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4 Day Galapagos 2 Island Hopping Tour

4 Day Galapagos 2 Island Hopping Tour

Galapagos Islands

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4 Day Galapagos 2 Island Hopping Tour

About this tour

This compact Galapagos Islands tour of 4 days takes you to 2 islands. Following a low pace schedule, you will explore the islands Santa Cruz and Santa Fe. Both islands are known to be very visitor friendly.

Over 4 days visit Santa Cruz island the volcanic craters inland and the Darwin Research Center. Enjoy your trip to Santa Fe island where you walk, swim and relax. Santa Fe is known for its biodiversity. Here you can see sea lions, iguanas, and different bird species. Walk the trail of the island and finish the trip with a swim in the bay of Santa Fe. You can spot all sorts of marine wildlife while you swim like colorful fish and turtles. Enjoy a complete free day at Santa Cruz. Do as you like. You can visit the famous Turtle Beach. On this beach with white sand you can see turtles and marine iguanas rest in their natural habitat. Explore the town of Puerto Ayora. Visit the local market. See the town's harbor. Take pictures at popular selfie spots.

A transport service is included between your hotel on Santa Cruz and the airport on Baltra island for pick-up and return. On day 4 after breakfast, you will return to the airport.

This compact trip of 4 days is ideal for people who are limited in time and want to explore the Galapagos with a relaxed travel schedule.

— Jonatan Chimarro, Ecuador Travel Expert

From

$1,645/ person

4 Days / 3 Nights

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  • Iconic Volcano craters! Travel through the stunning landscape of Santa Cruz island. Visit the iconic twin craters with an impressive viewpoint. Learn firsthand about this unique landscape.
  • Santa Fe Island: a paradise of biodiversity! Walk and swim with nearby wildlife encounters. See sea lions, all kinds of birds, turtles and colorful fish.
  • Discover Puerto Ayora and surroundings! Discover the streets of Puerto Ayora. Here you can enjoy a visit to the local market and the harbor. Just outside Puerto Ayora you can find the famous Turtle Beach where turtles and iguanas relax on a tropical beach with white sand.
  • Charles Darwin Station & Giant Tortoise Encounter! Visit one of the world's most important conservation centers where you can observe the exotic Galápagos giant tortoises. Visiting the Darwin Center helps you understand science on micro evolution supported with real life examples of Galápagos biodiversity.

Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Group size
1–16 people
Physical intensity
Low
Activities
Animal Spotting, Hiking, Relax, Swimming
Environment
Beach, Island, Sea, Sun, Volcano
Key wildlife
Birds, Fish, Sharks, Turtles
Best months
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Region
Galapagos Islands

Included
  • Within the Galápagos Islands you get transport service between the airport and the hotel.
  • A tour guide that is certified and knows the environment comes with you on every trip. The guide speaks English and Spanish.
  • Hotel accommodation, including: private bathroom, breakfast, lunch, dinner and WiFi.
  • Your tours are shared. This means other people can be present in the group during the tour.
Not included
  • Flights to and from Galápagos.
  • You must pay to enter the Galápagos National Park. It costs US$200 for each adult and US$100 for each child. You pay with cash when you land at the airport in the islands.
  • You must pay US$20 for the Galápagos travel card. You pay with cash in Quito or Guayaquil, before you check in for your flight.
  • Docking fees, several docking fees apply per Island. Prices are between 1 and 10 USD per person.
  • Use of (water)taxis during your stay.
  • Alcoholic beverages, personal expenses and tips.
  • Travel, medical and cancellation insurance.

Day 1

Arrival in Galápagos

Your Galápagos tour starts when you land on Baltra island. Here your tour guide will pick you up. Enjoy the route from around 1 hour to your hotel. Visit the volcano craters along the way to get a first impression of the uniqueness that Galápagos has to offer. Lunch for new energy at your hotel. Your tour continues with an inspirational visit to the Charles Darwin Station.

Day 2

Full-day Santa Fe island exploration

Travel by boat to Santa Fe island. A paradise of biodiversity where you can see wildlife on land, in the air and in the water. Walk the island trail to spot sea lions, birds and land iguanas. Swim in the bay to see sea turtles, rays and colorful fish.

Day 3

Free day at Santa Cruz island

Enjoy a full day to explore the island at your own pace. Discover Puerto Ayora's streets, shops and restaurants. Visit the local market, the harbor or the famous Turtle Beach where turtles and iguanas can be seen in their natural habitat.

Day 4

Transfer out

Start your day with a good breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast you will be brought back to the airport by taxi. Enjoy this ride through the highlands of Santa Cruz island and bring beautiful memories back home.

Jonatan Chimarro

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