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

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SUPERIOR 8 DAY - GALAPAGOS 360 TOUR "A" - SMART26
Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Duration: 8 days
Group size: 1 - 12
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$4,223
Deposit: $2,100

About this trip

A SUPERIOR GALAPAGOS EXPERIENCE WITH PREMIUM SERVICES AND HOTELS!


The complete Superior experience!


Start:  Baltra

End: San Cristobal

Small plane flight from Isabela to San Cristobal is included. 


Enjoy our magical 8 days Galapagos Adventure!

IDEAL FOR:

  • ADVENTURE TRAVELERS

  • PREMIUM TRAVELERS

  • COUPLES

  • FAMILY TOURS

  • SENIOR TRAVELERS


Experience the best that Galapagos has to offer with hand-picked premium hotels and services. Visit some of the best spots in Galapagos with superb service.

A SMART GALAPAGOS SUPERIOR EXPERIENCE!



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GALAPAGOS 360 TOUR "A" - SUPERIOR



PREMIUM HOTELS & SERVICES INCLUDED



Ideal if you are looking for an alternative to cruising the Galapagos with superb hand-picked services, hotels and activities. 


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


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


Enjoy our "Off the Beaten Path" tour to the amazing Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas in Isabela where you will enjoy one of the best snorkeling spots in Galapagos. Yacht to the animal lover's haven island of North Seymour and relax at Bachas Beach. Enjoy a full day yachting experience to the breathtaking Bartholomew Island and look for penguins. Kayak or walk to Tintoreras Islet and watch even more Galapagos penguins, sea lions and more.


Snorkel between a 145 meter high volcanic rock at "Kicker Rock" and then relax at one of the nicest beaches in San Cristobal Island. Visit the Giant Galapagos Tortoises on their natural Habitat and walk inside a petrified lava tunnel.  Snorkel with huge marine turtles and sea lions. Relax with endemic marine iguanas at the world renowned "Tortuga Bay Beach".



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 8 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) North Seymour     3) Isabela       4) San Cristobal    

5) 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.


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

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

- Walk inside petrified Lava Tunnels.

- See Giant Galapagos Tortoises on their natural habitat. 

- Yachting tour to North Seymour Island. 

- Enjoy a premium Yacht tour to Bartholomew Island.

- Kayaking or walking tour to Tintoreras Islet.

- Navigable tour to the amazing Kicker Rock and amazing white sanded beaches.


*Optional upgrade:

* Diving tour to North Seymour Island. Dive in search for Hammerhead Sharks. (Discovery diving available for those 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. 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

-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. 


PREMIUM HOTELS (INCLUDED): 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. 


PREMIUM PLUS HOTELS (Upgrade): 4 * Hotels.

       Perfect location and great service on some of the best hotels on each 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!


Accommodation at your selected Premium or Premium Pool hotel


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We will send a box lunch for you before the first tour!

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 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 premium Hotel.

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*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 superior 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 premium hotel. 


(B/L/D)

D4) S. Cruz - Isabela

D4) S. Cruz - Isabela image

Tortuga Bay + transfer to Isabela Island

After a nice breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a free morning 50 minute walk to the world famous white beach of Tortuga Bay beach (a top 5 in the world) until noon. Swim in "Playa Mansa" and enjoy kayaking if you prefer (not included $10 pp). Then return to your hotel before 1pm so we will pick you up and transfer you to the pier to take a fast boat to Isabela Island (the biggest island in the Galapagos). 

Upon arrival, we will pick you up from the pier and take you to your hotel. If time allows you can visit the Flamingos lagoon and Galapagos Tortoise Breeding Center. Enjoy the wonderful white beach of Isabela.  


A nice dinner at our Restaurant will be waiting for you. 


Accommodation on your premium, 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)

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 ocean front Restaurant.


Accommodation at your premium hotel.


(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 at your premium 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 premium 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!

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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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