You will be welcomed at your arrival at Baltra airport and a guide will bring you to the harbor of Puerto Ayora. A speedboat will take you to Isabela Island, where you’ll visit the Flamingo lagoon and go snorkeling in beautiful Los Tuneles. Besi
B = Breakfast included
L = Lunch included
S = Snack included
**DAY 1 (L):
** BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – ISABELA ISLAND – FLAMINGO LAGOON **
**Option 1: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra before 11:00 AM
At Baltra airport, an English speaking guide will pick you up to go to the
port of Puerto Ayora (about 1 hour) where you can enjoy your lunch. Around
02:00 PM, you’ll take the small public speedboat to Isabela Island (about 2,5
hours). This can be a bumpy, wet ride so provide yourself a waterproof jacket
and motion sickness medication if necessary. Upon arrival on Isabela Island, a
driver will pick you up and you’ll visit the Flamingo Lagoon (short visit).
Accommodation in Hotel San Vicente or similar.
Option 2: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra after 11:00 AM
If your flight is scheduled to arrive after 11:00 AM, you’ll stay at Santa
Cruz Island on the first day. Please note that you won’t have lunch if you
arrive after 02:00 PM. The rest of the tour usually looks like this: Day 2:
Bahia half day tour & Charles Darwin Station, Day 3 morning boat to Isabela,
Los Tuneles, Day 4 morning boat to Santa Cruz and transfer out.
Accommodation in Hotel Fernandina or similar.
**DAY 2 (B, S):
** SNORKELING IN LOS TUNELES
Early in the morning, you will go on a 30 to 40 minute boat ride from Puerto
Villamil. The max group size is 10 participants per guide. You will explore
the brilliant scenery in Los Tuneles which is considered the most beautiful
place to snorkel in Isabela Island. Around the Los Tuneles you will find a
highly contrasted colour for snorkeling with clear, calm water. The departure
time is between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM and depends on availability and National
Park regulations.
Accommodation in Hotel San Vicente or similar
**DAY 3 (B, L):
** CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION – BAY TOUR **
**At 06:00 AM you will take the public speedboat to Santa Cruz Island where
you’ll have breakfast. Then you’ll go to the Charles Darwin Research Station
where more than 100 scientists, educators and volunteers provide scientific
knowledge and assistance to ensure the conservation of the environment and
biodiversity of Galapagos. The guides will explain more about the famous giant
tortoises. After lunch, you will do the Bay Tour which includes snorkeling
and a bit of hiking. With this tour you will visit the highlights around
Puerto Ayora by boat. The first destination will be La Loberia where you find
sea lions.
Accommodation in Hotel Fernandina or similar.
**DAY 4 (B):
** THE TWINS – BALTRA
After breakfast, you will travel to Baltra Airport, but on the way, you will
stop by The Twin craters, which are similar to craters, but formed by a
collapse of the Earth because of the lava flows that passed below it.
Meals as described in the itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, S = snack).,Accommodation in a double/single private room at standard tourist class hotels.,Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra airport at your arrival/departure time.,Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.,Local naturalist guide (English & Spanish speaking).,All activities as described in the itinerary.,Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.,24/7 assistance in English, Dutch, and Spanish.
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