Giant Tortoise Encounters

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11 Day - Mega Galapagos 360 "A" - IDEAL
11 days · Island Hopping · Adventure (Multi-Sport), Family
Tour Overview
The Ultimate 11-Day Mega Galapagos 360 Adventure
Our 11-Day Mega Galapagos 360 Tour is our most comprehensive island-hopping adventure, created for travelers who want to experience virtually everything the islands offer without committing to a cruise.
Journey across Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Santa Fe, Isabela, and San Cristobal, discovering extraordinary wildlife, pristine beaches, volcanic landscapes, and world-class snorkeling with seamless logistics.
Encounter giant tortoises, explore petrified lava tunnels and Cabo Rosa, kayak alongside penguins, hike Sierra Negra, and cruise around legendary Kicker Rock.
A scenic inter-island flight between Isabela and San Cristobal is included, maximizing your time in the Enchanted Islands.
Route Map

Activities
Highlights & Activities
Sierra Negra Volcano Trek
World-Class Snorkeling
Kayaking with Penguins
Island Hopping Adventure
Kicker Rock Wildlife Cruise
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.

Sail by premium yacht to North Seymour, home to blue-footed boobies, great frigatebirds, sea lions, and marine iguanas.
Enjoy lunch onboard and continue to Bachas Beach for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing.

Optional Itinerary Adjustment
Depending on availability, this excursion may operate on another day or be replaced with an equivalent premium wildlife destination.
After breakfast, we'll pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the pier to begin a 3-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 visiting the famous Tortuga Bay. Relax at Playa Mansa, go for a swim, or rent a kayak to explore the calm waters and mangroves (optional, approximately $10 per person).
In the evening, you can explore Kioskos Street, where you'll find a great selection of local dishes and street food.

Optional Upgrade: Yacht Tour to Bartolomé
Optional Upgrade: Yacht Tour to Bartolomé: Enjoy a full-day yacht excursion to Bartolomé Island, known for its spectacular volcanic landscapes and iconic Pinnacle Rock. Climb the volcanic cone for panoramic views of the surrounding islands, then enjoy swimming and snorkeling around Pinnacle Rock, where you may encounter Galapagos penguins, sea turtles, white-tip reef sharks, and tropical fish. Lunch is served onboard.
After breakfast, we'll pick you up from your hotel and take you to the pier for a full-day snorkeling excursion to Santa Fé Island.
Explore the beautiful turquoise lagoon and snorkel among abundant marine life before heading to the secluded Hidden Beach. Lunch is served onboard, and depending on conditions, catch-and-release sport fishing may also be practiced.
Return to Puerto Ayora and enjoy a special dinner in front of the sea at one of the most beautiful restaurants in town.

Enjoy a free morning to visit the world-renowned white-sand beach of Tortuga Bay. Please return to your hotel by 1:00 PM. Swim at Playa Mansa and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and marine iguanas.
Return to your hotel for pick-up at 2:15 PM and transfer to the pier for the fast boat to Isabela Island, a journey of approximately 2 hours.
Upon arrival at Isabela, we'll pick you up from the pier and transfer you to your selected hotel.
In the evening, enjoy dinner in front of the sea at a beautiful seafront restaurant.

After breakfast, we'll pick you up from your hotel and take you to the pier for a kayaking tour to Tintoreras Islet, where we'll search for Galapagos penguins and enjoy snorkeling at Concha de Perla.
After the kayaking tour, return to your hotel and enjoy a free afternoon to explore and relax on Isabela Island.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at El Faro Restaurant.

Optional upgrades
Optional Free Tour: Tintoreras Walking Tour: Change the kayaking tour for a guided walking tour to Tintoreras Islet, where you can observe colonies of marine iguanas and see sharks from land. This option is ideal for families and includes snorkeling at La Galera. Optional Free Tour: Sierra Negra Volcano Trek: Replace the kayaking tour with a trek to Sierra Negra Volcano and Volcán Chico. Enjoy approximately 4.5 hours of hiking through volcanic landscapes, including the crater of Sierra Negra, the second-largest oceanic crater in the world, and spectacular views from Volcán Chico. Box Lunch included.
After breakfast, we'll pick you up to begin our navigable tour to the incredible Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas.
Snorkel alongside white-tip reef sharks, rays, sea turtles, penguins, and seahorses in this unique off-the-beaten-path destination. This magical labyrinth of lava arches and crystal-clear waters is home to abundant marine life, including sea turtles, eagle rays, sea lions, and sharks.
We'll then walk across the lava formations to observe Blue-footed Boobies and other wildlife.
Enjoy lunch onboard before returning to your hotel for a relaxing afternoon at the beach.

After breakfast, enjoy your last morning on Isabela's beach. After lunch, we'll transfer you to the airport for your 45-minute private small-plane flight to San Cristobal Island, offering outstanding views of the Galapagos.
*25-pound luggage allowance. If you need to bring additional luggage, please let us know.*
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 amazing sunset surrounded by sea lions.

Optional Upgrade: Tintoreras
Optional Upgrade: Tintoreras: Choose between a kayaking or walking tour to Tintoreras Islet. Free bikes are available upon request.
After breakfast, we'll navigate approximately 40 minutes from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno to Lobos Island, a small islet home to Blue-footed Boobies, Nazca Boobies, Frigatebirds, sea lions, and marine iguanas.
After a dry landing, enjoy a 1 km hike across the island's volcanic terrain, visiting Blue-footed Booby nesting sites and observing Common and Great Frigatebirds, as well as the island's sea lion colonies.
After the hike, return to the yacht and continue to Playa Ochoa, where you can snorkel or relax on the beach.
Includes: Snorkeling equipment (mask and fins), life vest, towels, lunch, snack, water, and juices.

Optional Upgrade: Kicker Rock Diving
Optional Upgrade: Kicker Rock Diving: Upgrade to a diving excursion at Kicker Rock. PADI certification required.
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.

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!

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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Traveled with family · February 2026
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