6 Day Galapagos Expedition Tour

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Galapagos Blue Footed Boobie — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Explore the enchanted Galapagos Islands and see unique animals and plant species. This Galapagos Expedition Tour is designed for travelers who like a combination of organized activities and time to discover other parts of the Galapagos Islands by themselves. You will explore the Galapagos Islands with a combination of organized day tours with an English speaking guide and have time to explore by yourself with our self-guided packages.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Rebecca Adventure Travel

Ages: Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transportation between the Islands.
Included: All activities as described in the itinerary: snorkeling, hiking and sightseeing.
Included: Accommodation in a single, double or triple room x 5 nights (based on number of travelers).
Included: Lunch
Included: Breakfast
Included: Transportation fee between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel each way.
Included: 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish.
Included: Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins, and life vest.
Included: Transfer in from San Cristobal airport and transfer out to Baltra airport.

Not included

Not included: Round-trip flights from mainland Ecuador to Galapagos Islands.
Not included: Entrance fee Galapagos National Park.
Not included: Migratory Control Card
Not included: Water taxi $1 p.p. each way.
Not included: Wet-suits rent $5 p.p. (recommendable between May-November)
Not included: Food and drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Not included: Optional tips for the guide.
Not included: Isabela dock fee, El Puerto

Itinerary

Day 1 · SAN CRISTOBAL – FREE AFTERNOON

Stop 1

4 hours

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 our 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 center, the beaches or Tijeretas.

Casa Opuntia Hotel or similar

Day 2 · KICKER ROCK

Kicker Rock

8 hours

Today you will have a day tour to Kicker Rock, with lunch and snorkeling 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 snorkeling 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 snorkeling 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.

Casa Opuntia Hotel or similar

Day 3 · EL JUNCO – PUERTO CHINO – LA GALAPAGUERA

Lagoon El Junco

2 hours

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.
Puerto Chino Beach

2 hours

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.
Stop 3

2 hours

You will walk back to the car so you can continue to La Galapaguera, a breeding center with very nice wooden walkways and clear indications. To get to the station your taxi driver brings you to the entrance, from where you can walk towards the incubation center. 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.

Casa Opuntia Hotel or similar

Day 4 · SANTA CRUZ – BAY TOUR – ACADEMY BAY – LA LOBERIA

La Loberia

6 hours

In the morning you will transfer to the harbor 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 colorful 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 color of the rocks and the turquoise color of the ocean make a great scenery for landscape pictures.

Fiesta Hotel or similar

Day 5 · NORTH SEYMOUR / BARTOLOME / PLAZAS OR SANTA FE

Metropolitan Touring

6 hours

A day to discover an uninhabited island of the Galapagos Archipelago. Depending on the Galapagos National Park itinerary and the availability, we will book you on a Full day tour to one of the uninhabited islands that can be visited from Santa Cruz: North Seymour, Bartolome, Plazas or Santa Fe.

Fiesta Hotel or similar

Day 6 · TRANSFER OUT

Stop 1

2 hours

In accordance with your flight schedule, we will program you transfer out to Baltra, with a Spanish speaking driver.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

San Cristobal Airport

Using your ticket

Voucher: Please note you receive from the operator an updated travel voucher based on your travel details, flights and availabilities. You will receive this updated travel voucher in general 2 weeks before departure via the Viator chat. If you haven’t received this please send us a message. Your standard Viator voucher is NOT your personal travel voucher and CAN’T be used during your trip.

Cancellation

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Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
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), Whatsapp phone number (in case you use it).
For all guests we need: passport numbers, date of birth, nationality, food restrictions, medical restrictions.
You will have different guides during the day tours of the program, there are no guides on the transportation between islands. There are coordinators on the different islands.
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.
Please try to bring small bags and luggage, the Galapagos public transportation 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.
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.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling 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.).
The operator cannot take any responsibility for any illnesses or missed meals & tours due to an illness.
The operator serves 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 travelers, if you are traveling with a group, you will be sharing rooms (single rooms require an extra fee).