BALTRA
Santa Cruz Island - Option 1: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra before 12:00 PM
At Baltra airport, an English speaking guide will pick you up to go to the port of Puerto Ayora where you can enjoy your lunch. Around 02:00 PM, you’ll take the small public speedboat to Isabela Island. This can be a bumpy, wet ride. Upon arrival on Isabela Island, a driver will pick you up and you’ll visit the Flamingo Lagoon (short visit). After that, the driver will drop you off at your hotel.
Santa Cruz Island - Option 2: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra after 12:00 PM
If your flight is scheduled to arrive after 12:00 PM, you’ll stay at Santa Cruz Island on the first day because the last speedboat to Isabela Island leaves around 03:00 PM. Please note that you won’t have lunch if you arrive after 03:00 PM. The rest of the tour usually looks like this: Day 2: Bahia half day tour & Charles Darwin Station, Day 3 morning boat to Isabela, Los Tuneles, Day 4 morning boat to Santa Cruz and transfer out.
- Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.
- Transportation between Baltra Airport
- Itabaca Channel.
- Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
- 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch, and Spanish.
- Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra Airport.
- Lunch
- All activities as described in the itinerary: snorkeling and hiking.
- Breakfast
- Accommodation in a single, double or triple room x 3 nights (based on number of travelers).
- Round trip flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
- Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
- Water Taxi around $ 1 p.p.
- Personal travel & health insurance.
- For rent: wetsuit : $ 5 p.p. per day (cash only)
- Optional tips for the guide.
- Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only).
- Isabela dock fee: $ 10 p.p. (cash only).
Upon your arrival at Baltra airport, you’ll be cordially greeted and a guide will escort you to the Puerto Ayora harbor. A swift speedboat will then transport you to Isabela Island, where attractions such as the Flamingo lagoon and Los Tuneles offer excellent snorkeling opportunities. In addition, there’s an option to partake in a self-led snorkeling session at Concha Perla. Once you return to Santa Cruz Island, a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station will enlighten you about his groundbreaking Theory of Evolution as well as the unique history and ecosystems of Galapagos. You’ll also get an up-close view of the enormous Galapagos tortoises and learn about the legendary Lonesome George, the last of his species, who passed away in 2012.
- Please note that the activity sequence depend on the availabilities of the different tours and transportation and your flight schedule. If have a late arrival to Galapagos, the sequence of your complete tour might change but you won’t miss any tours if you have an afternoon flight back to Ecuador on the last day.
- It is recommended to book flights with an early arrival time to the Galapagos Islands and a late departure time from the Galapagos Islands to make sure you can enjoy all of the activities of the tour. Late arrivals and/or early departures mean you might miss some activities.
- If your flight is delayed or canceled and you cannot make it to Puerto Ayora in time to take the last speedboat to Isabela Island, which departs around 02:00 PM, the team assists you with finding accommodation on Santa Cruz Island but this will be on your own expense. You will miss the planned activities.
- There are no guides on the transportation by public speedboat between islands.
- Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galapagos Islands is quite small.
- Tap water on the Galapagos Islands might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottled or purified water is always recommended.
- Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
- It is important to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
- The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
- It is possible that pictures will be taken during your tour, so it is recommended to bring a USB.
- The exact amount for the fees mentioned in the ‘What’s excluded’ section will be detailed in the voucher. If you want to know this information beforehand, please contact us through the platform.
- Accommodation is based on number of travelers, if you are traveling with a group, you will be sharing rooms (single rooms require an extra fee).
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
