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4-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Budget: Isabela, Boat Tours and Airport Transfer
4-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Budget: Isabela, Boat Tours and Airport Transfer
4 Day Galapagos Island Hopping Budget
4 Day Galapagos Island Hopping Budget
4 Day Galapagos Island Hopping Budget

4-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour: Isabela, Boat Tours and Airport Transfer

By Rebecca Adventure Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is S$1,791 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

You will be welcomed at your arrival at Baltra airport and a guide will bring you to the harbour of Puerto Ayora. A speedboat will take you to Isabela Island, where you’ll visit the Flamingo lagoon and go snorkelling in beautiful Los Tuneles. Besides, you can choose an optional self-guided snorkelling activity in Concha Perla. Back on Santa Cruz Island, you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, learn more about his Theory of Evolution and about the history and ecosystems of Galapagos. You’ll have a closer look at the giant Galapagos tortoises and learn about the famous tortoise Lonesome George, who died in 2012 and was the last one of his species.

Activity location

  • Los Tuneles
    • 200250, Puerto Villamil, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Los Tuneles
    • 200250, Puerto Villamil, Ecuador, Ecuador

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4 Days Galapagos Budget
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d4d
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
S$1,791.31 x 1 AdultS$1,791.31
Total
Price is S$1,791.31

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSnorkelling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life jacket.
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel.
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
  • What's includedWhat's included24/7 assistance in English, Dutch, and Spanish.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAirport pickup and drop off at Baltra Airport.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll activities as described in the itinerary: snorkelling and hiking.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccommodation in a single, double or triple room x 3 nights (based on number of travellers).
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedRound trip flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWater Taxi around $ 1 p.p.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal travel & health insurance.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFor rent: wetsuit : $ 5 p.p. per day (cash only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOptional tips for the guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMigratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only).
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedIsabela dock fee: $ 10 p.p. (cash only).

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that the activity sequence depend on the availabilities of the different tours and transport and your flight schedule. If have a late arrival to Galapagos, the sequence of your complete tour might change but you won’t miss any tours if you have an afternoon flight back to Ecuador on the last day.
  • 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.
  • If your flight is delayed or cancelled and you cannot make it to Puerto Ayora in time to take the last speedboat to Isabela Island, which departs around 02:00 PM, the team assists you with finding accommodation on Santa Cruz Island but this will be on your own expense. You will miss the planned activities.
  • There are no guides on the transport by public speedboat between islands.
  • Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transport on the Galapagos Islands is quite small.
  • Tap water on the Galapagos Islands might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottled or purified water is always recommended.
  • Inform yourself about food safety when travelling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
  • It is important to have valid travel and medical 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 conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
  • 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: BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – ISABELA ISLAND – FLAMINGO LAGOON
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Option 1. Hotel San Vicente or similar. Option 2. Hotel Fernandina or similar.
Santa Cruz Island
  • 6h
Option 1: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra before 12:00 PM At Baltra airport, an English speaking guide will pick you up to go to the port of Puerto Ayora where you can enjoy your lunch. Around 02:00 PM, you’ll take the small public speedboat to Isabela Island. This can be a bumpy, wet ride. Upon arrival on Isabela Island, a driver will pick you up and you’ll visit the Flamingo Lagoon (short visit). After that, the driver will drop you off at your hotel.
Santa Cruz Island
  • 6h
Option 2: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra after 12:00 PM If your flight is scheduled to arrive after 12:00 PM, you’ll stay at Santa Cruz Island on the first day because the last speedboat to Isabela Island leaves around 03:00 PM. Please note that you won’t have lunch if you arrive after 03:00 PM. The rest of the tour usually looks like this: Day 2: Bahia half day tour & Charles Darwin Station, Day 3 morning boat to Isabela, Los Tuneles, Day 4 morning boat to Santa Cruz and transfer out.
Day 2: SNORKELING IN LOS TUNELES
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar.
Los Tuneles
  • 6h
Early in the morning, you will go on a 30 to 40 minute boat ride from Puerto Villamil. You will explore the brilliant scenery in Los Tuneles which is considered the most beautiful place to snorkel in Isabela Island. The snorkelling area is about 800 metres and the average water temperature is 20 degrees Celsius. The departure time is between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM and depends on availability and National Park regulations. So, depending on when you will go to Los Tuneles, you can choose to explore Concha Perla by yourself before or after this, since it is very close to the dock.
Day 3: CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION – BAY TOUR
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel Fernandina or similar.
Santa Cruz Island
  • 6h
At 06:00 AM you will take the public speedboat to Santa Cruz Island where you’ll have breakfast. Then you’ll go to the Charles Darwin Research Station. After lunch, you will visit Bay Tour. With this tour you will visit the highlights around Puerto Ayora by boat. The first destination will be La Loberia where you find sea lions. Next you will navigate for about 15 minutes to arrive at Punta Camaño Islet. Also, you will go on a channel where you can spot Tintorera sharks and blue footed boobies. Your next activity will be a visit to the Channel of Love. Finally Playa de Los Perros.
Day 4: TRANSFER OUT – BALTRA
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Galápagos Ecologic Airport
  • 2h
After breakfast, you will travel to Baltra Airport with a Spanish speaking driver, where you will depart to Quito or Guayaquil.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLos Tuneles
    • 200250, Puerto Villamil, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELos Tuneles
    • 200250, Puerto Villamil, Ecuador, Ecuador

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