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Epic 12-Day Island Hopping Dive Safari from Galapagos Ocean
Epic 12-Day Island Hopping Dive Safari from Galapagos Ocean
Epic 12-Day Island Hopping Dive Safari from Galapagos Ocean
Epic 12-Day Island Hopping Dive Safari from Galapagos Ocean
Epic 12-Day Island Hopping Dive Safari from Galapagos Ocean

Epic 12-Day Island Hopping Dive Safari from Galapagos Ocean

By CORAL BLANCO TOUR OPERATOR
Price is AU$7,348 per adult
Features
  • 12d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Experience the ultimate Galapagos diving adventure within 12 days through hiking, snorkelling, and diving activities, uncovering breathtaking landscapes and unique wildlife along the way. This all-inclusive journey offers the perfect blend of adventure showcasing the most astonishing and iconic spots the Galapagos has to offer.

Our programme takes you to the 4 inhabited islands, with accommodation on 3 of them, and includes explorations of several uninhabited islands. You'll hike volcanoes, participate in agro-tourism, and engage with the local community, learning about their culture and contributing to the local economy. Every route and destination is chosen with sustainability in mind, ensuring an eco-friendly travel experience.

Designed for those seeking an experiential journey and diving holiday, our island hopping safari is the perfect way to witness the macro-fauna and stunning underwater landscapes.

Activity location

  • San Cristobal Interpretation Center
    • 2 km Southwest of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
    • Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Airport Isla San Cristobal
    • Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

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Epic 12-Day Island Hopping Dive Safari from Galapagos Ocean
  • Activity duration is 12 days12d12d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$7,347.98 x 1 AdultAU$7,347.98

