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Galapagos- Santa Cruz Explorer 4 days

4 Days Starting and ending in Baltra Island, Ecuador

Visiting: Puerto Ayora

Tour operator:

BM Tours

Tour code:

449030

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Group size:

2 - 10

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

5-65

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish

Interests:

Beach Tours, Photography, Wildlife Tours

Activities:

Snorkeling, Swimming, Trekking

From: $468 $453 Mid-Year Mayhem Discount: -$15

NB: Prices correct on 27-Jul-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Commonly known as the Enchanted Archipelago for boasting a chain of spectacular islands, the Galapagos Islands are situated in Ecuador, South America. Swimming, snorkeling, trekking, exploring, and discovering, the Galapagos offers thrilling adventures for people of all ages. Even if you are not up for adventures, you can just relax and bask luxuriously on the sandy beaches and take in the blissful sensation of the waves crashing against the shore.Santa Cruz, positioned at the center of the Galapagos Archipelago, features all the fundamental elements a dream vacation requires. The rich flora and fauna along with numerous exquisite tourist spots, some detailed with rugged landscapes while others covered in flourishing dense forests.

Highlights

Commonly known as the Enchanted Archipelago for boasting a chain of spectacular islands, the Galapagos Islands are situated in Ecuador, South America
Swimming, snorkeling, trekking, exploring, and discovering, the Galapagos offers thrilling adventures for people of all ages
Even if you are not up for adventures, you can just relax and bask luxuriously on the sandy beaches and take in the blissful sensation of the waves crashing against the shore
Santa Cruz, positioned at the center of the Galapagos Archipelago, features all the fundamental elements a dream vacation requires
The rich flora and fauna along with numerous exquisite tourist spots, some detailed with rugged landscapes while others covered in flourishing dense forests

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Transfer + Charles Darwin Station

Upon arrival at Baltra airport, they must pass through the National Park where the value of the entry to the National Park will be cancelled (Value not included. After having passed the respective checks and baggage removal, staff assigned by Summer Vacations will receive you at the exit gate of Baltra airport.

Our staff will give you the instructions for the payment of the ECOGAL fee or "Lobito", which is a fee for the use of transport airport own transportation, the cost is USD 5.00 (Value not included). Together with the guide we will board the bus "Lobito" available to reach the Itabaca Canal, where through a barge we will cross to Santa Cruz Island. After the crossing we will board the transport assigned to go to their respective hotel in Puerto Ayora. Check in at the hotel (Room delivery times subject to the policies of each hotel). Lunch.

At the time indicated by the guide, we will leave for the Charles Darwin Scientific Station, which is a biological research station operated by the Charles Darwin Foundation. During the tour you will be able to maintain a very close contact with the turtles, which are in the pens, as well as with the giant cactus forests where where several land birds live. Return to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight stay.

Day 2 : Tortuga Bay + Higher Land And Ranch

Location: Puerto Ayora

Breakfast. At the time assigned by the guide, we will leave on the assigned transport heading towards Tortuga Bay beach, the transport will leave us at the beginning of the trail that leads to the beach. The walk along the cobbled path will be on foot, during this tour we can observe different species of animals and plants typical of the sector, such as lava lizards, finches, cactus, among others

The Tortuga Bay beach is a nesting place for turtles and marine iguanas, a paradisiacal white sandy beach surrounded by mangroves. A beach in the natural state, so we recommend to take what you need, bathing suit, bag for garbage, water and to desire it, some snack. After walking through Playa Brava, we will reach Playa Mansa, where we can enjoy the sun and swim in its crystal clear waters, on the beach there is the option of kayak rental (not included) if you are interested in practicing this sport, is an ideal place. After a beach time, we will return along the trail until we reach the assigned transport and return to the hotel. Lunch.

