Visiting 2 Islands
Islands
Snorkelling
Includes
Every Day
Departures
Soft Adventure
Trip Style

5 – Day Galapagos Islands Trips – Cabo Rosa Package

This 5-Day Galapagos Islands Trips Tunnels Land Tour Package is a land-based tour focusing on the “Lost Paradise” of the Galapagos (Isabela Island), while also visiting Santa Cruz Island.

This all-inclusive travel itinerary will take you through the most incredible places in the Galapagos, from the awesome moon-like volcanic landscape of Sierra Negra Volcano, the geological formations of Cabo Rosa to the home of the Giant Tortoises in the Highlands of Santa Cruz.

Along the way you will encounter the unique wildlife that make the Galapagos such an amazing and unforgettable place. Choose from a comfortable selection of hotel classes and discover Galapagos Islands accompanied by a bilingual naturalist guides.

Start Date: Every day.

Visiting: Isabela & 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: Am: Arrive in Baltra Island Airport (GPS) – Pm: Highlands

Day 2: Santa Cruz Island: Am: Charles Darwin Station – Pm: Speedboat to Isabela Island.

Day 3: Isabela Island: Am: Full day tour to Cabo Rosa.

Day 4: Isabela Island: Am: Sierra Negra Volcano – Pm: Snorkel in Concha Perla.

Day 5: Am: Transfer out to Baltra Island airport (GPS).

For the complete itinerary click on the tab Itinerary above .

Essential Trip Information

 
Important Remarks
DEPARTURE LOCATION Baltra Island Airport. (GPS)
RETURN LOCATION Baltra Island Airport. (GPS)
DEPARTURE TIME You must arrive before 11:00 AM. *Ask for more details.
RETURN TIME Approximately after 11:00 AM. *Ask for more details.
WEAR Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, hat, jacket and sunscreen.
INCLUDED  Accommodation in selected hotels (double rooms).

 All meals in Galapagos (breakfast – lunch – dinner).

 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 Puerto Ayora – Isabela – Puerto Ayora by Public speedboat.

 Transfer Baltra – Puerto Ayora – Baltra (by truck or by bus depending on group size)

NOT INCLUDED  Air Ticket.

 Galapagos National Park Entry Fee – $100.00 US per person.

 Isabela Dock Fee – $10.00 US per person.

 Migratory Control Card – $20.00 US per person.

 Transportation Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel – USD 5 p.p. (subject to change).

 Transportation Itabaca Channel – Baltra Airport – USD 5 p.p. (subject to change).

 Cost of the transfer between the hotels and the restaurants designated for the meals in each island.

 Water taxi from dock to speedboat (depending on the tide) – $ 1.00 US per person per ride.

 Soft-drinks and alcoholic beverages.

 Tips

NOTE: Navigable itinerary is subject to change due to Galapagos National Park dispositions or to circumstances  beyond our control (force majeure).

Day 1

Arrive at Baltra / Ride to Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz Is. / Visit the Highlands (Tortoise)

 

You can arrive to the Galapagos Islands only by flight from either Quito or Guayaquil (air ticket not included). Our English-speaking guide will be waiting for you at the Baltra Airport in Galapagos. He will then lead you to the port of Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island) for lunch.

Afterwards, we will take a short rest before making our way to the Highlands of Santa Cruz. Here you will have the unforgettable 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 incredible encounter with the Giant Tortoises, we will return to Puerto Ayora. Dinner will be served local-style menu in the specified restaurant.

Accommodations in Santa Cruz Island in the hotel class of your choice.

Accommodations in the hotel class of your choice

 

Day 2

Charles Darwin Station/ Transfer to Isabela Island/ Visit Flamingos Lagoon

 

The guide will have specified the hour to meet to begin the visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station. After breakfast we will head to this spot. The Station is populated by a variety of Giant Tortoise representing their fellow specie, one of each island in the archipelago. Here 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. After this we will make a short visit to the Art Galleries of Puerto Ayora and then eat lunch. Return to the hotel to rest before heading for lunch at a local specified restaurant.

After lunch we will begin the journey from Puerto Ayora to Isabela Island at 2:00pm (subject to change) via public speedboat (approx. travel time 2 ½ to 3 hrs.) A guide will be waiting for you in Puerto Villamil and then lead you to check in at the hotel. After a brief rest we will take a short walk to visit the Flamingo Lagoon, one of the natural breeding sites of the Galapagos flamingos. Return to the hotel to rest and eat dinner at the local specified restaurant.

