DAY 1:
We fly from Quito or Guayaquil to the Island of Baltra. At the airport in Baltra, we will meet up with our English speaking guide who will take us to the port of Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island) for lunch. Afterwards, we will take the public speedboat to Isabela (14:00 pm), which lasts approximately three hours. We will arrive to Isabela Island. After a brief rest at the hotel, we will head to the Flamingos Lagoon. This place is the largest coastal lagoon found in the Galapagos and is one of the main reproductive sites for the grand majority of flamingos. Economic Class Hotels.
DAY 2:
Early in the morning after breakfast, we will have a full day tour of the Sierra Negra Volcano. This volcano is located 13 miles from Puerto Villamil and is the world's second largest volcanic crater, measuring 6 miles in diameter and 300 feet deep. We will hike the crater and enjoy the view of the beach below before continuing on to Volcan Chico, a still active volcano which warms the surrounding ground. (Box lunch will be provided). In the afternoon, we will return to the hotel and later we will have the opportunity to go snorkeling in Concha Perla. (Snorkelling equipment is included in this visit, tube, mask, fins). Economic Class Hotels.
DAY 3:
Early in the morning (06:00 am), we will take the public speedboat from Isabela to Puerto Ayora, where the guide will be waiting for take a breakfast and check in at the hotel. Immediately, we will begin our visit to the Highlands of Santa Cruz Island. In this place we can enjoy a wonderful visit to see giant turtles in their natural habitat. After lunch in the Highlands, we will return to Puerto Ayora and go to the Charles Darwin Research Station and its interpretive Center. Here we will have the grand opportunity to see Lonesome George, the last Galápagos turtle of its species. Economic Class Hotels.
DAY 4:
After breakfast, we will travel to Baltra Airport, but on the way we will stop by "The Twins" (a.k.a."The Gemelos"), which are similar to craters, however these were formed by a collapse of the Earth because of the lava flows that passed below it. The tour will end upon the arrival to the Airport where we will depart to Quito or Guayaquil.
Remmarks: "Itinerary is subject to change without previous notice due to seasonal changes, last-minute weather conditions, or changes in Galapagos National Park policy"
Rates include:
• Accommodation in double rooms at a tourist hotel
• All meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner
• English speaking nature guide
• Snorkelling equipment on Isabela - mask, snorkel and fins
• Transfer: Puerto Ayora - Isabela - Puerto Ayora (by speedboat or public transportation)
• Transfer: Baltra - Puerto Ayora - Baltra
Rates do not include:
• Galapagos National Park entrance fee: $100.00 USD per person
• Migratory Control Card: $10.00 USD per person
• Isabela dock fee $5.00 USD per person l
• Soft drinks and alcoholics beverages
• Air tickets
• Tips
