Galápagos Adventure Tour

Galápagos Land Based Tour – 4 Days

Encounter amazing animals, sensational sea life and dramatic scenery in this Galápagos taster tour.

Duration:  4 Days
2 people prices start from:  £1075 / $1390 per person
4 people prices start from:  £925 / $1190 per person

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Day 1 – Guayaquil – Galápagos. Excursion: Highlands of Santa Cruz

You will be met at Guayaquil Airport by a local guide to assist the check in process and Galápagos Baggage screening, 2 hours before your flight.

Flying to Baltra Airport, upon arrival you will be met by your local Naturalist Guide outside baggage claim. Your guide will travel with you crossing the Itabaca Channel by ferry to your vehicle on Santa Cruz. From here you will travel into highlands for lunch and your first excursion. You will experience the different vegetation zones and visit Los Gemelos, home to the twin pit craters, surrounded by scalesia forest. Next stop is the Lava Tunnels more than 1 km in length, formed when the outside layer of a molten-lava flow solidified and the molten lava flowed out leaving impressive tunnels for you to explore. Finally, one of the highlights of the highlands tour we will stop at the El Chato Ranch, a reserve dedicated to the Giant Tortoises, where you can observe them roaming in the wild. Also, home to many species of birds, such as Darwin’s finches, short-eared owls and yellow warblers.

Transfer to the hotel in Puerto Ayora and check in.

Dinner not included. Try one of Puerto Ayora many restaurants, with a large selection of options including local seafood, Ecuadorian and International cuisine.

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Day 2 – Full Day Boat Trip to Bartolomé Island and Sullivan Bay

An early start on your second day, transferring to the Itabaca Channel to board M/C Adriana catamaran for your day trip to Bartolomé Island. This Island offers one on the most beautiful landscapes to be found in the Galápagos. There is a path from the jetty (dry landing) that leads you up 114m to the summit of the island. Don’t forget your camera so you can capture the volcanic landscape and stunning panoramic views. After the walk on the island there is time for snorkelling and if you are lucky swim with penguins. This is the most accessible place in the archipelago to see the Galápagos Penguin. In the water here, you are also likely to find turtles, sea lions and lots of brightly coloured tropical fish.

Breakfast, snacks and lunch served on board. Return to Puerto Ayora in the late afternoon.

Dinner not included.

Day 3 – Full Day Boat to North Seymour Island and Mosquera Beach

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to the M/C Adriana in the Itabaca Channel for your day 3 excursion. North Seymour is a wonderful location to see some of the Galápagos’ most iconic birds. From a dry landing onto the island you will have the opportunity to hike along the trail to observe close up the famous Blue-footed Boobies and Great frigate birds. You will also encounter Sally Lightfoot crabs, Swallow tailed Gulls, sea lions and land iguanas.

Afterwards you will have time to relax on Mosquera Beach enjoying its beautiful white sand. From the beach you will get the chance to snorkel with sea lions and other marine species. Lunch and snacks served on board. Return to Baltra and transfer back to Puerto Ayora.

Dinner not included.

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Day 4 – Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station. Flight to Guayaquil

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before a morning visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station. Not to be missed, you will learn about the research and conservation efforts of the National Park, including the breeding program for the Giant Tortoises. You will get to see the baby tortoises as well as full grown Galápagos giants. Don’t forget to visit Lonesome George, the last of his kind and iconic symbol of the conservation efforts.

Then you will have free time to explore Puerto Ayora before the transfer to the airport for your flight to Guayaquil.

Hotels

We use small, eco-friendly hotels of the best standard. We can also arrange hotels in Guayaquil, for before or after your Galápagos trip. Please just ask!

Our Boat

The M/C Adriana is a beautiful catamaran yacht that began sailing in the Galápagos in 2015. The crew along with a certified, bilingual naturalist guide will ensure you are well looked after during your trip, providing drinks and a delicious cooked lunch. On board you will find 3 private bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as plenty of space to relax inside or out on deck. The maximum capacity is 16 people.

This tour includes:

  • Accommodation in double room at tourist superior hotels
  • Excursions as described including Boat Trips on the M/C Adriana catamaran.
  • Meals: 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches.
  • Naturalist guide
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Galapagos Transit Card

This tour does not include:

  • Airfare Guayaquil – Galápagos – Guayaquil
  • Airfare to Ecuador from Europe
  • Galapagos National Park fee $100.00
  • Meals that are not specified
  • Tips

Price per person:

  • Based on 2 people prices start from: £1075 / $1390 per person
  • Based on 4 people prices start from: £925 / $1190 per person
  • Please contact us for availability of dates and a full pricing quote.

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