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Galapagos Intensive 5 days, land base (3Islands) Excludes galapagos flight

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5 days

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Great tour, Galapagos Natural Life direct tour operator had designed this tour in order to know the better places to see widlife in Galapagos Island, 5 days with 3 islands, you Will se the most representative animals in Galapagos islans as Giant tortoise, blue footed booby , penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas, corral sharks, flamingos, darwin finches and more, we included in our Budget tourist class accommodation but you can ask for upgrade to superior or firts class accommodation, we can open new departures any day with minimun one passenger, our rates doesn't include galapagos flight

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Day 1

Day 1: Santa Cruz Island, Visit Highlands.

Accommodations

Accommodation in Tourist class hotel in Puerto Ayora, It can be Pacific Coast, Spain, Peregrina or similar

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Reserva El Chato

Highlands: Visit to the El Chato 1, El Chato 2 Or Primicias Farm, in any of these you can see the Giant Galapagos Tortoises and the typical vegetation of Galapagos. Ready to explore the beauty of the Galapagos highlands? Join us on a tour of a lifetime to El Chato or Primicias Farm where you'll witness the majestic Giant Galapagos Tortoises roaming free in their natural habitat. Immerse yourself in the diverse flora and fauna of this amazing archipelago as our expert guides take you on an adventure you'll never forget. With breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences, our Highland tour is perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Details: Animals to see: Giant turtles Activities: Trekking Include: Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, and Hotel Accommodation. Not Included: Galapagos Entrance Fee $200, Lobbito Buss $5, Dinner, TCT $20, Tips and Additional Expenses. Notes: We can't guarantee that you will see all the animals, since they are in wildlife.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Isabela Island visit Tunnels

Accommodations

Accommodation in Isabela island, on a tourist class Hotel, It can be hotel Iguana, Gardenia, Tintorerars or similar

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

box lunch

1

Los Tuneles

Itinerary: Breakfast Pick up from your Hotel in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. Boarding Time at 07:00 am. Sailing time from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island. (2 hours) Arrival to Villamil Port in Isabela Island at 09:00 am. aprpoximately. At 11:00 am Sailing time from Villamil Port to Tunnels. (1 hour) Visit Tunnels 2 times for snorkeling. (45 minutes each one) Lunch Return to Isabela at 16:00 pm Arrival to Isabela at 17:00 pm approximately. Transfer to your Hotel in Isabela. Briefing for next day activities. Places to Visit: Tunnels: This is one of the most spectacular snorkeling sites in Isabela, the water is shallow, calm and very clear, a marine sanctuary. A series of lava flows have produced unique geological formations, a series of arches and tunnels, below and above the water, where a large number of endemic Galapagos species live. The entrance to the site is not deep and the waves can be very strong, for this reason, access to this place is not always very ugly. The best time to visit Los Túneles is between January and May. Details: Animals to see: Blue-footed boobies, rays, starfish, penguins, sea horses, sharks, sea turtles, reef fish. Activities: Snorkeling What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, swimsuit. Include: Breakfast, Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Snack, Water, Hotel Accommodation and Snorkeling Equipment. Not Included: Isabela Fee $ 10, Dinner, Tips and Additional Expenses. Notes: We can't guarantee that you will see all the animals, since they are in wildlife. This night you are going to stay in Isabela Island.

4 hours • Admission Not Included
Day 3

Isabela Island Puerto Villamil, Wetlands, Tortoise Bredding Center and Tintoreras.

Accommodations

Accommodation in Tourist class hotel in Puerto Ayora, It can be Pacific Coast, Spain, Peregrina or similar

