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Galapagos Island Hopping on a Budget

Luxury Galapagos Land Tours

4 Day / 3 Nights

Why we recommend

Experience the ultimate Galapagos adventure with a multi-island itinerary featuring Isabela, Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, and beyond. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station in Santa Cruz, explore Tijeretas Hill in San Cristobal, hike the awe-inspiring Sierra Negra Volcano in Isabela, and snorkel with vibrant marine life in crystal-clear waters. Each island offers unique landscapes, unforgettable wildlife, and unparalleled activities.

Itineraries

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Isabela & Santa Cruz Island

Itinerary 4 nights - Day 1

Your tour starts with your arrival at Baltra Airport. From here, your English-speaking guide will help you with the transfer process to Isabela Island; remember that it will be a long first day...

First, you will get a short stop at the impressive Twin Pit Craters, a geological formation made of volcanic material, surrounded by different kinds of vegetation, such as orchids, Scalesia trees, and ferns. After the visit, you will continue to Puerto Ayora; lunch will be served at a local restaurant before taking your 3hrs. Public speed boat ride to Isabela island. Once you arrive, continue to settle in at your hotel. Afternoon at leisure.

Baltra

Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase...

Explore wildlife like land Iguana and Frigatebirds while enjoying scenic routes to nearby islands and breathtaking adventures.


Animals
Land Iguana, Darwin´s Finches
  • Dry
  • Hiking

Twin Craters

Los Gemelos, twin volcanic craters in Santa Cruz's highlands, contrast sharply with the dry coastal lowlands...

The highlands, cloaked in mist during the garua season, benefit from abundant moisture, sustaining vibrant, lush vegetation and creating a captivating natural landscape.


Animals
Darwin´s Finches, Vermilion Flycatcher, Mockingbird
  • Wet
  • Hiking

Puerto Ayora

Puerto Ayora, the Galápagos Islands' bustling economic hub, offers restaurants, shops, and nightlife...

Stroll through town or visit the bay to spot Brown Pelicans, Blue-footed Boobies, Sea Lions, and more, enjoying the vibrant mix of nature and amenities.


Animals
Brown Pelican, Golden Ray, Marine Iguana, Heron, Frigatebirds, Galápagos Sea Lion, Blue-footed Booby
  • Dry
  • Hiking

Itinerary 4 nights - Day 2

Day two starts after your early morning breakfast. The day will be dedicated to exploring the world’s second-largest volcanic crater at the Sierra Negra Volcano...

Just a 13-mile drive from Puerto Villamil, you will witness its gargantuan size, 6 miles in diameter and 300 feet deep. After hiking around and taking in the view, we will continue to our next volcano – Volcan Chico, an active volcano. We will provide a boxed lunch. After your excursion to the volcanoes, In the afternoon will transfer you directly to the port, where the instructor will give you instructions and recommendations before starting the activity, which consists of a walk through the bay where you can see the surroundings of the Tintoreras islet here you will have high chances to spot: Blue-footed boobies, penguins, pelicans, and other types of birds that are resting on the rocks. Once the bird watching is done, the snorkeling activity will begin; here, you will be able to swim with sea turtles and whitefin sea sharks called Tintoreras; it is also possible to see sea lions and the variety of colorful fish that inhabit the area; all kayaking activity lasts approximately 2 hours, after Having completed the tour, the car will take you from the port to your respective hotel.

Sierra Negra Volcano

Sierra Negra, a vast shield volcano on Isabela Island, is home to the saddleback-shelled Sierra Negra Giant Tortoise...

Ascend through lush highland vegetation to its summit for breathtaking views of the lowlands, offering an unforgettable natural experience.


Animals
Darwin´s Finches
  • Dry
  • Hiking

Puerto Villamil

It is a small, peaceful town with a laid-back atmosphere and long, white-sand, palm-lined beaches...

Behind Villamil are several brackish water lagoons where American Flamingos are usually seen.


