5-Day Guided Galapagos and Los Tuneles Tour

5-Day Guided Galapagos and Los Tuneles Tour

Embark on a 5-day excursion to uncover the breathtaking landscape and spectacular wildlife that fills the lost paradise of Santa Cruz and Isabela islands. Set off on an adventure that includes hiking, boating, and snorkeling, and a visit to the ocean oasis of Los Tuneles.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Santa Cruz

Pass By: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
You can arrive to the Galapagos Islands only by flight from either Quito or Guayaquil (air ticket not included). Our English‐speaking guide will be waiting for you at the Baltra Airport in Galapagos. He will then lead you to the port of Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island) for lunch.

Afterwards, we will take a short rest before making our way to the Highlands of Santa Cruz. Here you will have the unforgettable opportunity to observe the famous Galapagos Giant Tortoises in their natural environment. The Islands themselves were named after these species.

You will also be able to see the famous Galapagos Finches, Bird Wizards, as well as endemic vegetation such as Escelacias forests and Matazarnos. After this incredible encounter with the Giant Tortoises, we will return to Puerto Ayora. Dinner will be served local‐style menu in the specified restaurant.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected class hotels.

Day 2: Charles Darwin Station

Pass By: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
The guide will have specified the hour to meet to begin the visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station. After breakfast we will head to this spot. The Station is populated by a variety of Giant Tortoise representing their fellow specie, one of each island in the archipelago.

Here you can also listen about the ongoing conservation efforts directed at preserving the Giant Tortoises, as well as the environment of the archipelago as a whole. After this we will make a short visit to the Art Galleries of Puerto Ayora and then eat lunch. Return to the hotel to rest before heading for lunch at a local specified restaurant.

After lunch we will begin the journey from Puerto Ayora to Isabela Island at 2:00pm (subject to change) via public speedboat (approx. travel time 2 ½ to 3 hrs.) A guide will be waiting for you in Puerto Villamil and then lead you to check in at the hotel. After a brief rest we will take a short walk to visit the Flamingo Lagoon, one of the natural breeding sites of the Galapagos flamingos. Return to the hotel to rest and eat dinner at the local specified restaurant.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected class hotels.

Day 3: LosTuneles

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
Your third day is entirely dedicated to Los Tuneles, an ocean paradise of volcanic rock formations off the coast of Isabela. Strap on snorkeling gear to discover friendly sea lions, colorful fish, and yellow stingrays.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected class hotels.

Day 4: Hiking at Sierra Negra & Snorkeling at Concha Perla

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
Make sure your camera is stored in waterproof bags, wear some sunscreen, bring water, and a hat! Yourself will prepare a box lunch at the hotel with the foodstuff of your choice. We will then travel approximately 45 minutes by truck or bus to begin the 16 km hike (appx. 4 hours). The hike is long in terms of distance, but not very difficult as the inclines and declines are quite gradual.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected class hotels.

Day 5: Goodbye Galapagos!

Pass By: Seymour Airport, Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra, Isla Baltra Baltra, Ecuador
On the final day we recommend waking up at 5:00 am to have enough time to get ready for the transfer‐out from Isabela to Puerto Ayora. We will take the public speedboat, which leaves from the dock at 6:00 am (subject to change), and arrive in Puerto Ayora (approx. 2 ½ hrs. depending on the tide). We will eat breakfast there, and then depart for Baltra where you will catch your return flight to either Quito or Guayaquil.

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