TRAVELING TO GALAPAGOS WAS EXPENSIVE... WE CHANGED THAT!
A Complete 9 day Galapagos 360 experience!
Start: Baltra
End: San Cristobal
Small plane flight from Isabela to San Cristobal is included.
Enjoy our magical 9 days Galapagos Adventure!
Ideal for adventure loving travelers who want to experience it all, we've got the "Galapagos 360 Tour " that takes you to enjoy a complete tour around some of the best spots in Galapagos.
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 9 Day Galapagos 360 Island Hopping tour, 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) Isabela 3) San Cristobal 4)Santa Fé
* Upgrade: North Seymour
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.
*Photos include upgrade spots and tours.
MULTI-ADVENTURE
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 SMART experience.
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.
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)
INGALA (Galapagos TCT) $20 transit control card
Credit card fee 2.9% 2.9% credit card fee. US bank transfer is free
Payment platform 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
Service Tips Recommended service tips not included
- Walk inside petrified Lava Tunnels.
- See Giant Galapagos Tortoises on their natural habitat.
- Snorkel at Santa Fé Island and visit "Hidden Beach"
- Tour to "Channel of Love", Dog's beach and "Las Grietas" + snorkel
- Enjoy one of the best snorkeling spots at the incredible Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas in Isabela.
- Trekking tour to an active Volcano in Isabela Island with amazing views.
- Walking or Kayaking tour to see penguins at Tintoreras Islet with snorkel.
- Small plane flight from Isabela to San Cristobal with amazing views.
- Navigable tour to the amazing Kicker Rock, Sardine Bay and more in San Cristobal Island.
*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).
- Yacht tour to the beautiful island of North Seymour and relax at "Bachas beach"
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!
Accommodation at your selected hotel
(-/BL/D)
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.
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
(B/L/-)
Optional Upgrade*
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.
* This tour can be changed to Bartholomew, Plazas or Santa Fé Islands depending on the day of the week and availability. Your SMART GALAPAGOS travel advisor will let you know with time.
A good night sleep at your selected hotel.
(B/L/-)
*Optional upgrade: Diving (or Discovery Diving) tour to North Seymour.
Perfect spot to dive with abundant marine life, this excellent diving spot is ideal for divers and non divers alike. Great spot to see Hammerhead Sharks, White Tip Sharks, rays and much more.
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
(B/L/-)
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.
Special dinner in front of the sea at one of the most beautiful restaurants in Galapagos!
(B/-/D)
*Optional upgrade: Premium Yacht tour to Bartholomew Island and Pinnacle Rock.
Enjoy a day yachting to the amazing Bartholomew Island with the famous Pinnacle Rock. Here we can spot some playful Galapagos penguins. Lunch on board included. Snorkel and relax at a beautiful beach away from the crowds.
*Or Plazas, North Seymour or Santa Fé Islands.
Special dinner in front of the sea at one of the most beautiful restaurants in Galapagos!
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
(B/L/D)
*Optional upgrade 2: Diving (or Discovery Diving) tour to North Seymour.
Perfect spot to dive with abundant marine life, this excellent diving spot is ideal for divers and non divers alike. Great spot to see Hammerhead Sharks, White Tip Sharks, rays and much more.
Special dinner in front of the sea at one of the most beautiful restaurants in
Galapagos!
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
(B/L/D)
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 + transfer to Isabela Island on a fast boat (2 hours).
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
(B/-/D)
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.
(B/L/-)
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.
Dinner in front of the sea.
Accommodation at your selected hotel
(B/BL/D)
*Upgrade to Tintoreras: Walking or Kayaking tour. Snorkel included.
(B/-/D)
After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the pier to start our walking tour to Tintoreras Islet to see a colony of sea lions and search for penguins. Amazing snorkel with sharks at La Galera included.
After lunch (not included) we will pick you up and take you to the airport for your small plane private flight to San Cristobal Island. 45 minute flight with outstanding views of Galapagos. 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
(B/-/-)
*OPTIONAL FREE TOUR: Change your walking tour for a kayaking tour to Tintoreras Islet in search for penguins. (+$0)
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 nice restaurant in town.
After return relax at your selected hotel for a good overnight sleep.
(B/L/D)
*OPTIONAL UPGRADE: DIVING AT KICKER ROCK
Diving at Kicker Rock (Experience required)
Breakfast + Free morning to enjoy San Cristobal Island + Transfer out to the airport
(B/-/-)
UNTIL NEXT TIME GALAPAGOS!
THANK YOU FOR TRAVELING SMART!
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!