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​6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour: San Cristobal, Isabela & Santa Cruz

Explore three of the most iconic Galapagos Islands on an unforgettable island-hopping adventure. Hike through volcanic landscapes, discover pristine beaches, explore the scenic highlands, and encounter giant Galapagos tortoises in their natural habitat, surrounded by the unique wildlife and breathtaking scenery of the islands.

HIGHLIGHTS: 

  • Snorkel in shallow waters of Tijeretas Bay

  • Visit to Kicker Rock

  • Walking to Wall of tears and Snorkel at Concha Perla

  • ​Hiking to Sierra Negra Volcano

  • Twin craters and Charles Darwin Station

WILDLIFE:
Sea Lions * Blue-footed boobies * Marine iguanas * Frigate birds * Galapagos Hawks * Rays  * Turtles * Sharks

📅 Departure: Daily
📍 Meeting Point: San Cristobal
🏁 Finish Point: Santa Cruz
👥 Style: Small-Group Tour
⏱️ Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
🥾 Level: Moderate Adventure

What Is Included?

🧭 Certified Guide: Daily guided visits and excursions
🍽️ Meals: Meals mentioned in the itinerary
🏨 Accommodation: Standard double room
🚤 Transfers between the Galapagos Islands
🤿 Snorkeling Gear: Mask, snorkel, fins, and wetsuit

What Is Not Included?

✈️ Flights: From/to Quito or Guayaquil
🛡️ Travel Insurance
🐢 Galapagos NP -Entrance Fee: $200 per person
🎫 Galapagos Transit Control Card: $20 per person
🍽️ Meals: Any meals not specified in the itinerary
💵 Tips & Gratuities

Day 1: San Cristobal Island
Arrival transfer in San Cristobal airport. Visit the Interpretation Center. Tour along with a Naturalist Guide who will give a full interpretation of Galapagos. Hike to viewpoint Frigate bird hill. Snorkel in shallow waters of Tijeretas Bay or Carola Beach. Observe various tropical fish, and turtles. Short hike will finish at Carola Beach, evening free.

Private tour with Guide Meals for the day:
Lunch is included
Accommodation in a double room, standard hotel.

Day 2: San Cristobal Island
For this day 1 option will be choosed, please let us know what option do you prefer from.
Option 1 – Lobos Island (mostly hiking)
Option 2 – Kicker Rock (mostly snorkeling)

Shared tour max 12 - 16 people on board
Meals for the day: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation in a double room, standard hotel.

Day 3: San Cristobal & Isabela Islands
45-minute flight from San Cristobal to Isabela Island. A new Guide will explore with you the wetlands by bike (or walking if you prefer) up to the Wall of tears. We will have several stops along the way and spot Darwin finches, tortoises. There are beautiful viewpoints and hidden beaches. Snorkel at the Concha de Perla lagoon, evening is at your free disposal.

Shared plane to Isabela max 9 people and then private guide
Meals for the day: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation in a double room, standard hotel.

Day 4: Isabela Island
You have a choice between two different tours. Please let us know your choice when booking.
Tour 1 – Sierra Negra Volcano
Tour 2 – Cabo Rosa (“Tuneles”)

Shared tour max 10 people on board The rest of the day is at leisure. 
Meals for the day: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation in a double room, standard hotel.

Day 5: Isabela & Santa Cruz Islands
Early pick up to the pier. Take a shared speed boat at 6:00 am to Santa Cruz (2-hour ride or so). Have a breakfast and check-in at a new hotel, Highlands visit to see giant tortoises in their native environment! Explore twin craters, a remnant of the time when Santa Cruz was still a volcanic active Island. Continue to Garrapatero Beach, it is a nice opportunity for swimming. 

Shared 30-people boat to Santa Cruz with a private Guide.
Meals for the day: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation in a double room, standard hotel.

Day 6: Santa Cruz Island -
Baltra airport Visit to Charles Darwin Station on your own. Pick-up and pass through the Itabaca Channel by ferry. For the last part of your trip to the airport, you will take the public bus.

Transfer to the airport
Meals for the day: Breakfast

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