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12 Day Galapagos Expedition (Tourist Class)
12-Day Galapagos Expedition (Tourist Class)
12 Day Galapagos Expedition (Tourist Class)
12 Day Galapagos Expedition (Tourist Class)

12-Day Galapagos Superior Adventure (Tourist Class)

By Rebecca Adventure Travel
Price is S$4,928 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • 12d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This Galapagos Islands Expedition Tour is designed for travellers who like a combination of organised activities and exploring other parts of the Galapagos Islands by themselves. You will explore the Galapagos Islands with a combination of organised day tours with an English speaking guide and have time to explore by yourself with our self-guided packages. Enjoy this enchanted archipelago with our Galapagos Islands Expedition tour!

Activity location

  • San Cristobal Interpretation Center
    • 2 km Southwest of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
    • Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • San Cristobal Interpretation Center
    • 2 km Southwest of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
    • Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador, Ecuador

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12 Day Expedition
  • Activity duration is 12 days12d12d
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
S$4,927.59 x 1 AdultS$4,927.59

Total
Price is S$4,927.59

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport between the Islands.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking naturalist guide (local Galapagos guide)
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnorkel gear.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccommodation in a single, double or triple room x 11 nights (based on number of travellers)..
  • What's includedWhat's included24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish.
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransfer in from San Cristobal airport and transfer out to Baltra airport.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedRound trip flights from mainland Ecuador to Galapagos Islands.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee Galapagos National Park.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMigratory Control Card: $20 p.p. (cash only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedIsabela dock fee: $10 p.p. (cash only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWater taxi $ 1 p.p. each way (a boat that takes you from the Speedboat to the Harbour and vice versa)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel fee ($5 p.p. each way)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWet-suits rent: $5 p.p. (recommendable between May-November)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal health & travel insurance.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOptional tips for the guide.

