Galapagos Island 10 Days Tour

Day 1

Arrival in San Cristóbal, transfer to hotel.

Lunch and departure for a hike to the Loberia: a mangrove beach where we can spot sea lions, marine iguanas, frigate birds. Hike on to the cliff where we can usually spot the swallow tailed gulls, blue footed boobies. Back to the beach we'll snorkel looking for marine turtles, sea lions.

Meals included: -/L/D (dinner at a local fishermen home)

---> Optional - kayak ride Playa Mann- Darwin Bay: USD 25,00 per person <---

Day 2

Today we'll explore the highlands of San Cristobal. Our first stop will be the Junco lagoon; where we can usually spot frigate birds washing the salt from their wings.

Then we'll go to the Galapaguera tortoise reserve, where we can see these quiet animals in a semi-wild state. Our next stop will be a local finca for lunch. Afterwards we'll

Hike to Puerto Chino, a white sand beach where we will relax and swim before getting back to port.

Alternative: instead of Puerto Chino we can hike (moderate difficulty) through a giant cactus forest at the "Opuntia garden" until we arrive at "Veinte Varas" beach

Meals included: B/L/D

Day 3

Departure after breakfast by speedboat for a great snorkel day. Our first stop will be Lobos Island, a spot with shallow water where we can usually play with sea lions, marine iguanas, lots of tropical fishes species... Then we'll go on to Kicker Rock a volcanic tuff formation rising around 148 meters above sea level. We'll have a first snorkel in the channel looking for rays, and reef sharks (white tipped). We'll have a second snorkel around the rock looking for sea turtles, sea lions...Afterwards we'll enjoy a nice stop at a beautiful beach to have lunch on board and then relax and swim around the beach. We'll be back to port around 3PM. After a little rest we'll have a smooth hike to the Frigate Bird Hill and see the Darwin statue (that is the first place he anchored when arriving on the islands). Our last stop will be Carola beach, where you can stay until sunset if you wish.

Meals included: B/L/D

Day 4

In the morning we'll fly to Isabela (40mn flight). At arrival we'll go to the Wetlands: this is RAMSAR classified site and hosts a great biodiversity: shore birds, marine iguanas, reintroduced marine tortoises... we'll also visit the Wall of tears, that was built by the time Isabela was still a penal colony. Lunch will be served a a local restaurant.

Afterwards we'll go to the Tintoreras: this is an islet off Isabela (10 mn boat ride), free of introduced species of plants, there we can usually spot: Galapagos penguins, marine iguanas, sharks resting in a channel formed by lava, Galapagos hawk. We'll also snorkel in the bay.

Meals included: B/L/D

Day 5

Hike to Sierra Negra volcan: first by car then hiking until we arrive to the crater. We'll continue up to Volcan Chico site. Lava sceneries are impressive! Lunch in a local finca, back to port around 3Pm to rest.

Optional: instead of Sierra Negra: trekking (intensive) to sulfur mines "volcan de Azufre" With box lunch

Day 6

Early departure by speedboat to Santa Cruz. Arrival around 8AM, breakfast. Visit of the highlands: we'll see tortoise in the wild, a lava tunnel, the Twin craters. Lunch and then we'll hike to Tortuga Bay Beach where we can spot iguanas, shore birds, blue footed boobies..

Meals included: B/L/D

---> Optional - kayak ride: USD 25,00 per person <---

Day 7

Today we'll have a daily trip to Floreana island. Bird watching at Enderby, snorkel at Day Light or Loberia, and visit of the Asilo de la Paz, (giant tortoises, pirates caves)

Meals included: B/L/D

Day 8

Day trip to an uninhabited island such as Bartolomé/Seymour/ Plazas or Santa Fe (destination to be confirmed at booking upon availability, each day has a different destination). Hike and snorkel. Back to Santa Cruz in the end of ther afternoon.

Meals included: B/L/D

Day 9

Day trip to an uninhabited island (different from previous day  ) such as Bartolomé/Seymour/ Plazas or Santa Fe (destination to be confirmed at booking upon availability, each day has a different destination). Hike and snorkel. Back to Santa Cruz in the end of ther afternoon.

Meals included: B/L/D

Day 10

Time free until pick up for your transfer to airport.

You can chose to visit the Charles Darwin Station (free entrance)

Meals included: B/

MINIMUM 2 PARTICIPANTS

PRICES

 TOURIST CLASS HOTELS = USD 2680.00
FIRST CLASS HOTELS = USD 3110.00

TOURIST CLASS HOTELS    *** GOT O TOURIST CLASS HOTELS***

FIRST CLASS HOTELS     *** GO TO FIRST CLASS HOTELS***

INCLUDED

All visits accompanied naturalist guides of the Park, meals mentioned, accommodation in double room, and all transportation on the islands (boat, car, and plane)

NOT INCLUDED

• Flight from/to mainland
• Entrance fee to the Galapagos Park $100.-, INGALA card $10, all not mentioned in the program, travel insurance