4- or 5-Day Galapagos Islands Explorer Package from Santa Cruz Island

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

5 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Choose from a 4- or 5- day trip through the Galapagos Islands, where you’ll explore this natural wonder aboard a comfortable yacht. Sail from island to island and learn about the flora and fauna that drew Charles Darwin to this gem of Ecuador. Visit his scientific station and relax evenings away at the Santa Cruz Island Hotel.

4- or 5-day day trip of the Galapagos Islands
Explore different islands (including Santa Cruz Island)
See the Galapagos' famous flora and fauna, tortoises, turtles, birds including the penguins of Bartolome Island
Enjoy the accommodations of the Santa Cruz Island hotel and yacht

What's Included

Roundtrip airport transfers
Three nights accommodation in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island (Tourist category - Flamingo/Red Booby or similar hotel)
Daily breakfast
Visit to the Scientific Charles Darwin Station
One full-day yacht tour with lunch (Bartolome, Plazas, Seymour or Santa Fe)
Hotel taxes
Tortuga Bay and Tour de Bahia
Four nights accommodation in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island (Tourist category - Flamingo/Red Booby or similar hotel)
Bay tour and tour of the Darwin Scientific Station (depends on your flight's arrival time)
Two full-day yacht tours with lunch (Bartolome, Plazas, Seymour or Santa Fe)

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Airfare to Galapagos
Galapagos National Park Tax (USD 100)
Galapagos Transit Tourist Card (USD 20)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Meeting point

Galapagos Islands, Galapagos Islands

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.1:00 pm

Itinerary

Take four or five days to sail through some of the most prized and beautiful islands on earth on this Galapagos Islands Explorer trip from Santa Cruz Island. Get up close to six different islands, each with their own unique features, and learn more about what drew Charles Darwin to the area that resulted in his most iconic book, The Origin of the Species.

Meet your friendly guide at the airport in Santa Cruz Island and travel by comfortable coach to your accommodation. Make a stop at the lava tunnels and sea turtle reserve. Then venture to historic Charles Darwin Station to learn more about this master of evolution’s work.

On day two, visit Tortuga Bay beach and enjoy a 40-minute stroll through this calming stretch of sand and shore. Enjoy a bit of free time before making your way to ‘La Loberia’, where you’ll spend the afternoon swimming with sea lions and snorkeling in crystal clear waters. Next, head to ‘Canal de Amor’ for breathtaking panoramic views. Finally, stop at ‘Playa de los Perros’ where rare marine iguanas thrive before returning to your Santa Cruz hotel.

Kick off day three with some serious island vibes. Set sail by yacht (weather and season permitting) to a handful of islands where you’ll spend the day exploring before returning to the comfort of your Santa Cruz hotel. Personalize your trip to meet your interests (details below) and book well in advance to ensure your spot on this favorite yacht.

The multi-day tour includes hotel stays in Santa Cruz, transport, tours and guides and breakfast and lunch aboard your yacht (served daily). A five day upgrade to the tour insures you’ll see all this archipelago has to offer.

Day 1

Welcome

1 Stop

Charles Darwin Research Station

5 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: MWC 3* Star Hotel or similar

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Tortuga Bay and Canal del Amor

2 Stops

Tortuga Bay Beach

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Canal del Amor

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: MWC 3* Star Hotel or similar

Meals: Not included

Day 3

Excursion in yacht: Bartolomé & Bahía Sullivan or Seymour & Bachas or Plazas & Punta Carrión or Santa Fe or similar ones

1 Stop

Galápagos Province

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: MWC 3* Star Hotel or similar

Meals: Not included

Day 4

Transfer Our (4 Days) or Excursion in yacht (5 Days)

2 Stops

Los Gemelos

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galápagos Province

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: MWC 3* Star Hotel or similar (5 Days)

Meals: Not included

Day 5

Transfer Out (5 Days)

1 Stop

Los Gemelos

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Please note: tour operations in the Galapagos may change due to climate conditions and logistics and there could be a chance that you will not visit your preferred island. You are guaranteed the number of excursions, but the itinerary and specific places of visit may change.
Hotel accommodations are in the tourist category such as Deja Vu or similar.
Not wheelchair accessible
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Minimum age is 5 years
Near public transportation
Full-day yacht excursions are not recommended for pregnant women or people with limited physical mobility

Important: transfer from the airport to your hotel commences at 13h00. Please make sure to book your flight accordingly. No other transfers are available.
Infants must sit on laps
Note: transfer from your hotel to Galapagos airport on the last day commences at 8am
Tour limited to 16 people
Important: Yacht excursions are not recommended for children under 5 years old, elderly people, pregnant women or people with limited physical mobility
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

3.8

based on 19 reviews

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All of the guides were fantastic...

