Intrepid Galapagos on a Shoestring

• Meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
• Transport: Boat, Public bus, Speed Boat, Private Vehicle
• Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights)
• Included Activities

• Isla San Cristobal- Snorkeling in La Loberia (1.5 Hours)
• San Cristobal – Excursion to Leon Dormido or Lobos Islands
• Isla San Cristobal – Interpretation Center (45 minutes)
• Isla San Cristobal – Cerro Tijeretas View Point (1 Hour)
• Floreana – Snorkeling
• Isla Isabela -Tintoreras or Shark Alley (2.5 Hours)
• Isla Isabela – Flamingo lagoon visit (30 Minutes)
• Isla Isabela – Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre (1 Hour)
• Isla Isabela- Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 Hours)
• Kayaking – Isla Isabela
• Santa Cruz Highlands Visit (3 Hours)
• Isla Santa Cruz – Tortuga Bay visit (45 Minute walk, one way)

Day 1: Isla San Cristobal

Welcome to San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands. As you start this trip on the Galapagos Islands and join other travellers arriving from Quito, you have two options for joining the group. After joining up with the group, travel to La Loberia where you’ll put on snorkelling gear for the first time and go for a swim with sea lions, and maybe even some sea turtles.

Day 2: Isla San Cristobal

Today begins with a short boat ride to Leon Dormido (approx 45 mins) or Isla Lobos, observing along the way the abundant marine life that Galapagos is renowned for. On the way we might be able to spot nesting frigates and blue-footed boobies and/or might swim/snorkel with playful young sea lions.

Day 3: Isla Santa Cruz

Early in the morning, take a two-and-a-half hour public speed boat ride to Isla Santa Cruz.  Once in Santa Cruz have breakfast and Settle into the hotel.  Mid-morning visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. The station’s visitor centre and museums contain information about the islands and the conservation efforts being made to preserve the unique ecosystem here. It’s also a great place to have close encounters with giant tortoises.

Day 4: Isla Isabela

Travel to Isabela Island. Check-in to the hotel and enjoy breakfast.  The island is the largest in the Galapagos and one of the most volcanically active places on earth. A worthwhile optional activity today is an excursion to Tintoreras Island, home to the rare Galapagos penguin. The excursion will then take you to “shark alley”, where white-tipped sharks rest during the day. This is also a popular nesting site for the endemic marine iguanas.

Day 5: Isla Isabela

Start your last day on Isla Isabela by heading towards the Sierra Negra Volcano (approximately 45 minutes by bus), one of the most active volcanoes in the Galapagos and the second largest crater in the world.

Day 6: Isla Santa Cruz

In the afternoon visit the higher part of the islands to observe the giant tortoise roaming in its natural habitat. Afterwards visit a locally owned Sugar cane farm. Here the farmers will show us the process in which sugar cane is processed and turned into alcohol.

Day 7: Isla Santa Cruz

This morning at approximately 8am your Galapagos trip comes to an end.

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.