11 DAY - MEGA GALAPAGOS 360 "A" - IDEAL - SMART26

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11 DAY - MEGA GALAPAGOS 360 "A" - IDEAL - SMART26
Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Duration: 11 days
Group size: 1 - 12
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SMART GALAPAGOS
$3,445
Deposit: $1,500

About this trip

TRAVELING TO GALAPAGOS WAS EXPENSIVE... WE CHANGED THAT! 


A Smart 11 day Mega Galapagos 360 Adventure!


Starts:  Baltra

Ends: San Cristobal


Start anyday! Please confirm first availability with us!

Small plane flight from Isabela to San Cristobal is included. 

The MOST complete experience in Galapagos!



If you are looking for an alternative to cruising the Galapagos and don't want to spend big money, our Galapagos Island Hopping tours are perfect for you! 

Ideal for adventure loving travelers who want to experience it all, we've got the "Mega Galapagos 360 Tour " that takes you to enjoy a complete tour around some of the best spots in Galapagos.  


Visit Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Santa Fé, Isabela, & San Cristobal Islands. 


Enjoy Hiking to an active volcano with amazing views of the second largest oceanic crater in the world or kayaking to Tintoreras Islet and snorkel with Galapagos penguins, friendly sharks, marine turtles and Sea lions. Snorkel between a 145 meter high volcanic rock at "Kicker Rock" and then keep on snorkeling around San Cristobal Island. Relax at "Lobos Island" in San Cristobal with beautiful views. Visit the Giant Galapagos Tortoises on their natural Habitat.  


Snorkel at a turquoise lagoon at Santa Fé Island and relax at "Hidden Beach". Bike to the "Humedales" and Galapaguera and relax at the beautiful beach of Isabela's largest town.  Enjoy the "Off the Beathen Path" tour to the amazing Lava tunnels in Isabela.  


Relax with endemic marine iguanas at the world renowned "Tortuga Bay Beach" in Santa Cruz Island. Choose to upgrade and experience life underwater searching for Hammerhead Sharks at one of the best diving spots on the world. 


Be prepared to be amazed by breathtaking landscapes and unique wildlife, this is what makes the Galapagos Islands one of the most fascinating places in the world!


On this  MEGA 11 Day Galapagos 360 Adventure, you will explore the Galapagos with outstanding service on a sustainable tour, for a great price!


For each Smart Traveler on this Adventure tour, we will plant trees at no additional cost for you! 


ISLANDS:

1) Santa Cruz    2) North Seymour     3) Isabela       4) San Cristobal     5)Santa Fé   6)Optional: Bartholomew

 


FLIGHTS:

We can accommodate to any flights. It is recommended to book an early arrival and a late departure flight to have extra time for more activities.

Inter-Island flights on a private small plane IS INCLUDED.


TRAVEL STYLE

MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE

IDEAL FOR:

Young Spirit adventure loving travelers. Ideal tour for Smart travelers seeking a complete & unique experience.


Perfect for nature lovers with a twist of light adventure. 

Light Adventure travelers

Families

Couples



HOTELS: 


-Beautiful hand-picked Hotels on every island with private rooms with A/C and private clean bathrooms with hot water. 24/7 filtered water, coffee and tea. Great location and service. 

COMFORT HOTELS INCLUDED ON TOUR: 2 & 3 * Hotels. 


      Cozy, comfortable, clean and great location!  The Smartest option for for adventure loving travelers looking for a clean room, good breakfast and a smart service!. Perfect for couples and families!


PREMIUM HOTELS (UPGRADE AVAILABLE AT EXTRA COST): 3 & 4 * Hotels.

       Charming & elegant! Close to everything, these classy hotels offer great location, views and service! Our hand-picked selection of Premium hotels are the Smartest option for those seeking a Superior hotel. 