Animals
American Flamingo, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Galápagos Sea Lion
  • Dry
  • Hiking
  • Snorkeling

Chico Volcano

Volcán Chico, on Sierra Negra's northeast flank, features 1979 lava flows for exploration. At 860m.a.s.l....

visitors enjoy breathtaking views of Isabela and Fernandina volcanoes, making it a must-visit spot for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers.


Animals
Lava Lizard
  • Dry
  • Hiking

Tintoreras Islet

Las Tintoreras, near Puerto Villamil, boasts a white-tip Shark Colony resting in lava canals and offers snorkeling in their unique habitat...

You can also relax on sandy beaches where Sea Lions bask, making this one of Isabela’s most stunning visitor sites.


Animals
Galápagos Sea Lion, Galápagos Shark, Marine Iguana, Galápagos Penguin, Green Turtle
  • Snorkeling
  • Dinghy Ride

Itinerary 4 nights - Day 3

Take a journey into Isabela Island’s dark history as a penal colony as you visit “The Wall of Tears.” After breakfast, you will see where prisoners in the mid-20th century slaved to build this wall of heavy lava rock in harsh conditions...

We will also visit the tortoise breeding center, a lava tunnel, and another flamingo lagoon. After lunch, the afternoon will offer you a chance to head to “Las Tintoreras,” an area famous for its calm, clear waters, where colonies of white-tipped reef sharks are known to rest. This is also an excellent spot to see penguins, sea lions, and the famous sea-going marine iguana. If you choose to snorkel, keep your eyes open for sharks and the rainbow of tropical fish.

The Wall of Tears

Isabela's Wall of Tears reflects its penal Colony past (1946-1959), built by prisoners under harsh conditions...

Climb nearby stairs for stunning views of the wall and landscape, and explore remnants of a WWII USA base foundation.


Animals
Lava Lizard, Darwin´s Finches, Galápagos Hawk
  • Dry
  • Hiking

Tintoreras Islet

Las Tintoreras, near Puerto Villamil, boasts a white-tip Shark Colony resting in lava canals and offers snorkeling in their unique habitat...

You can also relax on sandy beaches where Sea Lions bask, making this one of Isabela’s most stunning visitor sites.


Animals
Galápagos Sea Lion, Galápagos Shark, Marine Iguana, Galápagos Penguin, Green Turtle
  • Snorkeling
  • Dinghy Ride

Itinerary 4 nights - Day 4

Early in the morning we will board the speedboat to Santa Cruz Island. It’s a public service, meaning that it will be a shared transfer...

Once on Santa Cruz, a guide from the National Park will be waiting for you. He will accompany you to breakfast and then to the Charles Darwin Research Station. Here you will be able to see the giant tortoises living in captivity as well as the artificial breeding process that is used in order to preserve this species. Later on, we will visit the highlands of Santa Cruz, an ecosystem very different from the rest of the Island; the highlands are the natural habitat of the giant tortoises, so here you will be able to see them wandering freely in the muddy cloud forest environment. After the visit, you will return to your hotel where you will have dinner and spend the night.

Charles Darwin's Station

The Charles Darwin's Research Station (CDRS) leads Galápagos conservation through scientific research and education...

Visitors can explore natural history exhibits and witness the tortoise breeding program, learning about efforts to preserve the islands’ unique ecosystem and wildlife for future generations.


Animals
Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Frigatebirds, Galápagos Sea Lion, Land Iguana, Marine Iguana
  • Dry
  • Hiking

Santa Cruz Highlands

Discover a reserve where giant Tortoise thrives, grazing peacefully and cooling off in mud baths...

This serene habitat invites exploration with its lush greenery and hidden lava tunnels, offering visitors an unforgettable glimpse into the Galápagos' remarkable natural wonders.


Animals
Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Frigatebirds
  • Dry
  • Hiking

Itinerary 4 nights - Day 5

On the last day, you will be transferred back to Baltra Island for your flight to the mainland.

Baltra

Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase...

Explore wildlife like land Iguana and Frigatebirds while enjoying scenic routes to nearby islands and breathtaking adventures.


Animals
Land Iguana, Darwin´s Finches
  • Dry
  • Hiking

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