Galapagos By Land

Day 1: On arrival into Quito you will be met by your guide who will take you to your hotel near the airport for a well deserved rest after your long flight.

Day 2: You will be met and transferred to the airport in time for your flight from Quito to Santa Cruz Island where you will be met on arrival and transferred to your accommodation. On the way In you will have guided tour of the Santa Cruz Highlands that includes a visit to the El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve where you can witness these magnificent animals roaming free. Your afternoon will be free to explore the local town and bustling docks of Puerto Ayora. (B/L)

Day 3: In the morning you will have a 2hr Kayak tour of Academy Bay and Estrada Point giving you the opportunity to see these amazing islands from a different perspective. The afternoon is free for you to relax on the beach or explore the incredible sights and sounds of Puerto Ayora. (B)

Day 4: Bartolome is a volcanic islet just off the east coast of Santiago Island, named after Sir Bartholomew James Sulivan, a naturalist and lifelong friend of Charles Darwin as well as Lieutenant aboard HMS Beagle. The tiny island offers some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Galapagos, with multicoloured rock formations visible from the summit of an easily-climbed extinct volcano. You can also swim or snorkel around Pinnacle Rock, home to Galapagos penguins, marine turtles and white tipped reef sharks, while on land you may see herons and green turtles nesting in season. (B/L) 

Day 5: This morning you will take an Island water taxi over to Isabela Island, one of the most beautiful Islands in the Galapagos. In the afternoon why not take a bike or walking tour of the Isabela Wetlands. This experience will takes you through some stunning wet habitats as well as the chance of seeing Flamingos in the surrounding lagoons and a second chance to experience a Giant Tortoise breeding centre.(B)

Day 6:This morning you will be taken to a forgotten marine paradise and one of the best places to snorkel in the Galapagos. Around a 30- to 40-minute boat ride from Puerto Villamil, Los Tuneles are formed by convoluted lava formations standing between mangroves and the open sea. Due to its remote but exquisite location, Los Tuneles is unique as it is not a part of any cruise itinerary. You can expect t snorkel with White Tipped Reef Sharks, Green Turtles, Manta Rays. Sea Lions and Sea Horses.(B/L)

Day 7: An 18km long route on the flank of the volcano Sierra Negra heads uphill to the edge of the crater. The volcano is 1500m high and with a crater diameter of around 9km, this is the second-largest volcano on earth. On the edge of the crater you will walk to volcano Chico, which last erupted in 1979. From here you have a good view of the distant volcanoes Alcedo and Wolf. Sierra Negra has some of the most beautiful and breath taking scenery in the whole country. Today’s trip will be shared with other people. (B)

Day 8:In the morning you will have another incredible snorkel expereince. Las Tintoreras are a small group of islands off the coast of Isabela that form a series of sea channels where white tipped reef sharks doze and playful sea lion pups give chase. It’s a magical place for observing the amazing marine wildlife of Isabela’s emerald green waters; marine iguanas and the Galápagos penguin can also be seen here. One of our local guides will lead you on foot from the dock, over a small bay onto the beach to Las Tintoreras. At the nearby sea lion colony you can snorkel in the water where newborn sea lions learn to swim amongst shoals of colourful fish. Catch sight of penguins – this is surely the only place on earth where you can experience both in one day!

After this magical experience you will head back to your hotel to get your backs and take the speed boat back over to Santa Cruz Island where you will have one last evening in the Galapagos.(B/L)

Day 9: Sadly all good things come to an end… Today it’s time to pack up and head to the airport for your onwards flight, leaving the Galapagos with lots of amazing memories and photos. On  arrival back into Quito you will be met once again and taken to your hotel near the airport.(B)

Day 10: At the Appropriate time you will be taken back to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

Prices from: £2295 per person
Services included: hotels on shared room basis, meals, transfers and activities as mentioned, entry fees, English speaking guide, 24 hour assistance.
Services not included: flights, drinks, tips and personal expenses.
Note: stops can be extended, added or cut - just ask us!