Galapagos Island Hopping Santa Cruz and San Cristobal 5 Days

Galapagos Island Hopping Santa Cruz and San Cristobal 5 Days

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$1012

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Tour Overview

Embark on a 5-day adventure through the enchanting Galapagos Islands, exploring the diverse landscapes and unique wildlife of Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal. This tour offers an immersive experience with the local fauna, allowing you to witness giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Scientific Station, swim alongside sea lions at Loberia, and observe marine iguanas, sharks, and sea turtles at Tortuga Bay. Journey through the highlands of San Cristóbal to El Junco lagoon and La Galapaguera tortoise research center. With accommodations on both islands, guided tours, and airport transfers included, this trip promises an unforgettable encounter with nature in its purest form. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • This tour will let you know two islands of the enchanted archipelago of Galapagos, Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal

  • Entrance to the ranch in the upper part of Santa Cruz Island, where the iconic tortoises are breeding

  • Visit to the Charles Darwin Scientific Station to learn about the breeding program for giant tortoises in captivity

  • Walk to Tortuga Bay, a beautiful beach where you can swim, snorkel, and see marine iguanas, sharks, and sea turtles

  • Visit to "Loberia," a small island where sea lions meet and swim with people

  • Stop at El Junco, a freshwater lagoon in San Cristobal, to view Frigatebirds and other waterfowl

  • Visit to La Galapaguera, San Cristobal's Tortoise research and conservation center

  • Option to visit Kicker Rock, a volcanic rock formation that is a refuge for seabirds, sea lions, and marine life including hammerhead sharks

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Puerto Ayora

Location: Santa Cruz

Accommodation Name: Hotel in Santa Cruz

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer In + Highland
Transfer in: Our guide will be waiting for you at the airport wth a signal with your name in order to do the transfer to Santa Cruz island.
High Land:.- Upper part Santa Cruz Island Entrance to the ranch, where the iconic tortoise are breeding.
Charles Darwin Scientific Station: is an Interpretation Center open to the public and you can also learn about the breeding program for giant tortoises in captivity and their repatriation
Accomodation in Santa Cruz
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Day 2 : Tortuga Bay

Location: Santa Cruz

Accommodation Name: Hotel in Santa Cruz

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tortuga Bay + Bay Tour
-Tortuga Bay: You will move towards the entrance of the road to Tortuga Bay, which we will do this by a walk of about 45 minutes to get to a beautiful beach nesting turtles. Tortuga Bay is known for being one of the longest beaches of white sand, where you can go swimming, snorkeling. You will see marine iguanas, sharks and sea turtles. -
We 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.
Accomodation in Santa Cruz

Day 3 : Ferry + Highland In San Cristobal

Location: San Cristobal

Accommodation Name: Hotel in San Cristobal

Meals Included: Breakfast

Ferry + Highland in San Cristobal
-Ferry from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal
-The highlands of San Cristobal exhibit distinctly different biozones than the other inhabited islands. The first stop on this trans-island journey is at El Junco, a freshwater lagoon nested in the center of the islands. Here you can view Frigatebirds and other water fowl bathing in the lagoon. Unfortunately, you will not be able to join them in the inviting water. Moving on  you will stop at La Galapaguera, San Cristobal's Tortoise research and conservation center to see and learn about this island's growing Tortoise population in a natural setting. 
Accomodation in San Cristobal

Day 4 : Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Location: San Cristóbal

Accommodation Name: Hotel in San Cristobal

Meals Included: Breakfast

You will have the option to purchase one of the activities detailed below or take the day off
- Option 1: At the agreed time, we will meet at the pier to begin our visit to the island wolves. In this place you will disembark to walk along a path with a beautiful landscape where you will find colonies of sea lions, pins with blue legs, marine iguanas and masked boobies.
- Option 2: Kicker Rock is an uninhabited islet located 30 minutes from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno – San Cristóbal, Ecuador. It is a volcanic rock formation located outside the island of San Cristóbal. It is a refuge for many seabirds as boobies with blue legs, as well as for sea lions. The waters around the rock are home to numerous species of fish, sea turtles, rays and hammerhead sharks
Accomodation in San Cristobal

Day 5 : San Cristobal

Location: San Cristobal

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer out
At the agreed time, after breakfast, we will meet in the lobby of the hotel to head to the airport to take the flight back.

