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Explore Santa Cruz and two neighboring islands while staying at Galapagos Habitat's Aventura Lodge in the Galapagos. The excursions will take you along the coast and up into the highlands to see the Galapagos' biodiversity and to witness first-hand the wildlife and unique scenery of the "Enchanted Islands." Travelers stay active with hiking and snorkeling excursions, but there is plenty of time to relax at the lodge or on the beach. To learn more about the intriguing natural history of the islands, your park service guide will introduce you to historical sites on the Galapagos.
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Highlights
  • Explore Bartolome, Santa Fe, Seymour Norte, or Plazas Island
  • Stay on Santa Cruz Island, your homebase for the duration of this trip
  • Snorkel with fish, rays, sea turtles, & sea lions
  • View giant Galapagos tortoises as they roam, graze, and sleep
Trip Type:
  • Independent
Activity Level: Relaxed
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Day 1: Arrive Quito

Spend your first night in Quito exploring the city on your own.

Day 2: Fly Galapagos | Santa Cruz Island

This morning, catch a flight from Quito to the Galapagos. Arrive Baltra Island, meet your guide and transfer to Santa Cruz Island. Check in to your hotel in Puerto Ayora and enjoy a free afternoon to explore the island on your own!

Day 3: Island Exploration

  • Hotel
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
After breakfast, you will be transferred from the lodge to a yacht that will take you to one of the following islands: Bartolome, Santa Fe, Seymour, or Plazas.  Enjoy a full day of exploration that allows you to get to know the island, its wildlife inhabitants, and its unique landscape!

You will have the opportunity to snorkel with sea turtles, sharks, tropical fish, sea lions, and many other marine species specific to the island which you are visiting. This day will also allow plenty of time to hike among the wildlife, enjoy beautiful scenery, and lounge on the beach.

Day 4: Isabela Island

  • Hotel
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
After breakfast, board a yacht to Isabela Island! Upon arriving, you will first visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center where you will observe these gentle giants.  You will learn about the process of breeding and raising teh giant tortoises.  After lunch and some time to enjoy the beautiful beaches of Isabela and a flamingo lagoon, the journey continues to Tintoreras Islet.  Watch sea lions, tortoises, marine iguanas, sharks, and rays from the calm turquoise waters of the bay. This relaxing area is the perfect place to end your day on Isabela Island.

Day 5: Island Exploration

  • Hotel
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
After breakfast, you will be transferred from the lodge to a yacht that will take you to one of the following islands: Bartolome, Santa Fe, Seymour, or Plazas.  Enjoy a full day of exploration that allows you to get to know the island, its wildlife inhabitants, and its unique landscape!

You will have the opportunity to snorkel with sea turtles, sharks, tropical fish, sea lions, and many other marine species specific to the island which you are visiting. This day will also allow plenty of time to hike among the wildlife, enjoy beautiful scenery, and lounge on the beach.

Day 6: Twin Craters | Return Quito

This morning you will make a stop to see Twin Craters. These two geological depressions in the middle of a forest of scalesia, (native vegetation), are on the highest point of Santa Cruz Island.  Then, you will return to Baltra and catch your flight back to the mainland. Tonight, enjoy the sights and sounds of Quito -- toast your travels and the remarkable Galapagos Islands!

Day 7: Quito | Return Home

  • 1 Breakfast
Catch your flight home, or with more time, extend your trip to explore the Andean highlands or the Amazon!

Accommodations

Blu Galapagos

Galapagos Habitat
Blu Galapagos
Our Lodge is in the heart of the Galapagos Islands, in the town of Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island. An ideal location for exploring the town?s shops and restaurants within a walking distance as well as leisure natural areas that our unique destination offers. Walk among the true locals such as iguanas, sea lions, and the curious pelicans!
Galapagos Habitat
Galapagos Habitat
Galapagos Habitat

Quito - Hotels

Hotel Eugenia
Hotel Eugenia
Eugenia Hotel provides its distinguished guests service and accommodations of the best quality. You can choose from Eugenia's King-bedded or Double-bedded rooms. It is the perfect place to begin an Ecuador tour or Galapagos Cruise.
Hostal de la Rabida
Hostal de la Rabida
The Hostal de La Rabida is an old traditional house recently restored into a first class Hotel. With only 11 exclusively decorated rooms and a charming and cosy atmosphere it is the best place to enjoy your visit in Quito on your
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Hacienda Rumiloma
Hacienda Rumiloma
Hacienda Rumiloma is a magical oasis of rustic luxury overlooking Quito, Ecuador. This charming hacienda is situated in nearly one hundred acres of primary and secondary Andean forest on the side of the Volcano Pichincha.
Quito, Ecuador
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Based on Superior Mangrove View rooms at Aventura Lodge. Shorter itineraries available. Please contact us for alternative options.

Please note: For departures between December 15 - January 5, internal flights must be paid at the time of booking.
Included
  • 6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
  • 6 Nights Accommodations
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Excursions and activities as listed
  • Gear Rental: Snorkeling Gear
  • INGALA Transit Control Card
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Galapagos Park Entrance Fee: $100 per adult, $50 per child under 12
  • Internal Flights: Mainland Ecuador - Galapagos - Mainland Ecuador: $475-675

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