Day 1: Transfer from Baltra Airport to Isabela Island Start your tour with airport pickup from your certified guide. Make your way to the Itabaca Canal and board a ferry. In Puerto Ayora, take another boat in the direction of Isabela Island. Stay overnight at a hotel. Day 2: Cabo Rosa Tuneles Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Take a boat to Cabo Rosa, where lava once flowed into the ocean and formed lava tunnels. See penguins, blue-footed boobies, and sea turtles. Go diving and see sharks, turtles, sea lions, rays, seahorses, and tropical fish. The tour to Cabo Rosa lasts approximately 5 hours. The rest of the day is free. You can enjoy the beautiful Isabela Beach or snorkel in the Laguna de la Concha de Perla. Stay overnight in Isabela.  Day 3: Sierra Negra Volcano Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before you're picked up by your guide. Then, take a walk through the lava landscapes overlooking the volcanoes of northern Isabela and Fernandina. The hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano and the Chico Volcano is 10 miles (16 km) long. See the second-largest volcanic crater in the world and explore different areas of vegetation. Enjoy lunch and the rest of the day free. Explore the beautiful beach in Isabela or dive in the Laguna Concha de Perla. Stay overnight in Isabela. Day 4: Tintoreras Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before visiting Las Tintoreras, a chain of small islets full of coves and hidden beaches. See sea lions, marine turtles, iguanas, manta rays, and more at one of its bays. This bay is connected by a superficial crack with crystalline water which is closed off during low tide. In the crack, it is possible to see the sharks swimming with the rest of the tropical fish and sea lions if you snorkel. Speed boat to Santa Cruz at 15:00 pm. Stay overnight in Puerto Ayora Day 5: Transfer out At Puerto Ayora, you will have breakfast and depart for Baltra to catch your flight back to the mainland. Your flight to Quito or Guayaquil will need to depart at 11:30 AM or later.

Experience the incredible wildlife diversity of the Galápagos islands with a thrilling six-day excursion to San Cristobal & Santa Cruz Day 01: San Cristóbal – Carola Beach – Tijeretas /(L) Welcome to Galapagos Islands! Arrive to San Cristobal’s airport, your guide picks you up and take you to the hotel. You will visit the Interpretation Center, where the guide will talk to you about the formation, colonization, and actual situation of the islands. Frigate bird hill, a viewpoint from which you have a beautiful view over the island. Snorkel the shallow waters of Tijeretas Bay or Carola beach (your guide will take you to the best spot), where you can see sea lions, various tropical fishes, and turtles. Your small hike will finish at Carola beach. Overnight in San Cristobal. Day 02: Kicker Rock/ / (B, BL) Kicker Rock - snorkel. You will visit the famous Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido), a volcanic formation amid the ocean. There you will be able to snorkel with sharks, rays, turtles, and if you are lucky also with hammerhead sharks! In the afternoon you will be back at the port. Overnight in San Cristobal. Day 03: Santa Cruz – El Chato / (B, L) Breakfast in the hotel. At 6:30 pick you up and take you to the harbor 7:00 speedboat to Santa Cruz (approx. 2-hour ride). A local guide will receive you at the harbor. Your guide drives up to the ranch in the highlands to see giant tortoises in their native environment! Overnight in Santa Cruz. Day 04: Full day navigable tour / (B, BL) Breakfast at the hotel. Depending on the dates and/or navigable site available, pick-up from the hotel will be early in the morning (6-or 7:00 am) to take you to the small vessel at the embarkation point in Puerto Ayora for a unique experience with Galapagos wildlife and endemic vegetation. The destination can be either Santa Fe, South Plazas, North Seymour, Pinzon, or Floreana. The activities will include hiking, snorkeling, swimming, and breathtaking sightseeing. Return to the hotel in Santa Cruz where you can relax. Overnight in Santa Cruz. Day 05: Tortuga Bay – Charles Darwin / (B, L) Pick up from your hotel. You will take a small road 2,500 meters long up to the access to Tortuga Bay. Enjoy a 2-hours hike (both ways) up to this beautiful beach which is perfectly preserved, and with the presence of wild animals such as iguanas, beach crabs. Tortuga Bay is a white sand beach located on the south coast of the island of Santa Cruz. After lunch, you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station where you will have the opportunity to learn about Galapagos conservation in action. Over 200 scientists and volunteers are involved with research and conservation efforts here. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Santa Cruz. Day 06: Transfer out to the airport in Baltra / (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to board the flight to Quito or Guayaquil. Arrival and connection with the international flight.

