Galápagos Express Adventure: Wilderness & Wildlife

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Duration: 7 days

Begins: Santa Cruz Island

Ends: San Cristóbal Island

Trip Code: SEGB

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    The Galápagos Islands aren't just all about cruising! Over a week’s time and beginning and ending right in the heart of the action (the islands, of course), you’ll stay active by snorkelling, hiking, and exploring the diverse terrain before slowing things down with wildlife exploration in the company of an expert Naturalist Guide. With plenty of options to stick around after the trip’s done (or show up early for some independent adventuring beforehand), this is the perfect express trip for a most excellent Galápagos experience.
    Is this tour for me?
    Travel Style
    18-to-Thirtysomethings
    Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
    Service Level
    Basic
    Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
    Physical Rating
    2 - Light
    Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
    Trip Type
    Small Group
    Small Group experience; Max 16, avg 12
    Age requirement
    12+
    All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
    What's Included
    • Your Big Night Out Moment: - San Cristóbal Island, San Cristóbal Island
    • Interpretation Centre Visit (San Cristóbal Island)
    • Snorkelling equipment and activity at Tijeretas (San Cristóbal)
    • Concha Perla snorkelling excursion
    • Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano (Isabela Island)
    • Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
    • Isabela Municipal Tax
    • Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
    Accommodation

    Simple hotels (6 nts).

    Meals

    6 breakfasts

    Transportation

    Speedboat, public bus, and private vehicle.

    Staff & experts

    CEO (Chief Experience Officer)Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority).

    Itinerary Notes

    When arranging your transportation, such as flights, please take into consideration the below time restrictions for joining and departing from your group. With these times, we have taken into account travel time to/from the airport in the given destination and required time for check-in or baggage collection/immigration.
    Your flight must arrive by or before: 11:00am on Day 1
    Depart at any time.

    Meeting point is at the hotel at 1:00pm to join the group.

    Day 1 : Santa Cruz Island

    Arrive to Galapagos before 11:00am and transfer across Santa Cruz Island to the town of Puerto Ayora. Meet the group at the hotel at 1:00pm for a guided visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station for an opportunity to see the famous tortoises up close. Get to know the group in the evening over a few drinks. Cheers to new adventures with new friends!

    Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & Charles Darwin Research Station Visit

    Puerto Ayora 0h45m

    Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Center a great place to observe many species of tortoises. Brought back from the brink of extinction, see the famous Galápagos tortoise up close – a corral houses adult tortoises, and a nursery cares for the young until around age three when their shells have hardened. This area also houses the Charles Darwin Research Station, a scientific organization initiated in 1964, which works to preserve the Galápagos' ecosystem through the conservation efforts of scientists, researchers, and volunteers. While the offices themselves are not open to visitors, the research station provides a study location for international scientists and environmental education for the local community.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

    Acommodation

    Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

    Day 2 : Santa Cruz Island/Isabela Island

    Hop on a speedboat and head to Isabela Island. Soak up the views around you — you might even see dolphins or whales alongside the boat! After dropping your stuff at the hotel, get up close and personal with a volcano as you hike the Sierra Negra. Explore the incredible landscape and admire spectacular views from above.

    Please note that travel between islands is done by speedboat. The ride can be quite rough, especially from July to December. Make sure to bring sea sickness medication if you are prone to sea sickness.

    Boat

    Santa Cruz Island - Isabela Island 2h

    Jump aboard this speedy vessel, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins or whales en route to the next island.

    Sierra Negra Volcano Hike

    Isabela Island 1h - 2h

    Hike to the rim of the 10km (6 mi) wide crater of the Sierra Negra volcano, which has the largest basaltic caldera in the Galápagos. Trek across the moon-like landscape of the lava fields and fumaroles, and enjoy spectacular views looking north toward Fernandina and the rest of Isabela Island. The volcano last erupted in June 2018, making it the most recent eruption of the Galápagos. This hike is 7km in total (3.5 km each way).

    Acommodation

    Hotel Iguana

    Acommodation

    Hotel Iguana

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 3 : Isabela Island

    Take advantage of a full free day on Isabela Island where optional activities abound to do as much or as little as you like. Choose to take an excursion to Los Tuneles, go snorkelling at Tintoreras, take a surf lesson or just laze on the beach.

    Please note that space may be limited for optional activities during high season, these activities are operated by third-party operators and will be subject to availability.

    Free time:

    Isabela Island Full day

    Enjoy a free day on Isabela Island to lounge on the beach or try out some of the many optional activities available in the area.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Iguana

    Optional Activities - Day 3

    Wall of Tears Bike Visit

    Isabela Island 1h - 2h

    Cycle to the 'Wall of Tears' and tour this sombre historical site that pays homage to the prisoners of an on-island penal colony, who were forced to build a wall out of huge blocks of lava. Many prisoners died during the wall's construction between 1946 and 1959.

    Los Tuneles Snorkelling

    Isabela Island 4h - 5h

    Grab your swimsuit, a snorkel, and head out to explore the waters to see what’s living under the sea. Head to Los Tuneles about a 40 minute boat ride away from Puerto Villamil. The lava formations and mangroves make this an ideal place for snorkeling. Keep an eye out for eagle rays, sea turtles and large schools of colourful fish.

    Islote Tintoreras Snorkelling

    Isabela Island 2h - 2h30m

    Go snorkelling at the islet Las Tintoreras, located south of Puerto Villamil – it's the perfect place to glide along watching the magic unfold under the water’s surface. Enjoy a small calm turquoise bay to look for the whitetip reef shark, which are fairly common in the archipelago. (The sharks are called Tintorera in Spanish, which is where the site gets its name.) Keep an eye out for sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, and rays as well as the sharks.

