Galapagos Discovery – 5 Days

Your First Journey to the Enchanted Islands

This itinerary combines San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz, and optional island excursions, offering a flexible and diverse experience of the Galápagos Islands.

Program Highlights

• San Cristóbal Island experience (Cerro Tijeretas & Punta Carola)

• Snorkeling at León Dormido (Kicker Rock)

• Optional activities and flexible excursions

• Visit to Santa Cruz Island and Las Grietas

• Isabela Island full-day experience

• Charles Darwin Research Station and Los Gemelos

Included Services

• Domestic flights from Quito (UIO) or Guayaquil (GYE) to San Cristóbal, Galápagos (SCY), with return flight from Baltra, Galápagos (GPS), including 1 personal item, 1 carry-on bag (up to 10 kg / 22 lb), and 1 checked bag (up to 23 kg / 50 lb), according to the airline's applicable fare conditions.

• Personalized assistance

• Airport – hotel – airport transfers

• 4 nights accommodation in selected hotel category

• Breakfast at hotel and lunches at local restaurants

• Certified bilingual naturalist guide

• All visits and excursions as per itinerary

• Snorkeling equipment and towels

• Wetsuits

• Aqua taxis and inter-island transportation

• Lobitos transfers

• Drinking water at the hotel

• Juices during meals

Not Included

• Galápagos National Park entrance fee ($200 foreigners / $30 locals)

• Transit Control Card ($20 per person)

• Isabela Island fee ($10 per person)

• Dinners

• Tips and personal expenses

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 – San Cristóbal Arrival & Beach Experience

Arrival at San Cristóbal Island. Visit Cerro Tijeretas viewpoint and relax at Punta Carola Beach.

Day 2 – León Dormido & Optional Activities

Full-day 360 tour including León Dormido (Kicker Rock), Punta Pit, and Bahía Rosa Blanca.

Optional activities available depending on preferences:

• Kayaking / paddle boarding / surfing

• Isla Lobos & Puerto Ochoa (for groups)

• Laguna El Junco & highlands exploration

Day 3 – Santa Cruz Island & Tortuga Bay

Navigation to Santa Cruz Island. Visit Las Grietas and enjoy Tortuga Bay beach.

Day 4 – Isabela Island Experience

Day trip to Isabela Island including Breeding Center, Tintoreras Islet, and Flamingo Lagoon.

Optional upgrades:

• Bartolomé Island

• Seymour Island

Day 5 – Darwin Station & Departure

Visit Charles Darwin Research Station and Los Gemelos before transfer to Baltra Airport.

Hotel Categories

Tourist Class

Comfortable and well-located hotels in Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal.

Superior Class

Boutique-style accommodations with improved comfort and service.

First Class

Higher-end properties offering better facilities and overall experience.

Final hotel selection is confirmed based on availability.

Traveling as a Group?

For groups of 10 or more travelers, we provide:

• Preferential rates

• Optimized logistics and coordination

• Tailored itinerary adjustments

Contact us for a customized group proposal.

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