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28 Dec
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6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping: Kayaking, Mountain Biking and Volcano Hike
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Highlights
Do you not like snorkeling, but you want to see the Galapagos? Then this holiday might be perfect for you as a non-swimmer. The classic island hopping tours of Galapagos are designed for travelers who love a mix of adventure, family hotels and good food. These tours are a combination of interesting day trips and time to explore the Galapagos Islands themselves. The hotels are tourist superior class.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Santa Cruz highlands: Walk around giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
- El Junco volcano San Cristobal: The only place on the Galapagos with natural fresh water.
- Puerto Villamil: Kayaking while you can spot penguins and blue footed boobies.
- Wetlands: Mountain biking next to giant turtles and long white beaches.
Itinerary
QUITO/GUAYAQUIL – SAN CRISTOBAL
El Cañón
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeUpon your arrival at San Cristóbal Airport, you will be taken to Hotel Casa Opuntia. After a nice Ecuadorian lunch, you have time to visit many highlights of the island on your own, at your leisure. You can choose from Playa Mann, Las Tijeretas, or La Loberia where sea lions sometimes gather and at each visit you can swim, hike, and snorkel.- AccommodationsHotel Casa Opuntia or similarFood And DrinksLunch
SAN CRISTOBAL HIGHLANDS – EL JUNCO – PUERTO CHINO
San Cristobal
7 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeToday you will visit the highlands of San Cristobal. Your driver will take you to your first stop in about 30 minutes: El Junco Crater Lake, the only freshwater lake on the Galapagos Islands. Then you continue to Puerto Chino, a beautiful white sanded beach (lookout for horseflies). Follow a path that leads you along the cacti of the Opuntia until you reach the white sandy beach of Puerto Chino. Here you can take a short walk along the lazy sea lions that lie on the beach, towards the blue footed boobies on the rocks. You walk back to the car so you can continue to La Galapaguera, a breeding ground with very nice wooden walkways and clear indications.- AccommodationsHotel Casa Opuntia or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
FLIGHT ISABELA – BIKING SELF GUIDED – KAYAK PUERTO VILLAMIL
Isabela Island
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIn the morning you will take a flight from San Cristóbal to Isabela Island. The flight can take about 45 minutes. After you have been to your hotel, you will have the opportunity to take a bike and visit the Arnaldo Tupiza Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and other highlights like the Wall of Tears and the wetlands complex with mangroves and native species. In the afternoon, you will be accompanied by a guide who will accompany you on a relaxing and beautiful kayak excursion in Puerto Villamil. You’ll be able to see endemic species like marine iguanas, sea lions, and perhaps even Galapagos penguins.- AccommodationsHotel Volcano or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast
SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO
Sierra Negra
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeToday you will be picked up in the morning to begin a drive into the highlands for your trek to Sierra Negra Volcano. It has the second-largest crater in the world with a diameter of 10 km. The hike will take you to the rim and also to Volcano Chico, a cone of the Sierra Negra with moonlike landscapes. The experience allows you to imagine how these islands once formed and how they were created. The rest of the afternoon after the hike is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.- AccommodationsHotel Volcano or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch - Box lunch provided
SPEEDBOAT - CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION - SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS
Charles Darwin Research Station
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedYou will be picked up in time to board the speedboat leaving Isabela at 6:00 in the morning for the return to Santa Cruz Island. You will be provided a boxed breakfast for the departure. Later in the morning you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. It is an incredible visit known for its efforts in conservation and park interpretation of the islands. Later, you’ll be taken to the Santa Cruz highlands where you can view Giant tortoises in their natural habitat as you walk the trails on the ranch.- AccommodationsHotel Fiesta or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
TRANSFER OUT
Galápagos Ecologic Airport
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter breakfast, you will be given a transfer from your hotel to the Baltra Airport. You will be taken to the Itabacca Channel, assisted with crossing, and taking the bus back to the airport. Once you arrive at the airport, you have reached the end of the tour.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
Airport pickup at San Cristobal Airport and drop off at Baltra Airport.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Accommodation in a single, double or triple room x 5 nights (based on number of travelers).
Lunch (4)
Breakfast (5)
All activities as described in the itinerary: hiking, snorkeling, sightseeing and more.
Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel fee each way.
NOT INCLUDED
Flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only)
Water Taxi around $ 1 p.p. (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back)
Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Optional tips for the guide.
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
There are no guides on the transportation by public speedboat between islands.
Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galapagos Islands is quite small. On the airplane you can take a bag of max 12 kg.
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 important to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
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).
Location
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39WG+35F, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador
Provider
Rebecca Adventure Travel
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