ECUADOR: 4 WORLDS IN 1 PLACE
Modern infraestructure, cultural splendor, wildlife watching, sublime scenery, snowed peaked volcanoes, waves splashing white-sand beaches and more!
A combination of tours to visit and explore the Galapagos National Park on a time/money budget; this 4-day package, just like any other Galapagos all-inclusive package, includes a round-trip flight Quito-Baltra-San Cristobal.
Within this 4-day tour to the Galapagos National Park, you'll get to explore the islands of Baltra, Santa Cruz and San Cristobal with an English speaking certified guide, just as described in our itinerary.
This tour is designed to mix island hikes, water activities and navigable transfers; the perfect essential Galapagos National Park experience, in one of the most unique, beautiful and natural places on earth.
Places covered | Description | Activities | Island |
---|---|---|---|
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno | Small Town and Port | Food, Arts and Crafts | San Cristobal |
Mann Beach | Beach | Leisure/Wildlife | San Cristobal |
Lobería | Beach | Leisure/Wildlifetd> | San Cristobal |
Cerro Tijeretas | Viewpoint | Hike/Viewpoint | San Cristobal |
Puerto Ayora | Small Town and Port | Food, Arts and Crafts | Santa Cruz |
Tortuga Bay | White sand beach | Marine Iguanas and Leisure | Santa Cruz |
Charles Darwin Research Station | Wildlife research station | Darwin's footsteps | Santa Cruz |
Itabaca Channel | Narrow water crossing | Cross the channel by boat | Baltra |
Inclusions
- Roundtrip plane tickets Quito-Baltra-San Cristobal
- Roundtrip transfer to Baltra airport at the time of arrival and departure
- All meals detailed in the itinerary
- Softdrinks mentioned in the itinerary
- 4-Star Accomodation Facilities: single, double or triple
- Certified Galapagos National Park guidance - English/Spanish
- All activities described in the itinerary
- All equipment needed for water activities: masks, snorkels, fins, life jackets, etc.
Exclusions
- Alcoholic beverages
- Specific foods and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park: $ 100 per person (cash only)
- Immigration control card / INGALA transit card: $ 20 per person (cash only)
- Personal travel and health insurance
✈️ Air Package Our trip will begin upon arrival at the San Cristóbal airport, you'll be transfered to your hotel and later we'll have a tour of Playa Mann, a white sand beach formed by the fragmentation of shells, the clarity of its waters favors the practice of snorkeling. Due to its proximity to a populated center, this beach is one of thr few reserved for recreational use; sunbathing, swiming and the beautiful landscapes of the area are the main attractions. Then you will have the afternoon free to explore San Cristóbal on your own or with a guide depending on your preference.
On our second day, after a delicious breakfast, we will visit La Lobería, a place known for local enojyment and its main attraction, sea lions all over the beach, sea tutrtles are also observed along the shores, and large numbers marine iguanas lay on the rocky reefs of the bay.
Later we will go to Cerro Tijeretas from which you can see the frigate birds and the beautiful Wreck Bay, as well as Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in all its splendor. It is an ideal place to diving, swiming and snorkeling, but a perfect place to enjoy the immense marine fauna the island has. It is a fantastic place to observe the view of the white sand beaches on one side and the Baquerizo port on the other.
After lunch, we will go to the Interpretation Center, an official Galapagos National Park stop; it has a variety of community activities and institutional workshops; in it, the natural and human history of the islands is showcased through an interpretive tour.
On our third day in the Galapagos Islands, after breakfast we will have a navigable tour to Santa Cruz Island, in chich we will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, an opportunity to learn about the conservation of the Galapagos Islands in action; more than 200 scientists and volunteers participate in research and conservation efforts here, their reasearch and measuring of the arhipelago's health is vitally important to protect the pristine habitat of the Galapagos National Park. Currently, the main attraction for visitors are the baby turtles raised in captivity and some permanent exhibits.
Upon our return to Santa Cruz, we'll hike to the beach of "Tortuga Bay" which bears that name because it is a nesting site for the black turtle; it takes approximately an hour to reach the beach on foot. Admission is free, but you must fill in your information with the park ranger. The day will end with a night tour along the Santa Cruz handicraft market.
✈️ Air Package On the last day after breakfast and relaxation time in the hotel pool, get ready for a checking out and leave for Puerto Ayora. You will take a ferry to Baltra airport to catch your flight to Guayaquil or Quito. We await your return to Galapagos where we will wait for you with open arms to provide you with the best service.
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