INCLUDED

  • Smart service  We provide truly personal service & advise previous and during your tour. Receive our complete SMART PRE-DEPARTURE guide for your tour.
  • Guided tours Profesional bilingual guide on tours. As indicated in itinerary
  • Transfers in/out All transfers as in itinerary.
  • Local guide Local guide on visits (transfer from/to airport)
  • Accommodation Hand-picked hotels on Comfort or Premium category.
  • Meals Meals as included in itinerary
  • Entrance to Ranch Entrance to private Ranch to see Giant Tortoises (self-guided walk)
  • Snorkel equipment Snorkel equipment during navigable tours
  • Inter Island transport All transportation between islands
  • CO2 carbon footprint offset. We will plant trees on your behalf for traveling Smart.
  • Lobito bus & Water taxis Lobito Bus and Ferry from Baltra airport to Itabaca Channel.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Flights International and national flights
  • National Park Entrance Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($200 Adults-$100 kids). Must be paid in cash at the airport (No ATM machines)
  • INGALA $20 transit control card
  • Credit card fee 2.9% 2.9% credit card fee. US bank transfer is free
  • Alcoholic drinks & tips Alcoholic drinks and tips not included
  • Travel Insurance Medical or travel insurance is not included. Guests must get their own travel insurance
  • Water taxis for inter-island travel ($1pp each)
  • Isabela tax ($10pp)
  • Service tips Tips not included (Thank you :)


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS


- Walk inside petrified Lava Tunnels.

- See Giant Galapagos Tortoises on their natural habitat. 

- Visit the beautiful island of North Seymour and relax at "Bachas beach"

- Kayak or walking tour to Tintoreras, ot Trekking tour to an active Volcano in Isabela Island with amazing views.

- Biking (self-guided tour) to Humedales, La Galapaguera Breeding center and "Wall of tears".

- Snorkel at "Concha de Perla" with huge Marine Turtles.

- Navigable tour to the amazing Kicker Rock, Sardine Bay and more in San Cristobal Island.

- Enjoy one of the best snorkeling spots at the incredible Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas in Isabela. 

- Tour to Lobos Islet and Ochoa Beach in San Cristobal + snorkel

- Tour to "Channel of Love", Dog's beach and "Las Grietas" + snorkel 

- Snorkel at Santa Fé Island and visit "Hidden Beach"




*Optional upgrade:* Dive in search of Hammerhead Sharks at North Seymour Island (Discovery diving is available at no extra cost if you don't have previous diving experience).

- Kayaking tour to Tintoreras Islet and do snorkel with the Penguins.

- Yacht on board a beautiful Yacht to Bartholomew island. 

D1) S. Cruz + Baltra

D1) S. Cruz + Baltra image

Transfer from the airport + Giant Tortoises

After your arrival, we will pick you up at the airport in Baltra Island and cross to Itabaca Channel and then take you to Santa Cruz Island to your selected hotel at the beautiful town of Puerto Ayora. On the way we will make a short visit "Los Gemelos" volcanic formations and a private Ranch where we will see Giant Galapagos Tortoises on their natural habitat. We will also walk inside a petrified lava tunnel!

Enjoy a special welcome dinner in front of the sea at one of the best restaurants in town!


Box-Lunch provided. 


Accommodation at your selected hotel


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D2) North Seymour

D2) North Seymour  image

Premium yacht tour to North Seymour Island

Breakfast at your hotel and then we pick you up to take our comfortable yacht that will take us to the incredible island of North Seymour. This uninhabited island is one of our favorites for animal lovers. Here you will see a large colony of Blue-footed boobies and the extremely photogenic Great Frigate birds. Also lookout for swallow-tailed gulls, marine iguanas, land iguanas, sea lions and more. 

North Seymour is particularly famous for its elegant Frigate birds that, during mating season, rewards us with the vision (and photographs) of males inflating their guttural pouch into an enormous scarlet-red balloon to attract the females. 

After a delicious lunch onboard the yacht, we head to Bachas Beach, a beautiful white coralline expanse. This is the perfect place for practicing snorkeling, swimming or to simply enjoy the white soft sand. Several brackish lagoons only a few steps away from the sea provide feeding grounds for various wading birds, from stilts to flamingos.

