5 Days Guided Galapagos Adventure Trip

Itinerary

Day 1: Santa Cruz Highlands and Charles Darwin Research Station

Stop At: Rancho Primicias, El Chato Area, 200350 Ecuador
In the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, you will meet giant tortoises, and discover the natural way of living of giant tortoises to finish you will explore
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Charles Darwin Research Station, Ave Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora 200350 Ecuador
After lunch, you visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about the projects to preserve the Galapagos Islands.
Duration: 2 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight in a Tourist Class accommodation

Day 2: Exploring the Underwater World

Stop At: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel to go on a discovery beginner diving tour off the coast of Santa Cruz.

You will experience diving up to 10 meters, although it does not result in a certification. The scuba instructor will spend a little time with you to explain the basic principles of scuba diving and give you an overview of your scuba gear. Once you feel comfortable, your instructor will take you in the beach to help you learn basic scuba skills.

Depending on the authorizations from the National Park of Galapagos, you will visit any of the three different dives sites on the island - they all have their own thriving populations of rare sea life, where under its crystal clear waters you can swim with hammerhead sharks, white tip sharks, sea lions, golden rays, sea turtles, fish and a great variety of marine life.
Duration: 8 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight in a Tourist Class accommodation

Day 3: Another diving excursion from Santa Cruz

Stop At: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
Today, you can enjoy another day underwater and admire all the colourful fish, turtles, rays and sharks while diving. Again, the destination will depend on availability, weekday and permissions by the Galapagos National Park.
Enjoy another evening and night in Puerto Ayora.
Duration: 8 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight in a Tourist Class accommodation

Day 4: Highlands Horseback riding - Cerro Mesa - Garrapatero - (Cycling and Kayaking)

Stop At: Cerro Mesa, Pasando Bellavista, Via La Camote, Puerto Ayora 200105 Ecuador
Find all the magical essence of the Galapagos on this tour to Cerro Mesa Ecological Reserve and Garrapatero Beach. Delight yourself with an incredible view and fill your lungs with fresh air as you walk through the native forest.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: El Garrapatero, Puerto Ayora Ecuador
Practice kayaking on the Garrapatero and enjoy the roads on a bike. Don't forget to keep your eyes open for small birds and tiptoe when approaching the Galapagos tortoise. Ride your bike to the small trail that leads to the bottom of the largest sinkhole found on the island of Santa Cruz. Marvel at the steep rock walls that surround you.
Duration: 3 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight in a Tourist Class accommodation

Day 5: Transfer to Baltra Island -Transfer Out

Stop At: Galápagos Ecologic Airport, Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra, Isla Baltra Baltra, HP4J+4C3, Seymour, Ecuador
If there is enough free time before your transfer to the airport, do some last-minute souvenir shopping or take a final stroll through Puerto Ayora. At the designated time, your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Itabaca Channel, which you will cross on a ferry. Take the public shuttle bus to the airport terminal, where your program ends with your return flight to the mainland.
Duration: 5 hours

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No accommodation included on this day.