Ecuador

Galapagos Islands: San Cristobal & Santa Cruz Highlights

8 days

Trip Snapshot

There are destinations that remain forever in the heart, famous for their culture, for their people, for their biodiversity. Places that awaken your senses with colors, smells and flavors, peculiar cities full of music, nightlife and Ecuador that has it all. This small country is located in South America, right in the Middle of the World, It has a privileged location surrounded by the four worlds Costa, Sierra, Amazonia and Region Insular The Galapagos Islands are known around the world as the "Enchanted Islands", famous for their numerous endemic species and for the studies of Charles Darwin that led him to establish his Theory of Evolution by natural selection. In addition, the flora and fauna found on the Islands are practically unique. The Galapagos were declared a National Park in 1959. In 1978 UNESCO declared them a Natural Heritage of Humanity, and in 1985 a Biosphere Reserve. In 1986 the sea that surrounds the Galapagos Islands was declared a marine reserve.

Trip Type:Tailor-Made

Fully customized trips designed around your unique interests and needs.

Travel Theme:Explorer Trips

Go off the beaten path and dive into real, raw adventure.

Departure City:Quito
End City:Quito
Operated in:English / Spanish
Physical Difficulty:Light

Travel Styles: Snorkeling/Diving · Hiking.

Things you will do

Peaceful beaches in San Cristobal Island
Snorkeling in Kicker Rock
Tortuga Bay white sand beach
Excursion to an uninhabited Island
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Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer In

Day 2: TRANSFER IN SAN CRISTOBAL – INTERPRETATION CENTER – CERRO TIJERETAS

Day 3: KICKER ROCK

Day 4: TRANSFER TO SANTA CRUZ – HIGHLANDS – CHARLES DARWIN

Day 5: TORTUGA BAY - BAY TOUR

Day 6: DAILY TOUR (Subject to availability)

Day 7: TRANSFER OUT GALAPAGOS – QUITO- TRANSFER IN

Day 8: TRANSFER OUT

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"Hi, I am Karem, your local expert for your next adventure in South America! I´ve worked and lived in various locations in Ecuador including Galapagos and the Amazon Jungle. Lately, I enjoy connecting with Nature by peaceful trekking in the mountains" — Karem

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