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5-Day Galapagos Land Tour exploring San Cristobal & Santa Cruz

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Overview

Available languages

English
Spanish

120 hours

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This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the diverse landscapes and wildlife of both the San Cristóbal and Santa Cruz Islands. From the sea lion colonies of San Cristóbal to the Charles Darwin Research Station of Santa Cruz, you'll witness the diverse ecosystems that make the Galápagos renowned worldwide.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Child rate applies only when sharing with minimum 2 paying adults

Infant meals not included

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Itinerary subject to change due to Galapagos National Park dispositions or to circumstances beyond our control, no refunds will be applicable in these cases

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Use of Snorkelling equipment

24/7 personal assistance

4 nights accommodation in selected hotels

Professional naturalist English / Spanish guide

Transportation (airport transfers, boat, private car, ferry, Lobitos)

Galapagos National Park fee

Airfare from/to Galápagos Islands

INGALAin the mainland airport

Tips

Travel insurance

Not described meals

What To Expect

Day 1

Transfer in + Tijeretas & Carola Beach

Accommodations

Selected Hotel in San Cristobal

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Cerro Tijeretas

You will be picked up at the airport. Lunch. Then you will follow the trail to the Frigate bird hill, a viewpoint from which you have a beautiful view over the island.

2 hours • Admission Included
2

Playa Punta Carola

You will be able to snorkel the shallow waters of Tijeretas Bay or Carola beach (sea lions, various tropical fishes, and turtles). Carola beach and back to the hotel. Freetime.

2 hours • Admission Included
Day 2

Lobos Island or Kicker Rock

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

Box Lunch

1

Isla Lobos

On a 30 min boat ride from the port, you arrive on Lobos Island (sea lion colony). Hike and snorkel at the island on this half day tour. During the hike, you hopefully spot blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas and frigate birds, while during snorkeling you can often see the marine iguanas eating, as well as rays and turtles in the sandy bottom that separates Lobos Island from the mainland of San Cristobal. Playa Ochoa. Back at the port and have the rest of the afternoon free time.

4 hours • Admission Included
2

Kicker Rock

Option 1 – Lobos Island (more hiking): On a 30 min boat ride from the port you arrive on Lobos Island, as its name implies a home to a large sea lion colony. But that’s not the only thing you’ll find while you’ll hike and snorkel at the island on this half-day tour. During the hike, you hopefully spot blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas and frigate birds, while during snorkeling you can often see the marine iguanas eating, as well as rays and turtles in the sandy bottom that separates Lobos Island from the mainland of San Cristobal. This tour includes a stop at Playa Ochoa. Option 2 – Kicker Rock (more snorkeling): You will visit the famous Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido – sleeping Lion), a volcanic formation amid the ocean. There you will be able to snorkel with sharks, rays, turtles and if you are lucky also with hammerhead sharks! After lunch on the boat, you will go to a beautiful, pristine beach, where you will have time to relax. In the afternoon you will be back at the port. The rest of the day is at your leisure. You can watch the sunset on Playa Mann or you can go to Loberia

6 hours • Admission Included
Day 3

Speed boat to Santa Cruz + Charles Darwin Station

Accommodations

Selected Hotel in Santa Cruz

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Charles Darwin Research Station

At 6:30 pick you up and take you to the harbor 7:00 speedboat to Santa Cruz (approx. 2-hour ride). A local guide will receive you at the harbor. Drive to a Ranch in the highlands to see giant tortoises in their native environment! After a lunch stop at Charles Darwin Station which is an international scientific research station situated on the outskirts of Puerto Ayora. You will be taken to the visitor center to learn about geology, climate, natural history and the conservation of the Galapagos Islands.

2 hours • Admission Included
Day 4

Full Day Navigable Tour

Accommodations

Selected hotel in Santa Cruz

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Santa Cruz Island

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day navigable tour. Pinzon, Santa Fe or Floreana. It will depend on the availability.

Admission Not Applicable
Day 5

Transfer to the airport

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Metropolitan Touring

The driver will take you to the Itabaca Channel, which you will cross on a ferry. Your driver will accompany you until the check-in point where your program ends with your return flight to the mainland.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Tourist Class Hotels

Hotel Cabañas Pimampiro or similar in San Cristobal Hotel Deja Vu or similar in Santa Cruz

Standard Class Hotels

Hotel Blue Marlin or similar in San Cristobal Hotel Villa Laguna or similar in Santa Cruz

From US$1,589.00

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