8 Days 7 Nights
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Must Do 8-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour
8-Day Galapagos Tour with Volcano Hikes, Snorkeling & Wildlife
Ultimate 8-day Galapagos tour designed for nature lovers and adventurers seeking an exclusive island-hopping experience across several key islands of the archipelago. From your first day in San Cristóbal, you dive into Galápagos’ wonders: visiting the Interpretation Center to understand its ecological story, then snorkeling at Tijeretas, where sea lions, turtles, and tropical fish welcome you to their world. Snorkel the marine corridors around Kicker Rock, with chances to see sharks, rays, and turtles, or hike Isla Lobos, home to sea lions, marine iguanas, and seabirds. The next day takes you to Isabela Island, where kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding offers a quiet, intimate way to encounter marine life, or choose a boat tour to Tintoreras to snorkel amid patches of reef and intertidal zones.
A highlight is the hike to Sierra Negra and Chico volcanoes, where you walk through volcanic landscapes to reach one of the world’s largest craters and admire expansive views over neighboring islands. Then, venture to Cabo Rosa’s lava tunnels, where the ocean meets solidified lava—snorkeling reveals penguins, rays, sharks, and dazzling reef fish.
In Santa Cruz, explore the highlands to meet giant tortoises roaming wild, then stroll Tortuga Bay, a beach of dazzling white sands and wildlife along its edge. The journey continues to an uninhabited island—perhaps Santa Fe, Plazas, Bartolomé, or Seymour—where endemic iguanas, birds, and marine life await your discovery.
Finally, your Galápagos odyssey ends with a transfer via Baltra Airport back to the mainland. This 8 days Galapagos itinerary balances adventure, wildlife encounters, comfort, and immersion in one of Earth’s most unique ecosystems.
Overview
Overview
- Snorkel at Kicker Rock & Cabo Rosa tunnels
- Hike Sierra Negra volcano on Isabela Island
- Spot giant tortoises in Santa Cruz highlands
- Explore an uninhabited island by yacht
Itinerary
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8 Day Galapagos Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival on San Cristóbal
You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After lunch, visit the Interpretation Center for an introduction to Galápagos’ natural history. Later, enjoy a snorkeling session at Kicker/Tijeretas, where you may spot sea lions, turtles, and colorful fish.Day 2 – Kicker Rock or Isla Lobos
Choose between snorkeling at Kicker Rock (swimming with sharks, rays, turtles) or hiking Isla Lobos, watching sea lions, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, and marine iguanas. The afternoon is yours to explore at leisure.Day 3 – Transfer to Isabela + Activities
After a flight from San Cristóbal to Isabela, choose either a kayak or SUP tour in the bay or take a boat + snorkeling trip to Tintoreras islet, seeing marine iguanas, sharks in small channels, and more underwater life.Day 4 – Sierra Negra Volcano Hike
Head to the highlands for a hike to the volcanoes Sierra Negra and Chico. Walk across lava fields and take in sweeping views of the crater and nearby islands. (16 km, 4-6 hours)Day 5 – Lava Tunnels / Cabo Rosa
Boat to Cabo Rosa, where lava tunnels meet the ocean. Snorkel among penguins, turtles, rays, sharks and tropical fish in this dramatic marine environment.Day 6 – Santa Cruz: Highlands & Tortuga Bay
Travel by speedboat to Santa Cruz. In the highlands see giant tortoises in the wild, then visit Tortuga Bay, a pristine white-sand beach with marine iguanas, juvenile sharks and more.Day 7 – Uninhabited Island Excursion
Set sail to an uninhabited island (options: Santa Fe, Pinzon, Bartolomé or Seymour) depending on availability. Observe land iguanas, birds, and snorkel in vibrant waters.Day 8 – Departure via Baltra
Transfer from the hotel to the pier, cross the Itabaca Channel, then via bus to Baltra Airport.
Includes
Includes
What’s Included in 8 Day Galapagos Tour
- 07 nights lodging at comfortable hotels in Sea Front Bedrooms
- Transportation: Galapagos airport transfers, land transportation, and sea transportation, inter-islands flight ( san Cristobal - Isabela)
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary (7 x breakfast, 7 x lunch
- Certified English / Spanish-speaking guides
- Personal assistance 24/7
- Guided activities
- Snorkeling Equipment (mask, fins, tube, wetsuit)
- Lobitos bus in Baltra
Price excludes
- Air tickets to Galapagos Islands
- Travel insurance
- Galapagos National Park Fee USD $200
- Transit control Card USD $20
- Isabela Pier uses USD $10
- Tips
- Drinks and not specified meals
- Single supplement solo travelers
- Water taxi from dock to speedboat (depending on the tide) – $ 1.00 US per person per ride
Hotels
Hotels
COMFORT
Golden Bay Hotel (San Cristobal) or similar
SolyMar Hotel (Santa Cruz) or similar
Iguana Crossing Hotel (Isabela) or similar
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from $3,896.00