8-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour: Isabela, Giant Tortoises, and Snorkeling

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

8 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Travel in the footsteps of Darwin during this 8-day all-inclusive tour of the Galapagos Islands. Begin with a pick-up from the Baltra airport and dive right into your island hopping experience, with a speedboat ride to Isabela Island and/or Santa Cruz Island (depending on flight arrival time). Highlights from there include picturesque snorkeling and kayak tours, staring contests with giant tortoises, a visit to the Charles Darwin research center, and chances to observe the Islands’ unique wildlife. All meals and accommodations included so you can simply enjoy the ride.

All inclusive 8-day tour of the Galapagos Islands
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station close to Tortuga Bay
Snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking opportunities available
Wildlife watching with highly skilled naturalist guides

What's Included

Accommodation in a single, double or triple room x 7 nights (based on number of travelers).
Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel each way.
Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra Airport.
Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
Breakfast (7)

Breakfast
Lunch (6)

Lunch

Round trip flights from mainland Ecuador to Galapagos Islands.
Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card

$20.00 per person
Isabela dock fee

$10.00 per person
Water Taxi around $ 1 p.p. (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.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Baltra Airport
Ecuador

Itinerary

Day 1

BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – ISABELA ISLAND

2 Stops

Isabela Island

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Santa Cruz Island

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar.

Meals: Lunch

Day 2

KAYAK IN PUERTO VILLAMIL – ISABELA ISLAND HIGHLANDS

1 Stop

Playa Puerto Villamil

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

TINTORERAS AND WETLANDS

2 Stops

El Tunel del Estero (Pass By)

Las Tintoreras Islet (Pass By)

Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4

SNORKELING IN LOS TUNELES

1 Stop

Los Tuneles

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION – TORTUGA BAY

2 Stops

Charles Darwin Research Station

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Tortuga Bay Beach (Pass By)

Accommodation: Hotel Fernandina or similar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6

SANTA FE ISLAND

1 Stop

Santa Fe Island

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel Fernandina or similar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7

BAHIA HALF DAY & SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS HALF DAY TOUR

1 Stop

Malecon de Puerto Ayora

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel Fernandina or similar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8

TRANSFER OUT – BALTRA

1 Stop

Galápagos Ecological Airport

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
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, the team assist you with finding accommodation on Santa Cruz Island but this will be on your own expense. You will miss the planned activities.
There are no guides on the transportation by public speedboat between islands.
Near public transportation
Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galapagos Islands is quite small.
It is important that you will have current travel insurance including personal medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.

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 possible that pictures will be taken during your tour, so it is recommended to bring a USB.
The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
In order to process your reservation please help us with all this information: round trip flights from and to Galapagos, room type (twin, matrimonial or triple), Whatsapp phone number (in case you use it).
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
For all guests we need: passport numbers, date of birth, nationality, food restrictions, medical restrictions
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.
Accommodation is based on number of travelers, if you are traveling with a group, you will be sharing rooms (single rooms require an extra fee).
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers