5 Days 4 Nights
Ecuador
Galapagos Multisport
Galapagos Multisport includes – snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and biking at the Charming Islands
Baltra – Santa Cruz – Isabela – Baltra
In this amazing itinerary, you will have the opportunity to discover unknown natural paradises while practicing exciting sports. At Santa Cruz, you will visit the Charles Darwin Station and the “El Chato” Reserve, then will explore Punta Estrada and Divine Bay, where you will paddle through serene turquoise waters. You will enjoy the famous Tortuga Bay. At Isabela Island, you will visit the Wall of Tears and the Flamingo Lagoons, and snorkel at Cabo Rosa Tunnels.
Highlights
Highlights
- Santa Cruz Island, “El Chato” Reserve, and Charles Darwin Station
- Sea kayaking at Punta Estrada and Divine Bay
- Hike and relaxation at Tortuga Bay
- Isabela Island
- Visit to Wall of Tears and Flamingo Lagoon
- Snorkel at Tintorera Island
- Snorkel at Cabo Rosa Tunnels
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Baltra – Santa Cruz – Bike RideUpon arrival at Baltra Airport, your guide will welcome you and assist with the transfer to Santa Cruz Island. Cross the Itabaca Channel by ferry and proceed to the highlands to visit the El Chato Ranch, where you can observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat. After lunch, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about the conservation efforts and natural history of the Galápagos Islands. In the evening, explore the local dining options near the pier at your leisure. Overnight in Santa Cruz.
Day 2: Kayak in Lava Channels – Tortuga Bay HikeAfter breakfast, embark on a kayaking excursion through the serene turquoise waters of Punta Estrada and Divine Bay, navigating through towering lava channel walls and observing wildlife such as blue-footed boobies, lava gulls, herons, sally light-footed crabs, and marine iguanas perched along the cliffs. After lunch, take a 50-minute hike through a unique dry forest to Tortuga Bay, renowned as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galápagos. Relax on its fine sands or in its turquoise waters. Overnight in Santa Cruz.
Day 3: Snorkel in Tintoreras – Self-Guided Bike Ride to WetlandsAt 6:30 am, take a speedboat to Isabela Island (approximately 2 hours). Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the morning free to bike to the Wall of Tears ("Muro de las Lágrimas"). This route offers beautiful beach views, opportunities to see flamingos at the lagoons, and encounters with giant tortoises along the dirt road leading to the Wall of Tears. After lunch, join a guided visit to Las Tintoreras, a chain of small islets with hidden beaches and coves. Here, you can observe sea lions, marine turtles, iguanas, manta rays, and snorkel to see white-tip reef sharks swimming with tropical fish and sea lions. Overnight in Isabela.
Day 4: Snorkel in Cabo Rosa TunnelsAfter breakfast, depart by boat to Cabo Rosa (approximately 45 minutes), where lava flowed into the ocean and formed beautiful lava tunnels. Here, you can see penguins, blue-footed boobies, and sea turtles. The highlight is snorkeling, where you may encounter sharks, sea turtles, sea lions, rays, seahorses, and a variety of tropical fish. The tour to Cabo Rosa lasts approximately 5 hours. In the afternoon, take a speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island. Overnight in Santa Cruz.
Day 5: Transfer to Baltra – DepartureAfter breakfast, depart for Baltra to catch your flight back to the mainland, concluding your Galápagos multi-sport adventure.
Includes
Includes
Price includes
- 04 nights lodging at selected hotels
- Transportation: airport transfers in Galapagos, comfortable land transportation, and sea transportation.
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary (4 x breakfasts, 3 x menu lunch, 1 x box lunch)
- Certified English / Spanish-speaking guides
- Snorkeling Equipment (mask, fins, tube, and wetsuit)
- Equipment for all the activities
- Personal assistance.
- Guided activities
Price excludes
- Air tickets to Galapagos Islands
- Travel Insurance
- Galápagos National Park Fee USD $100.
- Transit control Card USD $20
- Isabela Island Pier uses USD $10.
- Tips
- Drinks and not specified meals
- Supplement solo travelers
- Transportation Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel USD 5 p.p. (subject to change).
- Transportation Itabaca Channel – Baltra Airport – USD 5 p.p. (subject to change).
- Water taxi from dock to speedboat (depending on the tide) – $ 1.00 US per person per ride.
Important notes
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Information
Pre-departure checklist:
- Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months past your arrival date.
- Check you have had the recommended vaccinations.
- Make travel insurance arrangements.
- Check the airline baggage restrictions and
packing list recommendations.
The Galapagos National Park Transit Card (US$ 20 per person*) is to be paid in cash by the guest at the airport in Quito or Guayaquil before flying to the Galapagos. Without this, the guest will not be allowed to check in for the flight.
The Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee (US $100.00 per adult / US$ 50 per child under 12 years old*) is to be paid in cash by the guest upon arrival at the airport in the Galapagos.
* Subject to change without prior notice.
Hotels
Hotels
TOURIST
Deja Vu Hotel (Santa Cruz)
Las Fragatas Hostel (Isabela)
STANDARD
Flamingo Hotel (Santa Cruz)
La Laguna Hotel (Isabela)
COMFORT
SolyMar Hotel (Santa Cruz)
Iguana Crossing Hotel (Isabela)
from $1,199.00