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San Cristóbal: 6-Day 4 Galápagos Islands Adventure Tour

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Latin Adventures Tour Operator
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San Cristóbal: 6-Day 4 Galápagos Islands Adventure Tour
4.6
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Hike, snorkel, kayak, swim, and experience an incredible diversity of wildlife. Discover beautiful places such as San Cristobal, and Santa Cruz, and visit uninhabited islands.

About this activity

Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
Duration 6 days
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Airport Isla San Cristobal

  • San Cristobal Interpretation Center

    Visit, Lunch, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Snorkeling, Marine life viewing (4 hours)

  • Kicker Rock, Galapagos Islands

    Visit, Breakfast, Guided tour, Boat cruise, Swimming, Snorkeling, Shark viewing, Marine life viewing, Meal onboard, Wildlife viewing (7 hours)

  • Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

    Visit, Breakfast, Lunch, Guided tour, Boat cruise, Walk, Wildlife viewing (6 hours)

  • Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

    Visit, Breakfast, Guided tour, Boat cruise, Swimming, Snorkeling, Marine life viewing, Meal onboard, Scenic views on the way (7 hours)

  • Tortuga Bay, Puerto Ayora

    Visit, Breakfast, Lunch, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Hiking, Swimming, Kayaking, Wildlife viewing (8 hours)

  • Finish at:

    Galápagos Ecologic Airport

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit the gorgeous San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, and uninhabited islands
  • Relax at a variety of standard to luxury class hotels
  • Hike, swim, kayak, or snorkel through the gorgeous natural landscape
  • Learn about Galapagos History from an experienced bilingual naturalist guide

Full description

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.

Includes

  • 5 nights accommodation in selected hotels
  • Breakfast x5
  • Lunch x2
  • Box Lunch x2
  • All activities such as hiking, snorkeling, and transportation by speed boat on the islands
  • Professional naturalist English and Spanish-speaking guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Use of snorkel equipment
  • Small-group tour
  • Private round-trip transfer
  • Transportation on the islands
  • Entrance fees to National Park $100
  • Ingala $20
  • Flight tickets from mainland
  • Water taxi fee
  • Dinner
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meet your guide at San Cristobal airport in the Galapagos Islands. Your guide will have a label with your name

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Camera
  • Rain gear

Not allowed

  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • This tour is non-refundable
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included
  • Flight must arrive at San Cristobal around 11:30 am or later and depart from Baltra at 11:30 AM or later
  • A small amount of walking is involved
  • These tours are not wheelchair accessible
  • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of one suitcase and one carry-on bag: oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

From $1,999 per person

Product ID: 179579

Activity provider:
Latin Adventures Tour Operator
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