8-day Galapagos on a Budget: 3 Islands Experience

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
San Cristobal airport - Frigatebird Hill & Darwin's Bay
1 stop
1
San Cristobal
Start by visiting the Frigatebird Hill to spot these amazing birds, considered the pirates of Mother Nature, and after a short hike, enjoy and refresh in the turquoise waters of Darwin's Bay. What a great way to start your adventure!
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Kicker Rock Snorkeling
2 stops
2
Kicker Rock
Get on board and cruise the Pacific Ocean to the famous Kicker Rock, one of the highlights of Galapagos. It is the remains of a volcanic cone eroded by the sea and shaped like a sleeping lion. You can snorkel with hundreds of colorful fish, sea lions, and, if you're lucky: hammerhead sharks. Avg. navigation time: 1.5 hours (round-trip)
6 hours • Admission ticket included
3
After a morning of snorkeling, you'll disembark on Cerro Brujo beach to walk around and spot brown pelicans, marine iguanas, and Darwin finches. This is your time to relax on an isolated beach.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station and Giant Tortoises Farm
1 stop
4
Santa Cruz
HEAD by boat to Santa Cruz Island. This can be a bumpy ride! SNORKEL in the waters of Las Grietas or Franklin Bay, while keeping your eyes open for sea lions, sea turtles, and golden rays in their natural environment. WALK along Playa de los Perros, a secret beach known for their huge population of dog crabs
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Charles Darwin Research Station - Isabela - Flamingo Lagoon
1 stop
5
Santa Cruz
FOLLOW Darwin’s footsteps by visiting his research center and learn about the evolution of species HEAD by boat to Isabela. Careful this can be a bumpy ride! SPOT flamingos on an afternoon visit to the salt lagoons
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Los Tuneles Cabo Rosa
1 stop
6
Los Tuneles
SNORKEL in one of the best snorkeling spots in the world: Los Túneles. HOP on a boat and make your way to Los Túneles Cabo Rosa. Keep your eyes open during the ride as you might encounter dolphins or even killer whales, if you’re lucky! SWIM close to penguins, sea lions, sea turtles and eagle rays. They are curious and friendly to approach! BE AMAZED by dozens of white tipped reef sharks relaxing by the tunnels. FREE time in the afternoon to explore the Island by yourself.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Tintoreras - Wetlands
1 stop
7
Las Tintoreras
EXPLORE The Tintoreras Islet. The name of the islet comes from a channel that is filled of whitetip reef sharks and tiger sharks during high tide.  HIKE in the wetlands of Isabela. Here you will visit the wall of tears, which is a construction handmade by prisoners many years ago. LEARN about the giant Galapagos tortoises and the efforts to keep the species alive.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Kayak Puerto Villamil - Isabela Highlands
1 stop
8
Puerto Villamil
KAYAK through the crystal clear waters of Las Tintoreras Islet to see the penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas, whitetip reef and tiger sharks.  BECOME FRIENDS with the friendly sea lions  that tend to hop on the kayaks! WALK through the natural lava tunnels formed thousands of years ago SPOT the Galapagos Tortoises walking around in the nature!
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Santa Cruz - Twin Craters - Baltra
1 stop
9
Galapagos Islands
HOP on a speedboat to Sta Cruz island.  STOP by the Twin Craters on your way to the airport. SAY bye to Galapagos! 
6 hours • Admission ticket free

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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