Galapagos Island Hopping Tour – 7 Days

Galapagos Island Hopping Tour – 7 Days

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Tour Overview

Start on the Island of Baltra and end in Quito! Perfect for couples, multi-generational families and those who want alternatives to traditional island visits, this carefully designed Galapagos Safari will allow you to see the best of the islands. The abundant fauna, both marine and terrestrial, attracts ecological tourism to the Ecuadorian Galapagos Islands. Explore it on foot or by Zodiac boat. Snorkel or scuba dive with the inhabitants of these waters, from sea lions to turtles, at Cousin de Santiago Rock. Walk alongside finches, flamingos and iguanas along the Darwin trail. Admire the Sierra Negra volcano, in Isabela. Since the National Park admits a limited number of visitors, book the boat tour through a tour operator. For optimal diving conditions, travel between January and April. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Discover the active volcanoes of the Galapagos Islands

  • 97% of the Galapagos Islands are a protected National Park full of nature.

  • Learn about the unique habits of the marine iguana with your expert naturalist guide

  • Snorkel the incredible waters of Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock), an eroded volcanic cone where sea turtles, rays and colourful fish make their home.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Quito Or Guayaquil To The Island Of Baltra

Location: Quito

Accommodation: Hotel

At the airport in Baltra, you’ll meet up with our English speaking guide who will take us to the port of Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island) for lunch. Afterwards, you’ll take the public speedboat to Isabela, which lasts approximately three hours. You’ll arrive to your Hotel.

After a brief rest at the hotel, you’ll head to the Flamingo Lagoon, which is the largest coastal lagoon found in the Galapagos and is one of the main reproductive sites for the grand majority of flamingos. ...more ...less

Day 2 : Excursion To The Sierra Negra Volcano

Location: Sierra Negra

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we’ll take an excursion to the Sierra Negra Volcano. This volcano is located 13 miles from Port Villamil and has the second largest volcanic crater in the world, measuring 6 miles in diameter and 300 feet deep. To arrive at this incredible sight we travel in bus or similar vehicle for 45 minutes to the Galapagos National Park where you’ll register your visit and then begin your hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano.

You’ll then proceed to the Volcan Chico where you can feel the warmth of the ground as proof of the volcano’s activity. Here you’ll stop for a box lunch before returning to the hotel. After a brief rest, you’ll have the chance to go snorkeling or swimming at Concha Perla where you can observe the colorful fish, sea urchins, starfish, sea lions, or even sea turtles.

Day 3 : Visit To The Giant Tortoise Breeding Center

Location: Las Tintoreras Islet

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

After breakfast you’ll go to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, where you will see giant tortoises in different stages of life and learn about the process that the center to going through to bring back the numbers tortoises on the island.

Additionally, you’ll visit a small lava tunnel and another Flamingo Lagoon, and then you’ll return to the hotel to have lunch.

In the afternoon, you’ll sail to “Islote Tintoreras”. It is called this due to a large crevice with very clear calm water in which white-tip sharks known as “Tintoreras” come daily to rest on the bottom. We can also observe penguins, sea lions, and marine iguanas and go snorkeling with colourful tropical fish while enjoying the beaches of Isabela.

Day 4 : Bay Of Puerto Villamil

Location: Puerto Villamil

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

After breakfast our guide will accompany us for a kayak excursion in the bay of Puerto Villamil. Then you’ll return back to the hotel for lunch and a short rest.

In the afternoon, you’ll make your way to the Highlands of Isabela to visit La Cueva de Sucre, the Mango Viewpoint, and Campo Duro where you’ll be able to observe and get close to Giant Turtles in their natural habitat the following day.

Day 5 : Find Giant Turtles In Their Natural Habitat

Location: Puerto Ayora

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

After breakfast, you’ll take the public speedboat to Puerto Ayora, where your guide will be waiting for you in order to check in to the hotel. Immediately, you’ll enjoy a wonderful visit to see Giant Turtles in their natural habitat.

After lunch in the Highlands, you’ll return to Puerto Ayora and go to the Charles Darwin Research Station. Here you’ll have the grand opportunity to see ‘Lonesome George‘, the last Galapagos tortoise of its species.

Day 6 : Floreana Island Or Santa Fé Island

Location: Puerto Ayora, Floreana Island

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

After breakfast you’ll go to the dock to take our speed boat to start the navigation to Floreana Island or Santa Fè Island which both last approximately 2 hours. If you go to Floreana, the first activity will be snorkeling at Floreana Lobery.

After lunch in the afternoon, you’ll visit the Floreana Island highlands, where we will see the caves that were used by the pirates years ago, the Asylum of Peace (viewpoint) and the ancient habitat of Wittmer, one of the earliest inhabitants of the island.

If you go to Santa Fe. Upon reaching one of the oldest islands in the archipelago with some volcanic rocks over 4 million years old we will have the opportunity to explore, hoping to find the Barrington Land Iguana, a unique species endemic only to Santa Fe lsland. You’ll wander the beach with countless sea lions and hike through Opuntia Cactus trees.

Day 7 : Transfer To Baltra Island Airport

Location: Baltra Island, Quito

After breakfast, you’ll travel to BALTRA Airport, but on the way you’ll first stop by “The Twins” (“The Gemelos”), which are similar to craters, but formed by a collapse of the Earth because of the lava flows that passed below it.

