This 8-day comfort program combines Santa Cruz and Isabela with carefully selected excursions, balanced pacing, and daily breakfast and lunch included. You are not just booking a tour — you are traveling with a team that understands the islands from the inside.
Itinerary
What’s Included?
Overview
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival Baltra – Santa Cruz
Airport reception, transfer to Puerto Ayora and visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station.
Day 2 – Highlands & Tortuga Bay
Giant tortoises in the wild, lava tunnels, and protected white sand beach.
Day 3 – Full Day Navigable Tour
Visit to authorized island (Bartolomé, Plazas or similar), guided hike and snorkeling.
Day 4 – Ferry to Isabela
07:00 transfer. Afternoon wetlands walk and beach exploration.
Day 5 – Los Túneles
Snorkeling in volcanic formations with sea turtles, reef sharks and rays.
Day 6 – Volcanic Experience
Sierra Negra Volcano hike or Tintoreras coastal tour.
Day 7 – Return to Santa Cruz
07:00 ferry. Strategic free afternoon for light exploration.
Day 8 – Departure Baltra
Ground transfer to airport and assistance.
What’s Included?
Included
- 7 nights accommodation with breakfast
• Ground transportation
• Inter-island ferries
• Described excursions
• Lunch during full-day tours
• Basic snorkeling equipment
• Permanent operational coordination
Not Included
• Galápagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200 adult / USD 100 child)
• Transit Control Card (USD 20)
Overview
GALÁPAGOS EXPLORER SIGNATURE-8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
Discover the Galápagos Islands through the eyes of a true local operator. At Galápagos Planner, we live and work within the islands, which means your journey is designed and operated by people who know the ecosystem, the logistics, and the hidden details that make the difference. This 8-day comfort program combines Santa Cruz and Isabela with carefully selected excursions, balanced pacing, and daily breakfast and lunch included. You are not just booking a tour — you are traveling with a team that understands the islands from the inside.Related tours
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