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About this tour
This relaxing Galapagos Island tour of 9 days takes you to 2 islands. You will see the islands Santa Cruz and Plazas. This 9 day trip is ideal for people who want to wind down, relax and have limited tours scheduled.
The 2 islands in this tour offer exotic nature which is complementary to the free days. On Santa Cruz, you'll visit the volcano craters and the well-known Darwin Research Station. Walk the trails to Turtle Beach for sea turtles and marine iguanas. Head into the highlands for encounters with the giant land tortoises that have made these islands famous. Your local guide helps you with educative details about micro evolution and local ecosystems. The Plazas island is a single an adventure on foot. Go with your tour guide to the top of the volcanic island. See the white sandy beaches with bounty blue water. Plazas is home to large iguana colonies, tropical birds, and the famouse birds with blue feet. Bring your camera for the panoramic views and the close-range wildlife encounters. 3 of the nine days have scheduled activities. The remaining days are free. Relax your time in Galapagos. No obligations, do as you want to spend the day. Explore Puerto Ayora, and turtle Beach.
The airport-hotel taxi service is included both ways. After breakfast on day 9, your taxi will return you to the airport.
$6,967
- Encounter Giant Tortoises in the Santa Cruz Highlands! Explore the lush highlands of Santa Cruz, home to the largest population of giant tortoises in the Galapagos Islands. Experience the dramatic change in climate and vegetation from the coastal lowlands as you trek through unique lava formations. Spot endemic birds like the patillo, the pachay, and the witch bird.
- Sea Turtles & Marine Iguanas at Turtle Bay! Walk along one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the Galapagos. This beach is a nesting site for sea turtles. Encounter marine iguanas relaxing on the beach. Enjoy safe swimming and snorkeling in calm mangrove-protected waters where you can observe marine life up close.
- Hybrid Iguanas & Vibrant Marine Ecosystems! Explore one of the smallest yet most diverse islands in the archipelago, home to the largest colonies of endemic land iguanas. Discover the unique hybrid iguana that only lives in the Galapagos and nowhere else on earth. Walk among turquoise waters, white sand, and black lava while spotting colorful zayapas crabs, swallow-tailed gulls, and tropical birds.
- World-Class Snorkeling! Dive into crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life including sea turtles, tropical fish, rays, and vibrant coral ecosystems. Plazas' calm bay offers excellent snorkeling opportunities in one of the archipelago's most protected and biodiverse areas. With snorkeling equipment provided, you can safely explore the underwater wonders of the Galapagos.
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