San Cristóbal & Santa Cruz
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Duration
4 Nights
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Trip Comfort
Comfort
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Trip Highlights
Central and Eastern Islands
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Price From
$ 2,470 per person
Spend five days exploring the stunningly diverse islands of San Cristóbal and Santa Cruz. Swim with playful sea lions, witness fascinating endemic bird species and relax on the pristine beaches of the Galápagos Islands.
Trip Highlights:
- Witness the striking red-chested frigatebirds in their masses at Frigate Hill
- Swim in crystal clear waters and get up close with acrobatic sea lions in their natural habitat
- Experience abundant sea life, from string rays and sharks to dolphins and whales
- Visit a coffee and sugar plantation to learn about agricultural traditions that are deep-rooted in the archipelago
Example Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival in the Enchanted Islands
Upon arrival in the Enchanted Islands, your private transfer will be waiting. First, you will visit the Interpretation Center and then hike to Cerro las Tijeretas or Frigate Hill, spotting interesting endemic plants and birdlife as you walk. You will then go to Darwin Bay and encounter underwater marine life at Darwin Bay, before heading to Carola Beach to swim with sea turtles, sea lions, and marine iguanas. Later you will visit La Lobería to snorkel and swim amongst the abundant marine life.
Accommodation: Hotel Golden Bay
Day 2 | Full Day Kicker Rock
On day two, you'll leave early to head to Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock), with a stop on the way for snorkeling in a small protected bay with calm water and playful sea lions. Leon Dormido is considered to be one of the top snorkel and dive sites in the Galápagos Islands. Here you will use the snorkeling equipment to explore a channel between the rocks, where stingrays, white-tipped reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, turtles, tropical fish and eagle rays all live in the waters and, if you are lucky, you may even get to spot dolphins and whales.
Accommodation: Hotel Golden Bay
Meals: breakfast and lunch
Day 3 | Coffee farm, Sugar Cane, Wooden workshops
First, you will travel to El Cascajo area to visit organic coffee and sugar cane plantations and learn about the production process. Later, you will head to the Charles Darwin Research Center to learn about vital conservation of giant tortoises and iguanas, and get to witness endemic wildlife up close. Finally, you will take part in a wood workshop that reflects the enchanted islands.
Accommodation: Hotel Ikala Galápagos
Meals: breakfast and lunch
Day 4 | Full Day Navigable
You will embark on a motor yacht for a full day's excursion with a naturalist guide. You can visit North Seymour and Bachas, South Plazas, Santa Fe Island or Bartolomé, and Sullivan Bay. Along the way, you have the chance to spot leaping rays and many other marine life, all while watching the stunning island scenery.
Accommodation: Hotel Ikala Galápagos
Meals: breakfast and lunch
Day 5 | Leaving the Enchanted Islands
On the last day, you will take a transfer from Puerto Ayora to Baltra Airport in order to take a flight back to the mainland.
Inclusions
Where You Will Stay
Hotel Galápagos Sunset
Galápagos Sunset is run by a local family with over 50 years of experience in the tourism industry. Providing cozy rooms, panoramic ocean views and all the essential amenities, you will feel at home while exploring the the wonders of San Cristóbal Island.
Ikala Hotel
The Ikala Galápagos Hotel offers unmatched scenery, surrounded by beautiful trees and gardens that create a refreshing ambience and protect you from the island heat. With 15 spacious suites, an open-air pool, delicious dishes in La Terraza Restaurant & Bar, and free bicycles, Ikala has everything you need to enjoy the Galápagos Islands.
Ask a Galápagos specialist
to plan your adventure