6 Day "Galapagos Wisdom" Tour - IDEAL - SMART26

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6 Day "Galapagos Wisdom" Tour - IDEAL - SMART26
Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Duration: 6 days
Group size: 1 - 16
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$1,469
Deposit: $700

About this trip

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


Our IDEAL MULTI-ADVENTURE GALAPAGOS TOURS offer unique experiences for savvy travelers.


START ANYDAY


STARTS / ENDS: BALTRA ISLAND (GPS AIRPORT)

IDEAL FOR:

  • ADVENTURE TRAVELERS

  • COUPLES


Our IDEAL 6 DAY GALAPAGOS WISDOM TOUR will take you to enjoy some unique spots of untouched uninhabited Islands with outstanding service on a sustainable tour. 



FLIGHTS:

Start any day! We can accommodate to any flights. It is recommended to book a morning flight upon arrival and a late departure flight to have extra time for more activities. 




If you are looking for an alternative to a Galapagos cruise, and you 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, our IDEAL Galapagos WISDOM Tour  will take you to enjoy some of the best spots in Galapagos for animal and adventure lovers.

 

ISLANDS VISITED


1) Santa Cruz    2) Baltra     3) Isabela     4) Santa Fé   

OPTIONAL) North Seymour  

IDEAL FOR:

- Smart travelers seeking great itineraries with a classic taste. 

- Light Adventure travelers who don't want to miss on the best spots and experiences in Galapagos. 

- SNORKEL ADDICTS

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

- Walk inside petrified Lava Tunnels.

- See Giant Galapagos Tortoises on their natural habitat. 

- Beach time at the world famous white sand beach of Tortuga Bay.

- Navigable tour to the beautiful torquoise lagoon at Santa Fé Island to do great snorkeling and then relax at "Hidden Beach"

- Relax on white sand beaches away from the crowds. 

- Kayak tour to the penguins. 

- Snorkel at the unique "Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas" in Isabela (One of our favorite spots) 


OPTIONAL UPGRADES:

- Enjoy a luxury yacht tour to an uninhabited island as beautiful as North Seymour or Bartholomew. 

- Diving or Discovery Diving at North Seymour Island with friendly sharks. 

TRAVEL STYLE

IDEAL MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE

-  IDEAL GALAPAGOS TOURS! 

-  Nature lovers with a twist of light adventure and multi-sport fun!

- SNORKEL ADDICTS

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. 




What's included

Smart service & TIPS

We provide truly personal service & advise previous and during your tour. Receive our complete SMART TIPS guide for your tour.

Accommodation

Hand-picked hotels

Meals

Meals as included in itinerary

Breakfasts

All breakfasts are included

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)

Ranch entrance

Entrance to private Ranch to see Giant Tortoises with guide

Snorkel equipment

Snorkel equipment during navigable tours

Inter Island transport

All transportation between islands

Lobito Bus & Ferry

Lobito Bus to/from Baltra airport to Itabaca Channel & Ferry

What's not included

Flights

Internations and national flights

National Park Entrance

Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($200 foreigners). Must be paid in cash at the airport (No ATM machines)

Galapagos TCT (INGALA)

$20 transit control card

Credit card fee

2.9% to 3.4% fee.

Platform fee

1%

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 tax

Isabela tax ($10 foreigners, $5 Nationals)

Service Tips

Thank you!

Day 1) Baltra - S. Cruz

Day 1) Baltra - S. Cruz image

Pick up from airport + Lava Tunnels + Galapagos Tortoise Visit

We will meet you at the airport at Baltra Island and transfer you to Santa Cruz Island. Then we will visit "Los Gemelos" volcanic formations and a private ranch were we will visit the famous Galapagos Giant Tortoise on their natural habitat. Also we will see the volcanic reality of the Galapagos walking inside a petrified Lava tunnel. 

At night enjoy a Premium welcome dinner in front of the sea, and a good night sleep at your hotel.


(-/BL/D)

Day 2) Santa Fé Island

Day 2) Santa Fé Island image

Snorkel at Santa Fé Island + "Hidden" Beach

Breakfast at your hotel and then we pick you up to start our navigable boat tour to Santa Fé Island where we will enjoy snorkeling on the beautiful turquoise lagoon with great marine wildlife. Then we will have lunch on board and then go to "Hidden Beach" to relax, walk around this beach of soft white sand or snorkel. 

Return to your hotel in Puerto Ayora and enjoy walking around this small town in the afternoon. 


Accommodation at selected hotel


(B/L/-)




OPTIONAL UPGRADE: 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.  

(B/L/-)



OPTIONAL UPGRADE 2: Diving at North Seymour

Breakfast and the we go to North Seymour Island for a unique underwater diving experience. 2 dives included. Lunch included on board. This spot is ideal to see sharks!

If you don't have previous diving experience, choose our Discovery Diving experience en North Seymour. 


(B/L/-)


D3) Santa Cruz+Isabela

D3) Santa Cruz+Isabela image

Tortuga Bay beach + Transfer to Isabela Island

Breakfast + free morning to visit the World renowned white sand beach of Tortuga Bay Beach(return to your hotel at 1pm). Swim at Playa Mansa and enjoy the iguanas + transfer to Isabela Island on a fast boat (2 hours).

Pick up from the Pier in Isabela Island and transfer to your hotel.


At night go to "The Beach" Restaurant to enjoy dinner in front of the sea.


Accommodation at your selected hotel


(B/-/D)

Day 4) Lava Tunnels

Day 4) Lava Tunnels image

Snorkel at the amazing Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas

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)

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.


Overnight at your selected hotel. 


(B/L/-)

D5) Isabela-S.Cruz

D5) Isabela-S.Cruz image

Kayak to the Penguins + Ferry to Santa Cruz Island

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 return to our hotel for check out and then we take you to the pier to take our transfer ferry to Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz Island. Upon arrival go to your hotel to check in and enjoy the afternoon at this beautiful small town. 


Special farewell Dinner in front of the sea at a beautiful restaurant.


Overnight at your selected hotel.


(B/-/D)


*This tour can be changed at no cost for the walking to Tintoreras tour with snorkel at "La Calera" Great snorkeling site.

D6) Santa Cruz - Baltra

D6) Santa Cruz - Baltra image

Transfer out to the airport

After breakfast we will  pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the airport in Baltra Island. Tour ends at Itabaca Channel from where you cross to Baltra Island (Where the airport is located) to take your flight back to mainland Ecuador. On the way to the airport we will make a short visit "Los Gemelos" volcanic formations (We might also visit them on Day 1)


UNTILL NEXT TIME GALAPAGOS! WE WILL MEET AGAIN!


THANK YOU FOR TRAVELING WITH SMART GALAPAGOS :)

Map of the trip locations

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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