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GALAPAGOSSANTA CRUZ & DAILY NAVIGATION TOUR · 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

LAND PORTION INCLUSIONS● Services mentioned in the itinerary● Baltra airport in/out transfers● Excursions accompanied by an English speaking

naturalist guide ”operated in shared service)● Accommodation on standard or interior rooms● Meals as mentioned in the tour description

NOT INCLUDED (RATES PER - PERSON)● Round trip ticket to Galapagos starting at USD 540.00

per person. Airfare will change according to the season and departure/arrival city

● Entrance Fee to Galapagos National Park USD100.00 ● Ingala Migration Card TCT USD 20.00 ● Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program● Personal expenses● Beverages during meals● Tips ● USD 2.00 Ferry fee e/pier● Snorkeling gear and wetsuits

● Gastos no especificados en el plan ● Vuelos internacionales o internos ”se adquieren

por separado con las ofertas de las erolíneas)

NO INCLUYE

PRICES PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS (USD)

CATEGORY DOUBLE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Standard Category 665 156

Tourist Class Hotels 790 230

Superior Tourist Class Hotels 938 234

TIQUETE REQUERIDO PARA EL PLAN (MULTICIUDAD):Ciudad de origen - Lima / Al tercer día: Lima - Arequipa Al doceavo día: Cusco - Lima - Ciudad de origenSe adquiere por separado con las ofertas de las aerolíneas o en nuestra plataforma web

SUGGESTED FLIGHTS:Origin - Baltra Airport ”GPS) - OriginAirfare may be added to the land portion at the time of booking or it may be it may be purchased separately


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ITINERARYDay 1 Flight to the Galapagos: Santa CruzMorning Flight to the Galapagos Islands at selected schedule.

Once arrival in Baltra airport, and after comply arrival procedures: Migration, Ingala TCT cards, and payment of Entrance Fee to Galapagos National Park ”$100 usd at the moment) you will be transferred by a short ride to Itabaca Channel and will cross by ferry to Santa Cruz Island. A sharing transfer down to Puerto Ayora village, located at the south of the Island will be waiting for you ”sharing basis transfer).

The rest of the Afternoon will be at leisure to explore the Town on your own or just relax and enjoy the facilities of the Hotel.We suggest you to visit on your own The Tortoise Breeding Center (former Charles Darwin Research Station)

Meals included: noneOvernight at Selected Hotel



ITINERARYDay 2 Full Day Navigation Day Tour Full Day Navigation tour to one Island: Isabela or San Cristobal, or Bartolome or Plazas or Seymour or Santa Fe.

Please note the itineraries and islands to visit are subject to availability and operational days approved by Galapagos National Park.Island to be visited will be confirmed one week in advance to arrival date. Navigation tour is provided on sharing basis

Isabela Island Located to the west side of the Galapagos Isabela is the biggest island of the archipielago, we will visit the Wall of Tears, towering 65 feet ”25m) high it was built by a penal colony established in this Island during 1947-1959. Prisoners were forced to build it stone by stone, taking the life of thousands during its construction. Then visit to The Wetlands, a complex of trails, lagoons, swamps, and mangroves which are home to a variety of unique bird species such as common stilts, whimbrels, white-cheeked pintails, and gallinules. The Love Beach is a beautiful place with nice views of the surroundings.



ITINERARYBartolome IslandThis island is famous for Pinnacle Rock, a towering spearheaded obelisk that rises from the ocean’s edge and is the best known landmark in the Galapagos. Galapagos penguins are commonly seen along the volcanic ledges of its base. There is a 600-m ”2000-foot) pathway of stairs and boardwalks leading to the summit. The route is very easy and the reward at the top is a marvelous landscape of the surrounding islands complemented with a moonscape of volcanic formations: small cones, lava tubes

Santa Fe Island The island is located to the southeast of Santa Cruz. It is one of the oldest islands in the archipelago with volcanic origin. At Santa Fe you will find sealion colonies in the beach. Galapagos hawks can often be seen on the bushes. There is a trail toward the cliffs with a magnificent view of the ocean. Giant Cactus are very common being the prfered food of land iguanas, there is also a forest of Palo Santo Trees.

Plazas IslandsThis small island with steep cliffs was formed by rising lava and is now covered by cactus and Sesuvium plants, which changes from green in the rainy season to red during the dry season. This island is the home of sea lion colonies and land iguanas.



ITINERARYSan Cristobal: Tijeretas & Punta Carola

Visit to the Interpretation Center where you will find important information about the natural history of the Islands. We will continue to Tijeretas, a small hill and habitat of Frigate Birds, also known as Tijeretas. From this place there is a beautiful view of the islands. Punta Carola is another visitor´s site included in this excursion, this is a great place to observe a big colony of sea lions, and marine iguanas lying on the rocks, here we can also observe marine birds. Finally we head towards LA LOBERÍA, located at 10 minutes from Puerto Baquerizo; there is a big colony of sea lions lying on the beachReturn to Puerto Ayora in the late afternoon and overnight

Meals included: breakfast and Lunch on board



ITINERARYDay 3 Santa Cruz Island Breakfast

Day at Leisure to explore the islands on your own orChoose an optional Half day or *Full day excursion, according to your interests.

