5 Day Galapagos Island Hopping Classic

5 Day Galapagos Island Hopping Classic

By Ecua Horse Rides

Features

5d
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Multiple languages

Overview

This 5-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Classic tour gives you a very good impression of the wildlife and charm that the Galapagos Islands have to offer. You will stay in tourist superior class hotels on the San Cristobal island and Santa Cruz island, and you will have activities by boat, so you can explore the unbeaten path. The activities are all shared, so you can meet other travelers along the way.

Activity location

Charles Darwin Research Station
- Ave Charles Darwin
- 200350, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

Charles Darwin Research Station
- Ave Charles Darwin
- 200350, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador, Ecuador

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Standard

5d
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 9:00am

Price details

$2,691.00 x 1 Adult$2,691.00

Total

What's included, what's not

Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.
Transportation on and between the islands as described in the itinerary.
Airport pickup at Baltra, and drop off at San Cristobal airport at your arrival/departure time.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Accommodation in a single, double or triple room.
Local naturalist guide (English & Spanish speaking).
Round trip flights between mainland Ecuador and Galapagos Islands.
Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only).
Water Taxi (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back)
For rent: wetsuit (recommended between May – November): $ 5 p.p. per day (cash only).
Personal travel & health insurance.
Optional tips for the guide.

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is recommended to book flights with an early arrival time to the Galapagos Islands and a late departure time from the Galapagos Islands to make sure you can enjoy all of the activities of the tour. Late arrivals and/or early departures mean you might miss some activities.
If your flight is delayed or canceled and you cannot make it to Puerto Ayora in time to take the last speedboat to Isabela Island, which departs around 02:00 PM, we assist you with finding accommodation on Santa Cruz Island but this will be on your own expense. You will miss the planned activities.
Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galapagos Islands is quite small.
Tap water on the Galapagos Islands might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottled or purified water is always recommended.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
It is important to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
If you choose to take this tour on June 16th, July 14th, November 17, or December 27th, you will have the same guide during the whole tour.
The exact amount for the fees mentioned in the 'What's excluded' section will be detailed in the voucher. If you want to know this information beforehand, please contact us through the platform.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: TRANSFER IN – TWINS – HIGHLANDS

2 stops
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: Fiesta Hotel or similar

Los Gemelos

Your Galapagos Island Hopping Classic tour will start at Baltra airport (GPS) where the guide will pick you up and will take you to the highlands of Santa Cruz. First, you will make a stop at the Twin Craters, also know as “Los Gemelos”, which are located opposite to each other. You will have lunch in the highlands (if your arrival is before 2 PM). This trip includes a visit to the famous Lava tunnels.

Rancho Primicias

2h
Admission ticket included

Then, you will visit Rancho Primicias, located on the top of the Santa Cruz island. This is a humid tropical forest, and offers varied landscapes. Its major tourist attraction are the tortoises that migrate from the park to this property at certain times of the year. Afterwards, you will be brought to Puerto Ayora.

Day 2: BARTOLOME / FLOREANA / NORTH SEYMOUR

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Fiesta Hotel or similar

Metropolitan Touring

Today, you will visit an uninhibited island by boat. It will either be Floreana, Bartolome or North Seymour. You can tell us your preference, and we will do everything we can to get you to that island. Unfortunately, due to availability, we cannot guarantee the island you have chosen. You will navigate for about 30 minutes up to 2,5 hours to get to the uninhabited island of your trip. Once here, you will have a short hike to get to know the land species, and afterwards, you will go snorkeling. Around 4 PM you will be back in the village.

Day 3: CHARLES DARWIN STATION – SAN CRISTOBAL – LA LOBERIA SELF-GUIDED

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Casa Opuntia Hotel or similar.

Charles Darwin Research Station

2h
Admission ticket included

In the morning, you will visit the Charles Darwin research station. This guided activity will show you the history of the Galapagos Islands, and will give you more information about the famous giant tortoises.

La Loberia

In the afternoon, you take the public speedboat to San Cristobal. Once here, you’ll be picked up by the driver who will take you to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free, and you can visit La Loberia beach on your own.

Day 4: KICKER ROCK

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Casa Opuntia Hotel or similar.

Kicker Rock

After breakfast, you go by boat to snorkel at the famous Kicker Rock, which is composed of two volcanic rocks of 140 meters tall, located off the coast of San Cristobal Island. When it is viewed from the south, the rocks look like a sleeping lion, which is why the Spanish name is León Dormido (sleeping lion). From another side, it looks more like a boot, hence the English name: Kicker Rock. In the trip, you will see the great underwater life for which this site is famous. The channel between the rocks is the ideal habitat for a variety of sharks and rays. In the afternoon, you will go back to your hotel.

Day 5: TRANSFER OUT

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

San Cristobal

Today is the last day of your Galapagos Island Hopping Classic tour. After breakfast, you will have a drop off at San Cristobal Airport (just 5 minutes). In the morning, you usually have time to enjoy a bit more of the sea lions at Playa Mann, or you can go to the interpretation center by yourself. The tour will end upon arrival to the airport, where you will depart to Quito or Guayaquil. End of services

Location

Activity location

Charles Darwin Research Station
- Ave Charles Darwin
- 200350, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

Charles Darwin Research Station
- Ave Charles Darwin
- 200350, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador, Ecuador

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