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Las Tintoreras

Itinerary: Breakfast Pick up from your Hotel in Villamil Port, Isabela Island. Visit the Wetlands Visit the Flamingos Lake Visit the Tortoise Breeding Center Lunch Snorkeling in Tintoreras (45 minutes) Return to Santa Cruz at 15:00 pm Arrival to Santa Cruz at 17:00 pm approximately. Transfer to your Hotel Briefing for next day activities Places to Visit: Wetlands: The Wetlands of Isabela Island are located just outside of Puerto Villamil. The Wetlands consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species such as common stilts, whimbrels, white-cheeked pintails, and gallinules. The Wetlands can be visited on foot via a path that winds through the swamps. Flamingo Lake: To the west of Puerto Villamil there are various salt and brackish lagoons which house an impressive variety of coastal and sea birds. Here, visitors can also find the largest concentration of flamingos in Galapagos. Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center: The Tortoise Breeding Center (also known as the Interpretation Center) is located nearby Puerto Villamil. A boardwalk connects the town to the Center, stretching across the wetlands and Prickly Pear Cacti shrub. Five sub-species of the Giant Tortoise exist on the island, yet their populations are threatened by introduced animals such as goats and cats. At the Tortoise Breeding Center, eggs are nursed in a hatchery and the giant tortoise adults are observed in supervised corrals. The Center aims to increase the population and secure the survival of these species. Tintoreras: The Tintoreras Islets, located a short distance from Puerto Villamil, is home to a great variety of wildlife. Its turquoise, crystalline waters are inhabited by white-tipped reef sharks, Galapagos penguins, marine turtles and sea lions. One of its beaches, surrounded by mangroves is one of the few sites where marine iguanas can reproduce successfully. Details: Animals to see: Giant tortoises, flamingos, terrestrial iguanas, white fin sharks, sea lions, reef fish. Activities: Trekking and Snorkeling What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, swimsuit. Include: Breakfast, Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Snack, Water, Hotel Accommodation and Snorkeling Equipment. Not Included: Isabela Fee $ 10, Dinner, Tips and Additional Expenses. Notes: We can't guarantee that you will see all the animals, since they are in wildlife.

5 hours • Admission Included
Day 4

Bartolome Island or North Seymour or Floreana, JUST ONE OF THEM

Accommodations

Accommodation in Tourist class hotel in Puerto Ayora, It can be Pacific Coast, Spain, Peregrina or similar

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Bartolome Itinerary: Pick up from your Hotel in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. Departure Time at 06:00 am. Transfer from Ayora Port to Itabaca Channel. (45 minutes) Sailing time from Itabaca Channel to Bartolome Island. (2 hours) Arrival at Bartolome Island at 08:45 am. approximately. 2 hours of hiking on Bartolome island Lunch snorkeling Return to Santa Cruz at 14:15 pm Arrival to Santa Cruz at 17:00 pm approximately. Transfer to your Hotel Briefing for next day activities Places to Visit in Bartolome: Here you can snorkel with penguins, sea lions, white-tip reef sharks and other tropical fish. Seasonally, Bartolomé is the mating and nesting site of the green turtle. The bay is also an excellent place to go swimming. The twin bays are separated by a narrow isthmus. Details for Bartholomew: Animals to see Sea lions, reef fish, sea turtles, and penguins. Activities: Trekking and Snorkeling What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, and swimsuit.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 5

Santa Cruz Is. Twins Craters & Transfer to Baltra airport, only driver not guide

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Los Gemelos

Pick up from your Hotel in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. Transfer to Twin Craters and Baltra Airport return flight. Places to Visit: Twin Craters: The Twin Craters are, in fact, not craters. These impressive holes were formed by magma (lava) domes which hardened on the outside but continued to flow on the inside, leaving huge but empty chambers that collapsed with the passing of time, creating this breathtaking scenery that resembles two pit crates. The Twins are located in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island and are surrounded by lush and green forests, dominated by the endemic Scalesia plants. It is possible to walk along the rim of the craters to better appreciate the magnitude of the holes as well as the local flora and fauna. This site is also one of the most likely places to observe the endemic short-eared owl of the Galapagos. Activities: Trekking Not Included: Lobbito Buss $5, Guide, Dinner, Lunch, Tips, and Additional Expenses. This day is not included Guide, just driver.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Accommodation

Airlights

Lobito Buss $10 ($5 each way)

Isabela dock fee

Galapagos National Park

TCT Card

Dinners / Tips

Pickup points

Baltra Airport

Ecuador

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Galapagos Intensive 5 days, land base (3Islands) Excludes galapagos flight

Pickup included

Reviews

4.67

55 reviews

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  • Bring On the Iguanas!

    joyr10,Feb 11, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Travelers on National Geographic Endeavor were a friendly and helpful bunch. The ship is fairly basic (no TV) but clean, and the staff is just dear. You can create your own degree of difficulty with your abilities, and read a book if you just cannot face another hike. It was an expedition trip. Meals in one big dining room, and you have a chance to meet everyone. We saw all the finny, furry, feathery and hard-shelled guys we had hoped to meet. The guides are fabulous. It was extremely casual, everyone was a good sport, and one comes away with new friends. Luxury? no. But a wildlife experience you'll never forget.

  • A trip to remember

    11Gema,Jan 28, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a pleasant trip with them. The organization was excellent and the staff was outstanding, always reachable and very friendly. Everything went according to plan and they provide us a great service. We truly believe this is the best choice to explore Galapagos!

