6 Days Galapagos Island Hopping With Diving, Baltra

About this activity

The Galapagos Islands are home to distinct species and populations of animals, including penguins, iguanas, sea lions, turtles, and more. Wildlife in the Galapagos Islands are uniquely unafraid of humans. This program is a more economic way to explore the Galapagos Islands, a land based tour. Activities in this program include swimming, snorkeling, with marine animals, hiking, bird watching, and walking among giant Galapagos tortoises.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Kajol Lavan Travel

Ages: Children (7–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bilingual(English/Spanish) Guide
Included: Lunch
Included: Use of snorkeling equipment: Use of Snorkelling equipment
Included: Breakfast
Included: Accommodation

Not included

Not included: Anything else not mentioned as included
Not included: Flights to/from Galapagos
Not included: Galapagos Entrance Fee
Not included: Ingala Tax, Galapagos Island
Not included: Ingala Tax (20$ per person)
Not included: Isabela Island Entrance fee(10$ per person)
Not included: Dinners
Not included: Entrance fees: Galapagos Island

Itinerary

Day 1 · Transfer in From Baltra Airport + Highlands

Reserva El Chato

6 h 15 min Admission included

From the Village of Santa Rosa you can hike down through the Guayabillo forest to the Tortoise Reserve, though it is easier to view them on one of the farms where they share the fields with cattle, watch out for the only “TORTOISE CROSSING” signs in the world !

There are also many mosses, ferns and other epiphytes on the trees, watch out for the small and large tree Finches, from Los Gemelos the road descends in a straight line to Itabaca Channel which separates Santa Cruz from Baltra, almost immediately it turns into the transitional zone and then, in marked contrast to the south side, there is a very long dry-zone.

From the Village of Santa Rosa you can hike down through the Guayabillo forest to the Tortoise Reserve, though it is easier to view them on one of the farms where they share the fields with cattle, watch out for the only “TORTOISE CROSSING” signs in the world !

Transportation is included which is around 4hour

Hotel Galapagos Dreams or similar

Day 2 · Ferry to Isabela + Tintoreras

Las Tintoreras

5 h 30 min Admission not included

TINTORERAS, where we can do some snorkeling and watch the different species of fishes, corals

and resting sea turtles. Then we’ll continue with the boat along the coast watching species like:

blue-footed boobies, penguins, pelicans and frigate birds. Reaching the Isle of TINTORERAS,

we’ll get to know the blue shark, marine iguanas and sea lions.

This includes transportation

Hotel Gran Tintorera or similar

Day 3 · Los Túneles + Ferry Back to Santa Cruz Island

Los Tuneles

7 h 30 min

Los Tuneles. Canals in the lava rocks with bridges and caves. Cactus grow on the rocks and many big turtles, rays and fish can be seen swimming in the canals and pools filled with sea-water.

includes snorkeling at a similar nearby site where sea-horses and sharks can be seen.

Los Tuneles, Isabela-Galapagos had heard a lot about Los Tuneles, but the one thing that made me want to go there was this: “It’s like snorkeling in an aquarium.”

It takes about an hour to get to Los Tuneles from Puerto Villamil, but what a glorious hour it is! There is an oceanic path of sorts that is primarily shallow water near the shore. So on the way, we got to see giant manta on the surface, so many sea turtles I was afraid we might run over one, and of course, those vistas on the land

This includes transportation

hotel Galapagos Dreams or similar

Day 4 · Diving North Seymour

Stop 1

6 hours

North Seymour and Mosqueras offer stunning diving experiences with diverse marine life, including eagle rays, manta rays, hammerheads, white-tipped reef sharks, Galapagos sharks, stingrays, moray eels, sea turtles, and massive schools of fish.

North Seymour has two dive sites: the ocean side, where rocky slopes attract manta rays, hammerheads, and reef fish, and the channel side, which has strong currents and Galapagos sharks.

Mosqueras is a shallow sand islet known for sea lions, hammerheads, garden eels, and cleaning stations where snappers gather. Photographers love the thriving underwater biodiversity, from tiny nudibranchs to massive mantas.

Currents range from moderate to strong, with thermoclines visible at 45 ft and 75 ft, creating a mesmerizing effect underwater. Water temperatures vary by season, from 68°F to 78°F.

Hotel Galapagos Dreams or Similar

Day 5 · Diving Gordon rocks (2 stars license and 25 dives of experience are necessary, otherwise it is a different diving site)

Stop 1

6 hours

Gordon Rock is one of the top dive sites in the central Galapagos, known for its challenging currents and thrilling marine life. A remnant of a crater, it's often called “the washing machine” due to strong surge and currents.

Expect schools of hammerhead sharks, eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, manta rays, turtles, and abundant fish. Sea lions and endemic fur seals may also make an appearance.

The site features drift dives, walls, and submerged pinnacles, with depths from 6m to 40m. Visibility ranges 6m–18m, and water temps vary from 20–25°C depending on the season.

Best for advanced divers!

Hotel Galapagos Dreams or similar

Day 6 · Transfer Out to Baltra Airport

Baltra

1 h 15 min

Transfer Out to Baltra Airport

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The guide will wait with a sign with Lead traveler's name.

End point

The guide will wait with a sign with Lead traveler's name.

Cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that during this program you're likely to be with different people everyday as it is actually a serie of day tours, each one is a separate operation.
We do not commit to a fixed order of activities, as the schedule may change, rest assured, we will always keep it aligned with the accommodation
You will have a contact person in Galapagos to Notify you when to be ready for the different activities

Options

6 Day Galapagos Island Hopping
Accommodation Upgrade

Accommodation Upgrade: This option will upgrade the hotels to these hotels: Hotel Acacias, hotel Albemarle, Hotel Opuntia or similars.