This perfect 5 days itinerary is designed for active travellers and explorers looking for adrenaline-pumping activities and getting immersed into learning opportunities.
Dive into thrilling water activities, including snorkelling, and enjoy hikes around active volcanoes. Learn about the unique animals and their evolution in this living laboratory, guided by expert naturalists who bring the magic of the Galapagos to life.
This journey isn't just about adventure—it's about connecting with the local community and contributing to sustainable tourism. You'll engage with local residents, understand their culture, and support eco-friendly practices that preserve the delicate ecosystem of the Galapagos.
Designed for those who care deeply about the environment, this eco-friendly programme ensures every aspect of your journey respects and protects the wildlife and habitats of the islands.
Activity location
Charles Darwin Research Station
Ave Charles Darwin
200350, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
Puerto Ayora
Puerto Ayora, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
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Multi Day Tour Around Galápagos Islands
Activity duration is 5 days5d
5d
English
Pickup included
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$3,006.68 x 1 AdultAU$3,006.68
Paid at activityAU$16.56
Total
Price is AU$3,023.24AU$3,023.24
includes taxes & fees
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Use of Snorkelling equipment
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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Inter-islands boat
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Inter-island flight (return to the airport)
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Water taxis: $1 per route
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Flight from and to the mainland.
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Entrance fee to Isabela Island: $10 for foreigners, $5 for Ecuadorians
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Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park: $100 for foreigners, $6 for nationals.
Know before you book
Specialised infant seats are available
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Island and transfer to Santa Cruz Island to visit giant tortoises
2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: A 3* hotel in Puerto Ayora
Santa Cruz Island
2h
Upon arrival in the Galapagos Islands, once the entry process at Baltra Island airport is completed, our representative will greet you outside. They will be the person welcoming you to the islands and will Subsequently transfer you to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island for your first visit.
Charles Darwin Research Station
2h
Admission ticket included
Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station and the Galapagos Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre.
This is a guided tour, accompanied by a certified naturalist guide from the Galapagos National Park. Here, you will observe giant tortoises at different stages of life. Additionally, a tour inside the interpretation centre is conducted to learn about the research and conservation projects of the scientists at the location.
Day 2: Full day excursion to other island upon availability
1 stop
Meals: lunch, breakfast
Accommodation: A 3* hotel
Seymour Island
8h
Upon availability, you have the option to choose to visit one of the 3 islands for the day, each offering a land-based activity (guided excursion, hike, animal observation) followed by snorkelling and lunch on the yacht.
This is a shared group tour.
Navigation: 1h30 - 2h
Activity: Snorkelling, hike, wildlife observation, lunch on board.
Options:
North Seymour: Observation of blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, sea lions, land iguanas, snorkelling with sharks and turtles.
Santa Fe: Observation of the endemic Santa Fe iguana, sea lion colony, endemic birds, sharks, sea turtles, snorkelling.
Floreana: Human history, Floreana village, observation of land tortoises, pirate caves, snorkelling from the beach with sea turtles.
Day 3: Isabela Island and Sierra Negra Volcano
2 stops
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Coral Blanco in Isabela Island
Isabela Island
2h
Admission ticket included
Trip to Isabela Island by ferry (inter-islands boat).
Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
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 a shallow, calm, and very clear water area to observe the rock formations that a series of arches and tunnels have produced from volcanic eruptions, where today a large number of endemic Galapagos species inhabit.
During this tour, you can observe: white-tipped 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 4: Hiking and snorkelling day at Isabela Island
2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Coral Blanco
Sierra Negra
6h
Admission ticket included
This energetic day will be spent visiting the Sierra Negra volcano - "Volcan Chico" with a 16 km hike to see the 9 x 7 km caldera, the third largest in the world, and an active volcano. This is the best place to learn about and experience the origin of all the Galapagos Islands.
During this hiking tour, you'll visit the "Volcan Chico" area, which consists of lava flows from previous eruptions, showcasing a lunar and colourful landscape until reaching a viewpoint where you can see the northern part of Isabela Island, the other volcanoes, and the surrounding islands.
An unforgettable landscape!
Las Tintoreras
3h
Admission ticket included
This bay tour includes a short walk to observe species, a boat ride to see penguins and birds, and finally, snorkelling where you can observe sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays, white-tipped sharks, fish, etc.
Day 5: Transfer to the airport at Baltra Island
1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included
Baltra
30m
The guide will pick you up to your hotel and take you to the airport in Puerto Villamil, Isabela so you can take a small plane from Isabela directly to Baltra to catch your flight to mainland Ecuador.
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Charles Darwin Research Station
Ave Charles Darwin
200350, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
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Puerto Ayora
Puerto Ayora, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
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