Starts: Baltra
Ends: San Cristobal
Start any day! Please confirm availability with us first.
✈️ Small-plane flight from Isabela to San Cristobal is included.
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 the perfect choice.
Designed for adventure-loving travelers who want to experience it all, our Mega Galapagos 360 Tour takes you around some of the very best places in the Galapagos Islands, combining incredible landscapes, unique wildlife, snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, biking and unforgettable island experiences.
Visit:
Santa Cruz • North Seymour • Isabela • San Cristobal • Santa Fé • Pinzón
Optional upgrade: Bartholomew or South Plazas Islands.
🌋 Hike to an active volcano and enjoy amazing views of the second-largest oceanic crater in the world.
🛶 Kayak to Tintoreras Islet and snorkel alongside Galapagos penguins, friendly sharks, marine turtles and sea lions.
🤿 Snorkel around Kicker Rock, between a spectacular 145-meter-high volcanic rock, and continue exploring the incredible underwater world around San Cristobal Island.
🐠 Snorkel at Pinzón Island and La Fe, two fantastic places to discover the marine life of the Galapagos.
🌊 Relax at Lobos Island in San Cristobal, surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife, including frigate birds, blue-footed boobies and sea lions.
🐢 Visit Giant Galapagos Tortoises in their natural habitat and see these incredible animals up close.
⛵ Optional upgrade: Enjoy a yacht tour to the spectacular Bartholomew Island and marvel at the iconic views of Pinnacle Rock.
🏝️ Snorkel in the turquoise waters of Santa Fé Island and relax at the beautiful Hidden Beach.
🚲 Bike to the Humedales and Galapaguera and relax at the beautiful beach of Isabela's largest town.
🌋 Enjoy an off-the-beaten-path adventure to the amazing Lava Tunnels in Isabela.
🚲⚡ Enjoy a full Pro E-Bike day around San Cristobal, discovering the island in a fun and active way.
🐢 Relax with endemic marine iguanas at the world-renowned Tortuga Bay Beach on Santa Cruz Island.
🤿 Optional upgrade: Experience the Galapagos underwater by Scuba Diving and search for Hammerhead Sharks at one of the best diving spots in 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 15-Day Galapagos 360 Adventure, you will explore the Galapagos with outstanding service, on a sustainable tour, and at a great price.
And because traveling should also give something back:
🌱 For every Smart Traveler on this Adventure Tour, we will plant trees at no additional cost to you!
Santa Cruz
North Seymour
Isabela
San Cristobal
Santa Fé
Pinzón
✈️ We can accommodate any flights.
It is recommended to book an early arrival flight and a late departure flight so you have extra time for additional activities.
✈️ Inter-island flight on a private small plane is INCLUDED.
Start any day — please confirm availability with us first!
Young Spirit adventure loving travelers. Adrenaline pumping adventure people that crave a taste of everything without breaking the bank. Ideal tour for Smart travelers seeking a complete & unique experiences with a SMART minded budget.
Perfect for nature lovers with a twist of light adventure.
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.
Smart service We provide truly personal service & advise previous and during your tour. Receive our complete SMART TIPS 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
Bikes & E-bikes
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.
Flights International and national flights
National Park Entrance Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($200 foreigners). Must be paid in cash at the airport (No ATM machines)
Transit Control Card $20
Credit card fee 2.9% 2.9% credit card fee. 1% Platform 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
Isabela pier fee ($10pp) & Water taxis for inter-island travel ($1pp each)
Service tips Not included
Hike to an active volcano with amazing views of the second-largest oceanic crater in the world.
Kayak to Tintoreras Islet and snorkel with Galapagos Penguins, marine turtles, friendly sharks and Sea Lions.
Snorkel around the spectacular 145-meter-high volcanic rock at Kicker Rock.
Snorkel at Pinzón Island and La Fe.
Visit Lobos Island in San Cristobal and snorkel with Sea Lions, Frigate Birds and Blue-footed Boobies.
See Giant Galapagos Tortoises in their natural habitat.
Snorkel in the turquoise waters of Santa Fé Island and relax at "Hidden Beach".
Bike to the Humedales and Galapaguera in Isabela.
Explore the amazing Lava Tunnels in Isabela on an off-the-beaten-path adventure.
Enjoy a full Pro E-Bike day exploring San Cristobal.
Relax with endemic Marine Iguanas at the world-renowned "Tortuga Bay Beach" in Santa Cruz.
