Santa Cruz Intensive 2024 5D/4N

DAY 1.- Baltra - Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station

Arrival at BALTRA AIRPORT, our Galapagos National Park guide will welcome you and will drive you to the corresponding buses for the transfer to the Itabaca channel where the ferries will take us to SANTA CRUZ ISLAND and then we will board the operator's buses to start our trip to the hotel where we will have lunch and check in.
In the afternoon we will visit the CHARLES DARWIN SCIENTIFIC STATION, where we can observe giant tortoises endemic to the island, land iguanas, finches on the trails, and visit the VAN STRALLEN INTERPRETATION CENTER, return to the hotel Dinner and overnight.

DAY 2 - Tortuga Bay - Crater Gemelos - Upper Part - Lava Tunnels - (Rancho El Chato ò Primicias).

After a delicious breakfast, we will visit the TORTUGA BAY BEACH, where we will take a walk of approximately 45 minutes to reach the Playa Mansa, whose extension is approximately 900 meters, white sand formed by fish bones and white coral; considered a sanctuary for iguanas, sea turtles and other species where you can swim and perform activities such as swimming, beach games, among others.
Return to the hotel at approximately 11:30 a.m. for lunch,
In the afternoon we will go to the HIGH PART OF THE ISLAND, where we will visit RANCHO PRIMICIAS or CHATO II, in this spectacular place we can find turtles in their natural state, we will continue to the LAVA TUNNELS of volcanic formation, we will walk to the interior at a distance of approximately 100 m, and our guide will give an explanation about the types of volcanic eruptions that formed the islands. We will continue to the GEMEL CRATERES, where we will be able to observe climbing trees, ferns, mosses, orchids and also some species of Galapagos finches and frequently the beautiful witch bird.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.

DAY 3.- Cracks and Playa de los Alemanes*.

After breakfast, we will walk to the dock of Puerto Ayora where we will take a water transport to cross to the path that will lead us to LAS GRIETAS an arm of the sea located between two cliffs of natural water, where we can practice swimming and snorkeling (equipment not included), to appreciate the marine fauna of the place; finally on the way back we will enjoy the PLAYA DE LOS ALEMANES an inlet of sea arm with lush vegetation and terrestrial fauna,
Return to the hotel, lunch.

DAY 4.- Garrapatero Beach

After a delicious breakfast, we will visit the GARRAPATERO BEACH, where we will take a walk of approximately 15 minutes to the beach. It is a beautiful virgin beach where you can enjoy the turquoise water. Behind the beach is a lagoon where you can find flamingos, black-necked guans, Galapagos finches and migratory birds.

DAY 5. Transfer Hotel Airport

Breakfast, and departure from the hotel for our transfer to the airport to take our flight back to the continent.

Bay Tour USD 50
Isabela - Concha y Perla USD 130
Isabela with Tintoreras USD 140
Pinzon USD 170
San Cristobal USD 160
Santa Fe USD 140
Floreana USD 160
Northern Islands USD 240
Seymour USD 280
Bartholomew USD 300

• Entrance to Galapagos National Park ECU: Adult 6 USD, Child 3 USD. FOREIGN: Adult 100 USD, Child 50 USD.
• Santa Cruz Island Dock Tax: 1 USD per person.
• INGALA tourist transit card: 20 USD per adult or child.
• Internal transportation in Baltra "BUS LOBITO" 6 USD PER WAY.
• Inter-island water cabs (1 USD in Sta. Cruz and 1 USD . By road.
• Reservations must include each passenger's full name, nationality, passport number, age and date of birth.
• Rates do not apply in Single Room.
• If the hotels suggested / listed for this program are not available at the time of confirmation, My Destinations EC will offer new hotel alternatives with revised prices.
• Lodging: Check in from 15h00 and Check out at 12h00 noon (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).
• Children policy: INF from 0 to 1 year 11 months do not pay (does not occupy bed) | CHD rates apply for passengers from 2 to 9 years 11 months sharing room with parents.
• The infant fare (INF) is considered as long as he/she sleeps and feeds with his/her parents. However, there may be additional rates for navigation services such as: Ferrys, Inter Islands, full days, bay tour, etc. in case of choosing a package with these characteristics. Consult at the time of booking.
• PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PREVIOUS NOTICE, PLEASE CONSULT AT THE MOMENT OF BOOKING.

• A deposit of 50% of the total invoice amount is due at the time of booking.
• The full balance must be paid at least 30 days prior to departure.

• From Twenty Nine (29) to Fifteen (15) days prior to departure-75% of the invoice value.
• From Fifteen (15) or more days prior to departure.-100% of the invoice value.