Overview
Do you not like snorkeling, but you want to see the Galapagos? Then this holiday might be perfect for you as a non-swimmer. The classic island hopping tours of Galapagos are designed for travelers who love a mix of adventure, family hotels and good food.
These tours are a combination of interesting day trips and time to explore the Galapagos Islands themselves. The hotels are tourist superior class.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Santa Cruz highlands: Walk around giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
- El Junco volcano San Cristobal: The only place on the Galapagos with natural fresh water.
- Puerto Villamil: Kayaking while you can spot penguins and blue footed boobies.
- Wetlands: Mountain biking next to giant turtles and long white beaches.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
Airport pickup at San Cristobal Airport and drop off at Baltra Airport.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Accommodation in a single, double or triple room x 5 nights (based on number of travelers).
Lunch
Breakfast
All activities as described in the itinerary: hiking, snorkeling, sightseeing and more.
Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel fee each way.
Flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only)
Water Taxi around $ 1 p.p. (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back)
Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Optional tips for the guide.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
Voucher: Please note you receive from the operator an updated travel voucher based on your travel details, flights and availabilities. You will receive this updated travel voucher in general 2 weeks before departure via the Viator chat. If you haven’t received this please send us a message. Your standard Viator voucher is NOT your personal travel voucher and CAN’T be used during your trip.
What to expect
Day 1 QUITO/GUAYAQUIL – SAN CRISTOBAL
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4 hours
Upon your arrival at San Cristóbal Airport, you will be taken to Hotel Casa Opuntia. After a nice Ecuadorian lunch, you have time to visit many highlights of the island on your own, at your leisure. You can choose from Playa Mann, Las Tijeretas, or La Loberia where sea lions sometimes gather and at each visit you can swim, hike, and snorkel.
Day 2 SAN CRISTOBAL HIGHLANDS – EL JUNCO – PUERTO CHINO
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San Cristobal
7 hours
Today you will visit the highlands of San Cristobal. Your driver will take you to your first stop in about 30 minutes: El Junco Crater Lake, the only freshwater lake on the Galapagos Islands. Then you continue to Puerto Chino, a beautiful white sanded beach (lookout for horseflies). Follow a path that leads you along the cacti of the Opuntia until you reach the white sandy beach of Puerto Chino. Here you can take a short walk along the lazy sea lions that lie on the beach, towards the blue footed boobies on the rocks. You walk back to the car so you can continue to La Galapaguera, a breeding ground with very nice wooden walkways and clear indications.
Day 3 FLIGHT ISABELA – BIKING SELF GUIDED – KAYAK PUERTO VILLAMIL
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Isabela Island
6 hours
In the morning you will take a flight from San Cristóbal to Isabela Island. The flight can take about 45 minutes. After you have been to your hotel, you will have the opportunity to take a bike and visit the Arnaldo Tupiza Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and other highlights like the Wall of Tears and the wetlands complex with mangroves and native species. In the afternoon, you will be accompanied by a guide who will accompany you on a relaxing and beautiful kayak excursion in Puerto Villamil. You’ll be able to see endemic species like marine iguanas, sea lions, and perhaps even Galapagos penguins.
Day 4 SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO
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Sierra Negra
6 hours
Today you will be picked up in the morning to begin a drive into the highlands for your trek to Sierra Negra Volcano. It has the second-largest crater in the world with a diameter of 10 km. The hike will take you to the rim and also to Volcano Chico, a cone of the Sierra Negra with moonlike landscapes. The experience allows you to imagine how these islands once formed and how they were created. The rest of the afternoon after the hike is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.
Day 5 SPEEDBOAT - CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION - SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS
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Charles Darwin Research Station
6 hours Admission ticket included
You will be picked up in time to board the speedboat leaving Isabela at 6:00 in the morning for the return to Santa Cruz Island. You will be provided a boxed breakfast for the departure. Later in the morning you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. It is an incredible visit known for its efforts in conservation and park interpretation of the islands. Later, you’ll be taken to the Santa Cruz highlands where you can view Giant tortoises in their natural habitat as you walk the trails on the ranch.
Day 6 TRANSFER OUT
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2 hours
After breakfast, you will be given a transfer from your hotel to the Baltra Airport. You will be taken to the Itabacca Channel, assisted with crossing, and taking the bus back to the airport. Once you arrive at the airport, you have reached the end of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Galapagos).
Additional Information
- Accommodation is based on number of travelers, if you are traveling with a group, you will be sharing rooms (single rooms require an extra fee).
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping: Kayaking, Mountain Biking and Volcano Hike
Can I cancel 6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping: Kayaking, Mountain Biking and Volcano Hike for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
- Airport pickup at San Cristobal Airport and drop off at Baltra Airport.
- 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
- Accommodation in a single, double or triple room x 5 nights (based on number of travelers).
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- All activities as described in the itinerary: hiking, snorkeling, sightseeing and more.
- Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel fee each way.
What's not included?
- Flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
- Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
- Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only)
- Water Taxi around $ 1 p.p. (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back)
- Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Optional tips for the guide.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Isabela Island, Sierra Negra, Charles Darwin Research Station.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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