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Santa Cruz Friends Tour
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STAR FROM
$1400
duration
10 Days
MAX people
10 PEOPLE
MIN AGE
18+ YEARS
tour type
Tour
OVERVIEW
Explore the Galápagos Islands like never before in a 10-day immersive adventure designed for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and curious travelers. From lava trails and turquoise bays to iconic species and local charm, this journey is your gateway to one of the most unique places on Earth.
🌎 Tour Overview
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Start/End: Baltra to Guayaquil
Main Destinations: Santa Cruz, Isabela Island, Tintoreras, Sierra Negra, Los Túneles, Cormorant Beach
🌟 What’s Included
All accommodations (Hotel España & La Gran Tortuga Hostel)
Daily guided excursions
Boat & land transport between islands
Activities: biking, hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, ceviche class
Meals as indicated
TOUR PLAN
Discover the wonders of the Galápagos in this 8-day adventure packed with wildlife, volcanic hikes, and crystal-clear snorkeling. Each day unveils a new island experience—guided by local experts and designed for nature lovers, explorers, and curious travelers alike.
01
🐢 Day 1 – Arrival & Highlands Adventure
Flight to Baltra and transfer to Santa Cruz
Visit a local farm to observe giant tortoises
Downhill bike ride from Santa Cruz highlands to Puerto Ayora
Overnight in Puerto Ayora (Hotel España)
02
🔬 Day 2 – Charles Darwin Station & Tortuga Bay
Visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and Charles Darwin Research Station
Afternoon hike and snorkeling at Tortuga Bay
Overnight in Puerto Ayora
03
🌊 Day 3 – Transfer to Isabela & Tortuga Island Snorkeling
Speedboat to Isabela Island
Check-in and snorkel around Tortuga Island (hammerhead sharks, manta rays, sea turtles)
Overnight in Puerto Villamil (La Gran Tortuga Hostel)
04
🚲 Day 4 – Bike to the Wall of Tears
Morning visit to the Tortoise Breeding Center
Bike ride through marine iguana colonies and wetlands to the historic Wall of Tears
Afternoon free
Overnight in Puerto Villamil
05
🐠 Day 5 – Los Túneles Snorkeling Adventure
Boat trip to Los Túneles: explore lava arches and snorkel among reef sharks and sea turtles
Return to Puerto Villamil for a relaxing evening
Overnight in Puerto Villamil
06
🌋 Day 6 – Sierra Negra Volcano Hike
Hike to the summit and caldera of one of the largest active volcanoes in the Galápagos
Afternoon free for optional activities
Overnight in Puerto Villamil
07
🌿 Day 7 – Kayaking & Ceviche Experience
Kayaking to Tintoreras Islets + snorkeling at Concha de Perla
Ceviche class lunch at a local restaurant
Overnight in Puerto Villamil
08
🏝️ Day 8 – Tintoreras Islet
Afternoon walk and snorkel among mangroves and lava rock at Tintoreras
Free morning to explore Puerto Villamil
Overnight in Puerto Villamil
09
🌺 Day 9 – Cormorant Beach Cruise & Farewell Dinner
Full-day cruise to Cormorant Beach and nearby snorkeling sites
Optional whale or manta ray sightings
Farewell dinner in Puerto Villamil
10
✈️ Day 10 – Return to Mainland
Boat transfer to Santa Cruz and stop at Twin Craters
Transfer to Baltra Airport for return flight to Guayaquil
walking gallery
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