8-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour: Land Tour Including 4 Islands

8-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour: Land Tour Including 4 Islands

The Galapagos Island hopping hotel-based tour features an extensive itinerary which allows you to explore 4 different islands moving by small boats, hiking through amazing landscapes and getting close to wildlife. Your tour includes accommodation and a professional guide.

Itinerary

Day 1: San Cristobal Island (L-D)

Pass By: Malecon San Cristobal, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, 120506 Ecuador
Pick up at Santo Cristobal Airport and visit the Interpretation Center. Snorkel and Hike in Frigate Hill and Playa Carola.

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
Hike in the Highlands. On the return, visit El Progreso and learn and taste a bit of 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)

One-hour boat trip to Kicker Rock, including two snorkeling stops. Afterwards, stop at a deserted beach to observe wildlife and relax. Return time to Puerto Baquerizo is scheduled around 4 p.m .


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

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

Pass By: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
Transfer from San Cristobal to Puerto Ayora. Visit the Highlands of Santa Cruz and see the Galapagos Giant Tortoise and various species of Galapagos birds. Afternoon hike to Tortuga Bay.

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

Day 4: Full-Day navigable tour to one of the following islands* (B-L-D)

Pass By: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
*destination depends on availability

Depending on the navigable site available, pick-up from the hotel will be early on the morning (either 5 a.m. or 8 a.m.) to travel by a small vessel for an experience with wildlife and endemic vegetation. The destination can be either Santa Fe, South Plazas, North Seymour OR Bartolomé. The activities will include hiking, snorkeling, swimming and breathtaking sightseeing.


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

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

Pass By: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
Visit the Charles Darwin Station to meet various species of Giant Tortoise and the colorful Galapagos land iguanas. Afternoon transfer to Isabela Island by public speed boat and there visit the largest coastal lagoon of Galapagos Flamingos.

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
Hike for 8 miles (13km) towards Volcan Sierra Negra & Volcan Chico. Hike to the volcano’s crater and then toward still active Volcan Chico to enjoy a 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 7: Isabela Island (B-L-D)

Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
Boat trip towards Tintoreras Islet to see the famous white-tipped-fin Tintoreras Sharks. Hike around the islet; get back on the boat to cool off by snorkeling. Get close to Galapagos sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, Sally Lightfoot Crabs, sea turtles, pelicans, and Galapagos Penguins. In the afternoon, visit Humedales Complex which includes the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, Muro de las Lagrimas, various viewpoints and the mangrove forest in Playa del Amor.

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

Day 8: Departure

Pass By: Seymour Airport, Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra, Isla Baltra Baltra, Ecuador
Transfer out from Isabela to Baltra Airport (at 6 a.m.) to catch return flight.

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