Explore the incredible landscapes and unique wildlife of Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Isabela, San Cristobal, Santa Fé and Pinzón.
Enjoy a private small-plane flight from Isabela to San Cristobal — included.
Optional upgrade: Yacht tour to Bartholomew Island and admire the iconic views of Pinnacle Rock.
Optional upgrade: Scuba Diving in search of Hammerhead Sharks at one of the world's best diving spots.
Sustainability: For every Smart Traveler on this adventure, we plant trees at no additional cost to you.
After your arrival, we’ll pick you up at Baltra Airport and begin your first Galapagos adventure.
We’ll cross the Itabaca Channel and continue to Santa Cruz Island, making our way to your selected hotel in the beautiful town of Puerto Ayora.
Along the way, we’ll visit Los Gemelos, the impressive volcanic formations located in the highlands of Santa Cruz. We’ll then visit a private ranch, where you can see Giant Galapagos Tortoises roaming freely in their natural habitat.
To make your first day even more special, we’ll also walk inside a fascinating petrified lava tunnel, one of the unique volcanic formations found in the highlands.
After checking in and settling into your hotel, enjoy a special welcome dinner overlooking the sea at one of the best restaurants in town — the perfect way to begin your Galapagos adventure!
Box lunch and Gourmet dinner are provided.
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
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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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After breakfast, we’ll pick you up at your hotel and take you to the pier for an exciting full-day snorkeling adventure to Santa Fé Island.
Get ready for an incredible day in the water! Snorkel in the island’s beautiful turquoise lagoon, surrounded by abundant marine life, and keep an eye out for sea lions, marine turtles, colorful fish and other Galapagos wildlife.
After snorkeling, we’ll head to the beautiful and secluded "Hidden Beach", where you can relax, enjoy the scenery and simply soak in the magic of Santa Fé.
Lunch on board is included. Depending on sea and weather conditions, catch-and-release sport fishing may also be practiced during the tour.
Then we return to Puerto Ayora to relax and enjoy a good night's sleep at your selected hotel.
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Breakfast at your hotel and then pick up to start our Bay Tour in Puerto Ayora, a fun day exploring some of the most beautiful places around Santa Cruz Island.
Our day includes a visit to Las Grietas, a spectacular natural swimming area surrounded by volcanic rock formations. Enjoy time to swim and snorkel in its crystal-clear waters.
Continue to Canal de Amor (Channel of Love), a beautiful turquoise-water spot surrounded by unique lava formations and peaceful landscapes.
We will also visit Playa de los Perros (Dog's Beach), where you can relax on the beach and observe marine iguanas in their natural environment.
Enjoy some time to explore and relax before returning to Puerto Ayora.
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
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Upgrade your experience with a full-day yacht tour to Bartolome Island, one of the most iconic landscapes in the Galapagos.
With a total land area of just 1.2 square kilometres (0.5 square miles), Bartolome offers some of the most beautiful volcanic landscapes in the archipelago. The island is formed by an extinct volcano and spectacular red, orange, green and glistening black volcanic formations.
Climb the easy trail to the summit of Bartolome's volcanic cone and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding islands and Pinnacle Rock, the distinctive landmark and one of the most representative landscapes of the Galapagos.
The tour also includes time to swim and snorkel around Pinnacle Rock, where the underwater world is truly impressive. Depending on conditions, you may snorkel with Galapagos Penguins, Marine Turtles, White-Tipped Reef Sharks and tropical fish.
The bay is also an excellent place to swim and relax, with the famous twin bays separated by a narrow volcanic isthmus.
Bartolome is an optional upgrade and is subject to availability.
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Take your Galapagos adventure underwater with a diving day at North Seymour & Mosquera (or Daphne). Explore incredible marine life and, with a little luck, encounter Hammerhead Sharks, sea lions, rays, turtles and colorful fish.
No previous diving experience? No problem! Discovery Diving is available, so you can experience the underwater world of the Galapagos with professional guidance.
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After breakfast, we’ll pick you up at your hotel and take you to the pier for an unforgettable snorkeling adventure to Pinzón Island and La Fe.
Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Pinzón Island, one of the best snorkeling spots around Santa Cruz, and discover an incredible underwater world filled with marine life. Keep your eyes open for sea lions, marine turtles, rays, sharks and colorful tropical fish.
We’ll then continue to La Fe, a beautiful coastal spot where you can enjoy more snorkeling and wildlife encounters surrounded by the spectacular landscapes of the Galapagos.
