will be instructed to pay the ECOGAL or Lobito fee ($5), defined as the fee for using the airport's transportation. Along with our guide, you will catch the bus, which will transfer you to the Itabaca Canal, which helps separate the Santa Cruz and Baltra Islands. To reach Santa Cruz Island, you will use a barge that is available for you on the spot. When you arrive at the island, you will be directed to board the transport made available to carry you to your respective hotels in Puerto Ayora. Please note that different hotels will have their own particular check-in times, so you might have to remain patient until the room is ready for you.

Overnight in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz in an hotel of the class selected.

Dinner:

Day 2: Turtle Bay Beach + Visit Part High- Ranch And Lava Tunnels

Day two will involve a tour of Tortuga Bay, Higher land, and Ranch. After breakfast, you will be taken to the cobbled trail that leads to Tortuga Beach and has to be covered by foot. You will be able to catch glimpses of quintessential animal and plant species, particularly the lava lizards, finches, cactus, and others. You will arrive at the beach encircled by mangroves, a nesting place for turtles and marine iguanas. It is recommended to bring along a bathing suit, garbage bags, and some snacks. Moving along, our guide will take you to Playa Mansa, where you can sunbathe and swim and even kayak at your own cost. You will be returned to the hotel for lunch.

Overnight in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz in an hotel of the class selected.

Breakfast:

Lunch:

Dinner:

Day 3: Tour Bahía

The Bahia Tour that covers 5 different sites around Bahia Academia, Shark Channel which is a viewpoint where you can see blue sharks as long as conditions permit, along the way you will find lava herons, following the tour you will visit the beautiful channel of love with its peculiar turquoise color, This place is full of zapayas, marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies, another point to visit is the beach of the dogs where the largest marine iguanas on the island are, then visit the Cracks, is one of the most fascinating points, a series of deep cracks in the ground formed by volcanic activity. These crevices are filled with crystal clear waters, which makes them a perfect place for swimming or snorkeling, watching tropical fish, sea turtles. The cool waters of Las Grietas are ideal for enjoying a refreshing swim while exploring this incredible natural landscape. Finally, you will have the opportunity to dive into the calm waters and experience first hand the amazing marine life.

Overnight in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz in an hotel of the class selected.

Breakfast:

Lunch:

Dinner:

Day 4: Transfer Out Galapagos

On your last day, after breakfast, as per the guide’s instructions, you will leave for the Baltra Airport, where you will need to pay the Lobito fee ($5). With this, our tour services will end.

Breakfast:

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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Tickets

Adult (13 - 99 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 5

Children (3 - 12 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 5

Galapagos- Santa Cruz Explorer 4 days

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