8 Days Island Hopper : Santa Cruz – Isabela Island And San Cristobal

Transfer in Private Taxi + HighLand

Arrival at Baltra airport and personalized welcome (Poster with names and waiting guide) to go to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. We will leave the airport to get on a bus that will take us to the canal of Itabaca. We will board a barge to cross the channel of Itabaca (maximum sailing time 10min).

When we arrive at Santa Cruz Island we will begin the tour by what is called the Upper part of the island. We will take the road to visit the Charles Darwin scientific station and the ranch where you can see the turtles of Galapagos These tourist attractions are visited autonomously, our driver takes you to all three places and waits for you during the activities. They will finish the tour at the hotel selected for the check-in.

Accomodation in Isla Santa Cruz.

Ferry from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island + Wetlands Tour

Ferry from Santa Cruz to Isabela. In the afternoon we will go to the dock of Puerto Ayora in which they will take a water taxi to the speedboat, a journey of approximately two and a half hours, that it(s) will take towards Isla Isabela

Wetlands are a complex of trails, located south of Isla Isabela, Galapagos. They have a great variety of flora and fauna, as well as the spectacular landscapes of the bay. We will visit the most interesting spots in Isabela. After a pleasant time in Los Humedales we will return to the hotel.

Accommodation in Isla Isabela.

You will have the option to choose which of the following islands to visit: Tintorera or Sierra Negra

-Tintoreras Tour After breakfast we set out to visit the islet dyers. Navigation (20 min) starts at the pier on board a small boat. The islet takes its name from white fin sharks known as dyers. This is considered one of the most fascinating species of Galapagos, in the same area we will find: sea lions, marine iguanas, blue paws, crabs, sea turtles, pelicans and the peculiar Galapagos penguins. Then we will move to a sea inlet on the islet where you can snorkel, the site is ideal for this activity because a variety of fish, starfish, hedgehogs, manta rays, and the beautiful sharks and sea lions swim in the place. -Sierra Negra Tour Climbing the Sierra Negra volcanic crater is simply not to be missed for geology lovers and adventure seekers. Since its last eruption in 2005, the geographically unique Sierra Negra Volcano is home to incredible lava paths adorned with the local plant and animal life.

Accommodation in Isla Isabela.

Day 4 : Ferry from Isabela Island to Santa Cruz + Bay Tour

Ferry: In the morning from the hotel, at the indicated time, we will go to Puerto Villamil where you will take a water taxi to the speedboat, a journey of approximately two and a half hours, which will take you back to the island of Santa Cruz(s).

Bay Tour. At the agreed time, we will meet at the hotel to start our tour. First, you will visit the "Loberia", a small island located two miles away, where the sea lions are located. They’re very kind and like to swim with people. On the seabed there are a lot of invertebrates, fish and sea lions that can be seen through the crystal bottom boat that has also visited coastal birds, marine iguanas and basaltic formations. Then we move to "Shark Channel" which is a fissure or crevices formed by magmatic layer where the ravine dyeing sharks are sleeping and are completely harmless. Once the activity is over, we’ll be back at the pier.

Accomodation in Isla Santa Cruz.

You will have the option to choose which of the following islands to visit: Tour Floreana or Tour Santa Fe

-You will have the option to choose which of the following islands to visit *Tour Floreana. Pick up at approximately 7:45 am. We will sail 1 hour and 45 minutes to get to Floreana. You will visit the main attractions of the island as the Ruins of the pirates, springs of fresh water at 450 meters of height. Travel to the scalecias forest, near the refuge of peace, and to Galapaguera, where you can find the Galapagos turtles. Later, you can visit the Asilo de la Paz, an agricultural hill ideal for hiking and the Negro beach, where you can relax, swim, and snorkel. Return to Puerto Ayora pier. Floreana Island is the sixth largest island by extension in square kilometers of the Ecuadorian archipelago of the Galapagos Islands. *Tour Santa Fe. After the pick up between 7 am - 7:30 am, you will start your day with a transfer from your hotel to the dock of Puerto Ayora and then to board the yacht that will take you to the island "Santa Fe", (24 square kilometers) and is 164 meters (60 meters) above sea level. It is one of the central islands and only place to visit an incredible turquoise water bay protected by a natural barrier of rocks, over which are seen flying colonies of sea lions and hawks. It is home to one of the two species of land iguanas on the islands, whose main food is the leaves and fruits of the large and thick cactus. Crabs, night herons, sea iguanas, mockingbirds and earth doves are often seen.

Accomodation in Isla Santa Cruz

Ferry from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal + Highland

In the morning we will go to the dock of Puerto Ayora where you will take a water taxi to the speedboat, a journey of approximately two and a half hours, which will take you(s) towards the island of San Cristóbal.

The highlands of San Cristobal exhibit distinctly different biozones than the other inhabited islands. The first stop on this trans-island journey is at El Junco, a freshwater lagoon nested in the center of the islands. Here you can view Frigatebirds and other water fowl bathing in the lagoon. Unfortunately, you will not be able to join them in the inviting water. Moving on from the lagoon you will stop at La Galapaguera, San Cristobal's Tortoise research and conservation center, where a short walk through the jungle allows you to see and learn about this island's growing Tortoise population in a natural setting. The road ends at Puerto Chino beach, which is a remote bay on the southeast side of the island

Accommodation in Isla San Cristobal

Kicker Rock Tour

Kicker Rock Tour also known alternately as Roca kicker, or by its English name of "kicker Rock" is an uninhabited islet located 30 minutes from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno – San Cristóbal, Ecuador. It is a rocky formation or eroded cone of tuff (ash) volcanic located outside the island of San Cristóbal. It is a refuge for many seabirds as boobies with blue legs, as well as for sea lions. The waters around the rock are home to numerous species of fish, sea turtles, rays and hammerhead sharks. It reaches a maximum of 148 meters in height.

Accommodation in Isla San Cristobal

Transfer Out in Private Taxi

At the agreed time, after breakfast, we will meet in the lobby of the hotel to head to the airport to take the flight back.