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This 7-day Galapagos adventure is an active, island-to-island expedition focused on Santa Cruz and Isabela, designed to maximize your time both on land and in the water. You’ll explore the Santa Cruz highlands at a giant tortoise reserve, snorkel at Pinzón Island with chances to see sea lions and reef life, hike the impressive Sierra Negra volcano, and discover the surreal lava formations and crystal-clear waters of Los Túneles.
Traveling by speedboat and staying in locally owned hotels, this small-group journey includes guided day tours with expert local naturalist guides, plus activities like hiking, snorkeling, biking, and kayaking. Every experience supports local families and small businesses, making this an adventurous, well-organized, and meaningful way to experience the Galapagos beyond the surface.
What's Included
Lunch
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Travelers can start this trip on any date of their preference. They must arrive at or before 11:30 am at Baltra Airport (airport code GPS) and depart after 12:30 (noon) from Baltra Airport (airport code GPS).
We can arrange early/late pick-ups, but please contact us before booking your flights.
Itinerary
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1Galapagos Islands
Start your trip at Baltra airport, where you'll be picked up by our staff to then head to Puerto Ayora.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Isabela Island
Embark on the afternoon boat to Isabela Island. On your arrival, you'll be met by our local coordinator to start your adventure.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Los Tuneles
Navigate from Puerto Villamil to Los Tuneles. Explore the collapsed lava tunnels, spot blue-footed boobies and brown pelicans. Snorkel at Cabo Rosa and spot Pacific green sea turtles, golden rays, white-tip reef sharks, and Galapagos penguins. Today is all about the ocean wonders.
6 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Sierra Negra
Start your morning hiking to the Sierra Negra volcano (a 12 km hike), where you'll spot the largest active caldera in the archipelago and learn about the unique geography of the islands.
6 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Puerto Villamil
After a morning of hiking, get ready for a low-paced kayak experience. Enjoy the Pacific Ocean and the calm waters of the bay while spotting more unique wildlife.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6The Wall of Tears
Start your morning biking to the Wetlands of Isabela and the Wall of Tears. Today, you'll learn about the controversial political history of the islands while spotting giant tortoises on the way.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
7Las Tintoreras
After a morning of biking, you'll embark on a small boat to have a short ride to the islet. You'll have a 45-minute walk to spot marine iguanas and frigatebirds. Then, you'll snorkel in the calm waters of the bay to spot white-tip reef sharks, colorful fish, and more endemic wildlife.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
8Charles Darwin Research Station
Embark on an early-morning boat to Santa Cruz. On your arrival, our staff will meet you and take you to your designated hotel. After a short break, you'll visit the Charles Darwin Station and the Breeding Cente,r where you'll learn all about the efforts to protect this fragile ecosystem.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
9Rancho Primicias
After a morning of learning, we will head to the highlands of Santa Cruz. You'll visit a Giant Tortoise farm where you'll spot these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. Walk through lava tunnels and visit the Twins: the largest sinkholes of the islands, formed by the collapse of empty underground magma chambers.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
10Pinzon
Embark on a small boat journey to Pinzón Island, one of the Galápagos’ most remote and untouched islands. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters where sea turtles, reef sharks, rays, and colorful fish glide below you, often joined by playful sea lions. Back on land, you’ll explore the rugged volcanic coastline, keeping an eye out for marine iguanas and Darwin finches, before returning with the feeling of having visited a truly wild corner of the archipelago.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
11
Enjoy a last stroll in Puerto Ayora, wander around town before you're picked up to go to Baltra airport. The pick-up time will be according to your departure flight.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Pick up at Baltra airport - Boat to Isabela Island
Snorkeling at Los Tuneles and Cabo Rosa
Hiking to the Sierra Negra Volcano - Kayaking in the Puerto Villamil Bay
Biking tour to the Wetlands and Wall of Tears - Snorkeling at Tintoreras Islet
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station, Giant Tortoises Farm and the Twins
Pinzon Island and La Fe Bay Snorkeling Navigable Trip
Say goodbye to the Galapagos!
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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