What's Included

  • Meals

    Breakfast is included.

  • Transfers

    Transfers from the airport to the hotel and back are included.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation in Santa Cruz and San Cristobal is included.

  • Guided Tours

    A certified guide is included.

What's Not Included

  • Transit Control Card

    Transit Control Card Ingala costs USD 20 at the airport in Quito or Guayaquil per person.

  • Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee

    Entrance to the Galapagos National Park costs $50 for Mercosur countries and USD 100 for foreigners.

  • Bus Lobito

    Bus Lobito costs $5 per person.

  • Dock Fees

    Santa Cruz dock fee is $1 and Isabela Island dock fee is $10.

  • Inter-Island Water Cabs

    Inter-Island water cabs cost $1.

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
  • Departure Point: Lobby of the hotel Dates: See Availability Return point: Returns to the dock

Mode of Transport

Transfers include airport pick-up and drop-off, inter-island ferry rides, and local transportation to various tour sites, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable accommodations in Santa Cruz and San Cristobal, providing a relaxing stay amidst the natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands.

Check out our Q&As

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

    During the tour, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, masked boobies, sharks, sea turtles, and Frigatebirds.

  • What activities are included in the tour?

    The tour includes activities such as visiting the Charles Darwin Scientific Station, walking to Tortuga Bay for swimming and snorkeling, observing sea lions at Loberia, viewing sharks at Shark Channel, and visiting the highlands of San Cristobal to see El Junco lagoon and La Galapaguera tortoise research center. ...more ...less

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, on Day 4, you have the option to either visit the island wolves to see sea lions, marine iguanas, and masked boobies, or take a trip to Kicker Rock to see seabirds, sea lions, fish, sea turtles, rays, and hammerhead sharks.

  • What is the accommodation arrangement during the tour?

    Accommodation is provided in Santa Cruz for the first two nights and in San Cristobal for the next two nights.

  • What is included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes breakfast, transfers between the airport and hotels, accommodation in Santa Cruz and San Cristobal, and a certified guide.

  • What is not included in the tour package?

    The tour package does not include the Transit Control Card Ingala (USD 20 per person), entrance to the Galapagos National Park ($50 for Mercosur countries and USD 100 for foreigners), bus lobito ($5 per person), Santa Cruz dock fee ($1), Isabela Island dock fee ($10), and inter-island water cabs ($1).

  • Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

    No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, not stroller accessible, and not recommended for people with back problems, pregnant travelers, or people with heart conditions.

  • What should I know before going on this tour?

    You will need a passport for this tour. Additionally, the tour is not suitable for pets, there is no public transportation nearby, infants must not sit on laps, and infant seats are unavailable.

  • 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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Saturday - Wednesday

Feb 22, 2025 - Feb 26, 2025
$1228 (USD)

Sunday - Thursday

Feb 23, 2025 - Feb 27, 2025
$1228 (USD)

Monday - Friday

Feb 24, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
$1012 (USD)

Tuesday - Saturday

Feb 25, 2025 - Mar 01, 2025
$1012 (USD)

Wednesday - Sunday

Feb 26, 2025 - Mar 02, 2025
$1012 (USD)

Thursday - Monday

Feb 27, 2025 - Mar 03, 2025
$1012 (USD)

Friday - Tuesday

Feb 28, 2025 - Mar 04, 2025
$1012 (USD)

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.

Galapagos Island Hopping Santa Cruz and San Cristobal 5 Days

5 Days Starting in Santa Cruz, Ecuador and ending in San Cristobal, Ecuador

Visiting: Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, San Cristóbal

Tour operator:

BM Tours

Tour code:

448990

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

2-

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish
From: $1012 (USD)

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

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