Optional excursions available, please check options listed at the end of this document(When booking your Galapagos Program, check availability and prices of optional excursions and confirm to us in advance to secure places for you).

Meals included: Breakfast Overnight at selected Hotel

Day 4 Galapagos Islands – Mainland

After Breakfast, At Schedule time, you will be transferred by car ”operated in shared service) to the airport at Baltra Island.Check- In for your flight back to Guayaquil or Quito.Meals included: Breakfast


GALAPAGOSSAN CRISTOBAL · 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

LAND PORTION INCLUSIONS● Services mentioned in the itinerary.● Baltra airport in/out transfers● Excursions accompanied by an English speaking







NO INCLUYE







SUGGESTED FLIGHTS:Origin - San Cristobal Airport ”SCY) - OriginAirfare may be added to the land portion at the time of booking or it may be it may be purchased separately



ITINERARYDay 1 Flight to the Galapagos Islands (Airfare not included) Flight to the Galapagos Islands at selected schedule.

Arrival in San Cristobal island and after comply arrival procedures: Migration, Ingala TCT cards, payment of Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee ”$100 usd at the moment), you will be transferred to your selected hotel and leave your luggage to continue with the visit to El Junco Lagoon. Services provided on sharing basis

El Junco is a Lagoon located inside a small crater of an extinct volcano. The name of the lagoon comes from a type of plant which is very common in the surrounding area. Frigate birds are often seen here washing the salt from their feathers as well as white-cheeked pintails and common gallinules. We will continue to La Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado, at 40 minutes drive by bus. This Breeding Center was built to improve the population of tortoises in this island. The visitors Center shows information on the tortoises and its natural history, there are trails where you can observe endemic flora of this island.

Overnight at Selected Hotel

Meals included: None

Note: It is required to book flights, arriving in Galapagos, San Cristobal Airport at maximum 12:00



ITINERARYDay 2 San Cristobal Island After breakfast Full Day Excursion or Navigation tour to Isla Lobos & Playa Ochoa or Kicker Rock

Please note the itineraries and islands to visit are subject to availability and operational days approved by Galapagos National ParkExcursion is provided on sharing basis

Ochoa Beach is an amazing coral beach located at 30 minutes from Puerto Baquerizo village, colonies of sea lions, phantom crabs, blue footed boobies, frigates and other species are commonly seen in this area, its calm waters permits to practice snorkeling and observe rays, turtles and tropical fish. Isla Lobos is a small islet separated from the coast by a channel in this island you can observed marine iguanas, lava lizards, seagulls, and several species of shore birds.Kicker Rock is remains of an ancient volcanic lava cone, which has been eroded by the ocean. It is formed by two vertical rocks walls which rise 500 ft above the sea and form a navigable channel, the cliffs are home to many boobies, frigates and tropic birds. This place is also known as Leon Dormido or Sleeping Lion, because in the distance, you can see it is shaped as a giant sleeping lion



ITINERARYDay 3 San Cristobal Island BreakfastDay at Leisure to explore the islands on your own orChoose an optional Half day or *Full day excursion, according to your interests.


Meals included: breakfastOvernight at selected Hotel

Day 4 Galapagos Islands – Mainland Breakfast

Please arrange your own way to the airport. Kindly be at the airport at least 2 hours in advance to your flight departure time for Check in Procedures at the Airline.


GALAPAGOSISABELA ISLAND · 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

LAND PORTION INCLUSIONS● Services mentioned in the itinerary● Baltra airport in/out transfers● Excursions accompanied by an English speaking







NO INCLUYE







SUGGESTED FLIGHTS:Origin - Baltra Airport ”GPS) - OriginAirfare may be added to the land portion at the time of booking or it may be it may be purchased separately


ITINERARYDay 1 Flight to the Galapagos Islands (Airfare not included) Flight in the morning to the Galapagos Islands according to selected schedule.

Once arrival in Baltra airport and after comply arrival procedures: Migration, Ingala TCT cards, payment of Entrance Fee to Galapagos National Park ”$100 usd at the moment), you will be transferred to Itabaca Channel and then by ferry to Santa Cruz Island. A car will drive you down to Puerto Ayora village, located at the south of the Island. At the Pier you will embark on a speed boat to Isabela Island located at the western side of the archipielago.

Upon arrival at Puerto Villamil at the end of the afternoon, you will be transferred to the hotel. All services provided on sharing basis

Overnight at Selected HotelMeals included: None.

