4 Days Galápagos - Isabela Islands and Santa Cruz

4 Days Galápagos - Isabela Islands and Santa Cruz

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 4-day adventure through the enchanting Galápagos Islands, exploring the wonders of Isabela and Santa Cruz. Begin your journey with a warm welcome at Baltra airport, followed by visits to the highlands and the Charles Darwin Scientific Station. Experience the unique wildlife and stunning landscapes as you ferry to Isabela Island for a Tintoreras Tour. Return to Santa Cruz for a thrilling Bay Tour, where you’ll encounter sea lions, sharks, and vibrant marine life. Conclude your trip with a private transfer to the airport. Enjoy included meals, accommodations, and seamless transfers throughout this unforgettable Galápagos experience. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • We will enjoy the charms that give us, the beautiful Galapagos Islands

  • We will have the opportunity to live so closely with the fascinating species that hide these enchanted islands

  • You can enjoy the most essential and representative activities from two fascinating and important islands: Santa Cruz and Isabela

  • Visit the ranch where you can see the turtles of Galapagos and the Charles Darwin Scientific Station

  • Tour the "Loberia," a small island where sea lions meet and swim with people

  • Observe sharks in the "Shark Channel" and ocean birds among lava rocks

  • Snorkel and swim in "La Grieta," a scenic fissure with less salty water

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Puerto Ayora

Location: Santa Cruz Island

Accommodation Name: Hotel in Santa Cruz

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer in + High Land + Charles Darwin Scientific Station
Arrival at Baltra airport and personalized welcome (Poster with names and waiting guide) to go to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. We will leave the airport to get on a bus that will take us to the canal of Itabaca. We will board a barge to cross the channel of Itabaca (maximum sailing time 10min).
When we arrive at Santa Cruz Island we will begin the tour by what is called the Upper part of the island. We will take the road to visit two places towards the hotel, the ranch where you can see the turtles of Galapagos and the Scientific Station Charles Darwin These tourist attractions are visited autonomously, our driver will take you and wait for you during the activities. They will finish the tour at the hotel selected for the check-in.
Overnight in Santa Cruz
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Day 2 :

Location: Isabela Island

Accommodation Name: Hotel in Isabela Island

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ferry to Isabela Island + Tintoreras Tour
In the afternoon we will go to the dock of Puerto Ayora where they will take a water taxi to the speedboat, a journey of approximately two and a half hours, which will take us to Isla Isabela.
Overnight in Isabela Island

Day 3 :

Location: Santa Cruz

Accommodation Name: Hotel in Santa Cruz

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ferry to Santa Cruz + Bay Tour
In the morning from the hotel, at the indicated time, we will go to Puerto Villamil where we will take a water taxi to the speedboat, a journey of approximately two and a half hours, which will take us back to the island of Santa Cruz.
In the afternoon we will meet in the lobby of the hotel to head towards the "Loberia", a small island located two miles away, where the sea lions meet. They’re very kind and like to swim with people. Then, we will move to the "Shark Channel", a fissure or crevices formed by magmatic chamber, where they will be able to observe the sharks "ravine dyes" and are completely harmless. Ocean birds can also be seen among lava rocks. The third destination to visit is "Canal del Amor", another fissure, fantastic for photography, of exceptional scenic beauty.
Then we will head to the "Franklin Bay" where you will find sea turtles, golden rays, eagle stripes and a mangrove area where pelicans and herons nest depending on the season." La Grieta" is the next place to visit. Here you will take a fifteen minute walk on the lava rocks where you will see the Darwin finches, shorebirds and lagoon, endemic and native vegetation. The cracks remain the channels of sharks and love, only inward, where the water is less salty. Here you can snorkel and swim ravine.
Finally visit "La Playa de Los Perros" where you will have the option to take a walk. This beach was named after the large number of "dog crabs" found in the area, along with the largest marine iguanas on the island of Santa Cruz. Once all the activities are over we will return to the hotel.
Overnight in Santa Cruz

Day 4 :

Location: Baltra Island

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer Out in Private Taxi
At the agreed time, we will head to the airport to take the return flight.

What's Included

Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
3 nights of accommodation in selected class hotel in Santa Cruz and Isabela
Transfer in / out according your flight time
All Fees and Taxes
Transport to and from the hotel to the sites mentioned in the itinerary will be provided

What's Not Included

Air tickets from/to Galapagos
Galapagos National Park Entry fee
Migratory Control Card (INGALA)
Taxes Municipality of Isabela
Bus lobito $5 per person
Note.- The program does not include anything not specified

Know Before You Go

  • Passport Required

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Please make sure to book an early arrival flight to Baltra airport on Day 1 (before 11 am) to follow the order of the itinerary shown.
  • Itinerary subject to change due to Galapagos National Park regulations or circumstances beyond our control (force majeure) - no refunds will be applied in these cases.
  • Pick up from the airport arrival door, hotel´s lobby or/and docks specifieds on the tour.

Mode of Transport

Transportation includes transfers to and from the hotel to the sites mentioned in the itinerary, a bus ride, a barge crossing, and speedboat journeys between islands.

Accommodation

Enjoy 3 nights of accommodation in selected class hotels on Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands, providing comfort and convenience during your stay.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?

    During the tour, you will have the opportunity to see Galapagos turtles, sea lions, sharks, ocean birds, sea turtles, golden rays, eagle rays, pelicans, herons, Darwin finches, shorebirds, and marine iguanas.

  • What activities are included on the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will be transferred from Baltra airport to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. You will visit the highlands and the Charles Darwin Scientific Station, where you can see Galapagos turtles. These activities are done autonomously with a driver who will take you to the sites and wait for you. ...more ...less

  • What is the itinerary for the second day?

    On the second day, you will take a ferry to Isabela Island and participate in the Tintoreras Tour. You will spend the night on Isabela Island.

  • What can I expect on the third day of the tour?

    On the third day, you will take a ferry back to Santa Cruz Island. In the afternoon, you will visit several sites including Loberia, Shark Channel, Canal del Amor, Franklin Bay, La Grieta, and La Playa de Los Perros. Activities include observing sea lions, sharks, ocean birds, sea turtles, and marine iguanas, as well as snorkeling and swimming. ...more ...less

  • How will I be transferred to the airport on the last day?

    On the last day, you will be transferred to the airport in a private taxi at the agreed time to take your return flight.

  • Are there any specific requirements or restrictions for this tour?

    Yes, the tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible, not suitable for pets, and has no nearby public transportation. Infants must not sit on laps, and infant seats are unavailable. It is not recommended for people with back problems, pregnant travelers, or people with heart conditions. A passport is required, and you should book an early arrival flight to Baltra airport on Day 1 (before 11 am) to follow the itinerary.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    In each tour we provide a tour guide, if the tour is private you will have it for your own, if the tour is shared the guide will take care of the whole gropup

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    It will depend on which tour and at what time it has started

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Our guides still using masks and also constantly cleaning their hands

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Cancellation fees tend to increase when the arrival date is closer. BM TOURS will do its best to keep these expenses as low as possible according to the policy established

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    The operation is made by local guides, due this, the revenue stays in the country

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    The shared tours has a minimum of 2 passengers

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will receive a voucher with the confirmation

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    16 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Depending on the tour the hotel includes the breakfast or the whole meals but all of them had the safety regulations

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15-Aug-2023

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Great private tour of the...

06-May-2023

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19-Sep-2024

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Book with Confidence

  • Free Date Changes

    BM Tours allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 7 days before the start of the tour.

  • Low Deposit

    BM Tours requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bm tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

4 Days Galápagos - Isabela Islands and Santa Cruz

4 Days Starting and ending in Baltra, Ecuador

Visiting: Santa Cruz Island, Isabela Island, Santa Cruz, Baltra Island

Tour operator:

BM Tours

Tour code:

448880

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

2-

Tour operated in:

English
From: $1052 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 19-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

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