  • Poor communication

    Felicia M,Jan 8, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    I should have known there would be problems with communication when the first message I received after booking the trip was addressed to someone else. The communication was horrible throughout the trip, and the competence of the local travel agent was sub par. I had to rely on tour guides not associated with this agency, hotel owners, and other travelers to get all the information I needed, such as what to wear and what to bring each day. The first day we arrived, they had one activity planned for us in the morning and then expected us to sit in the hotel and do nothing the whole afternoon. We asked for suggestions of things we could do on our own and were told nothing helpful. Then the second day, they told us we were doing one activity when we got picked up for a different activity. Not only were we not prepared for what we were doing that day, but they had expected for us to do nothing for half the day again. Even after we were picked up and doing something, they kept replying to my messages saying we were doing something else. It appears the local agent changed our itinerary, but didn’t bother to tell us or anyone else, including the other people at Galapagos Natural Life. It was a textbook definition of the right hand having no idea what the left hand was doing. After I sent an email about how upset I was, someone did respond promptly and provided us with another activity to fill up the afternoon. For this reason, I’m giving three stars instead of one. A manager did reply quickly and did something to fix the situation, and I was grateful for that. For the amount of money that they charged, I expected that we would have planned activities all day, every day. Had I not advocated for my family, this wouldn’t have happened. The communication and lack of information up front continued to be an issue, but the local guides (who are separate from all the tour agencies) were amazing and helped make sure we had a positive experience.

  • Great trip

    FellowTraveler175602,Nov 5, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a wonderful time in Galapagos and Quito. The guides were very well informative and knowledgeable. The recommendations for places to visit and the planning and execution were great. Galapagos Natural Life is a great team to work with. Their reps in both places were very helpful.

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  • Great tour when time budget is limited

    735axel,Oct 20, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    5 days are not enoufh to discover the Gelapagos Islands, but if the time budget is limited, this is the perfekt trip. Well choosen Hotels, a vairiety of different program points, all that combined with the special atmosphere of the Galapagos Islands made an unbelievable trip.

  • Very nice!

    340juliand,Oct 10, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great! Booked 2 days before departure and everything was arranged perfectly. Good communication and great tours to al the highlights. I would recommend :)

  • Go galapagos !

    459aliciaa,Jul 5, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Beautiful experience as promised . Isabella the best and tuneles the best tour. Watch out for ferry rides- totally out of control- fast superboucy and the smells of fumes. Total 2 hours nightmare. Take a plane or a yatch! Rooms and hotels- it depends… cleanness and infrastructure is an issue in some- All service was always excellent . Go Galapagos!

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  • Amazing Galapagos Trip

    Inspire04337690452,Jun 5, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was a great trip. It was my first solo trip, and I booked only 4 days before departure so I wanted to go through a tour agency to minimize the research and planning I would personally have to do. The team here did a phenomenal job planning my trip and made sure I had the best experience possible from landing to departure. I felt very safe the whole time especially being a woman traveling alone and all the inter-island transportation went seamlessly. I even wanted to add a few free days in between and extend my tour and the team was able to help me extend my 5 day tour to 7 days and gave me recommendations on what to do during those days. The tours themselves were unreal and ensured that I saw all the major highlights and more. Additionally, this tour had me stay on Isabella island which was a highlight for me, and I realized that most other tour companies make you take the ferry back to Santa Cruz the same day (which is a lot less fun). I highly recommend booking this, especially if you’re looking for a solo adventure or are planning a last minute trip.

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  • Organized, well planned and great activities that capture the magic of Galapagos

    zeinamsp,May 4, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    From the moment we booked our trip until our last moments in Galapagos, we were taken care of by the wonderful team at Galapagos Natural Life. The excursions were well organized and happened as planned. The accommodations were nice and comfortable and we were met with very warm hospitality at the Flamingo Hotel in Santa Cruz and the wooden House in Isabela island. The excursions were magical as we saw many of the famous Galapagos wildlife including gigantic tortoises, penguins, blue footed boobies and sea lions. But the snorkeling activities took it to another level as we experienced beautiful gigantic sea turtles, a seahorse and so many beautiful baby sharks! Our only wish is that we could have stayed a few more days to experience more islands and snorkeling. Galapagos is an experience of a lifetime. Thank you for helping make it a memorable and amazing time.

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  • Great experience from arrival to departure.

    jillmC8617IE,Apr 24, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Everything was taken care of from arrival to departure. The excursions and experiences covered all the highlights of what Galapagos and Quito has to offer. Rodrigo was very professional and prompt about about addressing and concerns or questions and organized a well planned and executed itinerary.

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