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Island Hopping / 10 Day - Mega Galapagos 360 Tour "A" - ESSENTIAL
ESSENTIAL
10 Day - Mega Galapagos 360 Tour "A" - ESSENTIAL
10 days · Island Hopping · Adventure, Family, Couple
Tour Overview
The Ultimate 10-Day Mega Galapagos 360 Adventure
Our 10-Day Mega Galapagos 360 Tour is one of the archipelago’s most comprehensive island-hopping experiences.
Travel through Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Santa Fe, Isabela, and San Cristobal with carefully selected accommodations, seamless logistics, and exceptional local service.
Encounter giant tortoises, hike Sierra Negra, kayak with penguins, snorkel Cabo Rosa, and cruise Kicker Rock. An included scenic flight saves valuable travel time.
Route Map
Activities
Highlights & Activities
World-Class Snorkeling
Volcanic Landscapes
Kayaking with Penguins
Pristine Galapagos Beaches
Multi-Island Exploration
Itinerary
Day by Day
Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, cross the Itabaca Channel and visit Los Gemelos volcanic sinkholes in the lush Santa Cruz highlands.
Continue to a private ranch to meet giant tortoises roaming freely, explore a petrified lava tunnel, enjoy a box lunch, and celebrate with a welcome dinner in Puerto Ayora.
Accommodation: Selected HotelMeals: Box Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we'll pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the pier to begin a 3.5-hour Bay Tour.
Enjoy a guided walking and snorkeling excursion with visits to Lobos Island, the Love Channel, Las Grietas, and Dog's Beach (Playa de los Perros).
After returning to your hotel, enjoy a free afternoon to visit the famous Tortuga Bay. Relax at Playa Mansa, go for a swim, or rent a kayak to explore the calm waters and mangroves (optional, not included).
In the evening, you can explore Kioskos Street, where you'll find a great selection of local dishes and street food.
Accommodation: Selected HotelMeals: Breakfast
Optional upgrades
Optional Upgrade: Santa Fé: Enjoy a full-day snorkeling excursion to Santa Fé Island, where you'll explore a beautiful turquoise lagoon surrounded by abundant marine life. Look out for sea lions, sharks, rays, colorful fish, and other wildlife before relaxing at the secluded Hidden Beach. Lunch is served on board, and depending on sea conditions, catch-and-release sport fishing may also be available. Optional Upgrade: North Seymour Diving: Upgrade to a diving excursion at North Seymour Island. Guests without a PADI certification can choose Discovery Diving, reaching depths of up to 12 meters with a specialized instructor. Certified divers can enjoy two dives, while Discovery Diving includes one dive and one snorkeling session. Lunch is included on board.
Board a yacht for a full-day excursion to Santa Fe Island. Snorkel with sea lions, sea turtles, rays, reef sharks, and tropical fish before relaxing at Hidden Beach.
Lunch is served onboard before returning to Puerto Ayora.
Accommodation: Selected HotelMeals: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Upgrades: North Seymour Diving or Premium Yacht
Choose certified or Discovery Diving, or visit North Seymour and Bachas Beach aboard a premium yacht. Bartholomew or South Plazas may be offered depending on availability. Meals: B / L / -.
Enjoy a free morning at Tortuga Bay, Playa Mansa, or the mangroves before taking the afternoon speedboat to Isabela Island.
Visit the Flamingo Lagoon or Giant Tortoise Breeding Center when timing permits, then enjoy dinner at a seaside restaurant.
Accommodation: Selected HotelMeals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, embark on a 4–5 hour trek (approximately 16 km round trip) to Sierra Negra Volcano and Volcán Chico. Enjoy breathtaking views of one of the largest volcanic craters in the world and spectacular panoramas of northern Isabela Island.
A Box Lunch is included during the excursion.
Return to your hotel and enjoy a free afternoon to explore the Humedales or visit La Galapaguera (Giant Tortoise Breeding Center).
Accommodation: Selected HotelMeals: Breakfast, Box Lunch
Optional Upgrade: Lava Tunnels
Optional Upgrade: Lava Tunnels: Explore the spectacular Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas on a navigable excursion. Snorkel alongside white-tip reef sharks, rays, sea turtles, penguins, and seahorses before walking across the volcanic tunnels to observe Blue-footed Boobies and other wildlife. Enjoy lunch on board before returning to your hotel for a relaxing afternoon at the beach.
