Galapagos Island Hopping 6 Days | Starts/Ends: Baltra Island

TRIP NOTES

Galapagos Island Hopping 6 days | Starts/Ends: Baltra Island

Discover one of the planet’s • Floreana Island - walk to historic Asilo • Entrance Fees: USD$120pp Galapagos top wildlife destinations on de La Paz, where the legendary Witmer park fee & transit card, paid in USD • a 6-day Galapagos island family first settled in 1932 and lived in Domestic and International flights, airport caves taxes and visas hopping adventure, staying in a • Isabela Island – explore the largest island • Bus from Baltra – Itabaca Channel choice of standard or upgraded of the Archipelago, visiting the beautiful (budget approx USD$5 per person) accommodation. From Baltra beaches of Los Humedales and the • Tipping – an entirely personal gesture Island, take in beautiful landscapes Tortoise Breeding Centre • Items of a personal nature, drinks and and encounter incredible wildlife on • Isabela Island - hike up to the rim of Sierra additional meals the islands of Santa Cruz, Floreana Negra Volcano to see the 2nd largest caldera in the world and Isabela, topped off with a hike DETAILED ITINERARY up Sierra Negra Volcano. What's Included Day 1 : Baltra Island & Santa • 4 nights 3 star accommodation and 1 night Cruz HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS local community guest house on Floreana Island (homestay with private en suite Trip Highlights room) • Santa Cruz Island - observe Giant Upgraded (3-4 star) accommodation Tortoises in their natural habitat at available for a supplement • Rancho El Manzanillo farm 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners • • Santa Cruz Island – visit the famous Guided excursions and walks on Santa Charles Darwin Research Station and Cruz Island, Floreana Island and Isabela see the body of the world-famous turtle Island • Lonesome George Sierra Negra Volcano hike • Baltra Island - Santa Cruz Island. Upon arrival • Santa Cruz Island - follow the Tortuga Bay Professional English/Spanish speaking at the airport of Baltra Island, our guide trail to reach one of the most beautiful Galapagos Naturalist Guide • welcomes you and arranges your transfer to beaches in the Galapagos, where you Shared speed boat transfers on the the city of Puerto Ayora, the biggest on the can swim and soak up the sun next to the tourist class Serenity boat • Galapagos Archipelago, located on the island marine Iguanas, boobies and marine birds Baltra airport arrival and departure of Santa Cruz. On the way, we should cross • Floreana Island – see a colony of sea transfer the beautiful Itabaca Channel which separate lions and perhaps some blue footed What's Not Included Baltra and Santa Cruz Islands. Once on the bobbies, marine iguanas and marine other side of the channel our shared transport turtles at picturesque Playa Lobos will take us up to the highlands of Santa Cruz

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Galapagos Island Hopping island to visit el Manzanillo private farm where to your overnight accommodation in one of rocky shores, and mangroves. During the we will have our first Galapagos amazing the houses of the local community. You will walk along the main trail, you can see experience observing the giant Galapagos have time for a walk to Playa Lobos, a beautiful all four species of mangroves found in Turtles in their natural habitat. Tortoises are spot on this island where you may see a Galapagos and observe pink flamingos and very sensitive, and will typically withdraw into colony of sea lions, perhaps some blue footed other migratory birds. You will also visit the their carapaces as soon as they see you bobbies, marine iguanas and with some luck Turtle breeding centre where the National coming close. It is very important not to maybe marine turtles. Upon returning to your park is breeding turtles in danger of extinction. bother, touch or feed these beautiful animals. accommodation there will be time to relax and Some of these turtles have been released by We enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and time enjoy a group dinner. the park and can be found on the trails. You permitting, perhaps we can also visit one of will then be transported back to your hotel to Note: Floreana is the most pristine inhabited the lava tunnels of the area. Then we transfer enjoy a little free time before your evening to the hotel in the town of Puerto Ayora where Island on the Galapagos Archipelago and the meal. the rest of the day is spent at leisure. less developed, so do not expect to find shops, big restaurants, etc. It is a very simple Accommodation: Accommodation: way of life that the local people live here and Standard: Hostal Gran Tintorera Standard: Posada del Mar, Dejavu or Lobo de the accommodation is also very simple. Upgraded: La Casa de Marita Hotel Mar Overnight - Isabela Island (B, D) Upgraded: Ikala Galapagos Hotel Accommodation: Overnight - Santa Cruz Island (L) Standard: Community Guest Houses Day 4 : Hiking Sierra Negra Upgraded: Lava Lodge Volcano Day 2 : Santa Cruz & Floreana Overnight - Floreana Island (B, D) Island Day 3 : Floreana & Isabela Island

