Overview

Excited about going back in time to Galapagos!

The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It’s considered one of the world’s foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. A province of Ecuador, it lies about 1,000km off its coast. Its isolated terrain shelters a diversity of plant and animal species, many found nowhere else. Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his observation of Galápagos’ species later inspired his theory of evolution.

Start and end in Baltra Island! With the our More Adventures tour 6 Days – Discover Galapagos, you have a 6 days tour package taking you through Baltra Island, Ecuador and 3 other destinations in Ecuador. 6 Days – More Adventures Discover Galapagos includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. This 6-day adventure, it is the best all day adventures combo on Galapagos Islands that includes hiking, biking, swimming, and snorkeling. Encounter wonderful wildlife in the islands; learn about Charles Darwin’s footsteps on this fascinating archipelago.

**Please note, these adventures are planned far in advance, and sometimes things come up that are unforeseen or unplanned. With that forethought, know the group will be accompanied on this adventure by Keith, or Michelle, and/or More Adventures Ambassador.

Itinerary

Day 1 HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome to the Galapagos Islands

We ask that you book the earliest flight possible from Quito to Baltra (not included)

–  Arrive at Baltra´s airport (Galapagos Islands). Please make sure you have $100 cash fee for enter Galápagos Islands. 

–  We will make our way to neighboring Santa Cruz with a quick local ferry.

–  We will jump right in with a stop in the highlands of Santa Cruz to visit Los Gemelos – or “The Twins” in English – are actually sinkholes.

After go to a local Giant Tortoise reserve – private area

Afternoon

Enjoy lunch at a local ranch.

–  Observe these huge, magical creatures in their natural habitat – Giant tortoises.

After the visit, we will continue to Puerto Ayora-the main town in Santa Cruz Island

In the past we have stayed at Deja Vu Hotel. We will confirm as we get closer, however, if you would like to arrive a day or so earlier, we highly recommend this hotel.

Day 2 HIGHLIGHTS

Coffee Natural Farm & Tortuga Bay Beach

Morning 

– Breakfast

– 8 am Visit the Charles Darwin Station

–  Head out for a scenic walk around the coffee plantation and test the local coffee.

–  Head back to Puerto Ayora

Afternoon

– Lunch

–  Head out for a scenic walk to one of the largest white sand beaches in the Galapagos.

–  Tortuga Bay is a gorgeous beach accessible only by foot and filled with a variety of activities. A leisurely 45-minute path leads to the beach and along the way you may spot lava lizards, native birds, and massive marine iguanas.

–  Here you’ll have the option to swim, snorkel, kayak, surf, or you can just hang out with your friends and the local marine life.

Accommodation – Deja Vu Hotel (or similar)

Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner with set menus included.

Day 3 HIGHLIGHTS

Navigate to Isabella Island – Pink Flamingos Habitat & Arnaldo Tupiza

Morning

– Breakfast

– We must be ready in the hotel at 5:30 am to catch up our luggage and head to main port and take our public speedboat to Santa Cruz

–  We will visit the zone where it is full of giant tortoises, flamingos, and other birds Arnaldo breeding center

–  Keep going on our trip to Arnaldo Tupiza breeding center where that are the different species of tortoises of Isabella.

Afternoon 

–  Enjoy a delicious lunch right at the local restaurant 

–  After lunch, we will take a short boat ride toward Islote Las Tintoreras where we will look for the famous Galapagos penguin, white tipped reef sharks, blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, and more!

–  Get back in the water for a snorkeling adventure where you will have the chance to swim with sea turtles, colorful fish, and manta rays, among other marine life.

Accommodation – Cally Hotel

Meals Included – Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Day 4 HIGHLIGHTS

Isabela Island – Santa Cruz: Snorkeling Concha Perla

Morning

– Enjoy the breakfast. 

– A wooden path are reached Concha Perla. The calm, clear and shallow waters of the bay are ideal for observing the incredible variety of marine life while we do snorkel. 

–  Visitors can swim and snorkel with tropical fish, sea lions, penguins, turtles, and observe up to species of birds.

Afternoon 

–  We will enjoy our last lunch in the Isabela Island

–  We must be ready in the hotel at 2.00 pm to catch up our luggage and head to main port and take our public speedboat to Santa Cruz

–  Time for shopping 

Accommodation – Deja Vu Hotel

Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (set menus)

Day 5 HIGHLIGHTS

Full Day tour North Seymour (or similar) snorkel

Morning

– Take a chartered boat to an uninhabited island for  a hike where you will get to experience spectacular panoramic views of the island.

– Get acquainted with the local wildlife as you walk with Marine Iguanas, Blue-Footed Boobies, Frigates, and more.

Afternoon

– Lunch on board

– Go on an awesome adventure snorkeling among a wide variety of marine life including friendly sea lions, sea turtles, and a huge variety of fish that make this a fantastic place for nature enthusiasts.

– The boat will bring you back to Santa Cruz, and you will take included transportation back to Puerto Ayora for some free time in this wonderful little town.

Accommodations – Deja Vu Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (set menus)

Day 6 HIGHLIGHTS

Departure Day

Transfer out to Baltra airport. 

– Breakfast

– Time to Say goodbye to Galapagos !!

– Take included transportation to the airport where you will catch your  flight back to Quito.

End pointBaltra´s airport in Galapagos Island, Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra (GPS), Baltra Airport Rd., Galápagos_Islands, Galápagos, Ecuador