Experience the Galapagos

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Located just about 600 miles from the mainland of Ecuador, South America, are the Galapagos Islands, a magical place like none other on earth. Experience the best of Isabela Island, the "lost paradise" of the Galapagos Islands, as well as Santa Cruz, the central most island in the Galapagos Archipelago. Snorkel with sharks and sea turtles and hike around the ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Galapagos Islands
    • Discover Isabela Island, Bartolomé Island
    • Visit Seymour Island, a spectacular place to hike and enjoy the scenery
    • Explore the famous “Muro de las Lágrimas” and “Mirador Orchidia” viewpoint
    • Visit Giant Tortoise Breeding Center

What's this trip about?

    Located just about 600 miles from the mainland of Ecuador, South America, are the Galapagos Islands, a magical place like none other on earth. Experience the best of Isabela Island, the "lost paradise" of the Galapagos Islands, as well as Santa Cruz, the central most island in the Galapagos Archipelago. Snorkel with sharks and sea turtles and hike around the incredible moonlike landscape of Sierra Negra Volcano. See Giant Land Tortoises in their natural environment and learn about breeding and conservation efforts at the famous Charles Darwin Research Station. Enjoy the incredible wildlife and awesome landscapes of the Galapagos with naturalist guides. The time to visit the Galapagos is now with Best Single Travel!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityBaltra
End CityBaltra

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • National Parks
  • Singles Travel

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • 8 Nights Accommodations
    • Breakfast Daily - 6 Lunches - 6 Dinners
    • English Speaking Travel Leader
    • Guided Tours and Activities per itinerary
    • Santa Cruz to Isabella ferry
    • Isabella to Santa Cruz air flight
    • Airport/Hotel Transfers
    • All Taxes and Surcharges

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive into Baltra, Ecuador

Plan to arrive into the Galapagos Islands today. Best Single Travel will help co-ordinate your air flights as you will be need a flight to Ecuador and then a separate flight into Baltra (the Galapagos airport) Upon arrival you will be directed into the Galapagos immig...

Day 2: Sail to Santa Fe

Our guide will pick us up from the hotel and take us to the dock of Puerto Ayora, where we will start our 2 hours sail to Santa Fe Island. Santa Fe Island is an almost central Island which has an incredible bay with turquoise waters, protected by a natural barrier of ...

Day 3: Sail to Seymour Island

This morning we transfer to Itabaca Channel, where will get on board our boat for our 1 hour sail to Seymour Island, a spectacular place to hike and enjoy the scenery. On the north-side of Seymour we will find unique plants such as: incense tree, cactus, sesuvium, esc...

Day 4: Bartolome Island

We get an early start today, have breakfast on board our boat as we travel to Bartolome Island. This Island has some of the most breathtaking panoramas and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Galapagos. The island, famous for its Pinnacle Rock, an impressive ...

Day 5: Charles Darwin Research Station - Isabela Island

This morning we visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and Interpretive Center. Learn firsthand the conservation and research efforts in the Galapagos Islands. See the tortoise hatchlings and breeding programs which are saving several races of tortoises from extinc...

Day 6: Tintoreras Islet - Humedales Hike

After breakfast, we will visit the Tintores Islet, named after the white-tip sharks known as “tintoreras”  which come to rest daily underneath its clear and calm waters.  Aside from¨tintorera¨ sharks, we will also get the chance to observe other endemic wildlife like ...

Day 7: Isabela Island

Isabella Island was designated as a penal colony by the Ecuadorian government. Here the prisoners built a wall made of enormous lava rocks. Today is our free day to relax or enjoy the island's various activities. There will be optional excursions offered.

Day 8: Baltra - Depart for Home

Our guide will pick us up from our hotel this morning and take us to the Isabela Island airport. We will board our flight to Santa Cruz where we start our jouney home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,755
Price per day$344
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

The price per person is for a double room. Best Single Travel provides free roommate matching on all our vacations, so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement". If you wish to room alone it is an additional $600.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Airfare - Best Single Travel will help arrange your air
    • Galapagos National Park - $100 Entrance Fee
    • Ingala Transit Control Fee - $10
    • Tips - recommended $100

Accommodation

Puerto Ayora   - Lobo de Mar Hotel

Isabela Island - La Laguna Hotel

Cancellation policy
  • 61+ Days Prior to Vacation Departure amount of refund is full refund minus $ 100 cancellation fee
  • 30 – 60 Days Prior to Vacation Departure amount of refund is $ 250 cancellation fee plus non-refundable tour operator costs. Confirmed airfare is non-refundable and ticket belongs to you.
  • 30 - 15 Days Prior to Vacation Departure amount of refund is $ 400 cancellation fee plus non-refundable tour operator costs. Confirmed airfare is non-refundable and ticket belongs to you.
  • Within 14 Days of Departure amount of refund is 100% cancellation fee
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Meals Included

Daily Breakfast, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Trip ID
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