Day 3 Floreana: Snorkeling and Kayaking
Known as one of the best dive
and snorkel spots in Galapagos our visit to Floreana allows
us to snorkel in a virtual fish tank of colorful tropical
fish, play and play with sea lion pups! We kayak
around the island viewing nesting boobies and frigate birds
and finish our day with evening transfer to the island
of Isabela for the night. (B, L, D...hotel)
Day 4 Isabela: Volcano Hike and Wildlife Walk
Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano.
The Sierra Negra Crater is the largest volcanic crater and
one of the most active volcanoes in the world (the last
eruption was in 2005). The journey to Sierra Negra
provides us with a variety of birds not seen near the coast
as well as some breath taking views of the islands and their
dramatic origin. We return to coast and take a stroll
along the brackish lagoons viewing a variety of flamingos,
whimbrels and other birds. (B, L, D...hotel)
Day 5 Isabela: Snorkeling and Wildlife Walk
We journey to the southern
portion of the island for a one of a kind snorkeling
experience at Los Tunneles where we snorkel with sea
turtles, chocolate chip starfish, lobsters and a variety of
colorful fish. We finish our exploration of Isabela
with a short hike to explore the islets known as Los Tintorares
where we view piles of marine iguanas, penguins, pelicans,
boobies, sea lions and sleeping white tip reef sharks. Evening return to
Santa Cruz. (B, L, D...hotel)
Day 6 Santa Cruz: Las Griatas, Darwin Station, Tortuga Bay Beach Snorkeling Tour
and Kayaking
Morning
visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station followed by a
hike to the pristine beaches of Tortuga Bay where we view
marine iguanas swimming in the surf, ghost crabs, and plenty
of birds. We have the opportunity to swim, snorkel,
kayak or optional surfing at Tortuga Bay. (B, L, D...hotel)
Day 7 Galapagos Departure and Return to Guayaquil
We complete our
Galapagos visits by a morning excursion to Los Gemelos to view lava craters and
yellow warblers, vermillion flycatchers, owls and birdlife.
We then continue on to the airport for our flight back to Guayaquil. Arrive Guayaquil and transfer
to hotel for the night. (B, L, D...hotel)
Day 8 Ecuador Departure
Depart for home
Departure Dates:
June 21-June 28 (confirmed departure)
June 28 - July 5
July 19-July 26 (confirmed departure)
August 2 - August 9 |
August 16 - August 23
November 22 - November 29
December 20 - 27*
December 27 - January 3* |
Prices from $2350 per person based on double occupancy
Included: English speaking Naturalist Guide, All Land and Sea Transfers,
Hotels based on double occupancy including tax and service fees, meals as noted,
snorkel gear, sea kayaking gear, all excursions, international and domestic
transfers, pre departure information, Guayaquil-Galapagos-Guayaquil flight, $100
park entrance fee, Galapagos resident staff
Not Included: International Airfare, optional diving, optional wetsuit
rental, optional surfing, meals not indicated, items of a personal nature,
alcoholic and premium beverages, medical or travel insurance, phone calls,
laundry, airport taxes, tips and gratuities, $10 Galapagos immigration fee,
single supplement, hotel upgrades
*Holiday departures have a high season surcharge
Detailed Itineraries Available Upon Request
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