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About this tour
This Galapagos Islands tour of 5 days takes you to 3 islands. You see the islands Santa Cruz, Isabela and Tintoreras.
On Santa Cruz, you'll visit twin volcano craters, the famous Darwin Research Station, and the highlands where the giant tortoises live. You'll learn about ecosystems, micro evolution and biodiversity. On Isabela, the largest island of the archipelago, you will spot birds with blue feet, sea lions and penguins. At Tintoreras Bay you enjoy a refreshing swim. You share the bay with sea turtles, sea lions, iguanas and rays. This bay is one of the easiest snorkel sites within the archipelago. Enjoy 2 free days in the town of Puerto Ayora. Explore the town and its surroundings at your own pace.
The tour includes airport-hotel taxi service. After breakfast on day 5, your taxi will return you to the airport.
Are you limited to 5 days? This Galapagos trip is ideal for people who like to explore multiple locations and relax with free days at Santa Cruz.
— Jonatan Chimarro, Ecuador Travel Expert
$2,159
- Epic Multi-Island Adventure! Explore three spectacular Galápagos islands: Santa Cruz, Isabela, and Tintoreras within 5 days. Discover diverse ecosystems and wildlife across multiple locations. Enjoy the luxury of 2 free days to relax and explore at your own pace the town of Puerto Ayora.
- Evolutionary Wonders at Santa Cruz! Visit the iconic twin volcano craters called Gemelos. Explore the lush highlands where giant tortoises roam freely in their natural habitat. Experience the world-famous Darwin Research Station where you'll learn about micro evolution, ecosystem dynamics, and the scientific discoveries.
- Isabela's Iconic Wildlife Spectacle! Discover Isabela, the largest island in the Galápagos archipelago, and witness its most famous residents: birds with blue feet. See playful sea lions lounging on rocky shores and charming Galápagos penguins diving in the waters.
- Tintoreras Bay Snorkeling Paradise! Experience one of the easiest and most rewarding snorkel sites in the entire Galápagos archipelago at the bay of Tintoreras island. Enjoy a refreshing swim while sharing the crystal-clear waters with graceful sea turtles, playful sea lions, colorful fish and marine iguanas.
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 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
- Within the Galápagos Islands you get transport service between the airport and the yacht.
- 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.
- 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.
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