4-Day Galapagos Islands Express Tour

4.3
(3 reviews)

4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Galápagos Islands, highland part of Santa Cruz Island (Includes lava Tunnels and a turtle reserve), Tortuga Beach & Bay Tour.

What's Included

3 nights accommodation
Driver/guide
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Airfare to Galapagos
Galapagos National Park Tax (USD 100)
Galápagos Transit Tourist Card (USD 20
Transfer In operates daily at 13h00) **It will be possible to operate transfers without visits and without guide at the following times: 10h00 and 15h00*
Transfer Out operates daily at 07h00, 09h00 and 12h00). Includes only transport.

Meeting and pickup

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

Departure Point: Baltra Airport - 13h00 Dates: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Return point: Returns to original departure point

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Welcome

    1 stop
  • 1
    Charles Darwin Research Station

    Welcome at the Baltra airport and transfer by public buses to the tip of the Itabaca Canal, where you'll proceed by ferry to Santa Cruz Island. On the way to your accommodation, you'll have the opportunity to visit the lava tunnels and a turtle reserve. See, too, the Charles Darwin Research Station, where you can learn more about the Galápagos Islands; the species that live in this enchanted place, its origin, the theory of Evolution, the conservation programs, and observe some giant turtles in captivity. (Transfer operates daily at 13h00). Accommodation. **It will be possible to operate transfers without visits and without guide at the following times: 10h00 and 15h00** (previous request).

    5 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 2

    Tortuga Bay and Canal del Amor

    2 stops
  • 2
    Tortuga Bay Beach

    Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, enjoy an excursion to Tortuga Bay Beach. After 40 minute walk, you'll arrive at one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galapagos, with white sand and green mangroves.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Canal del Amor

    In the afternoon, take a yacht tour of the bay, starting with a visit to La Lobería, named because of the presence of sea lions. Here, you will be able to swim or snorkel. Then, you'll proceed to the Canal del Amor, a site where nature gives us an unforgettable view; at the end of this channel, just a few meters forward, a viewpoint where we can observe reef sharks; from here we continue with a short walk to see the marine iguanas that inhabit in Playa de los Perros. Punta Estrada will also be visited. Return to Puerto Ayora.

    3 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 3

    Free Day

    1 stop
  • 4

    Breakfast at hotel. Free day to choose any extra activities of your own choice.

    12 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 4

    Los Gemelos and Last Day

    1 stop
  • 5
    Los Gemelos

    Breakfast at hotel. We will pick you up at your hotel to go to the canal of Itabaca, where a ferry will take you to Baltra Island. At the port you will board a public bus that takes you to the airport. On the route from the hotel to the canal, you will have the opportunity to make a brief stop at the craters "Los Gemelos", crater holes formed by the collapse of materials, surrounded by scalesia's forests. (Transfer operates daily at 07h00, 09h00 and 12h00). Includes only transport.

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Not recommended for child aged 5 and under
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Jet Boat Rentals
Water Tours
Speed Boat Rentals
Car Tours
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Additional fees
DSA non-compliant
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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