5-Day Galapagos Islands plus Bike Kayak Hike Snorkel

5-Day Galapagos Islands plus Bike Kayak Hike Snorkel

This Galapagos Adventure and Muti-sport Tour allows you to explore the islands actively. Excursions include kayaking, hiking, biking and snorkeling in 2 different islands in the Galapagos Archipelago. The 5-Day adventure travel itinerary was especially designed for adventure seekers and sports enthusiasts looking for a more dynamic trip to the Galapagos.

Itinerary

Day 1: From Santa Cruz to Isabela

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
Pickup in Baltra Airport to then head to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Afterwards, you'll take the public speedboat to Isabela at around 14:00 (2.5 hours. approx.). After arriving in Isabela Island, take a brief rest at the hotel and then head to the Flamingos Lagoon, the largest coastal lagoon and one of the main reproductive sites in Galápagos.

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected class hotels - double rooms

Day 2: Isabela Island

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
Early in the morning, head for a hike to Sierra Negra Volcano, the world’s second largest volcanic crater, measuring 6 miles in diameter and 300 feet deep. Hike the crater and enjoy the view before continuing to Volcan Chico, a still active volcano which warms the surrounding grounds. (Box lunch provided). Spend the afternoon snorkeling in Concha Perla with sea lions, colorful varieties of fish, and sea turtles (snorkeling equipment included: tube, mask, fins).

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected class hotels - double rooms

Day 3: Isabela Island

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
Once equipped with lifejackets and oars, enjoy a kayaking excursion along Puerto Villamil Bay. Reach Tintoreras Islet, a great site to observe Penguins, Blue-footed Boobies, and marine Iguanas. Make it up to El Faro before heading back to shore (approximately 2 hours). In the afternoon, head for the Humedales Complex for a hiking trip. The first stop is the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center of Isabela. Walk to Mirador Orchilla, Estero de Isabela, and Playa del Amor and Wall of Tears.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected class hotels - double rooms

Day 4: Santa Cruz Island

Pass By: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
Take the public speedboat at 6am. towards Puerto Ayora (2 hours). After a short rest, head to the highlands of Santa Cruz for a hike along Cerro Chato Reserve (2 hours approx.). The adventure starts at Santa Rosa through endemic vegetation, rocks, and some mud lagoons. Spot the Galapagos Giant Tortoises, Galapagos Finches, Bird Wizard. In the afternoon, visit the Ch. Darwin Research Station, and observe colorful land iguanas and a large variety of Galápagos Giant tortoises brought from the most important islands in the archipelago.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected class hotels - double rooms

Day 5: Goodbye Galapagos!

Pass By: Seymour Airport, Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra, Isla Baltra Baltra, Ecuador
Transfer to Baltra Airport. On the way out, stop by “The Twins” (a.k.a. “The Gemelos”). Tour ends upon the arrival to the airport to catch plane to either Quito or Guayaquil.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.