6-Day Galapagos Land Tour: Los Tuneles Program

6-Day Galapagos Land Tour: Los Tuneles Program

Enjoy a 6-Day Galapagos land tour which focuses on one of the most bio-diverse sites in Isabela Island: Cabo Rosa also known as Los Tuneles. Get close to endemic wildlife and snorkel in the clear waters of the area. See varied species including sea turtles and blue-footed boobies. The tour is complemented with a visit to Santa Cruz Island to meet the iconic Galapagos Giant Tortoise. This all-inclusive tour (accommodations, meals, guided excursions and transportation in Galapagos included) is also flexible with your budget - you get to choose the hotel class of your preference.

Itinerary

Day 1: Baltra - Isabela (L-D)

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
Pick up in Baltra Airport to then head to Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island). Take the public speedboat to Isabela around 2 p.m. (2.5-hour ride). After arriving in Isabela, you'll head to the Flamingos Lagoon, the largest coastal lagoon and one of the main reproductive sites for flamingos in Galápagos.

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

Day 2: Isabela Island (B-L-D)

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
Head for a full day tour of Sierra Negra Volcano, located 13 miles from Puerto Villamil. Hike the crater and enjoy the view before continuing to Volcan Chico, a still active volcano which warms the surrounding grounds (box lunch will be provided). Spend the afternoon snorkeling in Concha Perla with sea lions, colorful varieties of fish and sea turtles (snorkeling equipment is included: tube, mask, fins).

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

Day 3: Isabela Island (B-L-D)

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
The tour begins at 8 a.m. via speedboat and the first stop is a small islet in the middle of the ocean, home to pelicans, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions. The Finados snorkeling site is the next stop; swim with sea turtles, tintoreras sharks, trumpetfish and surgeon fish. Once there, the speedboat navigates through various spots in and around the Lava Tunnels. Do some more snorkeling and enjoy some short walks while observing the landscape and wildlife inhabiting the area.

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

Day 4: Isabela Island (B-L-D)

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
Visit Tintores Islet, named after the white-tip sharks known as 'tintoreras' which come to rest in its clear waters. Get close to endemic wildlife such as penguins and sea lions. Snorkel and swim next to colorful fish, sharks and rays. In the afternoon, visit Humedales Complex which includes an exhaustive visit to The Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, Muro de las Lágrimas, Mirador Orchidia viewpoint and El Estero de Isabela.

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

Day 5: Santa Cruz Island (B-L-D)

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
At 6 a.m. approximately, take the public speedboat to Puerto Ayora, where the guide will be waiting. Check in at the hotel and take off to visit the Highlands of Santa Cruz Island. Enjoy a visit to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, head to 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.

Day 6: Baltra Airport (B)

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
Transfer to Baltra Airport. On the way out stop by The Twins (Los 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.