6-Day Galapagos Islands plus Bike Kayak Hike Snorkel

6-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 6-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
You can arrive to the Galapagos only by flight from either Quito or Guayaquil (air ticket not included).
Our English speaking guide will be waiting for you at the airport in Baltra, who will then take you to the port of Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island) for lunch. Afterwards, we will take the Public peedboat to Isabela Is. (at 14:00), for approximately two and a half hours. After arriving at Isabela, we will take a brief rest at the hotel and then head to the Flamingo Lagoon, the largest coastal lagoon found in the Galapagos and one of the main reproductive sites for the majority of flamingos.

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

Day 2: Isabela Island

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
Sierra Negra Volcano Hike + Chico Volcano PM. Snorkel Concha Perla. Early in the morning (8:00 am), after breakfast, you will get ready for the Sierra Negra Volcano hike (comfortable clothes, walking shoes and a light rain jacket are recommended). Make sure your camera is stored in waterproof bags, wear some sunscreen, bring water, and a hat! A box lunch will be prepared by yourself at the hotel with the foodstuff of your choice. We will then travel approximately 45 minutes by truck or bus to begin the 12 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. There is an option to ride horses for an additional cost, and if interested please let us know beforehand.
Sierra Negra Volcano has the second largest crater in the world, measuring approximately 6 miles in diameter and 300 feet deep. We will reach Chico Volcano before heading back, which should
provide a spectacular view of the incredible moonlike terrain.
Once we get back to the hotel we will take a short break to rest. On the afternoon you will get to do some fine snorkeling in Concha Perla. There you can swim with sea lions, colorful varieties of
fish, and with luck sea turtles and rays. Return to the hotel to rest before heading to dinner at a local restaurant indicated by the guide.

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
After breakfasts, get ready to visit Tintoreras Islet. First we will make our way to the dock of Puerto Villamil in order to embark on small speedboats (12 passenger capacity). After a short ride (appx. 20 min.) we will arrive at Tintoreras Islet. The name of the islet derives from the sharks that inhabit in the waters surrounding the islet, the famous white‐tipped‐fin Tintoreras Sharks. The islet is one of the most fascinating places on Isabela Island. Galapagos sea lions, marine iguanas, bluefooted boobies, Sally Lightfoot Crabs, sea turtles, pelicans, and Galapagos Penguins can all be found in this site. It is also one of main breeding sites for marine iguanas, and a great spot to get a close‐up with them. After a hike around the islet, we will get back on the boat and cool off by snorkeling in the waters nearby. Swimming next to multicolor fish, starfish, sea‐urchins, and with luck manta rays, sharks, and sea lions is a major highlight in this excursion. We will return to the hotel for lunch.
In the afternoon we will get ready with our bikes for a ride towards Humedales Trail Complex. Our first stop is the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center of Isabela. Here we will be able to see a variety of species of giant tortoises in captivity. We will also hear how this center has successfully been able to breed and raise the giant tortoises in order to preserve many of their endangered subspecies. We will mount on our bikes to the Lava Tunnel, as well as visits to Mirador Orchilla, Estero de Isabela, and Playa del Amor. After parking our bikes and a short hike we will then reach the 100 meters long and 7 meters high Wall of Tears (Muro de las Lagrimas). Between 1946 and 1959 Isabela Island was used as a penal colony by the Ecuadorian government, and the prisoners were obligated to construct this wall out of the sharp and hard volcanic rocks. The name is derived from the arduous work and harsh conditions in which the prisoners work and by which many lost their lives. We will get back on our bikes and return to the hotel to rest before heading to dinner.

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

Day 4: Isabela Island

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
After breakfast and depending on the tide, we will make our way to the dock and prepare for the kayaking excursion. After listening to the instructions and safety precautions, and once equipped with lifejackets and oars, you will begin rowing towards Tintoreras Islet where you will be able to observe a variety of fauna from our kayaks, including Penguins, Blue‐footed Boobies, and Marine
Iguanas. You will make our way up to El Faro before heading back to shore (appx. 2 hours). Return to the hotel for lunch.
In the afternoon you will visit and hike in the Highlands of Isabela, specifically Campo Duro inhabited by approx. 42 Giant Galapagos Tortoises in a semi‐natural protected environment. On the way back we will visit the Mirador del Mango, La Cueva de Sucre, and then return to the hotel to rest before eating dinner at a local specified restaurant.

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

Day 5: Santa Cruz Island

Pass By: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
At 6:00 a.m. we will go move on to the Isabela dock (wake‐up at 5:00 AM). We will take the Public speedboat, which leaves at 7:00 a.m. (subject to change), to Puerto Ayora (2 hour estimated travel
time). Once on Puerto Ayora we will have breakfast and take a short rest before making our way to towards the Highlands of Santa Cruz. After a car ride we will start our 2 ½ hrs hike towards along Cerro Chato Reserve. The adventure starts at Santa Rosa through endemic vegetation, rocks, and some mud lagoons. This reserve is the best location to spot Giant Tortoises, also known as the Galapagos, in their natural environment. We will also check out some incredible lava formations on the way. Galapagos Finches, Bird Wizards will accompany during our hiking adventure. After this incredible encounter with the Giant Tortoises, we will return to Puerto Ayora for lunch.
On the afternoon, we cannot miss the visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station. After a short rest, we will meet again with our guide at the indicated hour. Here we will find a variety of Giant Tortoise representing their fellow specie of each island in the archipelago. We will 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 to dinner at a local specified restaurant.

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

Day 6: Goodbye Galapagos!

Pass By: Baltra, Baltra, Galapagos Islands
On the final day we recommend waking up at 6:00 am to have enough and get ready for the transfer from Puerto Ayora to Baltra Airport. We will eat breakfast there, and then depart for Baltra where you will catch your return flight to either Quito or Guayaquil. Our unforgettable experience now ends at Baltra Airport.

** NOTE: Itinerary subject to change without prior warning depending on seasonal changes, weather conditions, and adjustments in policies set by the Galapagos National Park, and other unforeseen circumstances that may arise.

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