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Island Hopping / 9 Day - Galapagos 360 Tour "A" - SUPERIOR
SUPERIOR
9 Day - Galapagos 360 Tour "A" - SUPERIOR
9 days · Island Hopping · Adventure, Family, Couple, Senior, Premium Travelers
Tour Overview
The Ultimate 9-Day Superior Galapagos 360 Adventure
Our 9-Day Galapagos 360 Tour - Superior combines premium accommodations, exclusive yacht excursions, wildlife encounters, and seamless logistics.
Travel through Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Bartholomew, Isabela, and San Cristobal while exploring Cabo Rosa, Tintoreras, Lobos Island, and Kicker Rock.
Two premium yacht excursions and an included scenic flight deliver one of the smartest land-based alternatives to a luxury Galapagos cruise.
Route Map
Activities
Highlights & Activities
Premium Yacht Excursions
World-Class Snorkeling
Kayaking with Penguins
Kicker Rock Wildlife Cruise
Scenic Inter-Island Flight
Itinerary
Day by Day
Cross the Itabaca Channel and visit Los Gemelos before continuing to a private ranch where giant tortoises roam freely.
Explore a petrified lava tunnel, enjoy a box lunch, and celebrate with a welcome dinner in Puerto Ayora.
Accommodation: Selected Premium HotelMeals: Box Lunch, Dinner
Board a Premium Yacht for North Seymour, home to Blue-footed Boobies, Great Frigatebirds, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, and endemic seabirds.
After lunch onboard, snorkel or relax at Bachas Beach and watch for flamingos in the coastal lagoons.
Accommodation: Selected Premium HotelMeals: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Free Upgrade: North Seymour Diving
Choose certified or Discovery Diving with opportunities to see hammerheads, reef sharks, rays, turtles, and abundant marine life. The yacht destination may vary by operating schedule.
Cruise by Premium Yacht to Bartholomew Island and its world-famous Pinnacle Rock and volcanic landscapes.
Enjoy lunch onboard, snorkeling in crystal-clear water, a secluded beach, and an oceanfront dinner after returning to Puerto Ayora.
Accommodation: Selected Premium HotelMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Free Upgrade: North Seymour Diving
Replace the day with certified or Discovery Diving at North Seymour, subject to availability.
Explore Lobos Island, the Love Channel, Las Grietas, and Dog’s Beach on a guided bay tour.
Continue by speedboat to Isabela, transfer to your Premium Hotel, and enjoy an oceanfront dinner.
Accommodation: Selected Premium HotelMeals: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Alternative: Free Day in Santa Cruz
Skip the Bay Tour to enjoy Tortuga Bay, the Charles Darwin Research Station, or Puerto Ayora at your own pace.
Explore Cabo Rosa and Los Tuneles, snorkeling with reef sharks, turtles, rays, penguins, seahorses, and colorful fish among lava arches and mangroves.
Enjoy lunch onboard and a guided wildlife walk across the volcanic formations.
Accommodation: Selected Premium HotelMeals: Breakfast, Lunch
Kayak around Tintoreras in search of penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas, and rays, then snorkel at Concha de Perla.
Fly by scenic small plane to San Cristobal and spend the afternoon exploring Playa Mann, Tijeretas, and Punta Carola.
Accommodation: Selected Premium HotelMeals: Breakfast
Optional Free Alternative: Tintoreras Walking Tour
Exchange kayaking for a guided wildlife walk and snorkeling at La Galera.
Walk the coastal trails of Lobos Island among sea lions, Blue-footed Boobies, frigatebirds, and endemic seabirds.
Snorkel with sea lions, turtles, tropical fish, and rays before returning to San Cristobal.
Accommodation: Selected Premium HotelMeals: Breakfast
Optional Upgrade: Kicker Rock Diving
Certified divers may upgrade to legendary Kicker Rock for hammerheads, turtles, eagle rays, reef sharks, and abundant marine life.
Circle San Cristobal on a full-day navigable adventure visiting Kicker Rock, Cerro Brujo, Bahia Sardina, Punta Pitt, and Bahia Rosa Blanca.
Enjoy snorkeling, beach exploration, lunch onboard, and a special farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Selected Premium HotelMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Complimentary Upgrade: Premium Kicker Rock Yacht
Upgrade to a Premium Yacht focused on Kicker Rock and a beautiful white-sand beach at no additional cost, subject to availability.
Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed final morning before your transfer to San Cristobal Airport.
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 Premium Accommodations
Selected Premium Hotels with private rooms, air conditioning, private bathrooms, excellent locations, and outstanding service.
Daily Breakfasts
All breakfasts are included throughout the tour.
Meals as Indicated
Lunches, box lunches, and dinners are included as specified in the itinerary.
Premium Guided Excursions
Professional bilingual naturalist guides on all included tours and activities.
Airport, Island & Speedboat Transfers
All airport, hotel, pier, ferry, speedboat, and island transfers specified in the itinerary.
Scenic Inter-Island Flight
Private small-plane flight from Isabela to San Cristobal.
Premium Yacht Excursions
Premium yacht adventures to the destinations specified in the itinerary, subject to operating schedules.
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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What Travelers Are Saying
“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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