5 days Galapagos hightlights express

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5 days Galapagos hightlights express

By Lead Adventures

Free cancellation available

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Free cancellation available
5d
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Multiple languages

Overview

Our Galapagos Experience Programme is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to get an in-depth look at this world-famous destination! With our help, you will be able to explore these unique islands while leaving a positive ecological and social footprint!
Why is this a unique experience?
Real Galapagos experience.- Allows you to live and experience the islands off the beaten track.
ocially responsible programme.- Shares revenues by creating jobs within the local community.
Flexible schedule.- Enables you to take part in amazing activities and excursions, like diving with sharks, snorkelling with sea lions, and more.
Environmentally responsible programme.- Creates an environmentally-conscious experience by leaving a minimal impact on the environment through land travel.
Excellent value.- Enables you to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience while giving back to the local community, building confidence and adding new skills to your resume - all for a reasonable price.

Activity location

593 Origins - Santa Cruz
- Ave. Charles Darwin, Frente Al Parque San Francisco
- 200350, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

Puerto Ayora
- Puerto Ayora, Galápagos Province, Ecuador

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5 day tour budget or upgrade in Multilingual

5d
Opening hours: Sun 12:00 am-11:30 pm
English

Hostel or hotel according
Adds on
Shared tours
Duration: 5 days
Breakfast and 1 boxed lunch

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

AU$2,539.80 x 1 AdultAU$2,539.80

Total

Until Sat, 29 Nov

What's included, what's not

Driver/guide
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Accommodation as per itinerary
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Flight from Quito or Guayaquil to Galapagos
INGALA Card Fee $20 USD
Galapagos National Park entrance fee: $200 USD

Know before you book

Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Baltra Airport Pickup, Visit the Tortoise - Port Sightseeing

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight 3* hotel. Upgrade available upon request.

Santa Cruz Island

3h
Admission ticket included

Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, our team will welcome you and transfer you across the island of Santa Cruz. On the way, you’ll stop at a Tortoise Ranch in the lush highlands, where giant tortoises roam freely in their natural habitat – a true Galápagos highlight.

593 Origins - Santa Cruz

After settling into your hotel in Puerto Ayora, your local contact will provide a detailed briefing and share recommendations on dining and activities. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. You may walk through the scenic Puerto Ayora Port, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, or simply relax by the waterfront.

Day 2: Full Day Tour to Santa Fe Island

1 stop
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: Overnight 3* hotel. Upgrade available upon request.

Santa Fe Island

Today’s adventure takes you to Santa Fe, home to unique wildlife and striking volcanic landscapes dotted with giant Opuntia cacti. After a scenic boat ride, you’ll enjoy two snorkelling sessions where sea lions, colourful reef fish, turtles, rays, and even reef sharks may join you. Later, relax at Playa Escondida, where you can spot land iguanas, Galápagos hawks, finches, doves, mockingbirds, and more. A fresh lunch will be served on board before returning to Puerto Ayora in the afternoon, around 3pm.

Day 3: Bay tour and Tortuga bay beach

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight 3* hotel. Upgrade available upon request.

Santa Cruz

In the morning, enjoy a guided walk to Tortuga Bay, one of the most stunning beaches in the Galápagos. After a 45-minute trail through dry forest, you’ll arrive at a pristine white-sand beach, home to marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, and shorebirds. Continue to the calm lagoon area, perfect for relaxing, swimming, or kayaking in crystal-clear waters surrounded by mangroves. In the afternoon, embark on a Bay Tour by boat, exploring the coastline of Santa Cruz Island. Highlights include La Lobería, where sea lions gather, Las Grietas, a striking volcanic crevice with turquoise waters ideal for snorkelling, and Playa de los Perros, frequented by marine iguanas and seabirds. Snorkelling opportunities along the way offer encounters with colourful reef fish, rays, and possibly white-tipped reef sharks.

Day 4: FREE DAY TO EXPLORE

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Santa Cruz

Today is yours to enjoy Santa Cruz at your own pace. You might visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see conservation efforts up close, stroll to Tortuga Bay for a relaxing walk and beach time, or snorkel in the clear waters of Las Grietas. You can also explore Puerto Ayora’s charming port, browse local souvenir shops, and savour the rich flavours of Galápagos coffee. The day is yours to discover the island’s magic in whatever way inspires you most.

Day 5: Airport Drop-off

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Santa Cruz

Enjoy a leisurely morning before your transfer to Baltra Airport. Take in your final views of the Galápagos as you cross the Itabaca Channel on your way to the airport. We’ll ensure you arrive in time for your flight, carrying with you unforgettable memories of the islands.

Location

Activity location

593 Origins - Santa Cruz
- Ave. Charles Darwin, Frente Al Parque San Francisco
- 200350, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

Puerto Ayora
- Puerto Ayora, Galápagos Province, Ecuador

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