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About this tour
This extended Galapagos Island tour of 12 days takes you to 6 islands. You will see Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Isabela, Tintoreras, Santa Fe and Bartolome island. This 12 day trip is ideal for people who like to explore 6 islands combined with 6 free days to relax. This trip lets you experience why Galapagos is UNESCO certified.
The exploration starts at Santa Cruz. See the twin volcano craters Visit the Darwin Research Station. Travel to the highland forest where giant tortoises live in the wild. Learn about ecosystems, micro evolution and biodiversity from your tour guide. Relax on the beach with sea turtles and marine iguanas. Use Puerto Ayora as a base for local markets, the harbor, and photo stops with the exotic animals that share the streets. Isabela offers you blue-footed boobies, Galapagos penguins and large sea lion colonies. Tintoreras Bay is for swimming in clear blue water, with sea turtles, sea lions, iguanas and rays. North Seymour is about walking over the island. Here you see amon others the frigatebirds with their huge red inflatable necks. Santa Fe is a separate volcanic ecosystem, layered with bird species, sea lions and iguanas. Bartolome is the photo highlight of this trip due to its panoramic view. After the summit, descend to white beaches with clear blue water where green sea turtles, sharks and stingrays swim. 6 guided days combined with 6 free days. Relax in Puerto Ayora or Turtle Beach. Bring your camera.
Airport-hotel taxi service is included. After breakfast on day 12, your taxi will return you to the airport.
$8,421
- Isabela & Tintoreras Bay - Sharks, Sea Turtles & Sea Lions! Visit the largest island in the Galapagos and swim in crystal-clear waters at Tintoreras Bay. You will see sharks, rays, sea turtles, sea lions, and marine iguanas all in one place. The water is perfect for snorkeling and one of the easiest snorkel sites in the archipelago. You might even see penguins diving in the tropical water.
- Bartolome Island's Volcanic Beauty & bounty Beaches! Climb to the top of Bartolome Island and see amazing views of two beautiful bounty beaches below. The island is made of dark volcanic rock and shows you how the Galapagos islands were created by volcanoes. Snorkel in the clear water and look for green sea turtles swimming below you.
- Santa Cruz Highlands: Giant Tortoises in Their Natural Home! Drive up to the cool, green highlands of Santa Cruz where you see giant tortoises walking freely in nature. These huge animals can be over 100 years old. Walk through lava tunnels and see how the island changes from the beach to the mountains. Learn how these special animals survived for millions of years.
- Blue-Footed Boobies Dancing on North Seymour! Watch the most famous birds of the Galápagos perform their incredible mating dance right in front of you. The males show off their bright blue feet while dancing on the ground. You will see frigatebirds with their big red pouches and many other seabirds. This 2-kilometer trail is unforgettable and perfect for photos.
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