LUXURY 8 DAY - GALAPAGOS 360 TOUR "A" - SMART26

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LUXURY 8 DAY - GALAPAGOS 360 TOUR "A" - SMART26
Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Duration: 8 days
Group size: 1 - 12
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SMART GALAPAGOS
$6,635
Deposit: $3,000

About this trip

YOUR BESPOKE GALAPAGOS EXPERIENCE WITH LUXURY HOTELS & PREMIUM SERVICES!

The complete Luxury Galapagos 360 experience!

START ANYDAY.

Start: Baltra
End: San Cristobal

Private small-plane flights inter islands (2 flights) included.

IDEAL FOR:

  • LUXURY TRAVELERS

  • COUPLES

  • FAMILIES

  • ADVENTURE TRAVELERS

  • SENIOR TRAVELERS

  • TRAVELERS SEEKING PRIVATE EXPERIENCES

Experience the very best of Galapagos with carefully selected luxury hotels, premium yachts, private experiences and personalized service.

From private guides to luxury yacht excursions and small-plane transfers between islands, every detail is designed to make your Galapagos journey comfortable, seamless and unforgettable.

A SMART GALAPAGOS LUXURY EXPERIENCE!

The smart alternative to a Galapagos cruise for travelers looking for luxury, comfort, privacy and exceptional service while experiencing the islands at their own pace.

Perfect for travelers who want to experience the very best of Galapagos without compromising on comfort. Our Galapagos 360 Luxury Tour combines hand-picked luxury hotels, premium yacht excursions, private experiences and carefully designed activities throughout the islands.

Visit Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Bartholomew, Isabela and San Cristobal Islands, experiencing some of the most spectacular landscapes and wildlife encounters in Galapagos.

Enjoy an exclusive premium yacht experience to North Seymour, home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife, followed by relaxing beach time at Bachas Beach.

Experience the breathtaking Bartholomew Island aboard a premium yacht, with spectacular volcanic landscapes and the opportunity to see Galapagos penguins.

Explore Isabela's spectacular Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas, enjoying one of the area's most impressive snorkeling experiences.

Discover Tintoreras Islet by kayak or on foot and encounter Galapagos penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas and other endemic wildlife.

Snorkel at the iconic Kicker Rock, surrounded by dramatic volcanic cliffs and abundant marine life, before relaxing on one of San Cristobal's beautiful beaches.

Enjoy a private guided experience to see the Giant Galapagos Tortoises in their natural habitat, with your private guide providing a deeper and more personalized interpretation of these magnificent animals.

Relax at the world-renowned Tortuga Bay Beach, walk through petrified lava tunnels and snorkel with marine turtles, sea lions and colorful tropical fish.

Throughout your journey, a Personal Assistant will be available to help coordinate your experience and make your trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

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

On this 8-Day Galapagos 360 Luxury Island Hopping Tour, discover the Galapagos with luxury accommodation, exceptional service, private experiences and carefully selected excursions.

For every Smart Traveler joining this adventure, we will plant trees at no additional cost to you.

ISLANDS

1) Santa Cruz
2) North Seymour
3) Isabela
4) San Cristobal
5) Bartholomew

FLIGHTS

We can accommodate your international and domestic flight schedules. We recommend booking an early arrival and late departure flight to maximize your time in the Galapagos.

PRIVATE SMALL-PLANE TRANSFERS INCLUDED

Small-plane flights on all inter-island transfers are included. From Santa Cruz to Isabela, and from Isabela to San Cristobal, both small plane flights are included. They provide a more comfortable, exclusive and time-efficient alternative to a public speedboat transfer (And you avoid getting sea-sick as well)

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Stay in carefully selected luxury hotels throughout your Galapagos adventure.

  • Enjoy premium yacht excursions to North Seymour and Bartholomew Island.

  • Fly privately by small plane between islands.

  • Explore the incredible Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas in Isabela.

  • Enjoy some of the best snorkeling experiences in Galapagos.

  • See Giant Galapagos Tortoises in their natural habitat with a private guide.

  • Explore the unique wildlife of North Seymour Island.

  • Discover Bartholomew Island and search for Galapagos penguins.

  • Kayak or walk around Tintoreras Islet.

  • Snorkel at the spectacular Kicker Rock.

  • Relax on beautiful white-sand beaches.

  • Enjoy personalized assistance throughout your journey with your Personal Assistant.

  • Experience Galapagos with more privacy, comfort and flexibility.

OPTIONAL TOUR CHANGE

Diving at North Seymour Island
Dive in search of Hammerhead Sharks and other spectacular marine life. Discovery diving is available for travelers with no previous diving experience.

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 Superior or Premium category.
  • Meals Meals as included in itinerary
  • Entrance to Ranch Entrance & Guide to a private Ranch to see Giant Tortoises.
  • Snorkel equipment Snorkel equipment during navigable tours
  • Inter Island transport All transportation between islands
  • Small Plane flight between Isabela and San Cristobal Island.
  • CO2 carbon footprint offset. We will plant trees on your behalf for traveling Smart.
  • Yachting experiences to uninhabited islands
  • Lobito bus & Water taxis Lobito Bus to/from Baltra airport to Itabaca Channel. Ferry between Baltra and Santa Cruz Island

NOT INCLUDED

  • Flights International and national flights

  • National Park Entrance Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($200 foreigners). Must be paid in cash at the airport.

