Every Day
Departures
Land-based Diving Tour
Trip Style
6
Immersions
Meals not included
Lunch & Dinner

Three days of diving and six immersions, with a hotel bed in Puerto Ayora every night: more time underwater without a liveaboard. You dive on days 2, 3 and 4 at sites such as Gordon Rocks, North Seymour, Daphne Minor or Cousins Rock, depending on sea conditions, after meeting the giant tortoises of the highlands on arrival. Day 5 is free. From $1,609 per person for 2–8 divers with Standard hotels.

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6-Day Dive Galapagos at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
IslandsSanta Cruz (5 nights)
ActivitiesScuba diving (6 immersions) and land visits
DeparturesEvery day
HotelsStandard, Tourist Superior or First Class
IncludedHotel, meals as per itinerary, 3 full dive days with 2 immersions each and complete dive gear
Group size1 to 8 divers per booking
Price from$1,609 per person (2–8 divers); $1,750 for one diver

Highlights

  • Six immersions: three full dive days, two dives each.
  • Sharks and rays: hammerheads, Galapagos and white-tip reef sharks, mobulas and eagle rays, depending on the site and season.
  • More marine life: turtles, sea lions, barracudas, seahorses and coral walls.
  • Free day 5: rest, or add a guided tour (extra cost).

Your 6 days in Galapagos

  1. Day 1: Arrive at Baltra, giant tortoises in the Santa Cruz highlands and transfer to Puerto Ayora.
  2. Day 2: Full-day diving excursion, 2 immersions.
  3. Day 3: Full-day diving excursion, 2 immersions.
  4. Day 4: Full-day diving excursion, 2 immersions.
  5. Day 5: Free day, or an optional guided tour (extra cost).
  6. Day 6: Transfer to Baltra Airport.

See every detail in the Itinerary tab, and rates and hotels in Prices & Hotels.

How pricing works

The price per person depends on group size. With Standard hotels you pay $1,750 diving alone and $1,609 per person for 2–8 divers. The booking form calculates the total for you.

Is this diving tour right for you?

  • Certified divers who want more than a taste: six immersions.
  • Prefer a hotel to a liveaboard: you sleep on shore every night.
  • Want Kicker Rock too? See the 8-day diving tour.

What our travelers say

Reviews from travelers who booked their Galapagos trip with Nature Galapagos & Ecuador on Tripadvisor.

Frequently asked questions about the 6-Day Dive Galapagos

How much does the 6-day Galapagos dive trip cost?

With Standard hotels it costs $1,750 for one diver and $1,609 per person for 2–8 divers. Tourist Superior and First Class hotels cost more. Rates are per person in USD.

What marine life can I see?

Depending on the dive site and season: hammerhead, Galapagos and white-tip reef sharks, mobulas, sting rays and eagle rays, turtles, sea lions, barracudas, Galapagos eels, seahorses, reef fish and coral walls.

Is dive gear included?

Yes: 7 mm wetsuit, regulator, BCD, mask, fins, hood, gloves, weight belt and tanks. A dive computer is not included.

What is not included in the price?

Flights to and from Galapagos, the Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($200), the Transit Control Card ($20), the airport bus to Itabaca Channel ($5 each way), water taxis ($1 per ride), a dive computer, meals not listed in the itinerary, drinks, travel insurance and tips.

How is it different from the 5-day trip?

It adds a third dive day, so you make six immersions instead of four, plus one more night in Santa Cruz. The 5-day scuba diving trip starts at $1,256 per person.

Plan your Galapagos diving trip

We’re in Quito and Galápagos, and we have been organizing trips to the islands since 2005. We can add flights, extra nights, a day tour or a cruise to this trip, and tailor it for your group.

Before you travel, check the requirements to enter Galapagos and our Galapagos packing list.

Day 1

 

Our English speaking guide will be waiting for you at the airport in Baltra, who will then take you to the port of Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island). 

Afterwards, we will take a short rest before making our way to the Highlands of Santa Cruz. Here we will have the amazing opportunity to observe the famous Giant Tortoises, also known as Galapagos, in their natural environment. It is from these that the Islands get their name from. Get the chance to observe Galapagos Finches, Bird Wizards, and endemic vegetation such as Escelacias forests and Matazarnos. Return to Puerto Ayora towards the Dive Center to try on the diving gear and hear some instructions.

“Accommodations at the hotel class of your choice”.

 

Day 2

Santa Cruz Island: Full Day Diving (2 Immersions)

 

After breakfast, meet at Scuba Dive Center at 7:00AM or the hour established the day before. You will hear some last instructions before departing via sea and land to the diving site. After a weight check you will go for the first immersion (20 – 25 m deep). A surface interval for one hour is scheduled to have snack-lunch and enough energy for the second immersion (depth 15 -23 m). Depending on the dive site, you will be able to observe: sea lions, Galapagos sharks, white tip reef shark, hammerhead shark, mobulas, turtles, reef fishes, sting rays, eagle rays, Galapagos eel, barracudas, sea horses, barracudas, sea lions, variety of invertebrates and coral walls. Some wildlife can be observed during surface interval as well. We will have a snack before returning to Puerto Ayora around 16:30pm to get ready for our diving next day.

