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Puerto Baquerizo Moreno · Galapagos · Ecuador
6 Day Classic Galapagos Island Hopping: Kayaking, Mountain Biking & Volcano
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The Experience
What your day looks like
The classic island hopping tours of the Galapagos are designed for travelers who love a mix of adventure, family hotels, and good food. These tours are a combination of interesting day trips and time to explore the Galapagos Islands themselves. The hotels are tourist superior class.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Santa Cruz highlands: Walk around giant tortoises in their natural habitat
- El Junco volcano San Cristobal: The only place on the Galapagos with natural fresh water
- Puerto Villamil: Kayaking while you can spot penguins and bluefooted boobies
- Wetlands: Mountain biking next to giant turtles and long white beaches
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Quito/Guayaquil - San Cristobal The guide will pick you up at San Cristobal airport and take you to the hotel. After a nice Ecuadorian lunch, you have the time to visit Playa Mann, Las Tijeretas or Punta Carola by yourself. You will be welcomed by the hundreds of Galapagos sea lions that live in the village.
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Accommodation in Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar. (L)
Day 2
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Sightseeing at San Cristobal Island (Galapagos). San Cristobal Highlands - El Junco - Puerto Chino: Today you will visit the highlands of San Cristobal. Your driver will take you to your first stop in about 30 minutes: El Junco Crater Lake, the only freshwater lake on the Galapagos Islands. Then you continue to Puerto Chino, a beautiful white sanded beach (look out for horseflies). Follow a path that leads you along with the cacti of the Opuntia until you reach the white sandy beach of Puerto Chino. Here you can take a short walk along with the lazy sea lions that lie on the beach, towards the blue-footed boobies on the rocks. You walk back to the car so you can continue to La Galapaguera, a breeding ground with very nice wooden walkways and clear indications.
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Accommodation in Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar. (B, L)
Day 3
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Flight Isabela - Biking Self Guide - Kayak Puerto Villamil: Early in the morning, you go to Isabela with a flight of about 40 minutes. After dropping off your luggage you can enjoy the village.
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Mountain Biking. Go on a mountain bike to the breeding center and other accessible places or simply walk to the Muro de Las Lagrimas. Along the way you have a great chance to see the giant tortoises just next to the road.
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Kayaking at Isabela Island (Galapagos). In the afternoon, your guide will accompany you for a relaxing and beautiful kayak excursion in the bay of Puerto Villamil. Here you will be able to spot various endemic animals such as marine iguanas, sea lions, and penguins. Breakfast included.
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Accommodation in Hotel Volcano or similar. (B)
Day 4
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Hiking at Sierra Negra. Sierra Negra Volcano: Early in the morning you will be picked up and driven to the highlands. The first stop during your walk in the Sierra Negra volcano, which is the second-largest active crater in the world with a diameter of 10 km. The second part of the walk takes you to Chico, a cone of Sierra Negra with moonlike landscapes. This gives you an idea of how the islands looked at their creation. You will be back at around 02:00 PM.
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Leisure. The rest of the afternoon is free to enjoy the beach on your own.
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Accommodation in Hotel Volcano or similar. (B & L)
Day 5
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Sightseeing at Santa Cruz Island (Galapagos). Charles Darwin Research Center - Santa Cruz Highlands: At 6:00 you take the public speed boat to Santa Cruz Island, where you will have breakfast. Then you will visit the renowned Charles Darwin Research Station. In the afternoon you will visit the highlands of Santa Cruz with the giant turtles. The ride takes about 40 minutes from the village of Puerto Ayora. You take a small walk of about 30 minutes on a private ranch where you can see the big turtles in their natural habitat.
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Accommodation in Hotel Silberstein or similar. (B)
Day 6
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Transfer out: After breakfast, you will travel to Baltra airport. The tour ends on arrival at the airport, where you leave for Quito or Guayaquil. (B)
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
Airport pickup at San Cristobal Airport and drop off at Baltra Airport Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary Transportation between Baltra Airport – and Itabaca Channel fees each way All activities as described in the itinerary: hiking, snorkeling, sightseeing, and more 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish
Not Included
Flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card (cash only) Water Taxi (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back) Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary Optional tips for the guide
What to Bring
Bottled or purified water is always recommended
Restrictions
Not recommended for people with back problems. Not recommended for people with heart conditions. Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galapagos Islands is quite small. On the airplane, you can take a bag of max 12 kg.
Meeting & Pickup
We will pick you up at the airport.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
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