Explore Santa Cruz & Beyond

4 Days

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Experience the Galapagos Islands in just four days! Explore the Giant Tortoise Reserve and the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island, enjoy a picturesque boat trip around the bay, and travel by sea to North Seymour, Bartolome, or Santa Fé to observe the local fauna.

Tour Overview

This 4-day Galapagos journey provides an ideal mix of excitement and leisure. Discover Santa Cruz Island, see famous locations such as the Charles Darwin Research Station and the Giant Tortoise Reserve, go on a picturesque bay expedition, and relish a complete day of sailing to adjacent islands. It's perfect for discovering the singular wildlife and scenery of the Galapagos.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Santa Cruz: Highlands & Charles Darwin Station

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Upon arriving at Baltra Airport, you'll be greeted and helped with buying your ticket for the Airport-Itabaca Channel trip. A bus will then take you on a roughly 10-minute journey. After that, a ferry will transport you to Santa Cruz Island (a 10-minute ride). We'll make a stop in the Santa Cruz highlands to explore a Giant Tortoise Reserve, taking a relaxed walk to see the Giant Tortoises thriving in their native environment. In the afternoon, you'll explore The Charles Darwin Research Station, gaining direct insights into the conservation and research initiatives happening in the Galapagos Islands. Witness the baby tortoises and breeding programs that are working to save different tortoise species from dying out. There will also be a chance to view the enormous Galapagos tortoises. You'll spend the night at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge on Santa Cruz Island.

Meals Included:Lunch

Day 2: Santa Cruz Island: Bay Tour

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Following breakfast at the Casa Natura Galapagos hotel, we will embark on a boat trip to explore Santa Cruz Island's bay. This tour lasts approximately three and a half hours. Beginning at the main dock of Puerto Ayora, a notable spot for observing diverse and colorful fish, we will also go to Punta Estrada, Sharks' Channel, Playa de los Perros, and Las Grietas. During the tour, we might encounter various species, such as white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, marine iguanas, crabs, pelicans, and other seabirds. Upon completion of the excursion, we will return to the pier. The afternoon is free for independent activities. We will spend the night at the Casa Natura Galapagos Hotel on Santa Cruz Island.

Meals Included:Breakfast

Day 3: North Seymour, Plazas Island, Bartolome or Santa Fe Islands

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Begin your day with breakfast at the Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge. Afterward, you'll be taken to the dock to board a boat for a group day trip to either North Seymour, Plazas Island, Bartolome, or Santa Fe islands, depending on availability. Refer to the end of this document for a detailed tour description. In the afternoon, you will be transported back to the hotel. Stay the night at the lodge on Santa Cruz Island.

Meals Included:Breakfast / Lunch

Day 4: Baltra Island

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Following breakfast at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge, guests will be transferred to Baltra Airport for their flight back to the mainland for connecting flights or to continue exploring Ecuador.

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Meals Included:Breakfast

Tour Highlights

Visit the Santa Cruz Highlands and Charles Darwin Station.
Explore Santa Cruz Bay, including Sharks' Channel and Las Grietas.
Full-day sailing tour to islands like North Seymour or Bartolome.

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What's Included

Private transfers at airport/hotel/airport in Galapagos with bilingual assistance.
Daily breakfast at the hotel
Accommodation in Santa Cruz Island at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge
Meals according itinerary
1 sailing daily tour according availability (shared services)
1 Bay Tour (shared services)
Visits and excursions according itinerary
Professional Bilingual guide during visits in Galapagos

Not Included

Ticket to/from Galapagos
Entrance to the Galapagos National Park $ 200 USD, Mercosur-Andean Community $ 50 USD
Galapagos control transit card $20,00 USD
Bus ticket Baltra Airport-Itabaca Channel $ 5.00 usd per way (round trip $ 10 usd)
Tips, phones, internet services
Laundry Service
Drinks, Bottled Water, Alcoholic Beverages.
Daily dinner and other meals not specified.
Optional Tours
Consumptions or personal charges.

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