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is recommended to book flights with an early arrival time to the Galapagos Islands and a late departure time from the Galapagos Islands to make sure you can enjoy all of the activities of the tour. Late arrivals and/or early departures mean you might miss some activities.
  • You will have different guides during the day tours of the programme, there are no guides on the transport between islands. There are coordinators on the different islands.
  • Please try to bring small bags and luggage, The Galapagos public transport is on average small and it takes more time and space when you bring large baggage.
  • It is important to have a valid medical and travel insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
  • The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
  • In order to process your reservation please help us with all this information: Round trip flights from and to Galapagos, room type (twin, matrimonial or triple), and Whatsapp phone number (in case you use it and would like us to contact you).
  • For all guests we need: passport number, date of birth, nationality, food restrictions, medical restrictions.
  • Inform yourself about food safety when travelling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands always before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruit, etc.).
  • Tap water on the Galapagos Islands might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottles or purified water is always recommended.
  • The operator cannot take any responsibility for any illnesses or missed meals & tours due to an illness.
  • It is possible that pictures will be taken during your tour, so it is recommended to bring a USB.
  • The exact amount for the fees mentioned in the 'What's excluded' section will be detailed in the voucher. If you want to know this information beforehand, please contact us through the platform.
  • Accommodation is based on number of travellers, if you are travelling with a group, you will be sharing rooms (single rooms require an extra fee).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: SAN CRISTOBAL – FREE AFTERNOON
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Hotel Galapagos Eco Friendly or similar
San Cristobal Interpretation Center
  • 3h
Today you will arrive to the airport of San Cristobal, one of the Galapagos Islands. You will be picked up at the airport and transferred by private transport with an English speaking contact person to your hotel in the town Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Here you will have a meet & greet with one of out staff members who will explain the rest of the itinerary to you. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the town, or walk to the interpretation centre, the beaches or Tijeretas.
Day 2: KICKER ROCK
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel Galapagos Eco Friendly or similar
Kicker Rock
  • 10h
Today you will have a day tour to Kicker Rock, with lunch and snorkelling equipment included. With a small boat you set for the lava formation in the middle of the ocean called Kicker Rock (or León Dormido in Spanish as they say it looks like a sleeping sea lion). First you will circle around the rock formation to observe the difference bird species that use the rock formation as a resting or nesting place. Afterwards the boat will anchor and you will jump of the boat to snorkel the canal in between the rock formation. Beware that the currents can be strong and that you will be snorkelling in open waters without being able to see the bottom. Here you will be able to spot different shark species (sometimes even hammerheads!). turtles, rays, and more. In some seasons you might encounter jellyfish which can sting, however a wetsuit will be provided when this is the case. After snorkelling you will continue to Manglecito or a similar beach. This white coral beach offers the opportunity to walk around and relax and swim in shallow waters before returning to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. You will have a box lunch on board. * It is also possible to dive at Kicker Rock (two immersion) if you have your PADI certificate (+ $ 80) including equipment.
Day 3: SAN CRISTOBAL HIGHLANDS
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel Galapagos Eco Friendly or similar
San Cristobal Interpretation Center
  • 6h
Today you will have a half day tour to the highlands of San Cristobal. In about 30 minutes your driver brings you to your first stop: El Junco Crater Lake, the only freshwater lake on the Galapagos Islands. Afterwards you continue driving to Puerto Chino, a beautiful white sanded beach (watch fo horseflies). Follow a path that leads you passing the typical Opuntia cactuses until you get to the white sandy beach of Puerto Chino. Here you can make a small walk passing the lazy sea lions that sleep on the beach, towards the blue footed boobies on the rocks. From the top you have an amazing view and you might see some sea turtles in the turquoise seawater. You will walk back to the car so you can continue to La Galapaguera, a breeding centre with very nice wooden walkways and clear indications. To get to the station your driver brings you to the entrance, from where you can walk towards the incubation centre. Along the way you might have to step over a tortoise, as they walk around loose in the area! After the tour you will have lunch and the the driver brings you back to your hotel.
Day 4: SAN CRISTOBAL FREE DAY
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel Galapagos Eco Friendly or similar
San Cristobal Interpretation Center
  • 12h
Today you have a day off to enjoy San Cristobal by yourself.
Day 5: SANTA CRUZ – BAY TOUR – LA LOBERIA
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel Coloma or similar
Santa Cruz Island
  • 8h
In the morning you will transfer to the harbour to take the public speedboat to go to Santa Cruz Island. Upon arrival there you will be transferred to your hotel, where you will have a meet & greet with a staff member. In the afternoon after lunch, you have a Santa Cruz Bay tour included. During the tour you are going with a boat to Academy Bay, where you can swim and snorkel with sea lions and all kind of colourful fish, also known as La Lobería. You can see the blue footed boobies who are resting at the edge of the cliffs. If you climb to the viewpoint and if you are lucky, you can see white-tipped reed sharks swimming. From that spot you can walk to Playa de los Perros were many sea iguanas are resting in the sun. The enormous cacti, the red colour of the rocks and the turquoise colour of the ocean make a great scenery for landscape pictures.
Day 6: SANTA FE / PINZON
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel Coloma or similar
Santa Fe Island
  • 6h
Brace yourself for an encounter unlike any other. Today you will either visit Santa Fe or Pinzon Islands. This will depend on the Galapagos National Park Regulations and will be decided on the day the tour operates. If you visit Santa Fe, you will discover a pristine bay with crystal-clear waters for a thrilling snorkelling adventure. Following this, a wet landing awaits at Playa Escondida or the Garrapatero Beach on Santa Cruz Island, giving you ample time to explore this mesmerising beach. Alternatively, the Pinzon Island tour unveils an amazing display of marine iguanas and playful sea lions. La Fe, is a picturesque beach cradled by mangroves and rocky terrain, showcasing an array of captivating marine life from sea turtles to small sharks and colourful fish. During this specific day tour, you will also have the opportunity to experience "Pezca Vivencial" which is translated as "experiential fishing" focused on the enjoyment and personal connection, rather than just the catch.
Day 7: SANTA CRUZ – ISABELA
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel Volcano or similar
Isabela Island
  • 8h
The morning you have time to relax, visit Tortuga Bay or other places in Puerto Ayora. In the afternoon you take the public speedboat to Isabela where you will arrive around 4.30 PM. You can visit the wetlands, explore the “Wall of Tears” and go past the Flamingo Lagoon.
Day 8: TINTORERAS
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel Volcano or similar
Las Tintoreras
  • 6h
Today you will have a half day tour to Tintoreras Islet. It is called like this due to a large crack, in which white-tip sharks known as Tintoreras come daily to rest at the bottom. You will have a transport which will take you to the pier of Puerto Villamil, here you will board a boat for 10 minutes to cross to the islet which is located across the bay. It will be necessary for passengers to use walking shoes or trainers (closed shoes) to cross the volcanic rocks. You can also observe penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas and you can go snorkelling with colourful tropical fish while enjoying the beaches of Isabela.
Day 9: LOS TÚNELES
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel Volcano or similar
Los Tuneles
  • 8h
Today you will have a tour to Los Tuneles. Together with your bilingual guide you will walk through this incredible landscape and you will have the opportunity to see blue footed boobies, sea lions, penguins and the landscapes. Then you will head to El Finado, just 10 minutes from Los Tuneles. Here is an islet that for many years has been used by local fisherman to rest from their journeys in the ocean. El Finado is one of the most spectacular places for snorkelling in Isabela as the water is shallow, clear and calm, giving us chance to see sea horses, parrot fish, hog fish, wrasses, in their mysterious habitat. In the early afternoon you will return to Puerto Villamil.
Day 10: ISABELA FREE DAY
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel Volcano or similar
Isabela Island
  • 8h
Free day to explore Isabela. You have a full day (7hours) bicycle at your disposal to cycle the island.
Day 11: SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel Coloma or similar
Reserva El Chato
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
Today you will have a very early transfer to catch the 06:00 AM speedboat back to Santa Cruz. Here you will be transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon you will take a transfer with a Spanish speaking driver up to the highlands of Santa Cruz, to the private finca to El Chato, where it is possible to see the Galapagos Tortoises in its natural habitat.
Day 12: TRANSFER OUT
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Galápagos Ecologic Airport
  • 2h
In accordance with your flight schedule, we will programme you transfer out to Baltra, with a Spanish speaking driver

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSan Cristobal Interpretation Center
    • 2 km Southwest of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
    • Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESan Cristobal Interpretation Center
    • 2 km Southwest of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
    • Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador, Ecuador

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