  • Galapagos TCT $20 transit control card

  • 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

  • Service tips Service tips not included. Thank you!

HOTELS

LUXURY HOTELS (INCLUDED)

  • Beautiful hand-picked Luxury Hotels on every island, featuring private rooms with A/C, ocean front pools, elegant private bathrooms with hot water, 24/7 filtered water, coffee and tea, excellent locations and personalized service.

Elegant, exclusive & carefully selected!

Stay at some of our favorite Luxury Hotels in the Galapagos, chosen for their exceptional locations, comfort, design, service and atmosphere.

Each property is carefully selected to provide a refined and relaxing experience after a day of exploring the islands. Enjoy spacious private rooms, A/C, hot water, excellent service and convenient locations close to the island's main attractions and restaurants.

Our hand-picked collection of Luxury Hotels is the Smartest choice for travelers seeking comfort, elegance and personalized service without the formality of a large resort.

LUXURY PLUS HOTELS (UPGRADE)

Ocean Views, Suites & Exceptional Service

Upgrade to our Luxury Plus Hotel Collection and enjoy some of the finest accommodations available on each island.

These carefully selected properties offer prime locations, larger rooms or suites, ocean views, elevated amenities and exceptional personalized service.

For the ultimate Galapagos experience, upgrade to an Ocean View Suite and enjoy the perfect combination of privacy, comfort and spectacular Galapagos scenery.

D1) S. Cruz + Baltra

D1) S. Cruz + Baltra image

Transfer from the airport + Giant Tortoises

After your arrival, your private guide 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 luxury 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!

If time permits, we can visit Charles Darwin Station and do the "Turtles trail" in the afternoon.


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


Accommodation at your selected Luxury hotel


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Lunch can be served at the private Ranch while seeing Giant Galapagos Tortoises.

D2) North Seymour Island

D2) North Seymour Island image

YACHT TOUR TO NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND

YACHT TOUR TO NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND AND BACHAS BEACH


Breakfast at your hotel and then we pick you up to take our Premium 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 exclusive luxury Hotel.

(B/L/-)



*OPTIONAL CHANGE: Breakfast at your hotel and then we pick you up to take our diving tour to Seymour Island. 

If you don't have a PADI diving certificate, you can choose our Discovery Diving tour with our special instructor to experience underwater life up to 12 meters deep (For safety reasons). 

If you do have PADI certificate, we do 2 immersions. If you don't have, then we do 1 immersion and 1 snorkeling on the Discovery Diving tour. 

Lunch on board.

Return to town for a good night sleep at your selected hotel.  (+$0 pp)

(B/L/-)


 

D3) Bartholomew Island

D3) Bartholomew Island image

Yachting tour to Bartholomew Island and Pinnacle Rock

After a nice breakfast we will pick you up to start our premium yachting experience to the breathtaking Bartholomew Island. We will walk to the highest point of the island and observe a unique view of Pinnacle Rock and both beaches. Then we will will visit Sulliban Bay in Santiago Island with its crystal clear waters is a perfect snorkeling spot. Lunch on board. 


Dinner in front of the sea at one of the most beautiful restaurants on the island. 


Accommodation at your luxury hotel. 


(B/L/D)

D4) S. Cruz - Isabela

D4) S. Cruz - Isabela image

Pick up and small plane flight to Isabela Island

After a nice breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a free morning to visit "Ninfa Lagoon", "Las Grietas" or just relax walking around this beautiful small town . Pick up at 11h30 to transfer you back to the airport, for a small plane (5 or 9 passengers) to Isabela Island (the biggest island in the Galapagos). Enjoy the amazing views!

Upon arrival, we will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. After check in, we will pick you up so we can visit "Isabela Tortoise Breeding Center", also known as "La Galapaguera".


At night, pick up to enjoy a nice dinner at our "Casa de Marita" Restaurant. 


Accommodation on your luxury Ocean front hotel. Ocean View Room.


(B/-/D)

D5) Lava Tunnels

D5) Lava Tunnels image

Enjoy snorkeling at Isabela's 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). Enjoy it on the only premium boat available for this tour.

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 a beautiful local ocean front Restaurant.


Accommodation on your luxury hotel. Ocean View Room.


(B/L/D)

D6) Isabela -S.Cristobal

D6) Isabela -S.Cristobal image

Kayak to the penguins + Fly to San Cristobal Island + Tijeretas

After breakfast,  we will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the pier to start our kayaking or walking tour in search of the penguins at Tintoreras Islet. Snorkel at La Calera or Tintoreras included to see giant marine turtles and friendly sharks. 

After the tour, we will return to our hotel for check out and then we 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 Beach, snorkel at Tijeretas and walk to Tijeretas Hill before reaching Playa Punta Carola (Beach) for an amazing sunset surrounded by Sea Lions. 


Accommodation on your luxury Ocean Front hotel.


(B/-/-)

D7) San Cristobal 360

D7) 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. 



Dinner at one of the nicest restaurants in town.


Overnight at your Ocean Front Luxury hotel.


(B/L/D)


*Free upgrade: Change your all day navigable tour for a 5h30 hour premium yacht tour to snorkel at Kicker Rock and relax at an amazing beach. 

D8) San Cristobal

D8) 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 


(B/-/-)


UNTIL NEXT TIME 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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