Overnight at your Hotel. 

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D3) Santa Cruz

D3) Santa Cruz image

Bay Tour (Lobos Island, Las Grietas & Dog's Beach) + Tortuga Bay

After a nice breakfast,, we pick you up from your hotel and go to the pier to start a 3 hour bay tour. Snorkeling and walking guided tour to "Lobos Island", Love Channel, "Las Grietas" and "Playa de los Perros" (Dog's Beach). Return to your hotel and in then enjoy a free afternoon walking to the famous white beach of Tortuga Bay (a beautiful beach top 5 in the world). Swim in "Playa Mansa" and enjoy kayaking if you'd like (not included $10 pp). 

At night you can go eat at the "Kioskos Street" where you can find a huge selection of street food and delicious local dishes. 


Accommodation on your hotel.

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OPTIONAL UPGRADE: YACHT TO BARTHOLOMEW

Breakfast at your hotel and then pick up to start our yacht tour to Barholomew Island. With a total land area of just 1.2 square kilometres (0.5 square miles), this island offers some of the most beautiful landscapes in the archipelago. The island consists of an extinct volcano and a variety of red, orange, green, and glistening black volcanic formations.

Bartolomé has a volcanic cone that is easy to climb and provides great views of the other islands. Bartolomé is famous for its Pinnacle Rock, which is the distinctive characteristic of this island, and the most representative landmark of the Galápagos.

It has two visitor sites. At the first one, one may swim and snorkel around Pinnacle Rock; the underwater world there is really impressive. Snorkelers are in the water with the penguins, marine turtles, white-tipped reef sharks, and other tropical fish. The bay is also an excellent place to go swimming. The twin bays are separated by a narrow isthmus.

Lunch on board. 

Accommodation at your selected hotel



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D4) Santa Fé Island

D4) Santa Fé Island image

Navigable Tour to Santa Fé + Snorkel + "Hidden" Beach

After breakfast we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the pier for a great snorkeling day tour to Santa Fé Island. We will snorkel with abundant marine wildlife at a beautiful turquoise lagoon and then head to "Hidden" beach. Lunch on board. Sport Fishing (Catch & release) might be practiced.


Special dinner included in front of the sea at one of the most beautiful restaurants in town.


A good night sleep at your selected hotel.


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D5) S. Cruz - Isabela

D5) S. Cruz - Isabela image

Free morning + transfer to Isabela Island

Breakfast + free morning to visit the World renowned white sand beach of Tortuga Bay (return to your hotel at 1pm). Swim at Playa Mansa and enjoy the iguanas. 


Return to your hotel for pick up at 14h15 and transfer to the pier.  Ferry to Isabela Island on a fast boat (2 hours) and pick up from the Pier in Isabela Island and transfer to your hotel. 


Dinner included in front of the sea. 


Accommodation at your selected hotel


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D6) Kayak Isabela

D6) Kayak Isabela image

Kayak or walking tour to the Penguins, or Trekking to the Volcano

After breakfast,  we will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the pier to start our kayaking tour in search of the penguins at Tintoreras Islet. Snorkel at Concha de Perla.

After kayaking, we will return to our hotel for a free afternoon to enjoy the beauty of Isabela Island. 


Dinner at "El Faro" restaurant.


Accommodation at your selected hotel. 


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*OPTIONAL FREE TOUR: Change your Kayaking tour for a walking tour to Tintoreras Islet. Visit colonies of marine iguanas and see many sharks from land. Ideal tour for families! Snorkel at La Galera. (+$0)

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*OPTIONAL FREE TOUR: Change your kayaking tour for trekking to the volcano. Breakfast + pick up from your hotel to start our way to Sierra Negra Volcano + Trekking to the crater (2nd biggest oceanic crater in the world) + Trekking to the active "Volcán Chico" to enjoy some amazing views of Isabela Island (4h30 walk) + Box lunch. 

