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IGUANA PROMOTION
Code: SPG-IH005
SANTA CRUZ, ISABELA ISLAND & A FULL DAY NAVIGABLE TOUR
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
Welcome to our Galapagos Tours – Iguana Promotion, where you can experience the Enchanted Archipelago like never before! We’ll take you to the famous Santa Cruz Island, where you can explore its stunning Highlands, fascinating Lava Tunnels, and the renowned Charles Darwin Station. And of course, don’t forget to relax and bask in the sun at the beautiful Tortuga Bay, a popular and breathtaking spot.
Join us on an incredible Full Day Navigable tour to another stunning island. Enjoy a scenic 2-hour boat ride to Isabela Island, known for its natural wonders and awe-inspiring landscapes.
If you love the water, we have something special for you – the best snorkeling experience at Cabo Rosa Tunnels. Get ready to discover an underwater paradise teeming with marine life.
For the adventurous souls, a thrilling hike awaits you at the majestic Sierra Negra Volcano, where breathtaking panoramic views will leave you in awe. And if that’s not enough, you can dive into the crystal-clear waters of Concha Perla Bay for more unforgettable snorkeling.
Come and join us on this unforgettable journey, immersing yourself in the wonders of the Galapagos Islands. Every moment promises to be a memorable one, so don’t miss this opportunity!
Itinerary
Itinerary
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(L: Lunch)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit the HIGHLANDS of Santa Cruz, to enjoy the wonderful and very famous giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
- Go back in time while you go through the lava tunnels learning about their formation.
- 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.
Lodging (Santa Cruz)
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- Lava Tunnels
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- Giant Tortoise
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- Highlands
(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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- Frigate Bird – North Seymour Island
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- Bartolome Island
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- Blue-Footed Boobies
(B: Breakfast, L: Lunch)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Get to know the different species of tortoises of the other islands.
- Get to know the mission of the Charles Darwin Station and Fausto Llerena Breeding Center to guarantee the conservation of biodiversity and the environment in the Archipelago of Galapagos.
- Visit TORTUGA BAY. Playa Tortuga Bay or Bahia Tortuga rounds out the World’s Top Ten Beaches. You will enjoy the song of many land birds and the more you get closer to the bay, the more you can hear the movements of the waves. Many turtles come to this place during their nesting season and that is why the name is “Bahia Tortuga”.
Return to Puerto Ayora. Lodging. (Santa Cruz Island)
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- Giant Tortoise
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- Land Iguana
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- Kayaking at Tortuga Bay
(B: Breakfast, L: Lunch)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Transfer to the pier to take the speedboat to Isabela Island. Approximately 2 hours of navigation, depending on the sea conditions.
- Tour to LOS TUNELES, also known as “Cabo Rosa”. It is the most spectacular site for snorkeling in Isabela Island due to its crystal-clear and shallow waters, a real sea sanctuary.
- This site houses blue-footed boobies, Nazca Boobies, Brown Pelicans, Penguins, Zayapas, and Iguanas that can be seen very close to the boat.
- Observe the sea lions resting on the rocks or playing by the lava tunnels.
- Learn about why these cacti have been adapted to this kind of lava formation.
- Snorkeling in open water and swimming along with white-tipped sharks, manta rays, penguins, sea lions, sea turtles, sea horses, lobsters, and sea snakes, among many other tropical species.
Return to Puerto Villamil. Lodging (Isabela Island)
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- Tunnels of Cabo Rosa
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- White-tipped shark
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- Galapagos Rays
(B: Breakfast, L: Lunch)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Have an interesting visit to SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO. This volcano is one of the most gorgeous, impressive, and largest calderas of all the Galapagos Islands volcanos.
- Species of birds such as Yellow Warbler, Dark-billed Cuckoo, Galápagos Mockingbird, Galápagos Hawk, Tyrant Flycatcher, Galápagos Flycatcher, Large Tree Finch, Small Ground Finch.
- Species of plants such as Guayabillo, Galápagos pisonia, Heart-leafed Scalesia, among others.
- Visit CONCHA PERLA and have a beautiful time snorkeling with tropical fish, marine iguanas, sea lions, marine turtles, and penguins in this calm and clear water surrounded by marvelous mangroves.
Lodging (Isabela Island).
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- Sierra Negra Volcano
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- Sierra Negra Volcano
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- Concha Perla
(B: Breakfast)
This is your last day with us and we hope you enjoyed your trip to the Enchanted Islands. Transfer very early in the morning to the port of Puerto Villamil, to make the trip of approximately two and a half hours to Puerto Ayora. Arrival, transfer to Baltra airport, and assistance to take your flight back. Depending on the time, you will have your breakfast in Puerto Ayora or a box lunch breakfast.
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- Isabela Pier
RATES 2024
RATES 2024
Half Board
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $2.762 | $1.812 | $1.560 | $1.508 |
| Mid – Range | $3.177 | $2.033 | $1.781 | $1.729 |
| First Class | $3.777 | $2.321 | $2.055 | $1.997 |
| Luxury | $6.814 | $3.985 | $3.554 | $3.414 |
Full Board
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $2.886 | $1.936 | $1.684 | $1.631 |
| Mid – Range | $3.339 | $2.196 | $1.944 | $1.891 |
| First Class | $4.016 | $2.559 | $2.294 | $2.236 |
| Luxury | $7.081 | $4.252 | $3.821 | $3.680 |
RATES 2025
RATES 2025
Half Board
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $2.641 | $1.802 | $1.560 | $1.513 |
| Mid – Range | $3.192 | $2.042 | $1.800 | $1.753 |
| First Class | $3.769 | $2.339 | $2.074 | $2.016 |
| Luxury | $6.584 | $3.902 | $3.474 | $3.343 |
Full Board
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $2.764 | $1.925 | $1.683 | $1.636 |
| Mid – Range | $3.370 | $2.219 | $1.978 | $1.931 |
| First Class | $4.000 | $2.571 | $2.305 | $2.247 |
| Luxury | $6.911 | $4.229 | $3.801 | $3.670 |
Included
Included
- Certified Naturalist Bilingual Guide by the Galapagos National Park.
- Five 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).
- Transfer by speedboat / Santa Cruz – Isabela 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.
- A navigable tour to the Tunnels of Cabo Rosa (Sharing bases).
- 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.
- Using Dock rate in Isabela Island: $ 10.
- Inter-Island Flights. You can use this kind of transportation, Fly from Isabela to Baltra Island instead of the Speed Boat on day 6. 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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