8 Day - Galapagos 360 Tour "A" - ESSENTIAL

Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, our team will welcome you and assist with your transfer to Santa Cruz Island. On the way to Puerto Ayora, you'll visit the impressive Los Gemelos, twin volcanic sinkholes located in the lush highlands of Santa Cruz.

Continue to a private ranch, where you'll encounter the iconic Galapagos Giant Tortoises roaming freely in their natural habitat. You'll also have the opportunity to walk through a fascinating lava tunnel, a reminder of the volcanic forces that shaped these extraordinary islands.

After settling into your hotel, enjoy a special welcome dinner by the ocean at one of Puerto Ayora's finest restaurants.

After breakfast, enjoy a guided bay tour around Puerto Ayora, including visits to Las Grietas, Love Channel, Dog's Beach, and Lobos Islet. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters and discover some of Santa Cruz's most scenic coastal landscapes.

The afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. We recommend visiting the world-famous Tortuga Bay, where you can relax on pristine white-sand beaches or enjoy optional kayaking at Playa Mansa.

🔵 Optional Upgrade: Santa Fé Island — full-day excursion to one of the Galapagos' premier snorkeling destinations with abundant marine life and a secluded white-sand beach. (B/L/-)

🔵 Optional Upgrade: North Seymour Yacht Excursion — visit wildlife-rich North Seymour, home to Blue-Footed Boobies, Frigatebirds, and sea lions, followed by lunch onboard and time at Bachas Beach. (B/L/-)

🔵 Optional Upgrade: North Seymour Diving — certified divers enjoy two dives; beginners may choose Discovery Diving with professional supervision. (B/L/-)

After breakfast, check out and enjoy a free morning at the world-famous Tortuga Bay. Relax at Playa Mansa, swim in its calm waters, or enjoy optional kayaking.

In the afternoon, transfer to the pier and board a speedboat to Isabela Island, the largest island in the archipelago. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and settle into the relaxed atmosphere of this charming island destination.

If time permits, you may visit the Flamingo Lagoon, the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, or simply enjoy Isabela's beautiful beachfront. This evening, enjoy dinner at the renowned The Beach Restaurant, overlooking the ocean.

After breakfast, set out on an unforgettable trek to Sierra Negra Volcano, home to one of the largest volcanic craters in the world. This rewarding hike offers spectacular views of the crater, dramatic lava fields, and the unique volcanic landscapes that make Isabela Island so remarkable.

Enjoy a box lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery before returning to town. The afternoon is free to relax or explore Isabela at your own pace. We recommend visiting the Wetlands (Humedales) or the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center.

🔵 Optional Upgrade: Cabo Rosa & Lava Tunnels — replace the volcano hike with a full-day excursion to the spectacular Cabo Rosa Lava Tunnels. Swim alongside sea turtles, rays, Galapagos penguins, seahorses, and white-tip reef sharks. (B/L/-)

After breakfast, choose between a kayaking excursion or a walking and snorkeling tour to the wildlife-rich Tintoreras Islet.

Kayakers will paddle along Isabela's coastline in search of the famous Galapagos penguins, while snorkelers can explore crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life. The tour also includes a visit to Concha de Perla, one of Isabela's most popular snorkeling sites.

Return to your hotel in the afternoon and enjoy free time to relax on the beach or explore Isabela at your own pace.

🔵 Optional Upgrade: Cabo Rosa & Lava Tunnels — upgrade your day with a full-day excursion to the spectacular Cabo Rosa Lava Tunnels. Encounter sea turtles, rays, Galapagos penguins, seahorses, and white-tip reef sharks. (B/L/-)

After breakfast, enjoy your final morning on Isabela Island. Relax on the beach, explore the scenic waterfront, or visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center at your leisure.

Later, transfer to the airport for your scenic inter-island flight to San Cristóbal. This short flight offers spectacular aerial views of the Galapagos archipelago.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a free afternoon exploring some of San Cristóbal's highlights. Visit Tijeretas, snorkel in its crystal-clear waters, relax at Playa Mann, or continue to Punta Carola for a beautiful sunset surrounded by sea lions.

🔵 Optional Upgrade: Cabo Rosa & Lava Tunnels — extend your time in Isabela with a visit to this renowned snorkeling site before your flight. (B/L/-)

After an early breakfast, embark on an unforgettable 360° boat tour around San Cristóbal Island, one of the most complete wildlife experiences in the Galapagos.

Explore some of the island's most spectacular sites, including Kicker Rock, Cerro Brujo, Sardina Bay, Punta Pitt, and Rosa Blanca Bay. Along the way, keep an eye out for sea lions, dolphins, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, marine iguanas, and other iconic Galapagos species.

Enjoy several snorkeling opportunities throughout the day, with time to relax on pristine beaches and experience the stunning coastal scenery that makes San Cristóbal so unique. After returning to town, enjoy dinner before relaxing at your hotel.

🔵 Optional Upgrade: Kicker Rock Diving — two dives in search of sharks, rays, sea turtles, and other remarkable marine life. (B/L/D)

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning at leisure on San Cristóbal Island. Take a stroll to Punta Carola, visit the scenic Tijeretas Hill, relax on the beach, or simply soak in the last moments of your Galapagos adventure.

At the appropriate time, our team will transfer you to San Cristóbal Airport for your departure flight back to mainland Ecuador.