Embark on an extraordinary journey unlike any other as you join us for the mesmerizing Looking for Sea Lions Tour! Prepare to be captivated as you explore the breathtaking beauty of the Galapagos Islands, hopping from one enchanting island to another. This unforgettable 8-day adventure promises to be an experience of a lifetime.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the magical world of the Galapagos as we take you on an incredible voyage to the best destinations these islands have to offer. Throughout our tour, we will be visiting three unique islands, each with its own distinct charm and awe-inspiring landscapes: San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, and Isabela.
Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, where you’ll create unforgettable memories and forge a deep connection with the captivating wonders of the Galapagos Islands. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to witness the Galapagos Sea Lions in their natural habitat.
Book your spot today and let the Galapagos Islands cast their spell upon you!
(L: Lunch)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn about the history of the Islands, in their natural, human, and conservation contexts.
- View Point of León Dormido “Kicker Rock” and Darwin Bay.
- Viewpoint to learn about a North American cannon that dates from the Second World War.
- Viewpoint to take pictures of the statue of the Scientist Charles Darwin in honor of his trip to the Galapagos Islands.
- Snorkel and swim with sea lions, and marine turtles and take a look at tropical fishes.
- We can enjoy the sea lions resting on the sand.
- It is also the perfect place to have a romantic afternoon looking at the sunset.
Return to the hotel. Lodging. (San Cristobal Island)*Snorkel (Mask, tube, fins)
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- Interpretation Center
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- Snorkelling Time
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- Darwin Bay
(B: Breakfast, L: Lunch)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- A beautiful nature view picture of a high rock shaped like a sea lion.
- Enjoy the viewing of various species of seabirds such as blue-footed boobies and phaetons, as well as sea lions.
- Snorkel along species of fish, sea turtles, rays, and hammerhead sharks.
- Beach Time to enjoy and relax.
- Different species of animals such as patillos, teros reales, zarapitos amongst so much other native wildlife.
- *Snorkel (Mask, tube, fins)
**The Beach after the visit to León Dormido could be Playa Manglecito or Playa Ochoa. Depending on the operation day.
Return to the hotel. Lodging. (San Cristobal Island)
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- Kicker Rock
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- Sea Lion
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- Sea Lions
(B: Breakfast, L: Lunch)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Transfer to the pier to take the speedboat to Santa Cruz. Approximately 2 hours of navigation, depending on the sea conditions.
- Get to know the different species of tortoises of the other islands.
- Visit the HIGHLANDS of Santa Cruz, to enjoy the wonderful and very famous giant tortoises in their natural habitat,
- Observe the density of vegetation in this forest, including orchids, daisies, and bromeliads.
- Learn about the habitat of several endemic land birds including Darwin’s finches, Galapagos Hawks, short-eared owls, Yellow Warblers, Galapagos Rails, Vermilion Flycatchers, and Paint-billed Crakes.
Return to Puerto Ayora. Lodging. (Santa Cruz Island)
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- Giant Tortoise
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- Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
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- Land Iguana
(B: Breakfast, L: Lunch)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Full-day navigable tour by yacht to one of the following destinations, Bartolome, Plazas, Seymour Norte, Santa Fe, or Floreana Island.
* Navigable Tours are subject to availability.
Lodging. (Santa Cruz Island)
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- Bartolome Island
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- Frigate Bird – North Seymour
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- North Seymour
(B: Breakfast, L: Lunch)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Full-day navigable tour by yacht to one of the following destinations, Bartolome, Plazas, Seymour Norte, Santa Fe, or Floreana Island.
* Navigable Tours are subject to availability.
Lodging. (Santa Cruz Island)
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- Bartolome Island
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- Frigate Bird – North Seymour
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- North Seymour
(B: Breakfast, L: Lunch)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Transfer to the pier to take the speedboat to Isabela Island. Approximately 2 hours of navigation, depending on the sea conditions.
- Tour to LOS TUNELES, also known as “Cabo Rosa”. It is the most spectacular site for snorkeling in Isabela Island due to its crystal-clear and shallow waters, a real sea sanctuary.
- This site houses blue-footed boobies, Nazca Boobies, Brown Pelicans, Penguins, Zayapas, and Iguanas that can be seen very close to the boat.
- Observe the sea lions resting on the rocks or playing by the lava tunnels.
- Learn about why these cacti have been adapted to this kind of lava formation.
