6 Day Galápagos Tour from Santa Cruz to Pinzón Island

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: Arrival at Baltra Airport – Santa Cruz Highlands
1 stop
1
Reserva El Chato
Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, you'll be welcomed by a certified Galápagos National Park Naturalist Guide. Travel by shuttle and ferry across the Itabaca Channel, followed by a private transfer (approximately 35 minutes) to your hotel in Puerto Ayora. At 2:00 PM, depart for the Santa Cruz Highlands. Visit Los Gemelos (The Twin Craters) and the Lava Tunnels, where your guide will explain the volcanic origin of the Galápagos Islands and the ecology of the highland ecosystem. Continue to El Chato Highlands Reserve for a guided walk along designated visitor trails. Learn about the conservation of the Galápagos giant tortoise and the island's native ecosystems. Depending on natural conditions, giant tortoises may be observed in their natural habitat.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Day 2: Ferry to Isabela Island – Las Tintoreras Visitor Site
2 stops
2
Isabela
Begin the day with an early 6:10 AM departure to the dock for the inter-island ferry to Isabela Island. The crossing takes approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Las Tintoreras
In the afternoon, visit Las Tintoreras Visitor Site, a protected area within the Galápagos National Park. This approximately 5-hour guided excursion includes a walk through volcanic coastal landscapes followed by snorkeling in designated visitor areas within the Galápagos Marine Reserve. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Day 3: Trillizos Volcano Adventure
1 stop
4
Volcan trillizos
Choose your preferred departure time: 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM. Meet your guide at the hotel lobby before transferring to the starting point of the excursion. The Trillizos Volcano Adventure combines hiking and controlled rappelling through one of Isabela Island's volcanic formations. Using certified safety equipment and accompanied by experienced guides, descend approximately 130 meters into an ancient volcanic cavity before hiking through underground lava formations. Along the route, learn about the island's volcanic history while observing quartz mineral deposits, lava formations, and native vegetation adapted to this environment. After the excursion, enjoy a free afternoon to relax at your hotel or explore Puerto Villamil at your own pace.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Day 4: Ferry to Santa Cruz – Bay Tour
2 stops
5
Santa Cruz
Begin the day with an early 5:10 AM transfer to the dock for the inter-island ferry back to Santa Cruz Island. The crossing takes approximately 2 hours. After arriving in Puerto Ayora and checking into your hotel, enjoy some free time before your afternoon excursion.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Tortuga Bay Beach
The Bay Tour is an approximately 4-hour guided excursion around Puerto Ayora's coastal visitor sites, including Playa de los Perros, Tintoreras Channel, Canal del Amor, the Salt Mines, and Las Grietas. The excursion combines short guided walks with snorkeling Your certified Galápagos National Park Naturalist Guide will provide information about the area's geology, coastal ecosystems, and conservation programs. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Day 5: Pinzón Island
1 stop
7
Pinzon
After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel at 7:50 AM and transferred to the dock to board your full-day excursion to Pinzón Island and La Fe Island. Travel through the Galápagos Marine Reserve before arriving at the day's snorkeling sites. The excursion includes snorkeling in designated visitor areas and guided interpretation by a certified Galápagos National Park Naturalist Guide, who will provide information about the region's geology, marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation programs. Depending on natural conditions, native marine wildlife may be observed in its natural habitat during the excursion. Lunch is served on board. Return to Santa Cruz Island at approximately 3:00 PM, followed by transfer to your hotel.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Day 6: Departure
1 stop
8
Santa Cruz
Transfer out to Baltra Airport
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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