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Extreme Charm

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  • 8 Days
  • 11
    Max People : 26
  • 11
    Wifi Available
  • 11
    Jan 18’ - Dec 21'
  • 11
    Min Age : 10+
  • 11
    Pickup: Airpot

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents.

Program includes

  • Transfer Airport - Hotel - Airport
  • Public transportation Baltra airport - Itabaca Canal / direct payment USD 5
  • Ferry to cross the Itabaca Channel
  • 7 nights of accommodation in Santa Cruz and Isabela at the selected hotel with breakfast, double or triple room.
  • Bilingual naturalist guide during excursions and navigations
  • Excursions detailed in the itinerary
  • Meals detailed in the itinerary
  • Navigations detailed in the itinerary (speedboats / shared service)
  • Taxes

Price Excludes

  • 12% VAT applicable to Ecuadorian passengers and companies
  • Air ticket to / from Galapagos
  • Galapagos National Park entranceEcuadorians USD 6, Merco Sur countries and Andean Pact USD 50, Worldwide USD 100, Children 50% discount
  • Transit Control Card USD 20
  • Boarding and disembarking navigations (taxis)
  • Lobitos Bus USD 5 per way.
  • Personal expenses, tips
  • Non mentioned items

Important

  • Departures every day of the year
  • Rate expressed in US dollars
  • Rate applies for cash payments, credit card payments apply a charge
Day by day itinerary

Day 1Local flight - Transfer to San Cristobal Airport - Hotel - Visit Laguna El Junco – Galapaguera

Early in the morning you will take a local flight to the island of San Cristóbal, as soon as you arrive our local guide will pick you up and take you to the selected hotel and then have lunch at a local restaurant in the city. The first excursion will take us to the highlands, here we will have the opportunity to visit La Galapaguera where the Galapagos tortoises are raised, followed by the El Junco lagoon, the name of the lagoon comes from a type of plant that is common in its surroundings, called “Junco”, this lagoon is located 19 kilometers from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, within a small crater that in turn is located within the caldera of a large volcano, now extinct and difficult to distinguish without geological knowledge; It is the only freshwater lagoon in the Galapagos archipelago, which is home to a large number of birds.

Then we will visit and relax in Puerto Chino, a white sand beach that must be accessed by walking approximately 15 minutes Return to the hotel and accommodation. (-/L/-)

Full day navigation Kicker Rock – Manglecito

Day 2Full day navigation Kicker Rock - Manglecito

Meeting point at 7:30 am at the Puerto Baquerizo Pier, where the adventure begins with a navigation to the Kicker Rock. The program includes a visit to two different places, the first will be the underwater lava formations at Kicker Rock, one of the most outstanding snorkeling sites in the Galapagos.

On the surface you can see some of the many birds that inhabit the emerging towers from the ocean floor at more than 500 feet high, where you can see Nazca Boobies, Blue-footed Boobies and Frigates. However, what will really surprise you are the wonders you will find underwater. Prepare to swim with the most emblematic fauna of the Galapagos: Hammerhead Sharks, Sea Turtles, and Galapagos Sharks.

The landscape is something to remember, the walls are connected below the surface through a 60 foot deep channel. On a good day, you can see the sandy bottom of the canal formed by the two towering walls of Kicker Rock that are home to rich wildlife.

Box Lunch will be served on the boat, since these parts of the islands are inhabited.

After visiting Kicker Rock, you will visit Cerro Tijeretas beach, where you can swim and snorkel once again, or visit a deserted beach (Manglecito or Puerto Grande) to observe wildlife and relax on the pristine sand. We will return to the boat and return to San Cristobal around 4pm. (B/BL/-)

Day 3Transfer San Cristobal Island - Santa Cruz Island - Visit Charles Darwin Station - Tortuga Bay Beach

Early in the morning (7:00) we will take a speedboat, after approximately 2 hours of navigation we arrive in Puerto Ayora and transfer to the hotel, after settle down our guide will take us to the highlands where we will visit a ranch in which we will walk and we will observe giant Galapagos tortoises, we will also visit the impressive lava tunnels.

