Santa Cruz, Isabela 5 days / 4 nights
A unique round trip to explore the Galapagos Islands!
If you are looking to see a little more of the Galapagos Islands and experience other facets of the archipelago, this option is for you.
We can combine overnight stays on all the different inhabited islands where lots of activities can be organized for you during the day. Let us know what your interests are and we will arrange a perfect itinerary for you.
PLACES TO DISCOVER
Galapagos Islands
The archipelago is known as a living laboratory and is home to incredible endemic species of flora and fauna. UNESCO declared Galapagos heritage and subsequently a worldwide biosphere reserve.
Here you will find a variety of birds, such as the blue-footed booby, flamingos, albatross, penguins, finches and many more. You will also be able to see sea lions, dolphins, whales, rays and endemic plants like the opuntia cactus.
Isabela
On this island you will find the Tintoreras islet, located south of Puerto Villamil, in the middle of a bay of calm, turquoise water and where you can see sea lions, turtles, sea iguanas, rays and many others.
You can also visit a slot which is home to the tintorera shark, sea iguanas, penguins, blue-footed boobies and pelicans.
Hotel Silberstein
Located just 5 minutes from the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island in Puerto Ayora, Silberstein Hotel operates a total relaxation concept that invites its visitors to disconnect from the modern world and enjoy the enchanted islands.
Benefiting from a privileged location, our guests have the opportunity to visit the main attractions of the area and enjoy their stay in the hotel, surrounded by nature, enjoy the swimming pool or savor a unique menu outcome of a German – Latin fusion AQUA Bar restaurant.
Included
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- The transfer service
- Bilingual guide
- Meals according to the program described
- Accommodation
- Excursions
Not included
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- Airfare to/from the Galapagos Islands
- National Park entry USD 100.00 foreigners
- Transit check card USD 20.00
- Isabela Island Municipal Taxes USD 10.00
- Taxis water taxis on Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands
- Tips
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- IVA
Itinerary
Day 1+
- day 1 arrival transfer – Charles Darwin Research Station
As soon as you arrive at Baltra´s Airport, a guide will be waiting to help you and accompany you to the Silberstein Hotel. This journey takes approximately 1 hour and transfers will take place until you reach the Itabaca canal where transport will be waiting to take you to the port. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a unique dinner at AQUA Bar-Restaurant which offers a German-Latin fusion menu that will surprise you.
Along the way, you'll have the chance to visit the "twin craters", which were formed by a series of eruptions when the islands were still in progress. Guests should pay particular attention to the changing environment around them. You will see everything arid, rocky and red soil in the North, to green and vivid nature in the highlands towards the South.
Enjoy an Ecuadorian or international lunch at the AQUA hotel restaurant before our specialized guide will take you to the Charles Darwin Research Station in the afternoon. This resort hosts educational museums, both on the history and development of the Galapagos Islands and the protection of natural heritage. Endemic giant tortoises can be seen here. Accommodation: Hotel Silberstein. Lunch and dinner included.
Day 2+
- day 2 Isabela Island – Tuneles
Early in the morning you will leave Santa Cruz and start your journey to Isabela by speed boat (approximately 2 and a half hours). Once you arrive at this island, you will visit Cabo Rosa “Los Túneles” which is located west of Puerto Villamil where you will enjoy and discover the colors of fish and other marine animals while you snorkel. This trip will be done by boat, which will allow you to see the different species of birds and marine animals. Arriving at your destination, you will find the black lava volcanic formations in the form of arches, which makes this place a natural paradise.
Besides the beautiful scenery, you will enjoy seeing sea lions, turtles, eagle rays, lobsters, sea snakes and a variety of birds. Night: hotel in Isabela. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Day 3+
- day 3 Tintoreras
Tintoreras is a 30 minute bay tour where you can see blue-footed boobies, sea lions and penguins. You will visit Tintoreras islet where you will take a walk of about 20 minutes to reach a canal where you will be able to see shark and marine iguanas.
After the walk, you will return to the boat which will take you to another place where you can dive and appreciate the flora and fauna of the place. Before taking the speedboat back to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy a well-deserved lunch. In the afternoon you will have transfer to Puerto Ayora. Night: hotel in Isabela. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 4+
- day 4 Excursion
This day you can enjoy an excursion to one of the neighboring islands, such as Bartolome, Seymour, Places or Santa Fe (subject to availability). Lunch will be served on board and in the afternoon you will return to the hotel, enjoy your meals at Aqua. Night at the Silberstein hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 5+
- day 5 Santa Cruz
Early in the morning you will take the boat back to Santa Cruz, from where you will be taken to Baltra Airport and begin your journey back home. Breakfast included.