Accommodations in the hotel class of your choice

 

Day 3

Full Day Navigable Tour to Cabo Rosa aka. Los Tuneles

 

Cabo Rosa aka. Los Tuneles is perhaps one of the most beautiful sights in the archipelago. Continuous volcanic eruptions petrified into tunnel-like lava formations right in the middle of the sea, and crystal clear turquoise water allows an amazing view of marine vegetation and playful sea lions.

The tour begins early at 8:00am via speedboat and the first stop is a small islet in the middle of the ocean, home to pelicans, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions. Finados snorkeling site is the next stop, where you can swim next to sea turtles, Tintoreras sharks (endemic to the islands), trumpetfish and surgeon fish. With some luck, eagle and golden rays will come to this site too.

Getting to Los Tuneles will take around 1 ½ – 2 hrs. Once there, the speedboat will navigate through various spots in and around the Lava Tunnels. Here you get the chance to do some more snorkeling and enjoy some short walks while observing the landscape and wildlife inhabiting the area. A box lunch will be provided for this day. Return to Isabela Island is programmed at 15h00. Dinner will be served at the local restaurant specified by the guide.

Accommodations in the hotel class of your choice.

 

Day 4

Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano Hike + Chico Volcano / Snorkel in Concha Perla

 

Early in the morning (8:00 am), after breakfast, you will get ready for the Sierra Negra Volcano hike (comfortable clothes, walking shoes and a light rain jacket are recommended). Make sure your camera is stored in waterproof bags, wear some sunscreen, bring water, and a hat! Yourself will prepare a box lunch at the hotel with the foodstuff of your choice. We will then travel approximately 45 minutes by truck or bus to begin the 12 km hike (appx. 4 hours). The hike is long in terms of distance, but not very difficult as the inclines and declines are quite gradual. There is an option to ride horses for an additional cost, and if interested please let us know beforehand. Sierra Negra Volcano has the second largest crater in the world, measuring approximately 6 miles in diameter and 300 feet deep. We will reach Chico Volcano before heading back, which should provide a spectacular view of the incredible moonlike terrain.

Once we get back to the hotel we will take a short break to rest. On the afternoon you will get to do some fine snorkeling in Concha Perla. There you can swim with sea lions, colorful varieties of fish, and with luck sea turtles and rays. Return to the hotel to rest before heading to dinner at a local specified restaurant.

Accommodations in the hotel class of your choice.

 

 

Day 5

Transfer out Baltra Airport (Visit “The Twins” on way out) / Goodbye Galapagos!

 

On the final day we recommend waking up at 5:00 am to have enough time to get ready for the transfer-out from Isabela to Puerto Ayora.

We will take the public speedboat, which leaves from the dock at 6:00 am (subject to change), and arrive in Puerto Ayora (approx. 2 ½ hrs. depending on the tide). We will eat breakfast there, and then depart for Baltra where you will catch your return flight to either Quito or Guayaquil  

 

NOTE: Hotels depend on availability, we may not always use hotels listed below, but we will always stick to the class you selected.

First Class Hotels

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On-site water purification plant
Wireless internet
Air-conditioning and hot water
Located on a pristine white-sand beach
Large double glass doors in every room with spectacular ocean views
Most luxurious hotel in Isabela

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Swimming pool and jacuzzi on terrace
Air-conditioning and hot water
Wireless internet
Located new Charles Darwin Research Station
Completely remodeled in 2006
Private bathroom

Tourist Superior Hotels

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Air-conditioning and hot water
Wireless internet
BBQ area
Rooftop jacuzzi and terrace
Located next to Flamingo Lagoon
Private bathroom

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Swimming pool and jacuzzi
Air-conditioning and hot water
Internet
Relaxing garden
Private bathroom

Tourist Class Hotels

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Air-Conditioning and hot water
Private bathroom
Wireless Internet
Jacuzzi
Located 3 blocks from the pristine white sand beach

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Swimming pool and jacuzzi
Air-conditioning and hot water
Internet
Relaxing garden
Private bathroom

Economy Class Hotels

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Private rooms
Private bathrooms
Clean and comfortable
Located near the beach

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Private rooms
Private bathrooms
Hot water and air-conditioning
Centrally located with a charming garden area

Galapagos Islands Trips
Volcan Sierra Negra Galapagos - Tour View
Charles Darwin Station Galapagos - Tour View
Flamingos Lagoon Galapagos - Tour View
Cabo Rosa Galapagos - Tour View
Concha Perla - Tour View
Twins Galapagos - Tour View
Santa Cruz Highlands - Turtle
El Chato - Santa Cruz
Charles Darwin Station - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station Beach
Sierra Negra Volcano Tour View

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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