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Island Hopping / 7 Day - Galapagos 360 Tour "A" - ESSENTIAL
ESSENTIAL
7 Day - Galapagos 360 Tour "A" - ESSENTIAL
7 days · Island Hopping · Adventure, Family, Couple
Tour Overview
The Ultimate 7-Day Galapagos 360 Adventure
Our 7-Day Galapagos 360 Tour is one of the most complete island-hopping experiences available, combining wildlife encounters, snorkeling, adventure, and island exploration across four spectacular Galapagos Islands.
Starting in Baltra and finishing in San Cristobal, this carefully designed route visits Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Isabela, and San Cristobal without the cost or limitations of a cruise.
Meet giant tortoises, explore lava tunnels, snorkel the turquoise waters of Santa Fe and Cabo Rosa, kayak or walk around Tintoreras, swim at Concha de Perla, and finish with a full-day San Cristobal 360 excursion at Kicker Rock.
A scenic flight between Isabela and San Cristobal saves travel time and creates a comfortable, unforgettable final chapter to the journey.
Route Map
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Activities
Highlights & Activities
World-Class Snorkeling
Volcanic Landscapes
Kayaking with Penguins
Pristine Galapagos Beaches
Multi-Island Exploration
Itinerary
Day by Day
Arrive at Baltra Airport and cross the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz. Visit Los Gemelos volcanic sinkholes before continuing to a private ranch where giant tortoises roam in their natural habitat.
Explore a petrified lava tunnel, enjoy a box lunch, check into your selected hotel in Puerto Ayora, and celebrate the first evening with a welcome dinner by the ocean.
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, 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.
Enjoy a free morning at Tortuga Bay. Swim at Playa Mansa, kayak through the mangroves, or relax at one of the Galapagos most celebrated white-sand beaches.
Return to your hotel around midday, then take the speedboat to Isabela. After check-in, visit the Flamingo Lagoon or Giant Tortoise Breeding Center when timing allows and enjoy dinner by the sea.
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 upgrades
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. Optional Upgrade: Tintoreras: Choose between a kayaking tour or a walking tour to Tintoreras Islet, with the walking option offering better snorkeling opportunities. Search for Galapagos penguins and other wildlife before enjoying snorkeling at Concha de Perla. Return to your hotel and enjoy a free afternoon on Isabela Island.
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 exploring Playa Mann, snorkeling at Tijeretas, and walking up to Tijeretas Hill before continuing to Playa Punta Carola for an unforgettable sunset surrounded by sea lions.
Accommodation: Selected HotelMeals: Breakfast
Optional Extra Tour: Tintoreras
Optional Extra Tour: Tintoreras: Choose between a walking tour or kayaking tour to Tintoreras Islet.
Cruise around San Cristobal on a full-day 360 tour visiting Kicker Rock, Cerro Brujo, Sardina Bay, Punta Pitt, and Rosa Blanca Bay. Snorkel and watch for sea lions, turtles, dolphins, seabirds, marine iguanas, and possibly hammerhead sharks.
Lunch is included during the navigable tour. Return to town for a special farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Selected HotelMeals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Optional Kicker Rock diving
Certified divers can upgrade to Kicker Rock diving for a chance to encounter hammerheads, rays, turtles, and large schools of fish.
Enjoy a free morning at Punta Carola, Tijeretas, or the waterfront before your transfer to San Cristobal Airport for the departure flight.
Thank you for choosing Smart Galapagos. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Enchanted Islands.
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
Comfort hotels with private rooms, air conditioning, private bathrooms, hot water, and excellent locations.
Meals as Indicated
Breakfasts, box lunch, lunches, and dinners as specified in the itinerary.
Guided Excursions
Professional bilingual guides on all included tours and activities.
Airport & Island Transfers
All airport, hotel, pier, and speedboat transfers specified in the itinerary.
Inter-Island Transportation
Speedboats between islands plus the scenic Isabela to San Cristobal flight.
Snorkeling Equipment
Provided during all included 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 person, 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
Available for purchase separately.
Water Taxis
Local water taxi fees, approximately USD $1 per ride, are payable locally.
Personal Expenses & Gratuities
Tips and personal purchases are at your discretion.
Credit Card Processing Fee
A 2.9% processing fee applies to credit card payments. US bank transfers are free.
Optional Tours & Diving Upgrades
North Seymour, Kicker Rock diving, and other optional experiences are available at an additional cost.
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“The agency name says it all!”
AlainrlgMelbourne
Traveled as a couple · April 2026
“All my tours were on time”
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Traveled solo · January 2026
“very professional and especially patient with the children”
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Traveled with family · February 2026
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