Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure 5D/4N
Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure 5D/4N
5 Days Starting in Baltra Island and ending in San Cristobal Island
Visiting: Baltra Island, Santa Cruz Island, Santa Fe Island, San Cristobal Island
Tour operator:
Tour code:
15403
Group Type:
Independent
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Age range:
18-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Discover the incredibly diverse marine life endemic to the Galapagos Islands on this 5-day island hopping adventure with included flights. Take a boat ride to nearby islands to see native birds and get the opportunity to swim next to seals and turtles.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Baltra Island - Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
Location: Baltra Island, Santa Cruz Island
Departure Time: 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00 Baltra Airport Pick-Up & Transfer to Santa Cruz Island Upon arrival to the Baltra Island, you will get picked up from the airport and transferred to the harbour in Puerto Ayora. You will be met by your contact person who will explain the programme for the coming days and you will receive recommendations on restaurants and things to do on Santa Cruz. In the afternoon you have free time to explore different sites of Santa Cruz. You can walk through the beautiful dry tropical forest leading up to Tortuga Bay, visit the Charles Darwin Station to learn about the Galápagos’ ongoing conservation efforts, or rent a mountain bike to go up to the highlands of Santa Cruz on your own.
Day 2: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
Location: Santa Fe Island
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Tour to a Nearby Island (Santa Fé, Plazas, Bartolome or North Seymour) (B/L) Today is an early rise for a day tour of Santa Fé Island. Enjoy snorkeling among abundant marine life and relax on board the boat taking in the beautiful surrounding views. Explore the islands to try and spot land iguanas, and go bird watching. Your day tour includes a lunch on-board. Santa Fe Island has an interesting volcanic composition, where a forest of giant Opuntia Cactus grows over volcanic rocks. The island is located southeast of Santa Cruz and is an island with an area of 24 Km², with a maximum height of 259 meters. After a boat ride to the island, visit two snorkel sites around the coast of Santa Fe. They are generally great places to snorkel with the playful Galapagos sea lions. You can also see many reef fish, and sometimes turtles, reef sharks and rays. Then we will disembark and spend some time on the beach 'Playa Escondida'. If you're lucky you could spot some of the wildlife that inhabits Santa Fé: land iguanas, galapagos hawk, finches, doves, mockingbirds, endemic rice rat and the harmless Galapagos snake.
Day 3: Santa Cruz Island - San Cristobal Island, Ecuador
Location: Santa Cruz Island, San Cristobal Island
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ferry to San Cristobal Island You will have a free morning today. Take advantage of it to visit the sites of Santa Cruz that you did not visit on the first day. Then make your way to the harbour from where the ferry to San Cristobal Island leaves at 14:00 pm. You will arrive around 16:00 – 16:30 pm at San Cristobal where you will be met by your contact person at the harbour and will be taken to your accommodation. Your contact person will explain your programme on San Cristobal and you will receive recommendations on restaurants and things to do on San Cristobal. During the rest of the afternoon, you can stroll the boulevard and watch the many sea lions that sleep there or go relax on one of the nearby beaches.
Day 4: San Cristobal Island, Ecuador
Location: San Cristobal Island
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Tour to Isla Lobos or Kicker Rock Today you will go on a day tour to either Isla Lobos or Kicker Rock, depending on availability. Lunch is included on this day tour. Return to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno at 16:00 pm. Isla Lobos You will have the opportunity to walk around this wonderful little island. There, marvel at the sea lion colonies, seabirds such as: blue footed boobies, migratory birds, frigates nesting or courting with that impressive red balloon, and nazca boobies also can be found. Go to Canal Lobos, a great place for snorkeling or swimming in turquoise waters with sea lions, tropical fish, rays, sea turtles. After this amazing experience, we sail to Playa Ochoa or Manglesito (according to the tide) where we have our box lunch and relax ourselves on a beautiful white sandy beach. Kicker Rock The boat will transport us to the beautiful rock in the middle of the ocean, which according to the “isleños” looks like a sleeping sea lion. The boat will take you around the rock to spot different nesting seabirds and will stop at the entrance of the canal from where you will snorkel. During this snorkel adventure you can spot sharks (white tipped, galapagos and hammerhead), sea turtles, rays and more. After this wonderful experience we sail to Playa Ochoa or Manglesito (according to the tide) where we have our box lunch and relax ourselves on a beautiful white sandy beach.
Day 5: San Cristobal Island, Ecuador
Location: San Cristobal Island
Meals Included: Breakfast
San Cristobal Airport Drop-Off Enjoy your free morning before departing the Galapagos Islands. You will be transferred to the San Cristobal Airport 1.5 hours before departure. We wish you safe travels.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Enjoy 4 nights in budget, standard, or superior accommodation, providing comfort and convenience throughout your island-hopping adventure.
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Transport
Transfers between harbours and accommodations on different islands, ferry from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal, airport pick-up/drop-off, and tour transport are all included.
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Meals
4 breakfasts and 2 lunches are included.
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Activities
Snorkeling and wildlife-spotting, day tour of Isla Lobos or Kicker Rock, and day tour of Santa Fé Island, Plazas Island, Bartolomé Island, or North Seymour Island are included.
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Guides
English-speaking guides on tours are included.
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Extras
Basic snorkeling gear and English-speaking contact in Puerto Ayora and Puerto Baquerizo Moreno are included.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional activities are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses are not covered.
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Tips
Tips are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not provided.
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Other Meals & Drinks
Meals and drinks other than the specified 4 breakfasts and 2 lunches are not included.
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Note: Please Plan Ahead as There are No ATMs on the Island
There are no ATMs on the island, so please plan ahead.
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Flights
Flights to and from the Galapagos Islands are not included.
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Wetsuits
Wetsuits are not provided; you can bring your own or rent in Puerto Ayora.
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Small Taxi Boat Transfers Between Harbour and Ferry Boats
Small taxi boat transfers between harbour and ferry boats cost approximately $0.
60 per person and are cash only. -
Galapagos Fees
Galapagos fees are not included.
Mode of Transport
Transfers between harbours and accommodations on different islands, ferry from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal, airport pick-up/drop-off, and tour transport are all included.
Check out our Q&As
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Is snorkeling gear provided?
Yes, basic snorkeling gear is included in the tour package.
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Is there anything I should plan ahead for regarding cash availability?
Yes, please plan ahead as there are no ATMs on the island.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 4 breakfasts and 2 lunches.
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What wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?
You can expect to see sea lions, rays, turtles, blue footed boobies, frigate birds, land iguanas, Galapagos hawk, finches, doves, mockingbirds, endemic rice rat, and the harmless Galapagos snake.
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What types of transport are included in the tour?
The tour includes transfers between harbours and accommodations on different islands, a ferry from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal, airport pick-up/drop-off, and tour transport.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes snorkeling and wildlife-spotting, a day tour of Isla Lobos or Kicker Rock, and a day tour of Santa Fé Island, Plazas Island, Bartolomé Island, or North Seymour Island.
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What should I do if I need a wetsuit for snorkeling?
You should bring your own wetsuit or rent one in Puerto Ayora.
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Are there any additional costs I should be aware of?
Yes, additional costs include optional activities, personal expenses, tips, travel insurance, other meals and drinks, flights, small taxi boat transfers between harbour and ferry boats (approximately $0.60 per person, cash only), and Galapagos fees.
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Will there be a guide during the tours?
Yes, English-speaking guides will be available on the tours.
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What kind of accommodation options are available during the tour?
You can enjoy 4 nights in budget, standard, or superior accommodation, providing comfort and convenience throughout your island-hopping adventure.
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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