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Island Hopping / 8 Day - Galapagos 360 Tour "A" - IDEAL
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8 Day - Galapagos 360 Tour "A" - IDEAL
8 days · Island Hopping · Adventure, Family, Couple
Tour Overview
The Ultimate 8-Day Galapagos 360 Adventure
Our 8-Day Galapagos 360 Tour combines wildlife encounters, volcanic landscapes, world-class snorkeling, and unforgettable adventures across four incredible islands.
Starting in Baltra and ending in San Cristobal, explore Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Isabela, and San Cristobal while staying in carefully selected hotels.
Meet giant tortoises, snorkel at Santa Fe and Cabo Rosa, hike Sierra Negra, kayak with penguins, and finish at Kicker Rock. The included scenic flight maximizes your time exploring.
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Activities
Highlights & Activities
Volcano Hiking Adventure
Cabo Rosa & Santa Fe Snorkeling
Kayaking with Penguins
Inter-Island Scenic Flight
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.
Accommodation: Selected HotelMeals: Box Lunch, Dinner
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
Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano and Volcan Chico across dramatic lava fields. This moderate 4-5 hour trek covers approximately 16 km round trip.
A box lunch is included. Return with free time for the Isabela Wetlands or Giant Tortoise Breeding Center.
Accommodation: Selected HotelMeals: Breakfast, Box Lunch
Optional Alternative: Tintoreras Islet
Replace the volcano hike with a guided wildlife and snorkeling excursion at Tintoreras. Meals: B / - / -.
Explore the spectacular Cabo Rosa Lava Tunnels and snorkel with reef sharks, turtles, rays, penguins, seahorses, and tropical marine life.
Walk across volcanic formations, watch for blue-footed boobies, and enjoy lunch onboard.
Accommodation: Selected HotelMeals: Breakfast, Lunch
Kayak around Tintoreras Islet and snorkel at Concha de Perla in search of penguins, turtles, sea lions, and rays.
Fly to San Cristobal on a scenic 45-minute inter-island flight, then enjoy Playa Mann, Tijeretas, or Punta Carola.
Accommodation: Selected HotelMeals: Breakfast
Complimentary Alternative: Tintoreras Walking Tour
Replace kayaking with a guided walking tour and snorkeling at no additional cost. Meals: B / - / -.
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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“The agency name says it all!”
AlainrlgMelbourne
Traveled as a couple · April 2026
“All my tours were on time”
LourdesB
Traveled solo · January 2026
“very professional and especially patient with the children”
Fernando P
Traveled with family · February 2026
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