Isabela Island - Santa Cruz Island. Isabela is known for having the second largest Santa Cruz Island – Floreana Island. The volcanic crater in the world, the first being day starts with breakfast in the hotel and the Ngorongoro in Africa. After an early then at around 8 a.m we leave the hotel on Floreana Island - Isabela Island. The day starts breakfast, we will be taken to Galapagos Park foot to visit the Fausto Llerena Interpretation at 6:30 a.m. with breakfast in a local restaurant checkpoint, from where you can hike up to the Centre where you will learn about the before being taken to the highlands of rim of the crater where, weather permitting, Galapagos National Park work and observe Floreana by “Chiva” transport, where you you may be able to see the whole diameter different species of turtles. A little further can enjoy a stroll through “Asilo de La of the crater (6 miles/11 km). Afterwards we on is the Charles Darwin Station with Paz” the Peace Haven. Here you will see will be taken back to town to enjoy some its Lonesome George exhibit and well- lumbering giant tortoises, the natural spring free time for lunch before our speedboat known captive breeding programme for Giant that supported Floreana and the caves where transfer to Santa Cruz Island, which will take Tortoises. After enjoying this wonderful walk, the first settlers lived. Heading back to town approximately 2½ to 3 hours. Upon arrival in we head back to town where you will have you will have time for a spot of lunch before the city of Puerto Avora you will then be taken time for lunch (at your own expense) and boarding your speedboat taking you onto to your hotel. prepare to transfer onwards to Floreana Isabella Island, transfers take approximately Island. 2½ to 3 hours Accommodation: Standard: Posada del Mar, Dejavu or Lobo de Early afternoon leave the hotel and walk to the Isabela Island is the largest in the Archipelago. Mar pier where we board the shared speed boat Following your arrival at Puerto Villamil, Upgraded: Ikala Galapagos Hotel taking us to Puerto Velasco Ibarra, a small after checking into your hotel, you will Overnight - Santa Cruz Island (B) town located in the legendary Floreana Island, then head out to the wetlands an area the transfer takes approximately 2½ hours. known as Los Humedales This awesome Upon arrival on Floreana you will be taken area is characterised by sandy beaches,

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Day 5 : Santa Cruz Island Accommodation: • Puerto Ayora: Ikala Galapagos Hotel Standard: Posada del Mar, Dejavu or Lobo de • Floreana Island: Lava Lodge Mar • Isabela Island: Hotel Marita Upgraded: Ikala Galapagos Hotel Overnight - Santa Cruz Island (B, D) What to Pack Clothing Day 6 : Baltra Island • Comfortable walking shoes Santa Cruz Island – Baltra Island. In the • Sandals with thongs or Tevas morning, we will transfer you to the airport on • Light cotton socks Baltra Island. The bus ride will take about 45 • Long-sleeved cotton shirts and T-shirts minutes until we reach the Itabaca Channel. • Light cotton scarf to protect your neck After an early breakfast in the hotel, we From here using a local ferry we cross the • Shorts start our day hiking towards the shores channel to the side of Baltra from where the • Lightweight long trousers or skirt / dress of the Pacific Ocean, to one of the most airport buses will take you to the airport. • Light rain jacket or wind breaker beautiful beaches of the Galapagos, to the On the way, we will be stopping by the • Sweatshirt, Sweater, light jacket: the early place known as Tortuga Bay. After some natural formation known as “The twins” (Los morning/late evenings can get cool, often with 40 minutes to 1-hour walk, we arrive to the Gemelos) Craters, that lies on the route to the a breeze heavenly spot, where the soft coral sand and Itabaca Channel. Our guide will help you with • Wide-brim hat nice scenery make this a special location for check in for your onward flight to Quito or • Bathing suits anyone visiting. The first part of the beach Guayaquil (not included). has strong waves so it's not recommended Equipment for swimming but walking west we will reach Please note that we can book your domestic • Sun block lotion a beautiful bay of calm water. Here we can Galapagos flights, accommodation in Quito • Sunscreen (at least factor 15) observe colonies of Marine iguanas, boobies or Guayaquil and transfers upon request. In • Lip salve and marine birds, as well as mangroves, cacti addition to this, if you'd like to see more of • Sunglasses with a strap forest and interesting flora of the coast. Ecuador we can tailor-make an itinerary for • Insect repellent you. Please contact us for details. (B) • Personal medication There's time to enjoy the beach before we • Self-sealing bags for electronic equipment return to the town. After free time for lunch Entrance Fees • Camera, memory cards and extra batteries and a rest at the hotel we meet in the Entrance fees to the Galapagos National Park • Binoculars in case you want to get a more afternoon at 3 pm and enjoy a walking tour and other private reserves are not included in detailed look at unique animals in Galapagos. to Las Grietas. For this we follow a nice the cost of this tour and need to be paid in 1.5 km trail to this scenic point of a huge cash locally. The Galapagos park entrance fee Money and Security lava crevasse, which is in fact a long narrow is currently US$100 (subject to changes) • Passport cool-water swimming hole among a jumble • Copy of passport • US Cash mostly low denomination bills ($5 of small cliffs and tumbled boulders. It is a Accommodation great place for swimming and on the way to to $20) On this tour we offer a choice of Standard Las Grietas, you might spot some interesting • Travel Insurance (tourist class) accommodation and Upgraded birdlife among the landlocked shallow water accommodation. If you would like the First Aid bodies around here. In the evening we enjoy upgraded accommodation a supplement will • Immodium or Lomotil for diarrhea a farewell dinner at a nice local restaurant. apply at time of booking. • Band - Aids Optional Tour: In the afternoon, we offer • Anti-biotic cream Tourist Class, Standard Accommodation (or an optional shared Bay Tour (3 hours) • Aloe Vera cream or gel for sunburn similar) which includes a visit to Lobos island, • Pain relief tablets • Santa Cruz Island (Puerto Ayora): Posada del snorkel activities (snorkel equipment include), Mar, Dejavu or Lobo de Mar and visit to Las Grietas de la Tintoreras • Floreana Island: Community homes where eventually you can observe sharks. (homestay accommodation with private en During this tour, you can also observe blue suite rooms) footed boobies, Galapagos pelicans and • Isabela Island: Hostal Gran Tintorera other marine birds. Superior Class Upgrade Accommodation (or Optional Tour - approx. USD$50 per person. similar)