5-Day Galapagos Islands plus Bike, Kayak, Hike, Snorkel

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This Galapagos Adventure and Muti-sport Tour allows you to explore the islands actively. Excursions include kayaking, hiking, biking and snorkeling in 2 different islands in the Galapagos Archipelago. The 5-Day adventure travel itinerary was especially designed for adventure seekers and sports enthusiasts looking for a more dynamic trip to the Galapagos.

What's Included

Transfer-in and out from Baltra Airport (by truck or by bus depending on group size)
All meals (breakfast – lunch – dinner) as per itinerary
Excursions and visits during the program as per itinerary
Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Snorkel (mask, tube, fins) and kayak (oars, lifejacket) equipment as specified by the itinerary
All land and sea transportation within the Galapagos during the program
Transfer Puerto Ayora – Isabela – Puerto Ayora by public speedboat
4 nights accommodation (double rooms) in selected class hotels in Galápagos
Bilingual naturalist guides for each island and activities
Air Tickets to/from Galapagos
Isabela Dock Fee
Migratory Control Card
Water taxi from dock – per ride
Soft-drinks and alcoholic beverages
Gratuities
Galapagos National Park entrance

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Departure Point: Baltra Aiport (GPS) - Baltra Island, Galapagos Islands NOTE: Please, make sure you book an early flight of arrival to Day 1 (before 11 am) in order to follow the order of the displayed itinerary. However, if you must book a late flight (later that 11:30 am), please let us know as soon as possible (preferably at the time of reservation of the tour). We will need to modify the order of the activities in the itinerary. Address: Baltra Aiport - Baltra Island, Galapagos Islands Directions: Baltra Aiport - Baltra Island, Galapagos Islands Dates: Every day Return point: Baltra Aiport - Baltra Island, Galapagos Islands NOTE: make sure you pick a late flight for your return on the last day of the tour (departing later than 12:30 pm) IMPORTANT NOTE: A voucher will be sent with the exact place and time to start the tour

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    From Santa Cruz to Isabela

    1 stop
  • 1
    Isabela Island

    Pickup in Baltra Airport to then head to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Afterwards, you'll take the public speedboat to Isabela at around 14:00 (2.5 hours. approx.). After arriving in Isabela Island, take a brief rest at the hotel and then head to the Flamingos Lagoon, the largest coastal lagoon and one of the main reproductive sites in Galápagos.

  • Day 2

    Isabela Island

    1 stop
  • 2
    Isabela Island

    Early in the morning, head for a hike to Sierra Negra Volcano, the world’s second largest volcanic crater, measuring 6 miles in diameter and 300 feet deep. Hike the crater and enjoy the view before continuing to Volcan Chico, a still active volcano which warms the surrounding grounds. (Box lunch provided). Spend the afternoon snorkeling in Concha Perla with sea lions, colorful varieties of fish, and sea turtles (snorkeling equipment included: tube, mask, fins).

  • Day 3

    Isabela Island

    1 stop
  • 3
    Isabela Island

    Once equipped with lifejackets and oars, enjoy a kayaking excursion along Puerto Villamil Bay. Reach Tintoreras Islet, a great site to observe Penguins, Blue-footed Boobies, and marine Iguanas. Make it up to El Faro before heading back to shore (approximately 2 hours). In the afternoon, head for the Humedales Complex for a hiking trip. The first stop is the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center of Isabela. Walk to Mirador Orchilla, Estero de Isabela, and Playa del Amor and Wall of Tears.

  • Day 4

    Santa Cruz Island

    1 stop
  • 4

    Take the public speedboat at 6am. towards Puerto Ayora (2 hours). After a short rest, head to the highlands of Santa Cruz for a hike along Cerro Chato Reserve (2 hours approx.). The adventure starts at Santa Rosa through endemic vegetation, rocks, and some mud lagoons. Spot the Galapagos Giant Tortoises, Galapagos Finches, Bird Wizard. In the afternoon, visit the Ch. Darwin Research Station, and observe colorful land iguanas and a large variety of Galápagos Giant tortoises brought from the most important islands in the archipelago.

  • Day 5

    Goodbye Galapagos!

    1 stop
  • 5

    Transfer to Baltra Airport. On the way out, stop by “The Twins” (a.k.a. “The Gemelos”). Tour ends upon the arrival to the airport to catch plane to either Quito or Guayaquil.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • NOTE: Please, make sure you book an early flight of arrival to Baltra Airport on Day 1 (before 11 am) in order to follow the order of the displayed itinerary.
  • However, if you must book a late flight (later that 11:30 am), please let us know as soon as possible (preferably at the time of reservation of the tour). We will need to modify the order of the activities in the itinerary.
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