The Best of Galapagos Hotel Package
The very best of the Galapagos Islands in a 5-day tour. Three nights in the magical Isabela Island, beachfront hotel and the best seafood, are the complement to the paradise you will see in each activity. Hiking through lava formations, snorkeling along with sea lions and penguins and visiting the most relevant places in the Galapagos Islands. A complete hotel package that will make you discover the magic of the Islands, be taken care and don't worry about anything but enjoyment with the best of Galapagos Hotel based Tour!
Note that all our Galapagos land-based tours can be personalized to your likes and needs. We can use any specific hotels of your preference and make any changes to the itinerary to match perfectly with your plans. Our sales team will be happy to customize any itinerary for any number of days.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
Transportation: Sea transportation Santa Cruz - Isabela islands (Shared basis), private and comfortable land transportation
Accommodation based on double occupancy in the category of your preference (Triple and family rooms also available)
Meals Included: As listed in the itinerary
Activities: Biking to the Isabela Breeding center, Snorkeling in Tintoreras and Lava Tunnels, visit to Charles Darwin Station & Highlands of Santa Cruz.
Gear: Snorkeling mask, fins, life vest
Certified English-speaking guideNot Included
Round-trip Galapagos Airfare
Meals not described in the itinerary
INGALA transit card: USD $20 per person
Galapagos National Park fee: USD $100 per person
USD $10 pier use fee at Isabela
Snorkeling gear (mask and fins) for optional activities: USD $8 per day per person
Wetsuits for rent: USD $10 per day per person
Tips
Snorkeling gear (mask and fins) for optional activities: USD $8 per day per person
Wetsuits for rent: USD $10 per day per person
Tips Tour Dates
This tour is available to start on any day throughout the year, subject to availability at the time of booking.
The Best of Galapagos Hotel Package
Day 1: TRAVEL DAY TO GALAPAGOS (ISABELA ISLAND)
A flight over the Pacific will take us to the Galapagos Islands, we will arrive at Baltra airport and be transferred to Puerto Ayora dock, just at our arrival we will already get to see the sea lions sleeping on the benches of the town and iguanas walking around, taking sun baths.
At 2:00 pm we will take the fast boat to Isabela Island, it takes two hours to cross the sea and it is possible to see whales and dolphins in season. While in Isabela we can enjoy the beach and a perfect first dinner.
Accommodation: Luxury or Standard hotel options available
Meals included: Lunch
Day 2: BREEDING CENTER & TINTORERAS EXPLORATION
Today we will get to see the first giant tortoises, the most famous specie of the Galapagos. To get to the breeding center we will pass by the iguana crossing, where iguanas of all sizes mix with the path. On the way we will also see the wetlands with flamingo lagoons and other shore birds resting. At the end of the road we will reach the center where several different species of giant tortoises can be found in all stages of life, from babies to grown ups.
In the afternoon, we will head to the Tintoreras islet, not far from Puerto Villamil coast and one of the favorite places for the penguins to dry up. The first snorkeling exploration takes places at this spot, underneath the sea it is possible to find turtles and rays.
Accommodation: Luxury or Standard hotel options available
Meals included: Breakfast and LunchDay 3: LAVA TUNNELS SNORKELING
Today we will see the Best of the Galapagos islands, the snorkeling in Lava Tunnels is definitely something out of this world. The water is so clear, it is possible to see it’s bottom even from the boat. The area is so rich in nutrients making many species of wildlife easily spotted. There are no strong currents around, so it is quiet enough to take all the time to see it all.
The lava has formed underwater tunnels where white-tipped sharks have made their caves. In season it is possible to see sea horses and you can always count on swimming with a giant turtle!
Later, we will have a land exploration to see the blue-footed boobies nesting, hatching where it is also possible to see babies.
Accommodation: Luxury or Standard hotel options available
Meals included: Breakfast and Box Lunch
Day 4: HIGHLANDS AND CHARLES DARWIN STATION (SANTA CRUZ ISLAND)
We start the day early, we will first take the boat back to Santa Cruz island from Isabela. After our arrival, we head to our hotel to check in and fresh up, later our guide will pick us up to take us to the Charles Darwin Station to learn about conservation and all the projects running in the islands. There is also an special exhibit to see the famous Lonesome George. In the afternoon, we will head to the highlands of Santa Cruz, in one of the ranches we will have the chance to see the giant tortoises in the wild and on clear days we can also see the volcanic formations of the area.
Accommodation: Luxury or Standard hotel options available
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch Day 5: TRANSFER TO BALTRA
It is time to go back to Ecuador Mainland, having seen the best of Galapagos we take our last photos and memories and head back to Baltra airport where we will board our flight back to the continent.
Meals included: Breakfast 
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