8-Day Galapagos Adventure: San Cristobal Santa Cruz Isabela Island

8-Day Galapagos Adventure: San Cristobal Santa Cruz Isabela Island

This Galapagos Adventure and Muti-sport Tour allows travelers to explore the islands actively. Excursions include kayaking, hiking and snorkeling in 3 different islands in the Galapagos: San Cristobal, Santa Cruz and Isabela. This trip is also flexible with your budget; you get to choose the hotel class.

Itinerary

Day 1: San Cristobal Island (L) (D)

Pass By: Malecon San Cristobal, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, 120506 Ecuador
Arrive in San Cristobal Island Airport. After pickup, you'll visit the Interpretation Center with a guided explanation . Then, snorkel and hike in Frigate Hill and Punta Carola. Relax at the beach. Activities of the day include snorkel and a short hike.

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

Day 2: San Cristobal Island (B) (L) (D)

Pass By: Malecon San Cristobal, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, 120506 Ecuador
In the morning, you'll hike in the highlands and visit various viewpoints while encountering Galapagos wildlife. On your way back, visit El Progreso to taste the famous Galapagos coffee. (OR choose Option 2 for an extra cost of $93.00 - subject to availability)

Option 2: Kicker Rock (this option is subject to availability)

Take a 1-hour navigation in a small speed boat towards iconic Kicker Rock. The excursion consists of two snorkel immersions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Snorkel next to sea lions and sharks in one of the most bio diverse sites in Galapagos. Afterwards, we will make our way towards a deserted beach to observe wildlife and relax. We will head back to the boat and return to San Cristobal. Return time to Puerto Baquerizo is scheduled around 4pm.

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

Day 3: Santa Cruz Island (B) (L) (D)

Pass By: Malecon San Cristobal, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, 120506 Ecuador
Take a public speedboat to Puerto Ayora – Santa Cruz Island at 7am (subject to change). Hike for 2.5 hours on the Highlands in Cerro Chato Reserve. Get close to giant tortoise and endemic vegetation and striking lava formations. In the afternoon make it a 45 min. hike towards the beautiful white sand beach Tortuga Bay.

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

Day 4: From Santa Cruz to Isabela Island (B) (L) (D)

Pass By: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to meet various species of Giant Tortoise and the colourful Galapagos land iguanas.Then, you'll transfer to Isabela Island by public speed boat and visit the largest coastal lagoon of Galapagos flamingos.

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

Day 5: Isabela Island (B) (L) (D)

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
Hike towards the Sierra Negra Volcano and Chico Volcano. Trek to the volcano’s crater and then toward still active Volcan Chico to enjoy a spectacular view of Elizabeth Bay. In the afternoon, snorkel at Concha Perla, swim with sea lions, colorful varieties of fish, and with luck, sea turtles and rays.

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

Day 6: Isabela Island (B) (L) (D)

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
Boat trip toward Tintoreras Islet to see the famous white-tipped-fin Tintoreras sharks. Hike around the islet and then get back on the boat to cool off by snorkeling in the waters of the islet.Get close to Galapagos sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, Sally Lightfoot crabs, sea turtles, pelicans, and Galapagos Penguins.

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

Day 7: Isabela Island (B) (L) (D)

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
Kayak at Puerto Villamil Bay reaching Tintoreras Islet and observe a variety of fauna from our kayaks, including Penguins, Blue-footed Boobies, and Marine Iguanas. Row up to El Faro before heading back to shore. In the afternoon, get ready for a hike adventure to the Highlands of Isabela - Campo Duro to observe the Giant Galapagos Tortoises in a semi-natural protected environment. Ride to El Mango viewpoint and La Cueva de Sucre (Lava formations).

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

Day 8: Goodbye Galapagos

Pass By: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
Transfer out to Santa Cruz Is and to Baltra Airport to catch return flight.

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