Day 1 Guayaquil - Santa Cruz Island (1241 km)
Day 2 Las Grietas - Tortuga Bay
Day 3 Santa Cruz Island - Isabela Island (17 km)
Day 4 Los Tunnels - Wall of Tears
Day 5 Sierra Negra Volcano
Day 6 Isabela Island free day or optional to take a Fishing Tour
Day 7 Isabela Island - Baltra - Guayaquil (1258 km)
Day 1:
Guayaquil - Santa Cruz Island (1241 km)
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
Upon arrival in Baltra Airport we will transfer to Santa Cruz and then taken to the hotel by your tour guide. We will visit the Rancho Primicias in the island's highlands where we will be able to see giant turtles in their habitat.
Then we will go on to Lava Tunnels.There is a gigantic lava tunnel over 2000 meters long on the Island. Los Gemelos (Twin Craters) are located in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. This area is surrounded by scalesia forests with the habitat of bromeliads, orchids, mosses, lichens and birds. We will have a chance to find the famous vermillion flycatcher, Charles Darwin finches, and short - eared owls.
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Guayaquil, ECUADOR
Guayaquil is a port city of Ecuador as well as a popular tourist destination for people who want to experience the South American vibe. Tourists can explore the colorful architectures, urban parks, the delicious food, and great music here.
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Santa Cruz Island, ECUADOR
The second largest of the Galapagos Island chain in the pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz is home to the settlement of Puerto Ayora, the most populous town on the islands. The island itself is a dormant volcano.
Rancho Primicias
Rancho Primicias on Santa Cruz Island is a renowned spot to encounter giant tortoises. Visitors can observe and feed these gentle Galápagos giants in their natural habitat.
Lava Tunnels
Lava Tunnels，the largest lava tubes in the Galapagos are on Santa Cruz Island. It is a gigantic lava tunnel that is over 2000 meters long on the Island that many tourist come to visit and walk through.
Los Gemelos
Los Gemelos are located in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. They are not actual craters caused by impact, but are sink holes that were created when the volcanic roof of empty magma chambers collapsed from tectonic shifts and erosion over time.
Day 2:
Las Grietas - Tortuga Bay
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast we will hike through a forest of enormous cacti and over rugged lava rock formations to the swimming hole in the Galapagos Islands. Las Grietas is a popular swimming destination for locals and visitors alike.
After Lunch we will walk to Tortuga Bay, which is located on the Santa Cruz Island. Tortuga Bay has a gigantic, perfectly preserved beach, that is forbidden to swimmers. There is a separate cove where we can swim and view white tip reef sharks swimming in groups or tiger sharks.
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Santa Cruz Island, ECUADOR
The second largest of the Galapagos Island chain in the pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz is home to the settlement of Puerto Ayora, the most populous town on the islands. The island itself is a dormant volcano.
Las Grietas
Las Grietas is a dramatic volcanic fissure on Santa Cruz Island filled with crystal-clear water. It's a superb spot for swimming and snorkeling to explore the unique underwater scenery.
Tortuga Bay
Tortuga Bay is located on the Santa Cruz Island, which has a gigantic, perfectly preserved beach that is forbidden to swimmers and is preserved for the wildlife where many marine iguanas, galapagos crabs and birds are seen dotted along the volcanic rocks. There is a separate cove where tourists can swim where it is common to view white tip reef sharks swimming in groups and on occasion tiger sharks.
Day 3:
Santa Cruz Island - Isabela Island (17 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
In the morning we will transfer to the Pier to catch the speed boat to Isabela Island. After arrival in Isabela we will transfer to the hotel after check in. We will walk around to Flamingos Lagoon that serves as one of the primary breeding grounds for Flamingos.
In the afternoon we take our ocean kayaks to the pier of Isabela, a set of small islets within Isabela Bay.The islets are home to the Galapagos penguin where we will also see sharks, marine turtles, sea lions, blue footed bobies and much more.
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Isabela Island, ECUADOR
This island is the largest of those in the Galapagos chain off the coast of Ecuador. Because of the rich animal life, both on land and sea, Charles Darwin reasearched his theory of evolution here.
Flamingos Lagoon
The Flamingos Lagoon on Isabela Island is a pink spectacle in the Galapagos. Visitors can observe elegant wild flamingos against a unique volcanic landscape.
Day 4:
Los Tunnels - Wall of Tears
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast we will go to the pier for a 45 minute fibra ride to a place where Lava flow impacted with the oceans waves to form the stunning tubes and bridges of Los Tunnels. A series of lava flows have produced a number of arches and tunnels both under and above water, where we could find a number of animal species. After that we will continue to the Wall of Tears.
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Isabela Island, ECUADOR
This island is the largest of those in the Galapagos chain off the coast of Ecuador. Because of the rich animal life, both on land and sea, Charles Darwin reasearched his theory of evolution here.
Los Tunneles
Los Tunneles, off Isabela Island, features unique lava arches and underwater tunnels. This famous snorkeling site is known for sea turtles, sharks, and tropical fish.
Wall of Tears
The Wall of Tears is a stark stone wall on Isabela Island, built by prisoners under harsh conditions. It stands as a historical testament to colonial punishment and is now a hiking destination.
Day 5:
Sierra Negra Volcano
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Early morning around 7:00am we will go to Sierra Negra Volcano. On the Sierra Negra Volcano we will hike to the rim of the six miles wide crater and then trek across an alien landscape of lava fields and fumaroles. We will have the opportunity to explore thermal vents and other fascinating geologic features before stopping for a snack near Volcan Chico. We could enjoy the vistas among the most breathtaking in Isabela from this spot and on clear afternoons afford views of the northern volcanoes on Isabela and Fernandina. Then we will have a savory hot lunch at Campo Duro. Afterwards we could enjoy our own time in the rest time.
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Isabela Island, ECUADOR
This island is the largest of those in the Galapagos chain off the coast of Ecuador. Because of the rich animal life, both on land and sea, Charles Darwin reasearched his theory of evolution here.
Sierra Negra Volcano
Sierra Negra is a large shield volcano at the southeastern end of Isabela Island in the Galapagos that rises to an altitude of 1124m. It is one of the most active of the Galapagos volcanoes with the most recent historic eruption in June 2018.
Volcan Chico
Volcan Chico on Isabela Island offers a volcanic wonder with moon-like landscapes. This stunning hike features fumaroles and breathtaking views of the surrounding area.
Campo Duro
Campo Duro is an ecological farm in the highlands of Isabela Island. Visitors can observe and feed giant tortoises, experiencing rural life and local conservation efforts.
Day 6:
Isabela Island free day or optional to take a Fishing Tour
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today we could enjoy a free day or fishing tour. In the early morning we will be on the way to the eastern side of the Galapagos which is known as one of the best fishing areas in the archipelago, you can expect to catch Striped, Blue and Black marlin as well as much bill - fish. Then we will spend the night in the hotel of this town.
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Isabela Island, ECUADOR
This island is the largest of those in the Galapagos chain off the coast of Ecuador. Because of the rich animal life, both on land and sea, Charles Darwin reasearched his theory of evolution here.
Day 7:
Isabela Island - Baltra - Guayaquil (1258 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After Breakfast in the morning we will transfer to Isabela Airport for the flights to Baltra and go on to Guayaquil and return back home.
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