Lunch will be served at a local uptown restaurant.

After lunch and to relax after walking we will visit Playa Tortuga Bay or Turtle Bay, this beach is ranked number 10 among the inventory of the best beaches in the world, and is recommended to visit all year round.

In this place, you can enjoy an incomparable white sand and the observation of species such as: sea lions, marine iguanas, pelicans, flamingos, seagulls, crabs, among others, various activities can be done in this place: snorkeling, swimming and surf, surrounded by manta rays, sharks and countless fish of many colors

(B/L/-).

Day 4Bay tour – Transfer Santa Cruz Island - Isabela Island

After breakfast transfer to the dock to take the boat and navigate the Bay, the places we will visit on this tour are: La Lobería, El Canal De Tiburones, El Canal del amor, Las Grietas where sharks sleep, fantastic for photography.

Franklin Bay and Playa De Los Perros, in each of these places you will see a diversity of marine and land species, many of them endemic to the enchanted islands.

Return to town and lunch at a local restaurant.

At (2:00) we will take a speedboat to Isabela Island, the largest in the archipelago, after approximately 2 and a half hours our local guide will welcome us and take us to the selected hotel. (B/L/-)

Day 5Sierra Negra Volcano – Tintoreras Islet

Early in the morning (approximately 07:00) our guide will transfer us to visit the Sierra Negra Volcano, one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the world, its crater is approximately 7 kilometers wide. This visit takes approximately 4 hours, the scenery is fantastic!

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant located in the highlands, a beautiful place full of fruit trees and gardens, where we can also find giant Isabela tortoises.

In the afternoon visit to the Tintoreras Islet is less than five minutes from the pier, it takes its name from the large number of tintioreras sharks that rest in these channels and are easily visible from a distance, the walk along the paths also allows us to observe iguanas marine, birds such as the famous blue-footed booby, sea lions, sea turtles, varieties of fish and sometimes giant rays and blankets. (B/L/-)

Day 6Cabo Rosa Tunnels

After breakfast, our guide will take you to the pier to take the boat that will take us to the Cabo Rosa Tunnels, it is one of the best places to snorkel in the Galapagos Islands, as it is characterized by its calm, transparent and calm water. In addition, it is a unique place in the world, they are geological formations emerged from the lava, and that over the years have formed a large number of arches and tunnels in and out of the water.

At the end of the tour, we will return to Puerto Villamil, where lunch will be enjoyed at a local restaurant. (B/L/-)

Day 7Transfer Isabela Island – Santa Cruz Island – Visit the highlands – Lava Tunnels – Garrapatero Beach

Early in the morning (6:00) we will take a speedboat, after approximately 2 hours of navigation we arrive in Puerto

Ayora and transfer to the hotel.

After checking in the hotel and some time to rest our guide will take us to the top of the island, there we will visit a ranch where we will walk and observe giant Galapagos tortoises, we will also visit the impressive lava tunnels.

Lunch will be served at a local uptown restaurant.

After lunch and to relax after walking we will visit Garrapatero Beach where we can swim, snorkel or simply enjoy the scenery. (B/L/-)

Day 8Transfer hotel – Baltra Airport

After breakfast and prior coordination with the passengers, transfer from the hotel to the airport to take
your flight back to the mainland Quito or Guayaquil, according to the flight schedule it is possible to
connect immediately with the international flight. (B/-/-)

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FAQ

I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite.

Which currency is most widely accepted on this tour?

– Austria – Euro (EUR)
– France – Euro (EUR)
– Germany – Euro (EUR)
– Italy – Euro (EUR)
– Netherlands – Euro (EUR)
– Switzerland – Swiss franc (CHF)
– United Kingdom – Pound sterling (£)

Should I book pre/post tour accommodation?

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What is cancellation policy?

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite.

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