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DARWIN PROMOTION
Code: SPG-IH001
SAN CRISTOBAL – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
5 Days / 4 Nights
Welcome to our Galapagos Tours – Darwin Promotion, where you can experience the Enchanted Archipelago like never before! Get ready to explore the famous San Cristobal Island with its exciting attractions. One of the highlights is the fantastic Full Day Navigable Tour to Leon Dormido, also known as “Kicker Rock,” a stunning natural landmark.
Hop on a two-hour speedboat ride to Santa Cruz Island, where you’ll have an amazing opportunity to get up close and personal with the giant tortoises in their natural habitat. This is a truly special experience you won’t want to miss. And that’s not all! Join us for another Full Day Navigable Tour to explore yet another beautiful island.
Itinerary
Itinerary
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(L: Lunch)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn about the Islands’ history, in their natural, human, and conservation contexts.
- View Point of León Dormido “Kicker Rock” and Darwin Bay.
- Viewpoint to learn about a North American cannon that dates from the Second World War.
- Viewpoint to take pictures of the statue of the Scientist Charles Darwin in honor of his trip to the Galapagos Islands.
- Snorkel and swim with sea lions, and marine turtles and take a look at tropical fishes.
- We can enjoy the sea lions resting on the sand.
- It is also the perfect place to have a romantic afternoon looking at the sunset.
Return to the hotel. Lodging. (San Cristobal Island)
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- Snorkelling Time
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- Dawin Bay
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- Interpretation Center
(B: Breakfast, L: Lunch)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- A beautiful nature view picture of a high rock shaped like a sea lion.
- Enjoy the viewing of various species of seabirds such as blue-footed boobies and phaetons, as well as sea lions.
- Snorkel along species of fish, sea turtles, rays, and hammerhead sharks.
- Beach Time to enjoy and relax.
- Different species of animals such as patillos, teros reales, zarapitos amongst so much other native wildlife.
- *Snorkel (Mask, tube, fins)
Return to the hotel. Lodging. (San Cristobal Island)
**The Beach after the visit to León Dormido could be Playa Manglecito or Playa Ochoa. Depending on the operation day.
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- Sea Turtle
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- Sea Lion
(B: Breakfast, L: Lunch)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Transfer to the pier to take the speedboat to Santa Cruz. Approximately 2 hours of navigation, depending on the sea conditions.
- Get to know the different species of tortoises of the other islands.
- Visit the HIGHLANDS of Santa Cruz, to enjoy the wonderful and very famous giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
- Observe the density of vegetation in this forest, including orchids, daisies, and bromeliads.
- Learn about the habitat of several endemic land birds including Darwin’s finches, Galapagos Hawks, short-eared owls, Yellow Warblers, Galapagos Rails, Vermilion Flycatchers, and Paint-billed Crakes.
Return to Puerto Ayora. Lodging. (Santa Cruz Island).
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- Highlands
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- Giant Tortoise
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- Land Iguana
(B: Breakfast, L: Lunch)
HIGHLIGHTS:
*** Navigable tours are subject to availability. They could be Bartholomew, Plazas, North Seymour, Santa Fe, or Floreana.
Return to Puerto Ayora. Lodging. (Santa Cruz Island)
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- Land Iguana – Plazas Island
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- Bartolome Island
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- Frigatebird – North Seymour
(B: Breakfast)
This is your last day with us and we hope you have enjoyed your Trip to the Enchanted Islands.
Transfer to the airport of Baltra, and assistance to take your return flight.
RATES 2024
RATES 2024
Half Board
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $2.033 | $1.455 | $1.279 | $1.257 |
| Mid – Range | $2.420 | $1.633 | $1.456 | $1.435 |
| First Class | $3.008 | $1.873 | $1.685 | $1.657 |
| Luxury | $6.013 | $3.514 | $3.168 | $3.062 |
Full Board
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $2.144 | $1.566 | $1.390 | $1.368 |
| Mid – Range | $2.569 | $1.782 | $1.605 | $1.584 |
| First Class | $3.186 | $2.051 | $1.863 | $1.835 |
| Luxury | $6.258 | $3.759 | $3.413 | $3.306 |
RATES 2025
RATES 2025
Half Board
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $2.016 | $1.466 | $1.299 | $1.283 |
| Mid – Range | $2.430 | $1.651 | $1.485 | $1.468 |
| First Class | $2.994 | $1.886 | $1.695 | $1.667 |
| Luxury | $5.664 | $3.362 | $3.011 | $2.903 |
Full Board
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $2.127 | $1.577 | $1.410 | $1.394 |
| Mid – Range | $2.586 | $1.807 | $1.640 | $1.624 |
| First Class | $3.182 | $2.073 | $1.883 | $1.854 |
| Luxury | $5.942 | $3.639 | $3.289 | $3.180 |
Included
Included
- Certified Naturalist Bilingual Guide by the Galapagos National Park.
- Four nights’ accommodation in a selected hotel according to availability.
- Meals detailed in the itinerary and according to the program of your preference:
- Half Board (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch).
- Full Board (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner).
- Full-day navigable tour to Leon Dormido – Kicker Rock (Sharing Bases).
- Transfer by speedboat / San Cristobal – Santa Cruz Islands (Sharing bases).
- A Full-Day navigable tour to another island (Sharing Bases). *** Navigable tours are subject to availability. They could be Bartholomew, Plazas, North Seymour, Santa Fe, or Floreana.
- The Luxury Program has included a private guide in the Navigable Tours (Sharing Bases/Private Guide).
- Snorkeling equipment at the spectacular sites detailed in the program (Tube, mask, fins).
Not Included
Not Included
- Air ticket Quito/Guayaquil – Galápagos – Guayaquil/Quito.
- Transit Card INGALA $ 20 for each passenger (Must be paid at airports from Quito or Guayaquil).
- Entrance Fee to the Galapagos National Park: $ 200 for Adults and $ 100 for Children
- Inter-Island Flight. You can use this kind of transportation, Fly from San Cristobal Island to Baltra Island instead of the Speed Boat on day 3. Ask for the extra cost. *Subject to availability.
- Personal expenses, tips, and services not specified in the program.
- Additional meals not specified in the program
- Galapagos Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, logistical, operational, or political reasons.
Important Information
Important Information
- Christmas and New Year: special conditions apply.
- High season applies supplement.
- Children policy: Discount for children under 12 years old.
- Single Room applies supplement.
- Solo Travel Passenger applies supplement.
- All prices are detailed in dollars.
- Rates are subject to change in case of additional taxes, fuel increases, or any other unforeseen circumstance.
- Galapagos Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, logistical, operational, or political reasons.
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