After breakfast, choose between a kayaking tour or walking tour to Tintoreras Islet. The walking tour offers better snorkeling opportunities.
Enjoy a kayaking excursion in search of Galapagos penguins at Tintoreras, followed by snorkeling at Concha de Perla.
Return to your hotel and enjoy a free afternoon to relax and explore the beauty of Isabela Island.
In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at a seafront restaurant.
Accommodation: Selected HotelMeals: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Upgrade: Lava Tunnels
Optional Upgrade: Lava Tunnels: Explore the spectacular Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas on a navigable excursion. Snorkel alongside white-tip reef sharks, rays, sea turtles, penguins, and seahorses, then walk across the tunnels to observe Blue-footed Boobies and other wildlife. Enjoy lunch on board before returning to your hotel for a relaxing afternoon at the beach. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at a seafront restaurant. Accommodation: Selected Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy your last morning on Isabela Island. Relax on the beach or walk along the ecological path to Arnaldo Tupiza Giant Tortoise Breeding Center.
After lunch, we'll transfer you to the airport for your 45-minute private small-plane flight to San Cristobal Island, offering outstanding aerial views of the Galapagos.
Upon arrival, we'll pick you up and transfer you to your selected hotel.
Enjoy a free afternoon at Playa Mann, snorkel at Tijeretas, and walk to Tijeretas Hill before continuing to Playa Punta Carola for an unforgettable sunset surrounded by sea lions.
Accommodation: Selected HotelMeals: Breakfast
Optional Extra Tour: Lava Tunnels
Optional Extra Tour: Lava Tunnels: This option can be added while keeping the Sierra Negra Volcano and Tintoreras activities in the itinerary.
Explore El Junco Lagoon, the Galapaguera tortoise center, and Puerto Chino beach in the San Cristobal highlands.
Return to town with free time along the waterfront.
Accommodation: Selected HotelMeals: Breakfast
Optional Upgrade: Lobos Island
Add a navigable wildlife and snorkeling excursion to Lobos Island.
Cruise around San Cristobal to Kicker Rock, Cerro Brujo, Sardina Bay, Punta Pitt, and Rosa Blanca Bay, with snorkeling and wildlife encounters throughout the day.
Watch for turtles, dolphins, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and possibly hammerhead sharks before a farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Selected HotelMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Upgrade: Kicker Rock Diving
Certified divers can choose two dives in search of hammerheads, rays, turtles, and abundant marine life. Meals: B / L / D.
Enjoy a free morning on San Cristobal before your included transfer to the airport.
Thank you for traveling with Smart Galapagos. We hope to welcome you back to the Enchanted Islands soon!
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
What's Included
Travel Smart: A tree is planted on your behalf to help offset the carbon footprint of your journey.
Included
Smart Travel Support
Personalized assistance before and during your trip, plus our complete pre-departure travel guide.
Handpicked Accommodations
Carefully selected Comfort or Premium hotels with private rooms, air conditioning, private bathrooms, and excellent locations.
Daily Breakfasts
All breakfasts are included throughout the tour.
Meals as Indicated
Box lunches, lunches, and dinners are included as specified in the itinerary.
Guided Excursions
Professional bilingual guides on all included tours and activities.
Airport & Island Transfers
All airport, hotel, pier, ferry, and speedboat transfers specified in the itinerary.
Scenic Inter-Island Flight
Small-plane flight between Isabela and San Cristobal.
Snorkeling Equipment
Included during all navigable snorkeling excursions.
Giant Tortoise Reserve Visit
Entrance to a private ranch to observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
Baltra Airport Transfers
Lobito Bus, Itabaca Channel ferry, and transportation between Baltra Airport and Santa Cruz.
CO2 Carbon Offset
A tree will be planted on your behalf as part of our Smart Travel commitment.
Not Included
International & Domestic Flights
Flights to and from the Galapagos are not included.
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
Currently USD $200 per adult and USD $100 per child, payable in cash upon arrival.
Galapagos Transit Control Card (TCT)
USD $20 per person.
Travel Insurance
Medical and travel insurance are not included but are strongly recommended.
Alcoholic Beverages & Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks and tips are not included.
Water Taxis
Approximately USD $1 per ride during inter-island transfers.
Credit Card Processing Fees
A 2.9% processing fee and applicable service fees may apply.
Personal Expenses
Souvenirs, optional activities, and items not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
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