- Snorkeling in open water and swimming along with white-tipped sharks, manta rays, penguins, sea lions, sea turtles, sea horses, lobsters, and sea snakes, among many other tropical species.
- Return to Puerto Villamil.
Lodging (Isabela Island)
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- Galapagos Rays
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- Sea turtle
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- White-tipped shark
(B: Breakfast, L: Lunch)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Have an interesting visit to SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO. This volcano is one of the most gorgeous, impressive, and largest calderas of all the Galapagos Islands volcanos.
- Species of birds such as Yellow Warbler, Dark-billed Cuckoo, Galápagos Mockingbird, Galápagos Hawk, Tyrant Flycatcher, Galápagos Flycatcher, Large Tree Finch, Small Ground Finch.
- Species of plants such as Guayabillo, Galápagos pisonia, Heart-leafed Scalesia, among others.
- Visit TINTORERAS ISLET. It is one of the few places where the reproduction of iguanas is successful due to the absence of introduced animals that could kill the juveniles.
- Swim along sea turtles, sea lions, marine iguanas, rays, sharks, and other tropical species.
- Return to Puerto Villamil.
Lodging (Isabela Island)
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- Sierra Negra Volcano
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- Sea Turtle
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- Looking for sharks
(B: Breakfast)
This is your last day with us and we hope you enjoyed your trip to the Enchanted Islands. Transfer very early in the morning to the port of Puerto Villamil, to make the trip of approximately two and a half hours to Puerto Ayora. Arrival, transfer to Baltra airport, and assistance to take your flight back. Depending on the time, you will have your breakfast in Puerto Ayora or Box Breakfast.
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- Isabela Pier
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- Canal de Itabaca
Price per person 2024 – Half Board
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $3.498 | $2.534 | $2.260 | $2.219 |
| Mid – Range | $4.157 | $2.840 | $2.565 | $2.525 |
| First Class | $5.151 | $3.286 | $2.985 | $2.933 |
| Luxury | $10.081 | $5.982 | $5.355 | $5.140 |
Price per person 2024 – Full Board
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $3.677 | $2.713 | $2.439 | $2.398 |
| Mid – Range | $4.397 | $3.080 | $2.805 | $2.765 |
| First Class | $5.468 | $3.602 | $3.301 | $3.250 |
| Luxury | $10.498 | $6.399 | $5.771 | $5.556 |
- Certified Naturalist Bilingual Guide by the Galapagos National Park.
- Seven nights’ accommodation in a selected hotel according to availability.
- Meals detailed in the itinerary and according to the program of your preference:
- Half Accommodation Plan (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch).
- Full Accommodation Plan (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner).
- Transfer by speedboat / San Cristobal – Santa Cruz – Isabela – Santa Cruz Islands (Sharing bases).
- A navigable tour to Leon Dormido “Kicker Rock” (Sharing bases).
- Two Full-Day navigable tours to other islands (Sharing Bases). *** Navigable tours are subject to availability. They could be Bartholomew, Plazas, North Seymour, Santa Fe, or Floreana.
- Short Navigable Tour to the Tunnels (Sharing bases).
- Short Navigable Tour to Tintoreras Islet (Sharing bases).
- The Luxury Program has included a private guide in the Navigable Tours (Sharing Bases/Private Guide).
- Snorkeling equipment at the spectacular sites detailed in the program (Tube, mask, fins).
- Air ticket Quito/Guayaquil – Galápagos – Guayaquil/Quito.
- Transit Card INGALA $ 20 for each passenger (Must be paid at airports from Quito or Guayaquil).
- Entrance Fee to the Galapagos National Park: $ 100 for Adults and $ 50 for Children.
- Using Dock rate in Isabela Island: $ 10.
- Inter-Island Flights. You can use this kind of transportation, Fly from San Cristobal to Baltra Island, Baltra to Isabela Island, and Isabela to Baltra Island instead of the Speed Boat on days 3, 6, and 8. Ask for the extra cost. *Subject to availability.
- Personal expenses, tips, and services not specified in the program.
- Additional meals not specified in the program.
- Galapagos Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, logistical, operational, or political reasons.
- Christmas and New Year: special conditions apply.
- High season applies supplement.
- Children policy: Discount for children under 12 years old.
- Single Room applies supplement.
- Solo Travel Passenger applies supplement.
- All prices are detailed in dollars.
- Rates are subject to change in case of additional taxes, fuel increases, or unforeseen circumstances.
- Galapagos itineraries are subject to change due to weather, logistical, operational, or political reasons.
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