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6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Budget
6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Budget
6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Budget
6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Budget

6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Budget

By Ecua Horse Rides
Price is AU$3,430 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • 6d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

• Los Tuneles: Snorkel in the clear waters and swim with a lot of different animal species.
• Wetlands and Tintoreras: Visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre, Wall of Tears and Tintoreras islet.
• Charles Darwin Research Station: Known for its turtles, born from 3 inches to 4 feet long.
• Bay Tour: You will visit the highlights around Puerto Ayora by boat.
• Santa Fe: Explore one of the oldest uninhabited islands of the Galapagos.

Activity location

  • Las Tintoreras
    • Puerto Villamil, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Las Tintoreras
    • Puerto Villamil, Ecuador

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6D Galapagos Budget
  • Activity duration is 6 days6d6d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$3,430.42 x 1 AdultAU$3,430.42

Total
Price is AU$3,430.42

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSnorkelling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life jacket.
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel each way
  • What's includedWhat's includedAirport pickup and drop off at Baltra airport at your arrival/departure time.
  • What's includedWhat's included24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccommodation in a single, double or triple room.
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal naturalist guide (English & Spanish speaking)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedRound trip flights from mainland Ecuador to Galapagos Islands.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMigratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedIsabela dock fee: $ 10 p.p. (cash only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWater Taxi around $ 1 p.p. (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbour and back)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFor rent: wetsuit (recommended between May – November): $ 5 p.p. per day (cash only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal travel & health insurance.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOptional tips for the guide.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is recommended to book flights with an early arrival time to the Galapagos Islands and a late departure time from the Galapagos Islands to make sure you can enjoy all of the activities of the tour. Late arrivals and/or early departures mean you might miss some activities.
  • If your flight is delayed or cancelled and you cannot make it to Puerto Ayora in time to take the last speedboat to Isabela Island, which departs around 14:00, the team assist you with finding accommodation on Santa Cruz Island but this will be on your own expense. You will miss the planned activities.
  • There are no guides on the transport by public speedboat between islands.
  • Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transport on the Galapagos Islands is quite small.
  • Tap water on the Galapagos Islands might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottled or purified water is always recommended.
  • Inform yourself about food safety when travelling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
  • It is important to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
  • The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
  • In order to process your reservation please help us with all this information: return flights from and to Galapagos, room type (twin, matrimonial or triple), Whatsapp phone number (in case you use it).
  • For all guests we need: passport numbers, date of birth, nationality, food restrictions, medical restrictions
  • The exact amount for the fees mentioned in the 'What's excluded' section will be detailed in the voucher. If you want to know this information beforehand, please contact us through the platform.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – ISABELA ISLAND – FLAMINGO LAGOON
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar
Isabela Island
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket not included
It is recommended to book flights with an early arrival time to Baltra airport to make sure you can enjoy all of the activities of the tour. Option 1: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra before 11:00 AM Upon arrival to Baltra Airport you will be picked up by an English speaking guide and transferred to Puerto Ayora for lunch. After lunch you will take the speedboat to Isabela (approx. 2.5hrs). Upon arrival you will head to Flamingo Lagoon for a short visit, followed by a drop off at your hotel in Isabela. Accommodation in Hotel San Vicente or similar. Option 2: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra after 11:00 AM If you flight arrives after 11:00 am you will stay in Santa Cruz on your first day. If you arrive before 2:00 pm you will receive lunch either. The order for the tour will be changed, but rest assured that you will do all the activities included in the tour.
Day 2: TINTORERAS AND WETLANDS
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar
Las Tintoreras
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Your Wetlands tour starts early in the morning. First visiting the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre and then the Wall of Tears, a historic site. After this visit you will head to Tunel del Estero where you will experience a Lava Tunnel and take in glorious sites. * Please keep in mind that the total length of the walk in The Wetlands area is approximately 3 to 4 hours. After lunch you will have a short break before your visit to Tintoreras Islet. Named for the white-tip sharks known as Tintoreras which rest at the bottom of the site. Transfer to Puerto Villamil for a trek on volcanic rocks where you can spot a variety of wildlife. Snorkelling and beach time after the trek.
Day 3: SNORKELING IN LOS TUNELES
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar
Los Tuneles
  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
Early in the morning, you will go on a 30 to 40 minute boat ride from Puerto Villamil. Max group size is 10 pax. The unique lava formations and calm water make Los Tuneles the best site to snorkel in Isabela Island. You will get the chance to spot a wide array of sea birds, marine wildlife, penguins, and the ever playful sea lions. The activity takes about 6 hours. You can also choose to explore Concha Perla by yourself before or after snorkelling.
Day 4: CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION – BAY TOUR
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel Fernandina or similar
Charles Darwin Research Station
  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
At 06:00 AM you will take the public speedboat to Santa Cruz Island where you’ll have breakfast. Then you’ll visit the renowned Charles Darwin Research Station. After lunch, you will go on a Bay Tour. With this tour you visit the highlights around Puerto Ayora by boat. Including; La Loberia, Punta Camaño Islet, two channel crossings, and finally Playa de Los Perros.
Day 5: SANTA FE ISLAND
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel Fernandina or similar
Santa Fe Island
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast you will travel to Santa Fe Island. One of the oldest islands in the archipelago. The vegetation of the island is characteristic. Santa Fe is home to endemic species such as the Barrington Land Iguana. Upon arrival you will partake in a snorkelling activity. After snorkelling you will go to Santa Cruz island and have about an hour of beach time before lunch.
Day 6: TRANSFER OUT – BALTRA
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Santa Cruz Island
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast, you will travel to Baltra Airport with a Spanish speaking driver, where you will depart to Quito or Guayaquil.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLas Tintoreras
    • Puerto Villamil, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELas Tintoreras
    • Puerto Villamil, Ecuador

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