“Accommodations at the hotel class of your choice”.

 

Day 3

Santa Cruz Island: Full Day Diving (2 Immersions)

 

After breakfast, meet at the Scuba Dive Center at 7:00AM or the hour established the day before. You will hear some last instructions before departing via sea and land to the diving site. After a weight check you will go for the first immersion (20 – 25 m deep). A surface interval for one hour is scheduled to have snack-lunch and enough energy for the second immersion (depth 15 -23 m). We will have a snack before returning to Puerto Ayora around 16:30pm to the hotel.

“Accommodations at the hotel class of your choice”.

 

Day 4

Santa Cruz Island: Full Day Diving (2 Immersions)

 

After breakfast, meet at Scuba Dive Center at 7:00AM or the hour established the day before. You will hear some last instructions before departing via sea and land to the diving site. After a weight check you will go for the first immersion (20 – 25 m deep). A surface interval for one hour is scheduled to have snack-lunch and enough energy for the second immersion (depth 15 -23 m). We will have a snack before returning to Puerto Ayora around 16:30pm to the hotel.

“Accommodations at the hotel class of your choice”.

 

Day 5

Santa Cruz Island: FREE Day OR Option 2

 

In your last day you can either choose a FREE DAY or ask us to arrange for a guided visit to Charles Darwin Station in the morning and Tortuga Bay in the afternoon or a navigable tour, for an extra cost. 

Option 1: In the Charles Darwin Research Station you will find a large variety of tortoise’s species coming from each island on the archipelago. You can also listen about the ongoing conservation efforts directed at preserving the Giant Tortoises, as well as the environment of the archipelago as a whole. The afternoon hike to Tortuga Bay beach could be the perfect ending to your trip. Abundant wildlife inhabits the place and the view is astounding as it is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Galapagos.

Option 2: A full-day navigable tour. The destination can be Santa Fe, South Plazas, North Seymour or Bartolomé Island. The activities will include hiking, snorkeling, swimming and breathtaking sightseeing. After land and sea excursions, we will return back to the hotel in Santa Cruz.

“Accommodations at the hotel class of your choice”.

Note ** If you choose either Option 1 or 2, please let us know before booking your trip. This way we can arrange and check availability in order to arrange your itinerary in the best way possible.

 

Day 6

Transfer out Baltra airport

 

After breakfast, the guide will pick you up to guide you to Baltra airport so you can catch your flight back to the mainland to either Quito or Guayaquil.

“Accommodations at the hotel class of your choice”.

 

 

NOTE **  Itinerary and diving sites are subject to change without prior warning depending on seasonal changes, weather conditions, and adjustments in policies set by the Galapagos National Park, and other unforeseen circumstances that may arise.

Prices per person, 2027 (USD)

The price per person depends on the total number of travelers in your booking. The booking form applies the right rate automatically.

Hotel category1 traveler2–8 travelers
Standard$1,750$1,609
Tourist Superior$2,144$1,836
First Class$3,381$2,414

Maximum 8 divers per booking. This program is not suitable for children. Rates do not include VAT (IVA), which applies only to Ecuadorians.

Hotels on Santa Cruz

StandardDeja Vu or Sueños Silvestres
Tourist SuperiorGalapagos Suites or Ninfa
First ClassIkala (suites) or BLU Galapagos (junior suite)

Hotels depend on availability. If one is full, we book another hotel of the same category.

Included

  • ✓ Hotel accommodation in the category you choose (5 nights)
  • ✓ Meals as per itinerary
  • ✓ Full-day diving excursions with 2 immersions per day (3 diving days)
  • ✓ Complete dive gear: 7 mm wetsuit, regulator, BCD, mask, fins, hood, gloves, weight belt and tanks
  • ✓ Dive guide and boat
  • ✓ Airport transfers

Not included

  • ✗ Flights to and from Galapagos
  • ✗ Galapagos National Park entrance fee: $200
  • ✗ Transit Control Card: $20
  • ✗ Airport bus Baltra – Itabaca Channel: $5 each way (subject to change)
  • ✗ Dive computer
  • ✗ Optional guided tour on the free day
  • ✗ Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • ✗ Single room supplement (ask us)
  • ✗ Drinks, travel insurance and tips
  • ✗ VAT (IVA), only for Ecuadorians

The itinerary may change due to Galapagos National Park rules, weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Dive Galapagos Islands
Diving at Gordon Rocks, Galapagos
Boat trip in Galapagos
Los Gemelos twin craters in the Galapagos highlands

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