Lunch on board is included.
A fantastic day of snorkeling, wildlife and adventure, perfect for getting closer to the incredible marine life of the Galapagos.
After your adventure at sea, enjoy a special dinner included at one of the most beautiful restaurants in town, right in front of the sea. The perfect way to end an amazing day in the Galapagos.
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After breakfast, enjoy a free morning to explore the world-renowned Tortuga Bay Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galapagos.
Take your time walking along the spectacular white-sand beach, then relax and swim at Playa Mansa, the calm-water area of Tortuga Bay. Keep an eye out for the iconic marine iguanas that inhabit this beautiful coastline.
Return to your hotel around 1:00 PM and enjoy some free time before your afternoon transfer.
At 2:00 PM, we’ll pick you up at your hotel and take you to the pier for your fast-boat transfer to Isabela Island. The journey takes approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival in Isabela, you’ll be met at the pier and transferred to your selected hotel.
In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner in front of the sea and relax after your journey to one of the most beautiful islands in the Galapagos.
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
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After breakfast, we’ll pick you up at your hotel and head into the highlands for an unforgettable Sierra Negra Volcano trekking adventure.
Trek along the spectacular crater of Sierra Negra, the second-largest oceanic crater in the world, and continue toward the active Volcán Chico, where you’ll enjoy incredible panoramic views of Isabela Island.
The trek takes approximately 4.5 hours. Box lunch included.
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
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*OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Tintoreras Tour by kayak or walking.
After breakfast, we’ll pick you up at your hotel and take you to the pier to begin an exciting kayaking adventure to Tintoreras Islet, one of Isabela’s best spots for wildlife encounters.
Paddle through the beautiful waters around the islet in search of Galapagos Penguins, sea lions, marine turtles and other incredible wildlife. We’ll also enjoy snorkeling at La Galera, with opportunities to see marine turtles, friendly sharks and colorful marine life.
After the tour, return to your hotel and enjoy a free afternoon to relax and explore Isabela at your own pace.
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
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*OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Replace the kayaking adventure with a walking tour to Tintoreras Islet. Walk along the trails to see colonies of marine iguanas and observe white-tipped reef sharks from land. Ideal for families! Snorkeling at La Galera is included.
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After breakfast, enjoy a self-guided biking adventure through Isabela. Ride to the Humedales, La Galapaguera and the famous Wall of Tears, discovering the island’s unique landscapes along the way.
Later, relax at Isabela’s beautiful beach or snorkel at Concha Perla, where you can swim alongside giant marine turtles and discover the incredible marine life of the island.
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
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Extra tour: Kayak to Tintoreras with snorkel at Concha de Perla
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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.
Dinner at "The Lighthouse" is included with a courtesy cocktail :)
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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. *35 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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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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After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a full day exploring San Cristobal Island on your Pro E-Bike, a high-quality electric bike with single suspension that makes exploring the island fun, comfortable and effortless.
Ride at your own pace and discover some of San Cristobal’s most beautiful spots, including Tijeretas, Punta Carola, Playa Mann and La Lobería. For a longer adventure, you can also ride toward El Junco Lagoon and Puerto Chino Beach on the other side of the island.
We’ll provide all the information and support you need to make the most of your Pro E-Bike adventure.
Accommodation at your selected hotel
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After an early breakfast, get ready for an incredible full-day navigable tour around San Cristobal Island!
Spend approximately 7.5 hours exploring the island by boat, visiting some of its most spectacular sites and enjoying amazing opportunities for snorkeling and wildlife encounters.
Keep your eyes open for frigate birds, boobies, dolphins, sea lions, sea turtles, hammerhead sharks, sea gulls, marine iguanas and much more.
🤿 Kicker Rock – one of the most iconic snorkeling spots in the Galapagos.
🏝️ Cerro Brujo – beautiful beach and spectacular scenery.
🐬 Bahía Sardina – great opportunities for snorkeling and wildlife.
🌊 Punta Pitt – navigate around this remote and spectacular part of San Cristobal.
🏖️ Bahía Rosa Blanca – enjoy more snorkeling and pristine beaches.
Approx. 80% snorkeling / 20% beach time.
You can also enjoy catch-and-release sport fishing during the tour, depending on conditions.
After an incredible day at sea, enjoy a special farewell dinner at one of the nicest restaurants in town.
Then return to your selected hotel, relax and enjoy a well-deserved good night's sleep.
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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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