Total
Price is AU$7,347.98

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedNaturalist guide in all the excursions.
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedUse of SCUBA equipment
  • What's includedWhat's includedScuba diving at 5 spots (8 immersions), snorkelling in 5 spots.
  • What's includedWhat's includedUse of Snorkelling equipment
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedBathroom on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFlight to and from Galapagos Islands
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWater taxis and pier taxes: $1 per route
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrink and food not specified in the programme
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTax to Isabela Island: $10 foreigners y $5 Ecuadorians.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: San Cristobal Island
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Grand Hotel Chatam or similar
San Cristobal Interpretation Center
  • 2h
Upon arrival at the Galapagos Islands, once the entry process has been completed at the airport on San Cristóbal Island, you will be greeted outside by our representative, who will be the person who will welcome you to the islands and will later transfer you to the hotel for check-in. in on it.
Cerro Tijeretas
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
In the afternoon you will enjoy your first visit to the Interpretation Centre that will take us to know the history and development of the islands. There are exhibitions of natural and human history and also where the current problems and reality of Galapagos for its conservation are described. Later we will take a walk with a wonderful landscape to Cerro Tijeretas to snorkel and see sea lions, sea turtles, fish, etc.
Day 2: Diving at Kicker Rock - San Cristobal Island
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Grand Hotel Chatam or similar
Kicker Rock
  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
Kicker Rock ranks as the second most renowned dive spot across the entire archipelago, closely trailing behind the exclusive liveaboard adventures at Darwin and Wolf’s islands. This site stands among the world's finest dives and holds a coveted position on the bucket list of numerous underwater enthusiasts. Participants can explore vibrant underwater ecosystems teeming with diverse marine life, including colourful fish, sea turtles, and possibly even sharks. The unique rock formation provides an intriguing backdrop for underwater adventures, making it a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts. 2 immersions for diving.
Day 3: Exploring Isabela Island
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at HOTEL CORAL BLANCO in Isabela Island
San Cristobal
  • 6h
Travel to Isabela Island observing the wonderful landscape that offers the volcanic scenario of the island and the flight above the islands in a small aeroplane. Within 45 min you will be in the west part of the Galapagos, the island with spectacular wildlife. After that you will have a time to enjoy the beach and the beauty of Puerto Villamil, before it starts your first tour in the afternoon, potentially you can go and visit some of the beaches around or try traditional food.
Las Tintoreras
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
This bay tour consists of a short walk to observe the species, a boat ride to see the penguins and birds, and finally the snorkelling activity where you can observe sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays, and whitetip sharks, fish, etc.
Day 4: Hiking to sulphur fumaroles inside of an active caldera in Sierra Negra Volcano - Isabela Island
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight at HOTEL CORAL BLANCO in Isabela Island
Sierra Negra
  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the active zone. The tour consists of a walk to observe the majestic 9x7 km diameter caldera of the active volcano with the third largest active caldera in the world, you will be able to observe sulphur fumaroles, sulphur crystallization, lava fields.
Puerto Villamil
  • 5h
This afternoon after the volcano tour you will have time to explore around Puerto Villamil, enjoy the beach and have a coconut in front of the ocean, it's up to you to enjoy the most of this time, you will have any kind of suggestions directly from our local assistants.
Day 5: Snorkelling at Tour Túneles-Cabo Rosa Isabela Island
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at HOTEL CORAL BLANCO Isabela Island
Los Tuneles
  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
One of the most spectacular places in Galapagos for snorkelling and appreciating the landscape. After approximately 40 minutes of navigation, we will arrive at the place where the water is shallow, calm, and very clear to observe the rock formations that a series of arches and tunnels has produced from volcanic eruptions, where nowadays a large number of Galapagos endemic species inhabit. During this tour, you can observe: white-tip shark caves, blue-footed boobies with their chicks, penguins, sea lions, seahorses, rays, a variety of fish, and along the way, manta rays are also often spotted.
Day 6: Diving at Tortuga Islet - Isabela
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at HOTEL CORAL BLANCO Isabela Island
Brattle Island
  • 7h
Diving at Tortuga Island, near Isabela Island in the Galapagos, offers a remarkable underwater experience with a diverse array of marine life. The island's clear, calm waters provide an ideal environment for encountering various species. Divers can observe graceful sea turtles gliding through the water alongside playful sea lions, while keeping an eye out for different species of sharks, including white-tip reef sharks and hammerheads. Colourful tropical fish dart among vibrant coral gardens, while larger pelagic species add excitement to the dive.
Day 7: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station / Giant tortoises breeding centre
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at HOTEL CORAL BLANCO Isabela Island
Santa Cruz Island
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
You will wake up early to take the early morning ferry to Santa Cruz Island, the most populated island of the archipelago and enjoy life and culture there.
Charles Darwin Research Station
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
In the afternoon you will have a visit to Charles Darwin Station to observe the giant tortoise breeding centre and programmes of restoration of ecosystem and conservation.
Day 8: Diving at North Seymour Island
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at HOTEL OCEAN DREAMS or similar
Seymour Island
  • 7h
Diving experiences at North Seymour and Mosquera Island in the Galapagos offer distinct yet equally captivating encounters with marine life. North Seymour boasts rocky reefs teeming with colourful fish like surgeonfish, snappers, and grunts, alongside rays, reef sharks, and sea turtles. Navigating through underwater canyons adds excitement to the dive, providing opportunities for thrilling encounters with diverse marine species. In contrast, Mosquera Island's sandy bottoms host playful sea lions, while sightings of whitetip reef sharks and vibrant reef fish are common.
Day 9: Diving at Gordon Rocks
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight at HOTEL OCEAN DREAMS or similar
Gordon's Rock
  • 7h
Diving at Gordon Rocks in the Galapagos offers an exhilarating and challenging experience for divers of all levels. Renowned as one of the top dive sites in the archipelago, Gordon Rocks is known for its strong currents and diverse marine life. The submerged volcanic pinnacle attracts an abundance of marine species, including schools of hammerhead sharks, eagle rays, and Galapagos sharks. Divers can also encounter sea turtles, barracudas, and various species of reef fish.
Day 10: Snorkelling and exploration at Floreana Island
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel España or similars at Puerto Ayora
Floreana
  • 7h
The tour to Floreana Island in the Galapagos, including visits to the Caves of the Pirates and the Black Sand Beach, promises an enchanting and immersive experience. Departing from neighbouring islands, visitors embark on a scenic boat ride to Floreana, where they are greeted by the island's rugged and captivating landscapes. Exploring the Caves of the Pirates offers a journey into the island's intriguing history, as guides share tales of legendary pirates who once sought refuge within these ancient caverns. Visitors have the opportunity to venture deep into the caves, marvelling at the geological formations and imagining the adventures of centuries past. Afterwards, the tour continues to the striking Black Sand Beach, where volcanic sands contrast against the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean. Here, visitors can stroll along the shoreline, soaking in the dramatic scenery and observing the unique wildlife that calls this pristine coastline home.
Day 11: Santa Cruz Island
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel España or similars at Puerto Ayora
Reserva El Chato
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket included
In El Chato Ranch in the Galapagos, besides encountering giant tortoises in their natural habitat, visitors can discover a variety of other fascinating wildlife and landscapes. The ranch offers opportunities to spot iconic Galapagos species such as the Galapagos finches, mockingbirds, and other native birds. Additionally, visitors may encounter lava tunnels, geological formations created by ancient volcanic activity. Exploring the lush vegetation of the highlands, visitors can also observe endemic plants and possibly glimpse other wildlife such as lava lizards and even the elusive short-eared owl. El Chato Ranch provides a holistic experience of the Galapagos Islands' unique biodiversity and geological features, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts.
Puerto Ayora
  • 5h
Free afternoon for shopping or exploration
Day 12: Transfer to Baltra Island
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Baltra
  • 2h
This day you will get ready to travel to the mainland, you will have a transport that will go through Santa Cruz Island until arriving to Itabaca Channel and thn cross it to take another bus towards the airpot located in Baltra Island. During this process you will be able to see the magnificent land iguanas endemic species from the Galapagos Islands.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSan Cristobal Interpretation Center
    • 2 km Southwest of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
    • Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAirport Isla San Cristobal
    • Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

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