* We suggest you to have a good breakfast before departure and have handy some snacks as this is a quite long day

Note: It is required to book flights, arriving in Galapagos, Baltra Airport at maximum 10:00



ITINERARYDay 2 Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano Early wake up and Breakfast. This day you will discover Sierra Negro Volcano and its giant crater of 11 km diameter. ”Sharing basis excursion)

The excursion begins with a car ride of 45 min aprox to a place called El Cura from there you will start a hike to the slopes of Sierra Negra Volcano until reach the highest altitude of 860m. The view to the caldera and crater of this volcano is amazing; on a clear day it is possible to have a great view of the surrounding Islands and their coasts. Then you will continue to Volcan Chico. Box lunch

Overnight at selected Hotel Meals included: Breakfast - Box lunch



ITINERARYDay 3 Isabela Island Breakfast

Day at Leisure to explore the islands on your own orChoose an optional Half day or *Full day excursion, according to your interests.


Meals included: breakfastOvernight at selected Hotel



ITINERARYDay 4 Galapagos Islands – MainlandVery early departure from the Hotel to the Pier to take the boat back to Puerto Ayora village in Santa Cruz. We will continue by car to Baltra airport to take the flight back to mainland ”sharing basis services)

Meals included: None

Note: It is required to book flights, departing Galapagos, Baltra Airport at 12:30 onwards

We strongly recommend you to buy in advance some snacks & beverages as this is a quite long journey



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OPTIONAL EXCURSIONSFROM SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

PRICES IN US DOLLARS PER PERSON

FROM SANTA CRUZ DURATION PRICE PER PERSONSTARTING AT

Full Day Navigation Tour subject to availability8 hrs 312 USD

Isabela, Plazas, Santa Fe, Seymour, Bartolome, San Cristobal

Academy Bay Tour8 hrs 208 USD

Including Tortuga Bay

El Garrapatero Beach 4 hrs 112 USD

Full Day Diving Day Tour subject to availability

8 hrsPunta Nuñez or Gordon Rocks or Seymour or Daphne or Plazas or Mosquera or Santa Fe

312 USD

Note: All excursions are subject to availability. Book yours as soon as possible.Conditions: Excursions are subject to availability and change according to Galapagos National Park regulations.

Operated in shared service with bilingual naturalist guides.



FROM SAN CRISTOBAL DURATIONPRICE PER PERSON

STARTING ATPlaya Ochoa & Lobos Island 7 hrs 156 USD

Kicker Rock 7 hrs 188 USD

Biking Excursion

ON REQUESTAt Galapaguera, Junco Lagoon, Puerto Chino or La Lobería

Kayaking Excursion8 hrs 247 USDAt Tijeretas and Darwin Bay

Full Day Diving Day Tour subject to availability 8 hrs 312 USD



OPTIONAL EXCURSIONSFROM SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND



FROM ISABELA ISLAND DURATION PRICE PER PERSON

STARTING AT

White Tipped Reef Shark Channel 4 hrs 149 USD

Wetlands & Wall of Tears 4 hrs 140 USD

Snorkeling at Concha Perla 2 hrs 47 USD

Lava Tunnels 7 hrs 312 USD

Flamingos Lagoon 2 hrs 39 USD

Full day Diving

ON REQUESTTortuga Islet or 4 Hermanos



OPTIONAL EXCURSIONSFROM ISABELA ISLAND

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GALAPAGOS

Located in the Pacific Ocean, 1000 km from the South American mainland, this Ecuadorean Archipelago is known as a Living Laboratory of Evolution, made of 14 major islands and more than 60 smaller islands and islets, is surrounded by its Marine Reserve, the world’s second largest.

The combination of converging marine currents, a volcanic geological structure and their oceanic isolation has resulted in this melting pot of unique species, found nowhere else on earth. Some of the most notorious samples are the marine iguanas, the giant tortoises ”called Galapagos ) and the 13 varieties of Darwin’s finches.

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Physical Health: Participants need to be in good physical health and condition to be able to enjoy a Galapagos tour. Irregular terrain walks, embarking / disembarking on slippery and wet lava rocks or yacht ladder are difficult if you have not exercised regularly before your trip. To fully enjoy a Galapagos adventure, we advise passengers to get into an exercise program for their own safety and enjoyment. If a passenger suffers from any medical condition, we advise him/her to consult a physician about joining a Galapagos Expedition.

Special Diets. If any passenger has special dietary requirements, we need to be advised by email to [email protected] at least 45 days before beginning of tour in order to try to comply with their requests, based on products availability at the destination.

Diving. Diving in the Galapagos Islands is advisable for very experienced divers only. Cold waters, strong currents and surge may be present. Passenger participation in water sports, snorkeling, skin diving, kayaking, etc., is made under their own responsibility.

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