    Surfing Lesson

    Puerto Ayora - Isabela Island 2h - 2h30m

    Grab your swimsuit and get ready to hang ten! Learn how to find and ride the waves with surfing lessons from local experts. Enjoy the fresh sea air, and try to spot local marine life while enjoying the waters.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Iguana

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 4 : Isabela Island/Santa Cruz Island

    This morning enjoy a snorkelling excursion at Concha de Perla. Travel by speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island and enjoy a free afternoon exploring the town. Later, head out to explore Puerto Ayora town, time for shopping or enjoy a bite to eat.

    Concha de Perla snorkelling

    Isabela Island

    Visit the calm bay of Concha de Perla for a snorkelling experience. Snorkel alongside up to 20 different species of bird as well as tropical fish, sea lions, and maybe even penguins.

    Boat

    Isabela Island - Santa Cruz Island 2h

    Jump aboard this speedy vessel, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins or whales en route to the next island.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

    Optional Activities - Day 4

    Surfing Lesson

    Puerto Ayora - Isabela Island 2h - 2h30m

    Grab your swimsuit and get ready to hang ten! Learn how to find and ride the waves with surfing lessons from local experts. Enjoy the fresh sea air, and try to spot local marine life while enjoying the waters.

    Flamingo Lagoon Visit

    Isabela Island

    Spend some time exploring Isabela's natural attractions. Enjoy a walk to the largest coastal lagoon in the Galápagos, also a principal breeding ground for flamingos. Make stops along the way at a lookout point, and to visit natural pools, beaches, and mangrove swamps. Also stop along the way at the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre to see how these fascinating creatures are hatched, cared for and released into the wild in the ongoing efforts to protect the species.

    Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre Visit

    Isabela Island 2h - 3h

    Walk through the town’s wetlands to visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. With the giant tortoise on its way to extinction in the late 1950s, this program was established to protect these noble creatures.

    Wall of Tears Bike Visit

    Isabela Island 1h - 2h

    Cycle to the 'Wall of Tears' and tour this sombre historical site that pays homage to the prisoners of an on-island penal colony, who were forced to build a wall out of huge blocks of lava. Many prisoners died during the wall's construction between 1946 and 1959.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 5 : Santa Cruz Island/San Cristóbal Island

    Take another speedboat to San Cristóbal Island and visit the Galapagos National Park Interpretation Center near town to learn about the unique history of the ecosystems, flora, and fauna of the islands.. Later, go snorkelling at Tijeretas to look for wildlife like sea lions, rays and marine iguanas before wandering along the malecón to look for a place to grab a drink with friends in a local place and watch the sunset, continue on to another bar or to get your drink (and dance!) on.

    Please note, the accommodation for the night is multi-share in a hostel.

    Boat

    Santa Cruz Island - San Cristóbal Island 2h

    Jump aboard this speedy vessel, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins or whales en route to the next island.

    Interpretation Center Visit

    San Cristóbal Island 1h - 2h

    Learn about the history of the Galápagos Islands from the very beginning of their volcanic origins through to today’s conservation efforts. Tour the Human History exhibit to learn about the islands’ discovery and colonization, and discover the natural history and variety of flora and fauna that make the Galápagos so fascinating.

    Tijeretas Snorkelling Excursion

    San Cristóbal Island

    Enjoy a snorkelling excursion at Tijeretas, which happens to be one of the best places to search for underwater life in the Galapagos. As you move through the water be on the lookout for sea lions, rays, and marine iguanas, and sea turtles.

    Big Night Out - San Cristóbal Island

    San Cristóbal Island

    Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials or a bonfire on the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends. Start by sampling a drink at a local brewery on the island and watch sunset on the waterfront. Enjoy good beer and fresh air in a relaxing setting as the day turns to an evening of much anticipated fun!

    Acommodation

    Casa de Laura Hotel

    Acommodation

    Casa de Laura Hotel

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 6 : San Cristóbal Island

    The day is yours to explore San Cristóbal Island. You can opt to snorkel at epic Kicker Rock or Isla Lobos, visit the white-sand beach of Playa Mann, or La Lobería to mingle with the resident sea lions.

    Acommodation

    Casa de Laura Hotel

    Optional Activities - Day 6

    Puerto Chino Beach Visit

    San Cristóbal Island

    Head to this white-sands of Puerto Chino beach and go for a swim or lounge in the sun.

    La Lobería Beach Visit

    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

    Visit La Lobería beach and be greeted by a colony of sea lions. Keep your eyes open for marine iguanas on the black rocks and sea turtles in the shallow bay.

    Playa Mann Visit

    Playa Mann

    Head to this white-sand beach just a short walk from town. Go for a swim or watch snoozing sea lions.

    Snorkelling (Isla Lobos)

    Isla Lobos

    Snorkel the waters of peaceful Isla Lobos, amid the families of sea lions and their inquisitive pups looking to play. Spot nesting frigatebirds and the famous blue-footed boobies resting on the shore. Be sure to bring your camera to catch some snaps at this prime wildlife watching haven.

    Snorkelling (Kicker Rock)

    Kicker Rock 2h - 3h

    Embark on a snorkelling adventure at Kicker Rock, one of the most stunning landmarks in the Galápagos Islands that’s home to an incredibly diverse range of marine life that inhabits the nutrient-rich water. Explore the rock which rises 150m (492 ft) above the ocean's surface, and is divided into two parts by a narrow channel. See an array of sharks and fish that are drawn to the rock and provide for an exhilarating unique snorkelling experience.

    Acommodation

    Casa de Laura Hotel

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 7 : San Cristóbal Island

    Depart at any time.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

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