Arrival at Baltra Airport - Boat Transfer to Isabela Island

Galapagos Islands - Begin your journey at Baltra Airport, where our team will greet you and escort you to Puerto Ayora.

Isabela Island - Board the afternoon boat to Isabela Island. Upon arrival, our local coordinator will welcome you to commence your adventure.

Snorkeling at Los Tuneles and Cabo Rosa

Los Tuneles - Travel from Puerto Villamil to Los Tuneles. Discover the collapsed lava tunnels and observe blue-footed boobies and brown pelicans. Snorkel at Cabo Rosa to see Pacific green sea turtles, golden rays, white-tip reef sharks, and Galapagos penguins. Today is dedicated to exploring ocean marvels.

Hiking to the Sierra Negra & Chico Volcano

Sierra Negra - Begin your day with a hike to the Sierra Negra volcano (a 12 km trek), where you’ll witness the largest active caldera in the archipelago and gain insights into the islands’ unique geography.

Biking Tour to the Wetlands and Wall of Tears - Snorkeling at Tintoreras Islet

The Wall of Tears - Start your day biking to the Wetlands of Isabela and the Wall of Tears. Discover the islands’ controversial political history while encountering giant tortoises along the way.

Las Tintoreras - After a morning of biking, take a short boat ride to the islet. Enjoy a 45-minute walk to spot marine iguanas and frigatebirds. Then, snorkel in the tranquil bay waters to see white-tip reef sharks, vibrant fish, and more endemic wildlife.

Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station, Giant Tortoises Farm, and the Twins

Charles Darwin Research Station - Take an early-morning boat to Santa Cruz. Upon arrival, our team will meet you and escort you to your hotel. After a brief rest, visit the Charles Darwin Station and Breeding Center to learn about efforts to protect this delicate ecosystem.

Rancho Primicias - Following a morning of education, head to the highlands of Santa Cruz. Visit a Giant Tortoise farm to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural environment. Walk through lava tunnels and visit the Twins, the largest sinkholes on the islands, formed by the collapse of empty underground magma chambers.

Pinzon Island and La Fe Bay Snorkeling Navigable Trip

Pinzon - Embark on a small boat journey to Pinzón Island, one of the Galápagos’ most pristine and untouched islands. Snorkel in clear waters where sea turtles, reef sharks, rays, and colorful fish swim below, often accompanied by playful sea lions. On land, explore the rugged volcanic coastline, watching for marine iguanas and Darwin finches, before returning with the experience of visiting a truly wild part of the archipelago.

Farewell to the Galapagos!

Galápagos Ecologic Airport - Take a final stroll in Puerto Ayora, explore the town before being picked up for your transfer to Baltra Airport. The pick-up time will be scheduled according to your departure flight.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Accommodation: in a double or triple room x6 nights (based on number of travelers).
• Private transportation
• Use of snorkeling equipment
• Admission fees
• All guided activities (naturalist bilingual guides from the National Park).

• Travel and Health Insurance.
• Airfare from/to the Galapagos.
• Entrance fees
• Admission fees
• Government fees
• Meals

This 7-day Galapagos adventure offers an active, island-hopping expedition centered on Santa Cruz and Isabela, crafted to optimize time both on land and in the water. Participants will explore the Santa Cruz highlands at a giant tortoise reserve, snorkel at Pinzón Island with opportunities to see sea lions and vibrant reef life, hike the remarkable Sierra Negra volcano, and uncover the surreal lava formations and pristine waters of Los Túneles.

Traveling by speedboat and lodging in locally owned hotels, this small-group journey features guided day tours with expert local naturalist guides, along with activities such as hiking, snorkeling, biking, and kayaking. Each experience supports local families and small businesses, making this an adventurous, well-organized, and meaningful way to explore the Galapagos beyond the surface.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.