Discover the unique flora and fauna of the Galápagos on a 5-day tour with round-trip transportation from Baltra Island. Benefit from hotel options to suit your budget. Day 1: (L) Travel by public bus to Itabaca Channel to catch the ferry to Santa Cruz. Drive to the highlands ranch of El Chato to see giant tortoises in their natural environment. Discover the Twin Craters in lush green forests dominated by endemic scalesia plants. Walk along the crater rims to better appreciate their magnitude, and keep a look out for short-ear owls. In Puerto Ayora, we will have a short visit to Charles Darwin Station Day 2: (B, L)   Relax aboard a yacht as you sail to the uninhabited island of Santa Fé, Plazas, Floreana, or Pinzon, depending on the program of the National Park. Look for land iguanas and other wildlife in a small group of no more than 12 people.  Day 3: (B, L)   Visit Las Grietas and see the impressive fissure of the Channel of Love. Snorkel in the crystal clear waters of The Cracks, and hike to Tortuga Bay to observe the magnificent wildlife before arriving at a beautiful beach.  Day 4: (B, L)   Relax aboard a yacht as you sail to the uninhabited island of Santa Fé, Plazas, Pinzon, or Floreana, depending on the program of the National Park. Look for land iguanas and other wildlife in a small group of no more than 12 people. Day 5: (B)    Breakfast in the hotel. You will be dropped off at Baltra airport to take your flight to the mainland.

This 5-6 hour hike to the active Sierra Negra Volcano is without a doubt the best hike in Galapagos. Take a minute for yourself on top of the Sierra Negra Volcano. Close your eyes, take a deep breath and become one with your surroundings. Get to feel how powerful the origin of our earth actually is. We will pick you up at the hotel around 7:30 to begin this once-in-a-lifetime journey together. On the 30-45 minute car ride, you will discover how the vegetation from the coast disappears and changes into thick luscious green. Once we reach the National Park checkpoint the adventure begins. The path to the volcano starts off with a little steeper section of 45 minutes. However, you will be rewarded with the first stunning viewpoint over the 10 kilometers wide crater of the Sierra Negra Volcano. The viewpoint is located right at the edge of the crater. From here the cliff side is descending more than 100 meters. Hence, you get an amazing panoramic view over Isabela. There will be enough time to take breathtaking pictures. From here on, about every 15 minutes the landscape will change drastically from thick vegetation to very colorful lava rocks. You will feel like walking on the moon.It takes about 1 ½ or 2 hours to get to the first and only shelter on the Sierra Negra volcano. Here will be the lunch break. Please always remember to take all your things with you, we do not want to litter such an astonishing place. At some point, the path will splits in two ways. Generally, all tours to the Sierra Negra go to Volcan Chico, which showcases an interesting landscape, active fumaroles, spatter & ash cones, crystalized minerals, collapsed lava tunnels and impressive lava formations. Volcan Chico formed from the outbreak in 1979 of the Sierra Negra. As lava swapped over the rim it created this smaller, but a stunning secondary crater. With good weather, you will be able to get a great view over the other volcanoes of Isabela. The total hike to Volcan Chico and back is about 16 km and happens in groups. The second path is direct to the last eruption. Since it is a little further and takes more time, other tour operators barely offer this path. The Sierra Negra Volcano is highly active and erupted more than 8 times during the last 100 years, the last time in June 2018. The outbreak deposited a new layer of lava in this already inhospitable landscape. Here you will find the most vividly colored lava rocks in Galapagos. This path also has a unique area of solidified cacti from the outbreak of 1979, the same as when Volcan Chico was formed. By choosing this tour, you get to experience what both places offer for the price of one. This tour is private, so you can experience it at your own pace and ask all the questions you ever wanted. After this tiring, but beautiful adventure, we will bring you home safely. We recommend using the rest of the day to relax.

On this half-day tour, dive into the world of the Galapagos with a naturalist guide by your side. Experience this unique biosphere on a hike around the lava-rock landscape of Las Tintoreras to see iguanas, penguins, and sea lions. Later, snorkel in the clear waters with your small group. Begin your tour in Puerto Villamil with the convenience of hotel pickup. Once you've met your guide, prepare for your tour by selecting your snorkeling gear before you head to the water. Then, embark the vessel and chart a course for the small islets of Las Tintoreras. Continue your adventure as you disembark and begin exploring the islands on foot. During your hike, watch for unique fauna, including marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins, and blue-footed boobies. Admire the scenic natural beauty of the island landscape. After your hike, don your snorkeling gear and hit the water for a refreshing swim. The clear waters around the islets offer a stunning window into the underwater realm of the Galapagos. Along the way, you may see sea lions and turtles sunning themselves on the rocks. Once you've explored the islets, return to Puerto Villamil with your group to conclude your tour.

Embark on a day of adventuring on Isabela Island with this unique day tour from Puerto Villami. Don your hiking gear and visit the stunning landscape of the Sierra Negra volcano. Round-trip transportation and hotel pickup make your day convenient and carefree. Begin your tour with pickup from your hotel. Once you've met your guide and gotten your packed lunch, make your way to the Sierra Negra volcano. After a short drive through some barren lava flows, you'll arrive at the starting point for the hike. Next, set out on your hike. Trek uphill along gentle slopes through lush, fern-covered trees. Once you reach the rim of the volcano, admire the second largest crater in the world at a whopping six miles in diameter and plunging down 300 feet to the bottom of the caldera. Continue your hike along the rim of Sierra Negra. As you go, notice how the vegetation changes before arriving at Volcan Chico, a collection of small craters that erupted during the 1970s. Here, marvel at the fumaroles and the volcanic landscape that leads to panoramic views of Elizabeth Bay. Finally, return to your hotel in the afternoon to conclude your tour.

