Duration
7 days
Max Group Size
16
Tour Code
Galapagos Adventure Tour
Tour Type
Request as group tour
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Age Requirement
12 - 80 Ages
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
English, Spanish
Physical level
moderate
Tour Overview
Experience the Galapagos Islands in the most active and engaging ways! Biking across volcano-studded landscapes, kayaking crystal turquoise waters surrounded by astounding marine life, snorkeling among vibrant tropical fish and sharks, and hiking a diversity of coastal and highland landscapes will leave you breathless. After a full day of activities, relax and enjoy every evening at safe, cozy hotels in the Galapagos Islands.
Highlights
- San Cristobal Island
- Santa Cruz Island
- Isabela Island
Itinerary
Welcome to the beautiful Galapagos Islands! After checking in to your hotel in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, you will first visit the Interpretation Center with your guide where you will learn everything about the history and future of the Galapagos. Afterward, you will head to the famous Punta Carola Beach so you can snorkel on this beautiful beach along with playful sea lions.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Group Type: Private group
*****Diving at Kicker Rock (If you have a PADI License):*****
An exciting day awaits you, after an early breakfast, on the agenda is a day trip to Kicker Rock, which is one of the most emblematic places in the Galapagos.
A comfortable speed boat navigates along the coast of San Cristobal until we arrive to Kicker Rock, it is composed of compacted volcanic ash, not rock, towers up almost 500ft / 150m from the ocean floor, splitting into two above surface structures, but they’re connected below the surface, with a channel running between them.
It is home to many birds, you will be able spot Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, frigate-birds and tropicbirds, and is the underwater world will make this day extra memorable as it is a real "hot spot" for underwater wildlife!
Get ready for a wet landing! You will have two diving immersions directly into the water to experience everything that Kicker Rock has to offer, where you will scuba dive alongside the most iconic Galapagos wildlife such as hammerheads, sea turtles, the Galapagos sharks among other amazing creatures that inhabit this site.
After lunch on the boat, head to a beautiful, pristine beach, where you can relax and defrost in the sunshine before heading back to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in the afternoon.
Immersions: 02
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Group type: Small group
*****Discovery dive in Bahia Naufragio***** (If you have no diving experience)
Exploring the marine world of Galapagos is a dream, observing sea turtles, different types of rays, sometimes reef sharks, it will be a unique experience.
Bahía Naufragio is a fantastic place where a boat wrecked the previous century and today is the habitat of different reef fish until we can get there with our guide.
On board, we will receive an informative talk and we will check-check before the dives
In the case of DISCOVERY, we will do a single dive at approximately 10 meters.
We will sail to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno de return, where we will stay
Meals included: Breakfast
Group type: Small group
With the first rays of sunlight reach Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, on this island we can see the legendary giant tortoises that walk freely through the humid zone of the island. look for food and water. We will also ride a horse along quiet side roads, visit a spectacular natural lava tunnel and in the afternoon we will visit a natural reserve with a breathtaking view that houses another species of giant turtle scientifically recognized. After the visit, we will descend by bicycle to the beach where we will rest or kayak.
Meals included: Breakfast
Group type: Private group
Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel to go on a diving tour off the coast of Santa Cruz.
This is the perfect day to see sea lions, sharks, seals, eels, sea stars, and batfish. Depending on the authorizations from the National Park of Galapagos, you will visit any of the three different dives sites on the island - they all have their own thriving populations of rare sea life, where under its crystal clear waters you can swim with hammerhead sharks, white tip sharks, sea lions, golden rays, sea turtles, fish and a great variety of marine life.
Remember, water temperatures range from 20 to 28°C/71 to 85°F and diving is conducted year-round. You must have certification to scuba dive in the Galapagos Islands as the presence of strong currents make it more suited to those with adequate experience.
Immersions: 02
Meals included: Breakfast
Group type: Small group
Early in the morning, your guide will pick you up at your hotel in Puerto Ayora to take you to the docks so you can catch a speedboat that will take you to Isabela Island.
Your guide will pick you up and head to Los Trillizos Volcano which is an amazing spot for rappelling. Here you will be able to descend 150 meters (493 ft) in a unique experience, to explore the interior of this magical island.
After lunch, you will visit the Tintoreras to do kayaking or snorkeling. The Tintoreras kayak tour will be a private tour. You can discover Humboldt penguins, marine iguanas, sea lions, and sharks, which are resting in the natural channels that were formed by lava flows. While kayaking in the turquoise water you can spot different fish, sea turtles, rays, and penguins.
The evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay on Isabela Island.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Group type: Small group
Get ready for more wildlife encounters with a thrilling excursion to Los Tuneles, a perfect snorkeling spot.
A series of lava flows have produced unique geological formations, like arcs and tunnels underneath and above the water, which makes the area a truly excellent place to swim around. In the shallow waters, you can find tropical fish, rays, turtles, sea horses, and white-tipped reef sharks! Keep your eyes open for penguins sitting on the rocks and prepare yourself for the possibility of swimming with majestic sea turtles.
At night, you can rest or explore Isabela Island as you wish.
Meals included: Lunch
Group type: Small group
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
Group type: Private group
Trip includes
Included
6 nights of accommodation in hotels (2.5 Stars)
English and Spanish-speaking national guide
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Meals as mentioned on the itinerary.
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.
- National Park entrance fee (US$ 200 per person) Galapagos
- Galapagos Migration Card TCT (US$ 20 per person)
- Isabela Harbor Fee (approx. US$ 10 per person)
- 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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