8-day Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure Expedition
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8-day Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure Expedition
Next available dates
Mon
Dec 22
Tue
Dec 23
Wed
Dec 24
Bestseller
Trip Price Per Person
Manual confirmation
No cancellation
6 nights accommodation
Duration: 7 days
Breakfasts and lunches
Pickup included
Duration: 7 days
Breakfasts and lunches
Pickup included
From
USD 2,441.76
Highlights
This 8-day Galapagos expedition is a carefully paced, island-hopping journey designed to show you the archipelago’s most iconic landscapes while staying on its three main inhabited islands: Santa Cruz, Isabela, and San Cristóbal. The route balances land and sea experiences, giving you time to explore, rest, and truly connect with each island rather than rushing through them.
You’ll walk among giant tortoises in the highlands, hike the vast caldera of Sierra Negra volcano, snorkel the lava tunnels and turquoise waters of Los Túneles, and finish with an unforgettable marine experience at Kicker Rock, one of the Galapagos’ top snorkeling and diving sites. Traveling by inter-island speedboats and staying in locally owned hotels, this small-group adventure is led by expert naturalist guides and supports local communities—offering a meaningful, immersive way to experience the Galapagos beyond the highlights.
Itinerary
Pick up at Baltra airport - Boat to Isabela Island
Galapagos Islands
Admission Ticket FreeStart your trip at Baltra airport, where you'll be picked up by our staff to then head to Puerto Ayora.- AccommodationsOvernight at Cally Hotel or similarFood And DrinksLunch
Snorkeling at Los Tuneles and Cabo Rosa
Los Tuneles
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedNavigate from Puerto Villamil to Los Tuneles. Explore the collapsed lava tunnels, spot blue-footed boobies and brown pelicans. Snorkel at Cabo Rosa and spot Pacific green sea turtles, golden rays, white-tip reef sharks, and Galapagos penguins. Today is all about the ocean wonders.- AccommodationsOvernight at Lava House Hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Hiking to the Sierra Negra Volcano - Kayaking in the Puerto Villamil Bay
Sierra Negra
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedStart your morning hiking to the Sierra Negra volcano (a 12 km hike), where you'll spot the largest active caldera in the archipelago and learn about the unique geography of the islands.Playa Puerto Villamil
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter a morning of hiking, get ready for a low-paced kayak experience. Enjoy the Pacific Ocean and the calm waters of the bay while spotting more unique wildlife.- AccommodationsOvernight at Cally Hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch - Box lunch (sandwich, seasonal fruit, and soft drink)
Biking tour to the Wetlands and Wall of Tears - Snorkeling at Tintoreras Islet
The Wall of Tears
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedStart your morning biking to the Wetlands of Isabela and the Wall of Tears. Today, you'll learn about the controversial political history of the islands while spotting giant tortoises on the way.Las Tintoreras
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter a morning of biking, you'll embark on a small boat to have a short ride to the islet. You'll have a 45-minute walk to spot marine iguanas and frigatebirds. Then, you'll snorkel in the calm waters of the bay to spot white-tip reef sharks, colorful fish, and more endemic wildlife.- AccommodationsOvernight at Cally Hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station, Giant Tortoises Farm and the Twins
Santa Cruz
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeEarly in the morning, you'll be picked up at 5:15 a.m. to catch the boat back to Santa Cruz and continue with your itinerary.Charles Darwin Research Station
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter a short break, you'll visit the Charles Darwin Station and the Breeding Cente,r where you'll learn all about the efforts to protect this fragile ecosystem.Rancho Primicias
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter a morning of learning, we will head to the highlands of Santa Cruz. You'll visit a Giant Tortoise farm where you'll spot these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. Walk through lava tunnels and visit the Twins: the largest sinkholes of the islands, formed by the collapse of empty underground magma chambers.- AccommodationsOvernight at Lava House Hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
San Cristobal Island: Frigatebird Hill & Darwin's Bay
San Cristobal
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeEarly in the morning, you'll be picked up at 6:15 a.m. to catch the boat to San Cristobal and continue with your itinerary.Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeSpend your afternoon exploring San Cristóbal’s wild side with a scenic trek up Frigatebird Hill, home to soaring frigatebirds and sweeping island views. Then cool off with a guided snorkel at Darwin’s Bay, where calm waters reveal sea lions, tropical fish, and vibrant marine life.- AccommodationsOvernight at Pimampiro Hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Snorkeling at Kicker Rock Islet
Kicker Rock
5 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedGet on board and cruise the Pacific Ocean to the famous Kicker Rock, one of the highlights of Galapagos. It is the remains of a volcanic cone eroded by the sea and shaped like a sleeping lion. You can snorkel with hundreds of colorful fish, sea lions, and, if you're lucky: hammerhead sharks. Avg. navigation time: 1.5 hours (round-trip)Cerro Brujo
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter a morning of snorkeling, you'll disembark on Cerro Brujo beach to walk around and spot brown pelicans, marine iguanas, and Darwin finches. This is your time to relax on an isolated beach.- AccommodationsOvernight at Pimampiro Hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Bye-bye Galapagos!
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeToday, you'll have the morning to wander around town. Depending on your departure flight, you'll be picked up to go to the airport. Return home full of unforgettable memories!- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Accommodation: in a double or triple room x7 nights (based on number of travelers).
Lunch (7)
Mask and fins for all snorkeling activities.
Breakfast (7)
Private transportation for all in-land activities, and airport transfers.
Isabela Pier Usage Fee, Giant Tortoises Private Farm and Tortoises Breeding Center.
All guided activities (naturalist bilingual guides from the National Park).
NOT INCLUDED
Travel and Health Insurance.
Airfare from/to the Galapagos.
Galapagos Islands National Park Entrance
Traffic Control Card or INGALA Card
Watertaxis
Dinners and other meals/drinks not mentioned.
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Location
Address
San Cristobal, Ecuador
Provider
Takiri Travel
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