5 – Days Galapagos Vacation Navigable Experience
The 5-day Navigable Experience Galapagos Vacation tours feature an amazing daily navigable travel plan with the perfect length for a family vacation or solo travelers alike.
You will travel to four of the Galapagos Islands: Santa Cruz plus 3 navigable islands (either Bartolomé, North Seymour, Santa Fe or Plazas).
Activities include hiking, snorkeling, swimming and breathtalking sightseeing. Explore one of the most awesome landscapes in the world while accompanied by a bilingual naturalist guides and staying at the hotel class of your choice.
Start Date: Every day.
Visiting: Santa Cruz.
Activities: Short hikes, snorkelling, navigating, and wildlife viewing.
Trip Style: Soft adventure.
Wildlife to See Galapagos Pinguins, Galapagos Sea Lions, Galapagos Giant Tortoises, Marine Iguanas, Lava Lizards, Blue-Footed Boobies, Flamingos, Frigate Birds, Pelicans, Darwin´s Finches, Galapagos Fly-Catchers, Galapagos Mockingbirds, and more.
Short Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive at Baltra Airport – Transfer to Santa Cruz Island: Highlands (Giant Tortoise)
- Day 2: Navigable Day Tour to either ONE of these islands: Plazas, Bartolomé North Seymour OR Santa Fe (box lunch)/ overnight at Santa Cruz
- Day 3: Navigable Day Tour to either ONE of these islands: Plazas, Bartolomé North Seymour OR Santa Fe (box lunch)/ overnight at Santa Cruz
- Day 4: Navigable Day Tour to either ONE of these islands: Plazas, Bartolomé North Seymour OR Santa Fe (box lunch)/ overnight at Santa Cruz
- Day 5:Transfer out to Baltra Airport (Visit “The Twins” on way out) / Goodbye Galapagos!
For the complete itinerary click on the tab Itinerary above ⇑.
Essential Trip Information
Important Remarks
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Baltra, Galapagos Islands. (GPS) |
| DEPARTURE TIME | You must arrive before 11:00 AM for a prompt departure at 14:00 PM. *Ask for more details. |
| RETURN TIME | Approximately 10:00 AM. *Ask for more details. |
| WEAR | Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, hat, jacket and sunscreen. |
| INCLUDED |
Accommodation in selected class hotels and rooms Breakfast or Box Breakfast Box Lunch (only during navigable excursions on Days 2, 3 and 4) All land and sea transportation within the Galapagos during the program Bilingual naturalist guides for each island and all activities Excursions and visits during the program Snorkeling Equipment (mask, fins, tube) Transfer Baltra – Puerto Ayora – Baltra (by truck or by bus depending on group size) Transportation Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel – USD 5,00 per person (subject to change). Transportation Itabaca Channel – Baltra Airport – USD 5,00 per person (subject to change). |
| NOT INCLUDED |
Air Ticket Lunch nor Dinner Galapagos National Park Entry Fee – $200.00 US pp. Cost of the transfer between the hotels and the restaurants for the meals. Migratory Control Card – $20.00 US pp. Water taxi from dock to speedboat (depending on the tide) – $ 1.00 US per person per ride Wetsuits or Neoprene suits Soft-drinks and alcoholic beverages Travel Insurance Tips. |
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NAVIGABLE DESTINATIONS |
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BARTOLOME & SULLIVAN BAY |
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SEYMOUR & PLAYA BACHAS |
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PLAZAS & PUNTA CARRION |
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SANTA FE |
** Navigable sites and schedules are established by the Galapagos National Park. Let us know what site you want to visit and we will advise on availability!
NOTE: destinations are subject to availability and/or changes due to Galapagos National Park dispositions and/or circumstances beyond our control.
You can arrive to the Galapagos Islands only by flight from either Quito or Guayaquil (air ticket not included). Your English speaking guide will be waiting for you at the Baltra Airport in Galapagos and will then lead 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 you will have the great opportunity to observe the famous Galapagos Giant Tortoises in their natural environment. The Islands themselves were named after these species. You will also be able to see the famous Galapagos Finches, Bird Wizards, as well as endemic vegetation such as Escelacias forests and Matazarnos. After this encounter with the Giant Tortoises, we will return to Puerto Ayora.
Meals included: None
Accommodation: Hotel of the chosen category
NOTE: Depending on availability, you may choose ONE of these sites.
Depending on the navigable site available, pick-up from the hotel will be early in the morning (either 5 or 8 AM) to take you to the small vessel (16 passenger motor yacht) at the embarkation point (either Puerto Ayora dock or Itabaca Channel). The destination will be any of these islands; all of the sites below are inhabited and offer a unique close-up with wildlife and endemic vegetation.
The destination can be Santa Fe, South Plazas, North Seymour or Bartolomé. The activities will include hiking, snorkeling, swimming and breathtaking sightseeing. After land and sea excursion, we will return back to the hotel in Santa Cruz where you can relax.
Important note: You may choose ONE of the navigable sites above. However, the visits to these are established by the Galapagos National Park and are subject to availability. Let us know what site you like better. We will advise on availability and arrange your trip as best as possible. In case none of the sites are available, an alternative itinerary will be used and a discount applied.
