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Multi Day Tour Around Galápagos Islands

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Multi Day Tour Around Galápagos Islands

About this activity

This perfect 5 days itinerary is designed for active travelers and explorers looking for adrenaline-pumping activities and getting immersed into learning opportunities.

Dive into thrilling water activities, including snorkeling, and enjoy hikes around active volcanoes. Learn about the unique animals and their evolution in this living laboratory, guided by expert naturalists who bring the magic of the Galapagos to life.

This journey isn't just about adventure—it's about connecting with the local community and contributing to sustainable tourism. You'll engage with local residents, understand their culture, and support eco-friendly practices that preserve the delicate ecosystem of the Galapagos.

Designed for those who care deeply about the environment, this eco-friendly program ensures every aspect of your journey respects and protects the wildlife and habitats of the islands.

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At a glance

Duration
5 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 16 people
People per booking
1–16
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
CORAL BLANCO TOUR OPERATOR

Ages: Children (2–9 years) · Adults (11–75 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Use of snorkeling equipment: Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: Inter-islands boat
  • Included: Inter-island flight (return to the airport)

Not included

  • Not included: Government fees: Isabela Island tax fee
  • Not included: Water taxi per route

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival to Baltra Island and transfer to Santa Cruz Island to visit giant tortoises

  1. Santa Cruz Island

    2 hours

    Upon arrival in the Galapagos Islands, once the entry process at Baltra Island airport is completed, our representative will greet you outside. They will be the person welcoming you to the islands and will Subsequently transfer you to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island for your first visit.

  2. Charles Darwin Research Station

    2 hours Admission included

    Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station and the Galapagos Giant Tortoise Breeding Center.

    This is a guided tour, accompanied by a certified naturalist guide from the Galapagos National Park. Here, you will observe giant tortoises at different stages of life. Additionally, a tour inside the interpretation center is conducted to learn about the research and conservation projects of the scientists at the location.

A 3* hotel in Puerto Ayora

Day 2 · Full day excursion to other island upon availability

  1. Seymour Island

    8 hours

    Upon availability, you have the option to choose to visit one of the 3 islands for the day, each offering a land-based activity (guided excursion, hike, animal observation) followed by snorkeling and lunch on the yacht.

    This is a shared group tour.

    Navigation: 1h30 - 2h

    Activity: Snorkeling, hike, wildlife observation, lunch on board.

    Options:

    North Seymour: Observation of blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, sea lions, land iguanas, snorkeling with sharks and turtles.

    Santa Fe: Observation of the endemic Santa Fe iguana, sea lion colony, endemic birds, sharks, sea turtles, snorkeling.

    Floreana: Human history, Floreana village, observation of land tortoises, pirate caves, snorkeling from the beach with sea turtles.

Lunch on board · Breakfast at the hotel

A 3* hotel

Day 3 · Isabela Island and Sierra Negra Volcano

  1. Isabela Island

    2 hours Admission included

    Trip to Isabela Island by ferry (inter-islands boat).

    Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

  2. Los Tuneles

    6 hours Admission included

    One of the most spectacular places in Galapagos for snorkeling and appreciating the landscape. After approximately 40 minutes of navigation, we will arrive at a shallow, calm, and very clear water area to observe the rock formations that a series of arches and tunnels have produced from volcanic eruptions, where today a large number of endemic Galapagos species inhabit.

    During this tour, you can observe: white-tipped shark caves, blue-footed boobies with their chicks, penguins, sea lions, seahorses, rays, a variety of fish, and along the way, manta rays are also often spotted.

Box lunch on board

Hotel Coral Blanco in Isabela Island

Day 4 · Hiking and snorkeling day at Isabela Island

  1. Sierra Negra

    6 hours Admission included

    This energetic day will be spent visiting the Sierra Negra volcano - "Volcan Chico" with a 16 km hike to see the 9 x 7 km caldera, the third largest in the world, and an active volcano. This is the best place to learn about and experience the origin of all the Galapagos Islands.

    During this hiking tour, you'll visit the "Volcan Chico" area, which consists of lava flows from previous eruptions, showcasing a lunar and colorful landscape until reaching a viewpoint where you can see the northern part of Isabela Island, the other volcanoes, and the surrounding islands.

    An unforgettable landscape!

  2. Las Tintoreras

    3 hours Admission included

    This bay tour includes a short walk to observe species, a boat ride to see penguins and birds, and finally, snorkeling where you can observe sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays, white-tipped sharks, fish, etc.

Breakfast at the hotel · Box lunch at the volcano

Hotel Coral Blanco

Day 5 · Transfer to the airport at Baltra Island

  1. Baltra

    30 min

    The guide will pick you up to your hotel and take you to the airport in Puerto Villamil, Isabela so you can take a small plane from Isabela directly to Baltra to catch your flight to mainland Ecuador.

Breakfast at the hotel

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The guide will go to meet them at the hotel and take them to the first activity.

End point

  • The guide will take travelers back to Baltra airport for the flight to the mainland.

Pickup points

  • Baltra Airport

Our guide will pick travelers up from the Baltra airport if they arrive directly there or meet them in Puerto Ayora to start the first activity.

Using your ticket

We will send travelers a VOUCHER with a description of all services and what is included and also pick up times for every day.

Cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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