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D7) Lava tunnels

D7) Lava tunnels image

Explore the amazing Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas in Isabela

After breakfast we will pick you up to start our navigable tour to the incredible Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas. Here we will have the chance to snorkel with amazing marine animals such as White Tip (Friendly) sharks, rays, Marine Turtles and even get to see Penguins and Sea Horses.  (This Off the Beaten path tour is one of the best hidden gems in Galapagos)


This magical place has historically been filmed by BBC and National Geographic for their documentaries. It is a labyrinth of lava arches comprised of crystal clear water full of sea turtles, eagle rays, sea lions, sharks and more. The turtles navigate their own highway from the mangroves to the open sea through "Los Tuneles".


Then we will walk over the tunnels to see land animals such as the beautiful Blue-Footed boobies. Lunch on board before returning to your hotel for a relaxed afternoon at the beach.

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D8) Isabela-S.Cristobal

D8) Isabela-S.Cristobal image

Fly to San Cristobal Island + Tijeretas and Punta Carola

Breakfast at your hotel and then enjoy your last morning on Isabela's beach. After lunch we take you to the airport for your small plane private flight to San Cristobal Island. 45 minute flight with outstanding views of Galapagos. *25 pound luggage allowed, if you need more, please let us know. 

Upon arrival, we will pick you up and take you to your hotel. 

Enjoy a free afternoon to relax at Playa Mann, snorkel at Tijeretas and walk to Tijeretas Hill before reaching Playa Punta Carola for an amazing sunset surrounded by Sea Lions. 


Accommodation at your selected hotel


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*UPGRADE TOUR: KAYAK OR WALKING TOUR TO TINTORERAS

*Free bikes if desired just let us know :)

D9) Lobos Island

D9) Lobos Island image

Explore Lobos Island and Playa Ochoa

Hike, Snorkel and Relax!

After breakfast we go to "Isla Lobos", a small islet located 40 minutes from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Is it home to various Galapagos birds, such as Blue-Footed Boobies, Nazca Boobies, and Frigate Birds, as well as a colony of Sea Lions and numerous Marine Iguanas. 

Once you arrive on the Island, you’ll make a dry-landing. Then, you’ll go on a 1km hike to observe blue-footed booby nesting sites and two types of frigates (common and royal)

The majority of this hike is over large volcanic rocks and you’ll be able to observe sea lion colonies (hence the island’s name!), including about 3 alpha males guarding over their colony and offspring.

Once you’ve completed the hike, you return to the yacht and head to Playa Ochoa where you can snorkel or simply relax on its beach.


Includes: Snorkeling equipment (masks and fins), life vest, towels, lunch, snack, water & juices.


Accommodation at your selected hotel. 


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OPTIONAL UPGRADE: DIVING AT KICKER ROCK (PADI REQUIRED) 

D10) San Cristobal 360

D10) San Cristobal 360 image

All day tour around San Cristobal Island + Kicker Rock

After an early breakfast, start our navigable day tour around all San Cristobal Island.  This tour consist on going around the island of San Cristobal, where you can see Frigate birds, Boobies, Dolphins, Sea Lions, Sea Turtles, Hammerhead sharks, Sea-gulls, marine iguanas and many more. 

It takes around 7h30. 

Visit: Kicker Rock, Cerro Brujo, Bahía Sardina, go around Punta Pitt, Bahía Rosa Blanca. 

Snorkel 80% - Walk on the Beach 20%

You can also experience sport fishing on this tour. 


Farewell Dinner at a super nice restaurant in town. 


After return relax at your selected hotel for a good overnight sleep. 


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D11) San Cristobal

D11) San Cristobal image

Free morning + Pick up to go to the airport

Breakfast + Free morning to enjoy San Cristobal Island + Transfer out to the airport 


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UNTIL NEXT TIME GALAPAGOS!

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A. Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

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SMART GALAPAGOS

Smart Galapagos is a local sustainable DMC (Destinations Management Company) specialized in the Galapagos Islands. We've lived in Galapagos and love these islands. We know every spot in the Islands and every hotel and supplier. For every Smart traveler we plant one tree at no additional cost for you! Best price/quality guarantee!

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