Galápagos: Santa Cruz + Isabela (Combined) 5D/4N

Isla Isabela, Ecuador

Price

Duration

5 days

Max People

20

Min Age

10+

Reviews

4.13 3 reviews

Overview

Embark on a 5-day combination plan that will take you to discover the magic of the Galapagos Islands, exploring the wonderful islands of Santa Cruz and Isabela. This vacation offers a unique experience in which you will immerse yourself in the extraordinary biodiversity and captivating landscapes of this unique archipelago.

A five-day itinerary in the Galapagos Islands begins with a ferry and bus transfer to Santa Cruz Island. The second day includes a visit to the wetlands and a tour of Tintoreras Islet to see the marine fauna, followed by snorkeling. On the third day, you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to observe the island's endemic giant tortoises and other species. The fourth day includes a walk on the beach at Tortuga Bay, followed by a visit to the upper part of the island to see the tortoises in their natural state and the Twin Craters. The last day is a transfer to the airport for the flight back to the mainland.

Included/Excluded

  • ✅Transfers airport-hotel-airport
  • ✅Two (02) nights hotel accommodation in TWIN / TPL accommodation in Isabela.
  • ✅Two (02) nights hotel accommodation in TWIN / TPL accommodation in Santa Cruz.
  • ✅Certified Galapagos National Park Guides
  • ✅Sea and land transportation in shared service
  • ✅Wetlands - Tintoreras Islet
  • ✅Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station
  • ✅Tortuga Bay - Upper Part - Twin Craters
  • ✅Full meals - fixed menu type (continental breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner depending on the lodging site).
  • ✅Itabaca Channel Ferry
  • ✅Travel Kit (Delivered at Destination).
  • ❌Airline Tickets
  • ❌Personal expenses
  • ❌Beverages and meals not explicitly mentioned in the program.
  • ❌Gratuity for driver and guide.
  • ❌Additional optional visits.
  • ❌Supplements for special dates
  • ❌Entrance to Galapagos National Park ECU
  • ❌Tasa Muelle Isla Isabela
  • ❌Santa Cruz Island Dock Tax
  • ❌INGALA tourist transit card
  • ❌Internal transportation in Baltra
  • ❌Inter-island water cabs
  • ❌Snorkel equipment, towels in visit cracks.
  • ❌Nothing other than what is described in the itinerary.

Tour Plan

ITINERARY

DAY 1 - Transfer in - Santa Cruz - Isabela - Hotel

Arrival at BALTRA AIRPORT, our Galapagos National Park guide will welcome you and will take 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 begin our journey to the passenger dock to take the regular boats to Isabela Island, in about 2 hours and 30 minutes we will be on the island. Lodging.

DAY 2.- Wetlands - Tintoreras Islet

A tour of the most representative marine-coastal wetlands of Galapagos. The wetland is the transition zone between the ocean and the land, and if there are elements that have demonstrated a very high level of adaptation, it is the wetlands.
Here in Galapagos they are home to a cactus, which is a species normally found in desert environments, with mangroves that are certainly species of humid ecosystems and coexist, cohabit, coexist and need each other and generate symbiosis. In the afternoon we will visit the Tintoreras Islet, we will make a tour around the islet to observe penguins, blue-footed boobies, pelicans and any marine fauna that is found at the time of the tour. Afterwards, we will arrive at the Islote tintoreras, where you will be able to observe colonies of marine iguanas, the channel of sharks tintoreras where you will be able to observe the sharks in a resting state and finally we will finish the walk in the beach of sea lions. We return to the boat to go snorkeling, where you can see sea turtles, penguins, sea lions, a variety of fish, sea urchins and starfish. This site is also done in double or single kayaks where you kayak along the islet and then snorkeling activity is performed. This tour lasts approximately 2h30 minutes.

DAY 3.- Isabela - Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station

In the morning we transfer to the passenger dock to Santa Cruz. 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 4 - Sta Cruz - Tortuga Bay - Upper Part - Gemelos Craters

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 HIGHER PART OF THE ISLAND, where we will visit RANCHO PRIMICIAS or CHATO II, in this spectacular place we will be able to find the tortoises in their natural state, we will continue to the CRATERES GEMELOS, where we will be able to observe climbing trees, ferns, mosses, orchids and also some species of Galapagos finches and frequently the beautiful "pájaro brujo" (witch bird). Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.

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.

NAVIGABLE SUPPLEMENTS INSTEAD OF DAY 3

Lobos Island USD 130
Sleeping Lion USD 155
360 Degree Tour USD 210
Española Island USD 250

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • 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.
  • Tasa Muelle Isla Isabela: Nacional 5 USD y Extranjero 10 USD por persona.
  • INGALA tourist transit card: 20 USD per adult or child.
  • Transporte interno en Baltra “BUS LOBITO” 6 USD POR VÍA.
  • 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.

PAYMENT POLICIES

  • 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.

CANCELLATION POLICIES

  • 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.

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