The tour will end upon the arrival to the airport where you’ll depart to Quito or Guayaquil.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

  • Fully Guided

  • Meals

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

  • What is the maximum group size?

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For 3 years

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

    Always

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    This depends on the type of tour you've booked. If there is paperwork to be sent (i.e. domestic flights etc.) we will forward these to you ahead of time.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    It can be possible in instances, a lot depends on the type of tour being run and it's accessibility

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

    We don't fund charities directly but we work with local communities where we can to support them and provide resources whenever possible. We utilise local resources with all of our trips so in that respect you are contributing to the local economy and the welfare of it's people.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    At Unu Raymi Expeditions; we’ll always keep our commitment to deliver the best customised experience created from your own personal & group requirements. We’ll provide as many available options for planning your ideal trip; operating & incorporating many off-the-beaten path experiences for your trip or expedition. Before your trip begins we’ll work with you to ensure you are fully prepared and ha

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

    Yes, if you wold like to share facilities with someone this can be organised

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    We are working with the latest protocols issued by the Ministerio de Salud (Ministry of Health) to ensure our operations are safe and compliant for the future. All hygiene standards that are being developed will be adhered to in compliance with state legislation and protocols.

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

    We have the flexibility to alter trips as necessary if there are travel restrictions in place. For all other changes please refer to our terms and conditions.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    This will depend if you have booked a private or group tour

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Ben Connolly  

Backpacker Special Peru Edition

21-Jan-2022

We have had the time of our lives and the best is still to come. We are very happy with everything! We loved Puno and everything else has been amazing :) Thanks

Trekkeroo!
Pam & Kelly Foyster   USA

O Circuit Trek

20-Jan-2024

The staff are AMAZING. I thought we were joining a group but on a private trek! The guide was professional highly qualified incredibly helpful and hyper-focused on our safety and enjoyment the entire time. Our porter did not speak English but was also overqualified (highly skilled climber) for this job and great to be around. We even had a cook (what?!?!) which blew us away because we thought we would be eating in refugios (there is excellent food service even in the tent-only areas. His cooking spoiled us completely and there was always more than enough to eat. ...more ...less

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Brett Schlesinger (USA)   USA

O Circuit Trek

20-Jan-2024

This was a trip I will never forget! James @ Unu Raymi was incredibly helpful in preparing me & answering my questions and organizing the trip. He went out of his way to schedule the trek between two other organized expeditions to satisfy my desire to travel. ...more ...less

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Rainnie   USA

Ausangate Circuit Trek

20-Jan-2024

That's an insane unforgettable trekking experience with your team! We are so satisfied with their professionalism and enthusiasm! Milton did a great job he is an expert and he took good care of us! He is so passionate about his love of hiking & trekking. Along the trek he shared his knowledge about everything, the Andeans local languages and community beliefs. Our cook was a wonder to us :) He was so fun, friendly and chilled. He knows how to cook. ...more ...less

Fun Group!
Charles Cole   UK

O Circuit Trek

20-Jan-2024

My son and I did the 'O' circuit of Torres del Paine which Unu Raymi managed to arrange for us at short notice. It was a fantastic 7-day trip with stunning scenery. What made it special for us was we had a guide (Ivan) and porter (Hugo) who taught us so much about the land the flora and fauna and the history of Chile and. Patagonia. We also met many people doing the same route as us worldwide. I highly recommend Unu Raymi to anyone who would like to visit Patagonia ...more ...less

Father & Son
Matthew Richard Ivor Jones   UK

Backpacker Special Per�

20-Jan-2024

Great Tour! Unu Raymi organized a great tour for me. Including a customized visit to Lake Titicaca on top of the Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu tour. The guides were knowledgeable and enthusiastic and took me through some interesting history and spectacular views.

Trekkeroo!
Lewis Crane   UK

W Trek Torres del Paine

20-Jan-2024

Thanks for an amazing time! The tour was well organized. The company was very flexible when I had to move the date of the trip. The guide was very knowledgeable and experienced. Thanks!

Trek Hound
Jenny Thwaite   Australia

Cotahuasi Canyon

20-Jan-2024

An avid trekker! I have been to Peru many times and trekked in many places with many different companies but I feel that my experience with Unu Raymi Expeditions has been the absolute and ultimate best.

Trekkeroo!
Angela Yip   UK

O Circuit Trek & El Chalt�n

20-Jan-2024

Although the organization was a bit messy it was eventually a great experience in Patagonia. James has been helpful when there are any unclarity or questions. The 'O' trek and El Chalten have so much to give. The guides are fantastic. They do all they can to make sure I'm safe but also they're a lot of fun! ...more ...less

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  • Free Date Changes

    Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

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    Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform unu raymi tour operator & lodges, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 44 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of unu raymi tour operator & lodges charges.

    Up to 50 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

Galapagos Island Hopping Tour – 7 Days

7 Days Starting and ending in Quito, Ecuador

Visiting: Quito, Sierra Negra, Las Tintoreras Islet, Puerto Villamil, Puerto Ayora, Floreana Island, Baltra Island ...more ...less

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 20

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

18-65

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Gluten and Dairy Free

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Snorkeling

From: $2199 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 30-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

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