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5-Day Galapagos Hotel-based Tour in San Cristobal Island

5 days
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5-Day Galapagos Hotel-based Tour in San Cristobal Island

About this activity

In this 4-day  program, you will experience the highlights of the Galapagos Islands, you can choose from tourist to luxury class hotels.  Transportation, accommodation in double or single rooms, some meals included (Ecuadorian menu), and a bilingual naturalist guide, who will accompany you during the tours. If you are a single traveler it is possible to join the group tour and stay in a private room for a single charge.

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At a glance

Duration
5 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 12 people
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Latin Adventures Cía Ltda

Ages: Adults (7–85 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Guided activities
  • Included: 4 nights accommodation in san Cristobal
  • Included: Snorkeling equipment (mask and fins)
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: All transportation
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: 24 hours assistance in English / Spanish
  • Included: Professional Naturalist English/ Spanish speaking guide

Not included

  • Not included: Galapagos National Park entrance fee
  • Not included: Flight tickets to Galapagos Islands
  • Not included: INGALA $20,00 in the mainland airport
  • Not included: Tips
  • Not included: Travel insurance
  • Not included: Not described meals
  • Not included: Wetsuit

Itinerary

Day 1 · Cerro Tijeretas + Carola Beach

  1. Mirador Cerro Tijeretas

    2 hours Admission included

    Tijeretas Hill, also known as Frigatebird Hill, is a lookout point located on San Cristobal Island, with views of Kicker Rock to the west and Shipwreck Bay to the south.

  2. Playa Punta Carola

    2 hours Admission included

    Famous for its light house on the point Playa Carola is a good spot to swim with Sea Lions and soak in the sun.

Selected Hotel in San Cristobal

Day 2 · Lobos Island

  1. Isla Lobos

    4 hours Admission included

    Isla Lobos name is given because it is home to several sea lions that frolic on the beach and his fur brown highlights on the white sand. He is also the ideal place to watch nesting frigates and blue-footed boobies.

Box Lunch

Selected Hotel in San Cristobal

Day 3 · Kicker rock

  1. Kicker Rock

    4 hours Admission included

    One of the most sought after sites in Galapagos, Kicker Rock, also known as León Dormido, is the remains of a volcanic cone, eroded by the sea across hundredths of years. It is the eroded cone of an extinct volcano in the shape of a sleeping lion which earned it the name, Leon Dormido. Above the water, the monolithic rock formation towers over 500 feet above the Pacific Ocean and is home to various Blue-Footed Boobies, Frigatebirds, California Sea Lions, Red-billed Tropicbirds. Ever wondered why this site is one of the most seeked after snorkeling hot spots in the Galapagos?

Box Lunch

Selected Hotel in San Cristobal

Day 4 · El Junco, Galapaguera, Puerto Chino

  1. Malecon San Cristobal

    one hour

    Is home to a small town, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, and the Junco Lagoon, located 700 meters above sea level. El Junco has been the object of a study in which the sediments on the bottom of the lake were analyzed to uncover information about the vegetation and climate of the archipelago thousands of years ago.

  2. Lagoon El Junco

    6 hours Admission included

    San Cristobal Island is very beautiful because of its diverse visitor sites, the giant tortoises in the wild and its endemic forests. You can also visit the beautiful beach of Puerto Chino where you can observe colonies of sea lions among other endemic animals.

    The beautiful Junco lagoon located in the highlands offers an extraordinary experience as it is the only freshwater ecosystem in the Galapagos.

Selected Hotel in the islands

Day 5 · Transfer to the Airport

  1. San Cristobal

    15 min

    Transfer out the airport

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Iguana Crossing
  • Hostal La Jungla
  • Baltra Airport
  • Redmangrove
  • Hotel La Casa De Marita
  • Hotel Coral Blanco W/high Speed Wifi by the Beach
  • Hotel Albemarle
  • Hostal Rincon de George
  • Brisas del Mar
  • Hotel San Vicente Galapagos

We will pick you up/drop you off in Baltra´s airport or any hotel in Puerto Villamil

Using your ticket

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • A current, valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Infant meals not included

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Options

  • Standar Class hotels

    Blue Marlin or similar

    Pickup included

  • Tourist Class Hotel

    Cabañas Pimampiro or similar

    Pickup included

  • Comfort Class Hotels

    Hotel Golden Bay o similar

    Pickup included

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5-Day Galapagos Hotel-based Tour in San Cristobal Island

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