At the time agreed with the guide from the hotel we will leave in the transport assigned to the Upper Part of Santa Cruz Island, where we will make three stops of iconic places in this sector, Rancho Primicias, Lava Tunnels, Twin Craters. At the ranch we can observe turtles in their natural habitat. The lava tunnels are a unique place as the lava flows have formed a large number of arches or tunnels an unparalleled walk, then a stop is made at the Twin Craters. Two subsidences of land, caused by a volcanic depression over the years, in this place predominate the plants of scalesias, mosses and orchids. Return to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight stay.

Day 3 : Bay Tour

Location: Puerto Ayora

Breakfast. First we will visit the "Lobería", a small island located two miles away, where you will have the opportunity to swim next to the sea lions. Then, we will move to the "Canal de Tiburones", a fissure or crevice formed by magmatic chamber, where they will be able to observe the sharks "tintoreras". The third destination to visit is the "Canal del Amor", another fissure, fantastic for photography, of exceptional scenic beauty, then we will go to the "Franklin Bay" where you will find sea turtles, golden rays, eagle rays and an area of mangroves where pelicans and herons nest depending on the season.

"Las Giretas " is the next place to visit. Here you will take a fifteen minute walk on the lava rocks where you will see the finches of Darwin, the shorebirds and the lagoon, the endemic and native vegetation. The cracks remain the channels of sharks and love, only inward, where the water is less salty. Here you can do snorkeling and swimming gully.

Finally visit "Playa de Los Perros" where you will have the option to do a walk. This beach was named after the large number of dog crabs found in the area, along with the largest marine iguanas on the island of Santa Cruz. Once all activities are completed we will return to the hotel Accommodation in hotel Selected

Day 4 : Transfer Out To The Airport

Breakfast. Depending on the time of your flight, the guide will assign you one hour pick up from your hotel to transfer us to Baltra airport. Our staff will give you the instructions for the payment of the ECOGAL or "Lobito" fee, which is a fee for the use of the airport’s own transportation, the cost is USD 5.00 (Value not included).

What's Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Professional guide
Hotel Accomodation
Contribution to the local community is also included.
Shared service land and sea transportation
Ticket Bus Lobito

What's Not Included

Entrance to the GALAPAGOS NATIONAL PARK - Andean Pact: $50 - Foreigner: $100
Air Ticket
Meals and drinks not aforementioned in the itinerary will have to be paid for by you.
Extras are excluded.
Santa cruz island dock fee - $1 per person
Personal expenses and tips

Know Before You Go

Passport Required

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Dress code is sportswear
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Not stroller accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
• Dress code is sportwear • Confortable shoes and sunblocker
At your arrival to the airport, a guide will be waiting for your with a signal with your last name

Check out our Q&As

Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

In each tour we provide a tour guide, if the tour is private you will have it for your own, if the tour is shared the guide will take care of the whole gropup
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

It will depend on which tour and at what time it has started
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Our guides still using masks and also constantly cleaning their hands
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

Cancellation fees tend to increase when the arrival date is closer. BM TOURS will do its best to keep these expenses as low as possible according to the policy established
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

The operation is made by local guides, due this, the revenue stays in the country

Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

The shared tours has a minimum of 2 passengers
What documents will I receive before I travel?

You will receive a voucher with the confirmation
How long has the tour company been trading?

16 years
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Depending on the tour the hotel includes the breakfast or the whole meals but all of them had the safety regulations

Reviews of this operator

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15-Aug-2023

Without a doubt, I can say that this agency is top notch. His ability to carry out all processes with astonishing agility is truly remarkable. In my experience, they have demonstrated an exceptional ability to put together various travel itineraries, exactly according to my requests and preferences. What surprises me most is their ability to always stick to the established budget, without compromising the quality of services. The attention and personalized service I have received from this agency have exceeded all my expectations.

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Great private tour of the...

06-May-2023

Great private tour of the Churate Mangrove Forest. My guide Jaime was fantastic and so professional. First class company. Recommend

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15-Aug-2023

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07-May-2024

I returned very happy with my family after this trip to South Korea, BM Tours helped us plan from the dates to the itinerary and some guided tours that were excellent! They were very attentive to how our trip and our walks were going, we even got sick and they accompanied us in the process with travel insurance. Super recommended!

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25-Aug-2023

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