BALTRA
Isabela Island - Option 1: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra before 12:00 PM
Upon arrival to Baltra Airport you will be picked up by an English speaking guide and transferred to Puerto Ayora for lunch. After lunch you will take the speedboat to Isabela (approx. 2.5hrs). Upon arrival you will head to Flamingo Lagoon for a short visit, followed by a drop off at your hotel in Isabela.
Santa Cruz Island - Option 2: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra after 12:00 PM
If you flight arrives after 12:00 pm you will stay in Santa Cruz on your first day. If you arrive before 3:00 pm you will receive lunch either. The order for the tour will be changed, but rest assured that you will do all the activities included in the tour.
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- Snorkeling gear including mask, snorkel, fins, and life vest.
- Inter-island transportation as detailed in the itinerary.
- Complimentary airport pickup and drop-off at Baltra Airport.
- Round-the-clock assistance in English, Dutch, and Spanish.
- 5 nights’ accommodation in various room configurations.
- Daily breakfast.
- Lunch included.
- Round trip flights from mainland Ecuador to Galapagos Islands.
- Isabela dock fee: $ 10 p.p. (cash only)
- Water Taxi around $ 1 p.p.
- For rent: wetsuit $ 5 p.p. per day (cash only)
- Optional tips for the guide.
- Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only)
The 6 day Galapagos Island Hopping budget tour takes you to some of the best places of the Galapagos Islands; Los Tuneles, Santa Fe, the Charles Darwin Station and Tintoreras. Everything is arranged; from transfers, tours up to the hotels and almost all activities are in groups with other travelers. It is the perfect Galapagos holiday!
Highlights:
Los Tuneles: Snorkel in the clear waters and swim with a lot of different animal species.
Wetlands and Tintoreras: Visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, Wall of Tears and Tintoreras islet.
Charles Darwin Research Station: Known for its turtles, born from 3 inches to 4 feet long.
Bay Tour: You will visit the highlights around Puerto Ayora by boat.
Santa Fe: Explore one of the oldest uninhabited islands of the Galapagos.
- 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 14:00, the team assist 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.
- Please try to bring small bags and luggage, The Galapagos public transportation is on average small and it takes more time and space when you bring large baggage.
- 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.
- It is possible that pictures will be taken during your tour, so it is recommended to bring a USB.
- The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
- Operated by multilingual guides, certified by the Galapagos National Park.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (vegetarian options available)
- 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.