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|4 Days, 1 Destination |Starts from Galápagos Islands
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Duration
4 days

Max Group Size
16

Tour Code
4DGEBT

Tour Type
Request as private tour

Departure Type
Guaranteed

Age Requirement
8 - 70 Ages

Guiding Method
Fully guided

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Physical level
moderate

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Galápagos Islands

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Galápagos Islands

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Activities

BicycleFerry BoatHiking & TrekkingIsland HoppingPhotographySightseeingWildlifeBird watchingSee Itinerary

Tour Overview

Many people have the idea that Galapagos is an expensive destination due to the high prices on cruises but in reality, you could visit the Galapagos on a budget if you book this itinerary.

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You can, in fact, tour the Galapagos on a budget and still maintain a level of comfort. Independent travel in the Galapagos will love this itinerary!

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HIGHLIGHTS
ITINERARY
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Highlights

  • Explore a fascinating tortoise farm
  • Relax on pristine paradise beaches
  • Encounter vibrant marine wildlife
  • Observe diverse bird species
  • Hike around a majestic dormant volcano

Itinerary

Welcome to the beautiful Santa Cruz Island! After arriving at Baltra Airport, your guide will be waiting for you to take you to Santa Cruz Island.
You will be amazed to see giant tortoises in the wild (in their natural habitat) with our first stop at a local farm in the highlands where there are dozens of giant tortoises, and you can wander around at will and enjoy a delicious lunch, to then continue to the port in Puerto Ayora to check into the hotel.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Charles Darwin Station, where scientists from all over the world meet and work together on environmental projects such as water analysis, animal protection, effects of tourism on nature, etc., and the most famous place to see Giant Tortoises in the Galapagos where the animals are raised before being released into nature. The actual name of the tortoise area here is the “Fausto Llerena” Breeding Center, named after the Galapagos National Park ranger who cared for Lonesome George. This is the best place in the Galapagos to view numerous different species and see how their tortoiseshell shapes have evolved differently to match the terrain and vegetation of the islands they are native to.
Meals included: Lunch
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You will begin with a 45-minute hike from Puerto Ayora to the heavenly Tortuga Bay, famed for its soft coral sand and spectacular scenery, this stretch of coast is considered one of the archipelago's most picturesque spots.
Experience marine life up close and admire the coastline from a different perspective—observing colonies of marine iguanas and marine birds, as well as mangroves, cacti forests, and fascinating coastal flora. You may spot an interesting array of birds residing here; pelicans and finches are locals here, and near the salt lagoon that backs onto the mangroves, you even may spot flamingos wandering.
In the afternoon you will be taken on a bay tour on a small boat to visit exotic places along the bay of Santa Cruz, and visit one, or if time allows it, more of these fantastic sites:
You will arrive at the small islet called La Lobería named for the great colony of sea lions where you can snorkel around sea lions and tropical fish displaying a dazzling show beneath the surface against interesting underwater formations.
Afterward, at the Shark Channel, you may spot harmless white-tip sharks and blue-footed boobies, you’ll come upon the Canal del Amor where you may find sea turtles and many tropical fish varieties.
Taking a 10-minute walk you’ll see marine iguanas in their natural habitat and have plenty of opportunities to take pictures.
Meals included: Breakfast
With no planned activities today, you will be free to enjoy the island's beauty at your own pace on a bike.
This amazing island is actually a dormant volcano that last erupted over 1 and 1/2 million years ago, there is still plenty of evidence of this explosive volcanic past as black and rusty-colored volcanic rocks are visible across the island, a testimony of ancient lave flows.
You will have a bike reserved and waiting for you at your hotel so you can explore the island on two wheels; once you're done, jst leave the bike at your hotel at the end of the day after enjoying it to the max!
Today is for enjoying the beauty of the Galapagos, taking lots of photos, and slowing down the pace to truly appreciate the most diverse Galapagos island and explore on your own its boasting six distinct vegetation zones.
Meals included: Breakfast

Depending on the time of your flight, you might have some free time this morning to do some last-minute souvenir shopping in Puerto Ayora.
Your driver will transfer you to the ferry across the Itabaca Channel. For the last part of your trip to the airport, you'll take the public shuttle bus to the terminal and check in for your flight. Farewell Galapagos!
Meals included: Breakfast

Trip includes

Included

3 nights of accommodation in a hotel (2.5 Stars)

Hotel

English and Spanish speaking national guide

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Meals as mentioned on the itinerary.

Vegan Vegetarian Meat

All transfers according to the program 

Excluded

Galapagos Flights not included 

International flights are not included in the price. 

Please book arrival and departure according to the itinerary. 

Travel Insurance 

We recommend that you take out travel cancellation and health insurance. 

Please check with your private insurance provider in advance.

- Galapagos National Park entrance fee (US$200 per person, payable only in cash) 

- Galapagos Migration Card TCT (US$ 20 per person) 

- Travel Insurance

- Optional excursions 

- Personal expenses such as tips 

- Alcoholic drinks

- Any other meals, drinks, and/or services not mentioned in the program

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