Galapagos Island Hopping Santa Cruz and San Cristobal 5 Days
Tour Overview
Embark on a 5-day adventure through the enchanting Galapagos Islands, exploring the diverse landscapes and unique wildlife of Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal. This tour offers an immersive experience with the local fauna, allowing you to witness giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Scientific Station, swim alongside sea lions at Loberia, and observe marine iguanas, sharks, and sea turtles at Tortuga Bay. Journey through the highlands of San Cristóbal to El Junco lagoon and La Galapaguera tortoise research center. With accommodations on both islands, guided tours, and airport transfers included, this trip promises an unforgettable encounter with nature in its purest form. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Puerto Ayora
Location: Santa Cruz
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Santa Cruz
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer In + Highland
Transfer in: Our guide will be waiting for you at the airport wth a signal with your name in order to do the transfer to Santa Cruz island.
High Land:.- Upper part Santa Cruz Island Entrance to the ranch, where the iconic tortoise are breeding.
Charles Darwin Scientific Station: is an Interpretation Center open to the public and you can also learn about the breeding program for giant tortoises in captivity and their repatriation
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Day 2 : Tortuga Bay
Location: Santa Cruz
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Santa Cruz
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tortuga Bay + Bay Tour
-Tortuga Bay: You will move towards the entrance of the road to Tortuga Bay, which we will do this by a walk of about 45 minutes to get to a beautiful beach nesting turtles. Tortuga Bay is known for being one of the longest beaches of white sand, where you can go swimming, snorkeling. You will see marine iguanas, sharks and sea turtles. -
We head towards the "Loberia", a small island located two miles away, where the sea lions meet. They’re very kind and like to swim with people. Then, we will move to the "Shark Channel", a fissure or crevices formed by magmatic chamber, where they will be able to observe the sharks "ravine dyes" and are completely harmless.
Accomodation in Santa Cruz
Day 3 : Ferry + Highland in San Cristobal
Location: San Cristobal
Accommodation Name: Hotel in San Cristobal
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ferry + Highland in San Cristobal
-Ferry from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal
-The highlands of San Cristobal exhibit distinctly different biozones than the other inhabited islands. The first stop on this trans-island journey is at El Junco, a freshwater lagoon nested in the center of the islands. Here you can view Frigatebirds and other water fowl bathing in the lagoon. Unfortunately, you will not be able to join them in the inviting water. Moving on you will stop at La Galapaguera, San Cristobal's Tortoise research and conservation center to see and learn about this island's growing Tortoise population in a natural setting.
Accomodation in San Cristobal
Day 4 : Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Location: San Cristóbal
Accommodation Name: Hotel in San Cristobal
Meals Included: Breakfast
You will have the option to purchase one of the activities detailed below or take the day off
- Option 1: At the agreed time, we will meet at the pier to begin our visit to the island wolves. In this place you will disembark to walk along a path with a beautiful landscape where you will find colonies of sea lions, pins with blue legs, marine iguanas and masked boobies.
- Option 2: Kicker Rock is an uninhabited islet located 30 minutes from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno – San Cristóbal, Ecuador. It is a volcanic rock formation located outside the island of San Cristóbal. It is a refuge for many seabirds as boobies with blue legs, as well as for sea lions. The waters around the rock are home to numerous species of fish, sea turtles, rays and hammerhead sharks
Accomodation in San Cristobal
Day 5 : San Cristobal
Location: San Cristobal
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer out
At the agreed time, after breakfast, we will meet in the lobby of the hotel to head to the airport to take the flight back.
What's Included
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Meals
Breakfast is included.
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Transfers
Transfers from the airport to the hotel and back are included.
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Accommodation
Accommodation in Santa Cruz and San Cristobal is included.
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Guided Tours
A certified guide is included.
What's Not Included
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Transit Control Card
Transit Control Card Ingala costs USD 20 at the airport in Quito or Guayaquil per person.
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Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
Entrance to the Galapagos National Park costs $50 for Mercosur countries and USD 100 for foreigners.
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Bus Lobito
Bus Lobito costs $5 per person.
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Dock Fees
Santa Cruz dock fee is $1 and Isabela Island dock fee is $10.
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Inter-Island Water Cabs
Inter-Island water cabs cost $1.
Know Before You Go
- Passport Required
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- 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
- Departure Point: Lobby of the hotel Dates: See Availability Return point: Returns to the dock
Mode of Transport
Transfers include airport pick-up and drop-off, inter-island ferry rides, and local transportation to various tour sites, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable accommodations in Santa Cruz and San Cristobal, providing a relaxing stay amidst the natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?
During the tour, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, masked boobies, sharks, sea turtles, and Frigatebirds.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes activities such as visiting the Charles Darwin Scientific Station, walking to Tortuga Bay for swimming and snorkeling, observing sea lions at Loberia, viewing sharks at Shark Channel, and visiting the highlands of San Cristobal to see El Junco lagoon and La Galapaguera tortoise research center. ...more ...less
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, on Day 4, you have the option to either visit the island wolves to see sea lions, marine iguanas, and masked boobies, or take a trip to Kicker Rock to see seabirds, sea lions, fish, sea turtles, rays, and hammerhead sharks.
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What is the accommodation arrangement during the tour?
Accommodation is provided in Santa Cruz for the first two nights and in San Cristobal for the next two nights.
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What is included in the tour package?
The tour package includes breakfast, transfers between the airport and hotels, accommodation in Santa Cruz and San Cristobal, and a certified guide.
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What is not included in the tour package?
The tour package does not include the Transit Control Card Ingala (USD 20 per person), entrance to the Galapagos National Park ($50 for Mercosur countries and USD 100 for foreigners), bus lobito ($5 per person), Santa Cruz dock fee ($1), Isabela Island dock fee ($10), and inter-island water cabs ($1).
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Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?
No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, not stroller accessible, and not recommended for people with back problems, pregnant travelers, or people with heart conditions.
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What should I know before going on this tour?
You will need a passport for this tour. Additionally, the tour is not suitable for pets, there is no public transportation nearby, infants must not sit on laps, and infant seats are unavailable.
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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
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It will depend on which tour and at what time it has started
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Our guides still using masks and also constantly cleaning their hands
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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
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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
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
The shared tours has a minimum of 2 passengers
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a voucher with the confirmation
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How long has the tour company been trading?
16 years
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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
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Free Date Changes
BM Tours allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 7 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
BM Tours requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bm tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Galapagos Island Hopping Santa Cruz and San Cristobal 5 Days
5 Days Starting in Santa Cruz, Ecuador and ending in San Cristobal, Ecuador
Visiting: Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, San Cristóbal
Tour operator:
Tour code:
448990
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
2-
