6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping: Kayaking, Mountain Biking and Volcano Hike

Do you not like snorkeling, but you want to see the Galapagos? Then this holiday might be perfect for you as a non-swimmer. The classic island hopping tours of Galapagos are designed for travelers who love a mix of adventure, family hotels and good food. These tours are a combination of interesting day trips and time to explore the Galapagos Islands themselves. The hotels are tourist superior class.

HIGHLIGHTS
- Santa Cruz highlands: Walk around giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
- El Junco volcano San Cristobal: The only place on the Galapagos with natural fresh water.
- Puerto Villamil: Kayaking while you can spot penguins and blue footed boobies.
- Wetlands: Mountain biking next to giant turtles and long white beaches.


Itinerary

Day 1: QUITO/GUAYAQUIL – SAN CRISTOBAL

Stop At: El Cañón, 39WG+35F, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador
Upon your arrival at San Cristóbal Airport, you will be taken to Hotel Casa Opuntia. After a nice Ecuadorian lunch, you have time to visit many highlights of the island on your own, at your leisure. You can choose from Playa Mann, Las Tijeretas, or La Loberia where sea lions sometimes gather and at each visit you can swim, hike, and snorkel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar

Day 2: SAN CRISTOBAL HIGHLANDS – EL JUNCO – PUERTO CHINO

Stop At: San Cristobal, San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands
Today you will visit the highlands of San Cristobal. Your driver will take you to your first stop in about 30 minutes: El Junco Crater Lake, the only freshwater lake on the Galapagos Islands. Then you continue to Puerto Chino, a beautiful white sanded beach (lookout for horseflies). Follow a path that leads you along the cacti of the Opuntia until you reach the white sandy beach of Puerto Chino. Here you can take a short walk along the lazy sea lions that lie on the beach, towards the blue footed boobies on the rocks. You walk back to the car so you can continue to La Galapaguera, a breeding ground with very nice wooden walkways and clear indications.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar

Day 3: FLIGHT ISABELA – BIKING SELF GUIDED – KAYAK PUERTO VILLAMIL

Stop At: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
In the morning you will take a flight from San Cristóbal to Isabela Island. The flight can take about 45 minutes. After you have been to your hotel, you will have the opportunity to take a bike and visit the Arnaldo Tupiza Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and other highlights like the Wall of Tears and the wetlands complex with mangroves and native species. In the afternoon, you will be accompanied by a guide who will accompany you on a relaxing and beautiful kayak excursion in Puerto Villamil. You’ll be able to see endemic species like marine iguanas, sea lions, and perhaps even Galapagos penguins.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Volcano or similar

Day 4: SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO

Stop At: Sierra Negra, Ecuador
Today you will be picked up in the morning to begin a drive into the highlands for your trek to Sierra Negra Volcano. It has the second-largest crater in the world with a diameter of 10 km. The hike will take you to the rim and also to Volcano Chico, a cone of the Sierra Negra with moonlike landscapes. The experience allows you to imagine how these islands once formed and how they were created. The rest of the afternoon after the hike is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
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• Lunch: Box lunch provided
Accommodation included: Hotel Volcano or similar

Day 5: SPEEDBOAT - CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION - SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS

Stop At: Charles Darwin Research Station, Ave Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora 200350 Ecuador
You will be picked up in time to board the speedboat leaving Isabela at 6:00 in the morning for the return to Santa Cruz Island. You will be provided a boxed breakfast for the departure. Later in the morning you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. It is an incredible visit known for its efforts in conservation and park interpretation of the islands. Later, you’ll be taken to the Santa Cruz highlands where you can view Giant tortoises in their natural habitat as you walk the trails on the ranch.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Fiesta or similar

Day 6: TRANSFER OUT

Stop At: Galápagos Ecologic Airport, Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra, Isla Baltra Baltra, HP4J+4C3, Seymour, Ecuador
After breakfast, you will be given a transfer from your hotel to the Baltra Airport. You will be taken to the Itabacca Channel, assisted with crossing, and taking the bus back to the airport. Once you arrive at the airport, you have reached the end of the tour.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"There are no guides on the transportation by public speedboat between islands."
"Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galapagos Islands is quite small. On the airplane you can take a bag of max 12 kg."
"Tap water on the Galapagos Islands might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottled or purified water is always recommended."
"Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.)."
"It is important to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have."
"The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances."
"The exact amount for the fees mentioned in the 'What's excluded' section will be detailed in the voucher. If you want to know this information beforehand, please contact us through the platform."
"Accommodation is based on number of travelers, if you are traveling with a group, you will be sharing rooms (single rooms require an extra fee)."
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duración: 6 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
The guide will pick you up at San Cristobal airport and take you to the hotel.

Airports

• San Cristobal Airport, Ecuador

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Incluye

• Accommodation in a single, double or triple room x 5 nights (based on number of travelers).
• Airport pickup at San Cristobal Airport and drop off at Baltra Airport.
• Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
• Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel fee each way.
• All activities as described in the itinerary: hiking, snorkeling, sightseeing and more.
• 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
• 5x Breakfast
• 4x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 5 nights
• Entry/Admission - Charles Darwin Research Station

No Incluye

• Flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
• Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
• Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only)
• Water Taxi around $ 1 p.p. (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back)
• Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Optional tips for the guide.

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