Meals included: Breakfast or Box Breakfast, Box Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel of the chosen category
Full Day Navigable Tour to: Plazas Is. OR Seymour Is. OR Santa Fe Is. OR Bartolomé Is
Depending on the navigable site available, pick-up from the hotel will be early in the morning (either 5 or 8 AM) to take you to the small vessel (16 passenger motor yacht) at the embarkation point (either Puerto Ayora dock or Itabaca Channel). The destination will be any of these islands; all of the sites below are inhabited and offer a unique close-up with wildlife and endemic vegetation.
The destination can be Santa Fe, South Plazas, North Seymour or Bartolomé. The activities will include hiking, snorkeling, swimming and breathtaking sightseeing. After land and sea excursion, we will return back to the hotel in Santa Cruz where you can relax.
Important note: You may choose ONE of the navigable sites above. However, the visits to these are established by the Galapagos National Park and are subject to availability. Let us know what site you like better. We will advise on availability and arrange your trip as best as possible. In case none of the sites are available, an alternative itinerary will be used and a discount applied.
Meals included: Breakfast or Box Breakfast, Box Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel of the chosen category
Depending on the navigable site chosen and available, pick-up from the hotel will be early in the morning (either 5 or 8 AM) to take you to the small vessel (16 passenger motor yacht) at the embarkation point (either Puerto Ayora dock or Itabaca Channel). The destination will be any of these islands; all of the sites below are inhabited and offer a unique close-up with wildlife and endemic vegetation.
The destination can be Santa Fe, South Plazas, North Seymour and Bartolomé. The activities will include hiking, snorkeling, swimming and breathtaking sightseeing. After land and sea excursion, we will return back to the hotel in Santa Cruz where you can relax.
Important note: You may choose ONE of the navigable sites above. However, the visits to these are established by the Galapagos National Park and are subject to availability. Let us know what site you like better. We will advise on availability and arrange your trip as best as possible. In case none of the sites are available, an alternative itinerary will be used and a discount applied.
Meals included: Breakfast or Box Breakfast, Box Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel of the chosen category
Transfer to Baltra Airport – Bye Galápagos!
On the final day we recommend waking up early to have enough time to get ready for the transfer-out from Puerto Ayora to Baltra where you will catch your return flight to either Quito or Guayaquil
Meals included: Breakfast
NOTE: Itinerary 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.
NOTA: Hotels depend on availability, we cannot always use the hotels listed below, but they will always use hotels of the selected class.
First Class Hotels
- Beautiful social areas with direct access to the sea.
- 2 towers (the Main Tower – the Isla Sol Tower) and 31 rooms.
- Rooms with television, cable, air conditioning, telephone, safe, bathroom and private balcony
- Pool, jacuzzi, restaurant and bar.
- Beautiful social areas with direct access to the sea.
- 2 towers (the Main Tower – the Isla Sol Tower) and 31 rooms.
- Rooms with television, cable, air conditioning, telephone, safe, bathroom and private balcony
- Pool, jacuzzi, restaurant and bar.
Superior Tourist Class Hotels
- Spa.
- Wellness center.
- Restaurant.
- Hot tub, available for an additional cost.
- The rooms offer views of the city and the sea through large windows that let in plenty of natural light.
- Top quality mattresses and blackout curtains.
- The private bathroom features a rain shower and free toiletries.
- It has a TV with local channels, individually controlled air conditioning, a desk and a wake-up call service.
- All rooms are non-smoking.
- Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
- The hotel restaurant is located next to the sea and offers a sushi menu or a selection of dishes that combine local flavors with fresh seafood.
- Free WIFI in all facilities
- Safe in each room.
- Television with cable programming.
- Multiple USB charger ports in each room.
- Air conditioning and fan in all rooms.
- Minibar (extra payment) with drinks and snacks available in all rooms.
- Free luggage storage service.
- Computer and printer for guest use in the lobby.
- Purified water in rooms and purified water dispenser in cafeteria.
- Beach towels.
- Complimentary amenities: everything and beach/shopping bag.
- Use of the terrace for guests with sea views, located 100 meters from the hotel
Tourist Class Hotels
- 4 Standard Suite Rooms have a balcony with hammock, safe and A/C
- 1 Standard Suite Room on the ground floor has a patio with hammock, safe and air conditioning.
- Economy Double Room on the ground floor, safe and A/C.
- Accommodation in a triple room is with a sofa bed.
- Air-conditioning
- Cable TV
- Secure security
- WIFI
- Hotel with the most diverse ecosystems in the city, a real connection with nature will be a priceless experience that you will not want to miss during your stay.
- A beautiful pool and the largest jacuzzi in the Galapagos.
- The best staff to assist you with your itineraries, tour recommendations and more, even before your arrival or when you start organizing your trip.
- Located in a central location, away from the noise and traffic of the main street, but very close to all the tourist spots, main streets and the pier.
Economy Class Hotels
- Continental breakfast
- Room cleaning
- Laundry
- Available a bottle with purified water suitable for drinking and oral hygiene.
- High quality internet
- Air-conditioning.
- Pool.
Please be aware that the prices vary consistently due to promotions and Galapagos last minute deals, so in order to GET THE BEST PRICE for the dates you desire please fill out the request form below. After doing so, we will send you the absolute best prices for the dates that you indicate.
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