BALTRA
Isabela 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 Puerto Ayora to enjoy your lunch. After lunch you’ll take the speedboat to Isabela Island. This can be a bumpy ride so provide yourself a waterproof jacket and motion sickness medication if necessary. Upon arrival on Isabela Island, a driver will pick you up and you’ll visit the Flamingo Lagoon. After that, your 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. You won’t have lunch in this case. The rest of the tour usually looks like this: Day 2: Santa Fe, Day 3 Tortuga Bay & Charles Darwin Station, Day 4 Santa Cruz highlands, Bahia bay tour, Day 5 morning boat to Isabela, Wetlands & Tintoreras, Day 6 Los Tuneles, Day 7 kayak in Puerto Villamil, visit Isabela highlands, Day 8 morning boat to Santa Cruz and transfer out.
- Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins, and life vest.
- Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
- Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra Airport.
- 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch, and Spanish.
- Lunch and breakfast included.
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Transportation between Baltra Airport
– Itabaca Channel each way. - 7 nights’ accommodation in a choice of single, double, or triple rooms.
- Round trip flights from mainland Ecuador to Galapagos Islands.
- Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
- Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. cash only.
- Isabela dock fee: $ 10 p.p. cash only.
- Water Taxi around $ 1 p.p. (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back)
- For rent: wetsuit (recommended between May – November): $ 5 p.p. per day cash only.
- Personal travel & health insurance.
- Optional tips for the guide.
Savor your 8-day journey in the Galapagos Islands with the convenience of pre-planned hotels, sightseeing, and transportation. Experience a well-budgeted travel plan with our 8-day budget tour which includes visits to both Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands. The schedule comprises a variety of adventures such as snorkeling, hiking and even kayaking. If you are interested in a less extensive trip, feel free to browse our other Budget Tours on the Galapagos Islands. Have a wonderful Galapagos vacation with our services!
- 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 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.
- Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galapagos Islands is quite small.
- It is important that you will have current travel insurance including personal medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
- 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 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.
- In order to process your reservation please help us with all this information: round trip flights from and to Galapagos, room type (twin, matrimonial or triple), Whatsapp phone number (in case you use it).
- For all guests we need: passport numbers, date of birth, nationality, food restrictions, medical restrictions
- 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.