Enjoy a day tour to Cabo Rosa Tuneles, which is the result of lava platforms that collapsed into the sea, which created hundreds of lava tunnels and bridges of lava, above and below the water. The tunnels are a marine paradise and are an amazing place to spot marine life while snorkeling in the clear waters surrounded by scenic lava formations of different colors and a clear blue sky. This place is home to many species such as white-tip reef sharks, manta rays, seahorses, penguins, sea turtles, sea lions, giant mantas, colorful fish, and blue-footed boobies. Discover the flora and fauna of this unique and best spot for snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands

Description Bartolome will welcome our guests to the incredible natural wealth of teeming Galapagos wildlife where they will be amazed with the dramatic views of the luscious landscape. It is a fantastic spot to take personal and group pictures and it is a jewel-toned setting for charismatic penguins, skittering crabs and marine iguanas. At the sandy cove the adventurers will start to snorkel with the speedy Galapagos penguins. Also, hundreds of colorful reef fish, sea turtles and rays are surrounding the island. At the shade of the Pinnacle Rock our excursionist will have the best place to snorkel and to take photograph of the endemic penguins and the rock looks out across pale beaches and blue-green water, their colors offset by the coal-black lava flow at Sullivan Bay. A hot lunch and refreshments are provided on the boat. At the end of the journey the boat will come back to Santa Cruz, after that a bus will take you to the most comfortable and environmentally friendly lodge. It is recommended to wear a wetsuit in order to neutralize the sea temperature, because it falls below 20ºC from June to November and it is up to 27ºC from December to May. Departure: 6:45 am bus pick up at the Puerto Ayora Pier Returning time: approximately at 5:00 pm and it will drop you off at Puerto Ayora Pier Journey Time: 40 minutes ride by bus until Itabaca Channel then comfortable yacht will travel around 2 hours to Bartolome Island. Difficulty Level: Intermediate Highlight activity: walking and snorkeling Transportation: shared bus and yacht Important: A day before to the tour all passengers must be at 6:00 pm in the Galapagos Path for wetsuit fitting.

Day 01: Baltra – Santa Cruz / (B, L) Pick up at the airport by your guide. Then, we will move to the Itabaca Canal and cross on a ferry. Later we will drive with the vehicle to the ranch "El Chato" in the highlands to see giant outdoor turtles. This is probably the most visited area in the Galapagos. This area concentrates vast extensions of forests of Scalesia, Miconia and giant tortoises. Overnight in Santa Cruz. Day 02: Full day navigable tour / (B, BL) Breakfast in the hotel. Depending on the dates and/or navigable site available, pick-up from the hotel will be early in the morning (6-or 7:00 am) to take you to the small vessel at the embarkation point in Puerto Ayora for a unique experience with Galapagos wildlife and endemic vegetation. The destination can be either Santa Fe, Pinzon, or Floreana. The activities will include hiking, snorkeling, swimming, and breathtaking sightseeing. Overnight in Santa Cruz. Day 03: Isabela - Tintoreras / (B, L) At 6:30 am, you will take the speed boat to Isabela, (2 hours). At arrival, a guide will transfer you to your hotel and you will have the rest of the morning free. If you want, you can walk to the nearby flamingo lagoon to spot these graceful birds or visit (entrance free) the tortoise breeding center. In the afternoon, we will visit "Las Tintoreras," a chain of small islets full of the cove and hidden beaches. The islet of Tintoreras is situated in the south of Puerto Villamil. It has a bay where it is possible to see sea lions, marine turtles, iguanas, manta rays, etc. This bay is connected by a superficial crack with crystalline water which is closed off during low tide. In this crack, it is possible to see the sharks from Blanca Point swimming with the rest of the tropical fish and sea lions (snorkel). Overnight in Isabela. Day 04: Isabela - Cabo Rosa Tuneles / (B, BL) Breakfast in the hotel. Departure by boat to Cabo Rosa (45 min by boat), where lava flowed into the ocean and formed beautiful lava tunnels. There you will see penguins, blue-footed boobies, and sea turtles. However, the highlight is diving. You can see sharks, turtles/sea lions, sea lions, rays, seahorses, and much tropical fish. The tour to Cabo Rosa lasts approximately 5 hours. Later, you will take the ferry back to Santa Cruz. Overnight in Santa Cruz. Day 05: Transfer to Baltra / (B) Breakfast in the hotel. Departure for Baltra to catch your flight back to the mainland – your flight shall depart at 11:30 am minimum, not before. Board on the flight to Quito or Guayaquil. Arrival and connection with international flight.

Pick up from your hotel. You will take a small road 2,500 meters long up to the access to Tortuga Bay. Enjoy a 2-hours hike (both ways) up to this beautiful beach which is perfectly preserved, and with the presence of wild animals such as iguanas, beach crabs. Only swim in the mangrove that is separated from the beach. Tortuga Bay is a white sand beach located on the south coast of the island of Santa Cruz. After lunch, you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station where you will have the opportunity to learn about Galapagos conservation in action. Over 200 scientists and volunteers are involved with research and conservation efforts here. Return to your hotel.