Santa Cruz & Isabela and islet TINTORERAS,Galapagos Jewelry 5D/4N

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
TRANSFER IN - DARWIN CENTER
2 stops
1
Upon arrival at Seymour Airport on Baltra Island, you will be welcomed by our staff, who will provide assistance and accompaniment during the start of your adventure in the archipelago. We will board the bus known as "Lobito", which will take us on a 15-minute tour to the Itabaca Canal. There we will make a short 10-minute motor barge crossing to Santa Cruz Island. Once in Santa Cruz, we will continue the ride by shared transport through the beautiful landscapes of the upper part of the island until we reach Puerto Ayora, in a 45 minute drive. Upon arrival, we will check in at the hotel assigned by the agency and enjoy lunch. IMPORTANT NOTE: In case your flight arrives very late that afternoon you will take free as your itinerary has a free afternoon, but at the end of the tour will be fully fulfilled, activities may vary due to Galapagos National Park regulations or local logistical conditions.
Admission ticket included
2
the Charles Darwin Science Station or the Turtle Route is located in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. Famous for captive breeding of giant turtles from different islands, called Galapagos that live for an average of 150 years. On our tour we can observe the Darwin finches, Galapagos cuckoos, marine iguanas, the famous LONELY GEORGE the last of his kind from Pinta Island is in a special room where he remains embalmed; after the visit we will walk back to the city center
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
BAY BEACH TURTLE - HIGHLAND OF SANTA CRUZ
2 stops
3
Tortuga Bay Beach
Tortuga Bay Beach, located southwest of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, is a protected beach within Galapagos National Park. It is accessed by walking along a 2.5 km path through native vegetation such as Opuntia cactus and palo santo. The beach is divided into two main areas: Playa Brava : extensive and open to the ocean, with strong waves, ideal for surfers but not suitable for swimming due to dangerous currents. Playa Mansa – protected bay with calm waters, perfect for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking. We leave from the meeting point walking and walk back, includes the accompaniment of the guide, return to lunch
3 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Rancho Primicias
The upper part of Santa Cruz, located more than 400 m above sea level, is characterized by its wetter climate and lush vegetation 1. The Twins 2. Rancho Primicias 3. Lava Tunnels 4. Turtles in the Natural State Includes the bus, guide, and entrance to the private farm, we leave from the meeting point
3 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
BAY TOUR - FREE AFTERNOON
1 stop
5
Las Grietas
We leave from the rendezvous point to the main pier of Puerto Ayora walking where we will take a boat, designed to explore various natural sites on the southwest coast of Santa Cruz. It combines hiking, snorkeling and observation of marine and terrestrial fauna. 1. Canal of Love It is a habitat for tropical fish, small reef sharks and occasionally sea turtles. 2. Playa de los Perros Accessed by a path of lava and coastal vegetation, this small beach of rock and sand is a place where large marine iguanas are observed sunbathing on black rocks. 3. Salt Mines Old site of artisanal exploitation of sea salt by the first inhabitants of Santa Cruz. 4. The Rifts Famous natural formation of deep fissures between walls of volcanic lava, filled with brackish and crystal clear water. Ideal for swimming or snorkeling in a unique environment. Includes: boat, guide, snacks, mask and tube, LUNCH - AFTERNOON OFF - DINNER
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
FULL DAY ISABELA & ISLET DRY CLEANERS
1 stop
6
Las Tintoreras
We walk to the main dock of Puerto Ayora around 06:20, board the boat type 7:00, after 2 hours of sailing we arrive to Isabela Island known for hosting about 75% of the archipelago's faunal species including the second smallest penguin species in the world; we disembark, we head to the Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center is located 1.2 km from Puerto Villamil. The trail runs through mangrove ecosystems, wetlands, lava fields, carob and manzanillo forests, Las Tintoreras Island is one of the most emblematic sites of Isabela Island, famous for its incredible biodiversity and volcanic landscapes. During the visit, you will take a boat tour around the islets, where it is possible to observe Galapagos penguins, sea lions, sea iguanas and coastal birds, we will snorrkel, type 15 : 00 we are returning to Santa Cruz
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
TRANFER OUT TO AIRPORT
1 stop
7
Puerto Ayora
Breakfast, continue to the airport.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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