Superior Galapagos
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Kick off a six day Galapagos adventure from San Cristobal to Baltra, blending wildlife and beaches. You'll snorkel at Kicker Rock – with chances to see hammerheads, turtles and rays – then unwind on a white coral beach. Explore San Cristobal's highlands, from El Junco crater lake to Puerto Chino and the giant tortoise breeding centre. Hop over to Santa Cruz for Academy Bay – swim with sea lions, spot blue footed boobies and maybe reef sharks – and spend a full day visiting an uninhabited island such as Bartolome, North Seymour, Plazas or Santa Fe. A relaxed pace and comfy stays throughout.
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Tour Overview
Duration
6 daysHotel Rating
3 star hotelsStarts
San CristobalEnds
BaltraMinimum Age
No minimum ageMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in Galapagos that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
YesDeparture Transfer
YesTour Guide
Yes - for included sightseeing.Countries
Galapagos, EcuadorMeals Included
Breakfast: 5, Lunch: 4Passengers
£4,620.00
£2,310.00
Tour Style
Group Size
Min 2 / Max Private Tour
Trip Type
Private Tours
Range
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
Demands a higher level of physical effort, including extended walking, hiking, or more challenging terrain. You must be able to walk around 5-kilometres without stopping and on overland trips, you must be able to manage steps up into overland trucks.
Tour Guide
Yes - for included sightseeing.Group Size
Min 2 / Max Private TourRange
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
Demands a higher level of physical effort, including extended walking, hiking, or more challenging terrain. You must be able to walk around 5-kilometres without stopping and on overland trips, you must be able to manage steps up into overland trucks.
Trip Type
Private ToursTour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in San Cristobal
On arrival at San Cristobal Airport – the start of your Galapagos expedition – we meet you and transfer by private vehicle to your hotel in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, accompanied by an English–speaking representative. We then host a short welcome briefing to run through the itinerary and answer any questions.
The rest of the afternoon is yours – you can wander around town, visit the Interpretation Centre, head to nearby beaches, or walk to Tijeretas. Overnight at Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar.
Day 2 - Kicker Rock Snorkelling Tour
After breakfast, we board a boat for a day tour to Kicker Rock, with snorkelling equipment and a box lunch provided. After the ride, we anchor and snorkel through the channel between the rock formations, keeping an eye out for sharks – sometimes even hammerheads – as well as turtles, rays and other marine life.
We then continue to Manglecito or a similar white coral beach to walk the shore, relax and swim in the shallow waters before returning to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
If you prefer, you can choose to dive at Kicker Rock – two dives – if you hold a PADI certificate, for an additional amount with equipment included.
Day 3 - San Cristobal Highlands Tour
We head into the highlands of San Cristobal on a half day tour – about 30 minutes by road brings us to El Junco crater lake, the only freshwater lake in the Galapagos. We continue to Puerto Chino, a white sand beach, and take a short walk along the shore, passing resting sea lions to reach the rocks often frequented by blue footed boobies.
We then return to the vehicle and drive to La Galapaguera, the giant tortoise breeding centre with wooden walkways and clear signage. After the tour we have lunch, then we return to your hotel.
Day 4 - Santa Cruz Island and Bay Tour
This morning we transfer to the harbour for the public speedboat to Santa Cruz Island. On arrival we transfer to your hotel, where a staff member meets us to go over the rest of the itinerary.
After lunch we join a Santa Cruz Bay boat tour to Academy Bay – also known as La Lobería – where we swim and snorkel with sea lions and a variety of colourful fish, keeping an eye out for blue-footed boobies on the cliffs. If you wish, you can climb to the viewpoint – with luck you may spot white-tipped reef sharks below.
Day 5 - Galapagos Island Excursion
Today we travel by boat from Santa Cruz for a full day on one of the uninhabited islands – North Seymour, Bartolome, Plazas or Santa Fe – allocated according to Galapagos National Park itineraries and availability.
We navigate to the assigned site, go ashore to explore on foot, then return to Santa Cruz by boat.
Day 6 - Departure from the Galapagos
After breakfast, we arrange your transfer to Baltra in line with your flight schedule, with a Spanish–speaking driver – our services conclude upon drop off.
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Hotels
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