DavidL_G, Jun 2016

All of the guides were fantastic, prompt and accommodating. We saw all kinds of wildlife it was fun walking on deserted islands.

Do not be fooled by looking at the...

Kamalesh K, Dec 2015

Do not be fooled by looking at the big Yatch in the picture. They put you in speedboats of 10-12 people and before you reach any island you will be sick. Everyone on the boat was throwing up. This is deceptive. I could not take the 2 and half hour long each way boat NOT the ship shown in picture! trip to Isabella. Others chose to charter a plane and come back. Also there is no island hopping--you go to two island on the bases of what will be available. In my case they changed it two weeks before departure, even though I had booked the tour 9 months in advance. On the positive side the hotel Flamingo staff and tour guide Venus was good.

I couldn't recommend this trip more...

miodku, May 2015

I couldn't recommend this trip more! From start to finish it was a massive surprise, hotel Flamingo was great, all daily trips we had arranged were amazing, specially trip to Santa Cruise island were we snorkeled with sea lions and turtles. If I could go back there tmw I woul!

Enjoyable trip, hotel accommodation...

c j b, May 2015

Enjoyable trip, hotel accommodation was good, guides were very helpful and spoke good English, between snorkelling, swimming with the sea lions, short bushwalking trips, giant tortoises, marine and land iguanas and of course blue - footed boobies was a great experience.

On half of our tours the guides...

Jan sonne S, Jan 2015

On half of our tours the guides didn't speak wery good english. One one trip we was walking 2,5 km with a group of wery old people at 12 o'clock where the sun was wery hot, hmmm.

The tour included the visit of...

Isabelle E, Sep 2014

The tour included the visit of Isabella island they cancelled that tour. I do not trust what I bought is not real. When we arrived with my husband at the airport in Baltra we felt we were in abandon because nobody came to receive us we had to wait for over an hour until met the tour guide!

I really enjoyed it. Most of the...

Jason A, Aug 2014

I really enjoyed it. Most of the time when people say things like "oh the rare so and so lives in these parts and if your lucky you may see it." I take little notice of it as I assume I will not see it... In the Galapagos someone will say that and when you arrive you see 12 of them immediately.

Amazing way to see a lot of the...

Kareem K, Jan 2014

Amazing way to see a lot of the Galápagos Islands, but you actually can't choose the islands as it says in the itinerary, it's what's available at that day, plus everyday is with different guides

I had a great time and Viator really...

Cheryl W, Dec 2013

I had a great time and Viator really takes care of you! I booked the trip about 6 weeks in advance for the week of Christmas and while I couldn't go on a yacht tour, Viator got me a land-based tour (staying in a hotel) and taking boats out to the islands. Everything was well taken care of including someone with my name on a card upon arrival to the airport. The guides were great, I met great people and the wildlife viewing was amazing. I saw the giant tortoises each day, snorkeled and swam with sea turtles two of the days, saw booby birds up close, tons of iguanas, etc. It was great! The hotel was nice and included breakfast, probably a 3.5 star quality and a block from Charles Darwin Avenue, a cute touristy town. I'd recommend Viator! The only downside was the 2 hour speedboats to the other islands. Luckily I didn't get sick but others on the boat did. It's a rough ride, so just be aware of that. All in all, a great trip! Thanks, Viator!

This tour was amazing. The Galapagos...

Melanda C, Jul 2013

This tour was amazing. The Galapagos are stunningly beautiful, and I regret that I couldn't stay longer. We were there during mating season for the Blue-Footed Booby, and saw the males dance up close and personal. It does not get better than that. The Grey Line Ecuador team were friendly and knowledgeable, and the Red Booby Hotel was simple, but neat and clean. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is thinking of making the trip.

excellent accommodation, and...

Calvin V, Apr 2013

excellent accommodation, and informative guides

We enjoyed the Galapagos and met...

JD W, Mar 2013

We enjoyed the Galapagos and met many wonderful people from South America. The unique animals were very special. If we had it to do over I would choose to stay on a boat rather than return to a hotel each afternoon. There was too much time spent going from hotel to an island and then back again.

Yacht was smaller than expected.Some...

ARUN N, Feb 2013

Yacht was smaller than expected.Some of the tours were repeation though on different islands.Creatures were same.we could have skipped 1-2 days of 5day tour.Hotel was below standard.Guides were well informed.Pick up drop off was punctual.

Not a moment was wasted! We saw so...

Susan E, Nov 2012

Not a moment was wasted! We saw so much wildlife! Great hotel too! kNOWLEDGEABLE guiides.

We loved it with the exception of...

SARABJIT B, Sep 2012

We loved it with the exception of trip to Isabella. It s/b booked for only for seaworthy travellers. Also, the itinerary in English would be better for English Speaking travellers.