Overview
Enjoy 8 days on the Galapagos Islands with only some amazing organized trips and the rest you can organize by yourself. This trip is a good base with your hotels arranged, so you can enjoy the Galapagos Islands. You stay in tourist class hotels and the airport transfers are arranged.
Getting to the docks for the tours and boats is something you do by yourself. This tour is designed for the independent travelers who are familiar getting around in South America but do prefer to have the basic organized like hotels, airport transfers, Los Tuneles tour, the Bay tour and Kicker Rock.
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- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.
All activities as described in the itinerary: snorkeling, hiking and exploring.
Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra Airport at your arrival/departure time.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Lunch
Breakfast
Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel each way.
Accommodation in a single, double or triple room x 7 nights (based on number of travelers).
Round trip flights from mainland Ecuador to Galapagos Islands.
Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. cash only.
Isabela dock fee: $ 10 p.p. cash only. and Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
Water Taxi around $ 1 p.p.
For rent: wetsuit (recommended between May - November)
Optional tips for the guide.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
Day 1 SAN CRISTOBAL – FREE AFTERNOON
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Malecon San Cristobal
6 hours
Today you will arrive to the airport of San Cristobal, one of the Galapagos Islands. You will be picked up at the airport and transferred by private transport with an English speaking contact person to your hotel in the town Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the town, or walk to the interpretation center, the beaches or Tijeretas.
Day 2 KICKER ROCK
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Kicker Rock
6 hours
Today you will have a day tour to Kicker Rock, your first activity in the Galapagos Multisport adventure. Here you will be able to spot different shark species (sometimes even hammerheads!), turtles, rays, and more. In some seasons you might encounter jellyfish which can sting, however a wetsuit will be provided when this is the case. After snorkeling you will continue to Manglecito or a similar beach. This white coral beach offers the opportunity to walk around and relax and swim in shallow waters before returning to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. You will have a box lunch on board.
* It is also possible to dive at Kicker Rock (two immersion) if you have your PADI certificate (+ $ 80) including equipment.
Day 3 PM BOAT TO SANTA CRUZ
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Santa Cruz Island
6 hours
In the morning you have time to discover San Cristobal by yourself. In the afternoon at 3 PM you take the public speedboat to Puerto Ayora, where you will arrive around 5.30 PM. Please note this is a basic program so the transfers from and to the dock are not included, you have to get there by yourself and whenever you arrive in Puerto Ayora you have to walk yourself to Hotel Coloma or you can take a taxi (about 5 blocks).
Day 4 BAY TOUR
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Malecon de Puerto Ayora
6 hours
Today you have a tour of about 3-4 hours going by boat to the highlights around Puerto Ayora. One of the visited places will be Las Grietas and Playa Alemanes. There will be some hiking and some snorkeling. The rest of the day you can discover Puerto Ayora by yourself.
Day 5 FREE DAY
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Santa Cruz Island
6 hours
Today you have a free day to discover the island by yourself or you can take an optional tour by boat to one of the uninhabited islands around.
Day 6 SNORKELING IN LOS TUNELES
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Los Tuneles
6 hours
Early in the morning, you will go on boat ride from Puerto Villamil. You will explore the brilliant scenery in Los Tuneles which is considered the most beautiful place to snorkel in Isabela Island. Around the Los Tuneles you will find a highly contrasted color for snorkeling with clear, calm water. You will get the chance to spot large quantities of seabirds and species feedings such as tortoises, swimming iguanas, sea lions, manta rays, Galapagos penguins, lobsters, and sea snakes. This exciting activity takes approximately about 6 hours including the boat rides and a snack before a short hike.
Day 7 ISABELA FREE DAY
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Isabela Island
6 hours
Today you can enjoy the beautiful beaches of Isabela by yourself. You can also take an optional tour to the volcano, to go kayaking, go to Tintoreras, go to Wetlands or just bike around the island.
Day 8 TRANSFER OUT - BALTRA
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Santa Cruz Island
2 hours
Today your Galapagos Island Hopping Tour comes to an end. At 6 AM you take the public speedboat the get to Puerto Ayora and from here a Spanish speaking taxi takes you to the Itabaca channel, from here you take the ferry and Lobito bus by yourself to get to the airport.
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 8-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Backpack Style: Los Tuneles and Kicker Rock
Can I cancel 8-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Backpack Style: Los Tuneles and Kicker Rock for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.
- All activities as described in the itinerary: snorkeling, hiking and exploring.
- Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
- Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra Airport at your arrival/departure time.
- 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel each way.
What's not included?
- Round trip flights from mainland Ecuador to Galapagos Islands.
- Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. cash only.
- Isabela dock fee: $ 10 p.p. cash only. and Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
- Water Taxi around $ 1 p.p.
- For rent: wetsuit (recommended between May - November)
- Optional tips for the guide.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Malecon San Cristobal, Kicker Rock, Santa Cruz Island, Malecon de Puerto Ayora, Los Tuneles, Isabela Island.
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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