This is the arrival day for all of our tour participants, depending of your flights you can have a day exploring one of the UNESCO heritage sites in the world (Quito's Old Town) or simply rest at the Hotel before our Tour Guide meet you at the Lobby at 6:30 pm for our orientation meeting and briefing before the starting of the tour. During this meeting you can clarify everything as you might be concerned or curious to know about the overall tour.

For the day, we can also assist you arranging a full day in Quito or surroundings if you let us know in advance.

Early depart to Quito's International Airport for your local flight to the Galapagos Islands , this flight takes 3 hours ( with an stop in Guayaquil ).

Upon your arrival at Baltra's Airport , clear customes and ready to take a short local flight to Isabela Island ( 25 minutes ) . Finally check in at the hotel , free afternoon to enjoy and relax on the beach!

Overnight CASA DE MARITA ****

Today you will visit the famous TUNELES , located 1 hour away from town by speed boat. In our Intinerary the depart to this tour is at 11:30 am , but before this tour we will take you towards to the Tortoises breeding center and the famous wetlands where you can identify number of birds such a: Flamingos ,Finches and marine iguanas. This excursion you will do by bike , so get ready for this adventure!!!

Then it is time for a speed boat ride towards the south western side of Isabela Island , along the way you will see another volcano that are also part of the Island such as: Cerro Azul and also Union Rock

Upon arrival you will do a short walk around the lava formations flotting above the sea , that are nestting places for many bobbies , pelicans and frigatte birds too.

Then you will enjoy a typical lunch on board . After this you will go again in water for more amazing snorkel , this place in particular is more diverse in fauna , if you are lucky , you will see a lot of sea turttles , sea horses , marine iguanas , sea lions and much more...

Finally you will return back to the hotel in Town.

Overnight CASA DE MARITA ****

This morning you will fly to San Cristobal Island ( 35 minutes approx.) Then you will arrive to the hotel for check in , after you will visit the Interpretation Center and hike up to Tijeretas hill ( Darwin's first Landing) at Tijeretas hill you can admire the all Bay also Frigatte birds and Blue Footted Bobbies fliying aroubd the clifs.

Then some time to relax near by the sea lions at Playa Mann.

In the afternoon , you will visit la Loberia for some more snorkel and just enjoy the landscapes from the beach with a nice sun.

Finally back to the hotel.

Overnight CASA OPUNTIA ****

Today includes some of the best snorkeling in Galapagos, a day trip to Kicker Rock! After breakfast, a comfortable speed boat navigates along the coast of San Cristobal, boasting views of the birds and landscape from a different angle. At the rock formation, we’ll snorkel thru the channel in search of a variety of sharks, fish, turtles, rays, sea lions, and more! Enjoy a box lunch on the boat afterward, and some quiet beach time to relax before returning to town.

Overnight CASA OPUNTIA ****

Today you will take another short flight to Baltra Island ( it will take 30 minutes approx.) after meeting the guide you will visit a Tortoise Ranch in the highlands of Santa Cruz , where you will see a very big land wild tortoises in natural state.

Finally you will go to town and visit Charles Darwin Research Station ( this is the most important research center of the entire Galapagos )

Tonight Advise : Don't miss eating at the QUIOSKOS street a very fresh lobster and many different tipe of sea food caught in the morning.

Also go at night to the Pier , where you can see babbie sharks , rays and many other animals very close.

Overnight IKALA ****

This tour will start early from twon , then a bus ride towards Itabaca Canal where you will board the yatch for this excursion.

This program includes sightseeing , hike , snorkel , snorkel equiptment , lunch on board and much more.

Finally you will be taken back to Puerto Ayora for your last night at the Galapagos

Bartolome:

The little island Bartolome is very small and 114m high situated close to Santiago Island. When the volcano that formed Bartolomé erupted, there was not any water present resulting in large amounts of basalt on this island (when water is present in an eruption tuff is created). The basalt hardened together with air creating very light rocks.

Bartolome’s surface is covered with volcanic ash, which is suposed to be blown over from Santa Cruz Island. The island consists of an extinct volcano and volcanic formations in a variety of red, orange, green, and glistening black.

Pinnacle Rock is the eroded remains of a tuff cone. This large partially eroded lava formation was created when magma expelled from the volcano reached the sea. When the seawaters cooled, the hot lava caused an explosion. The exploded particles eventually fasten together forming a rock composed of thin layers. Bartolome's Pinnacle Rock has become one of the most photographed sights in the islands. As a prominent landmark it was used as a target for US military during World War II (you can still see the bullet holes). Galapagos Penguins are living behind the rock. A small submerged crater can be seen just offshore. To the east you can see a series of small spatter cones. Lying beside the Pinnacle Rock are twin half moon shaped beaches. On the northern one (wet landing) you are allowed to swim and snorkel. Don’t miss that!

Overnight IKALA ****

On this tour you will visit an small island located southeast of Santa Cruz. We sail to a beautiful, turquoise bay surrounded by cactus and mangroves. From our boat we see a white-sand beach full of sea lions.

Cliffs covered by a small forest of giant cactus unique Santa Fe. Seabirds such as pelicans, lava gulls and blue-footed boobies fly over us. In our yacht, we will approach the beach and carefully observe tintoreras (white-tipped sharks) resting near the shore. In the mangroves, it is common to observe Galapagos hawks.

The island’s docile wildlife surprisingly does not fear humans, thus providing a great opportunity to interact with them and take unforgettable photos.

The snorkeling is spectacular in Santa Fe! Playful sea lions invite us to swim. We also observe sea turtles, manta rays, a variety of colorful fish and occasionally sharks.

Also you will see the Endemic land Iguana from Santa Fe....

finally navigation back to Puerto Ayora.

Overnight IKALA ****

Free morning , 10:00 am check out and transportation to Baltra's Airport to take a flight to Quito late in the afternoon, then transportation to the Hotel in Quito

Unfortunately we have to say good bye after we arrive in Quito and we invite you to see one of our other tours in Ecuador Mainland and Peru Tours..

However if you desire to add one more night in Quito City or extend your staying in Ecuador, we can always help you out with free advise to make sure you optimize the time and continue exploring this paradise called Ecuador.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT FOR TOMORROW CHECK OUT IS AT 11 am

TRANSFER OUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE