8-DAY GALAPAGOS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant wildlife and flora of San Cristobal, the elder island of the archipelago.
- Get to witness the wonders of the Galapagos's wildlife up close, and also contribute to the conservation efforts that protect this unique ecosystem.
- Venture to Santa Cruz, the central hub of the Galapagos Islands. Get up close and personal with giant tortoises in their natural habitat, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, and witness the remarkable Galapagos wildlife.
- Explore Isabela, the largest island in the archipelago, boasting breathtaking landscapes and a lot of wildlife. Hike along volcanic trails, swim with marine iguanas, and Whitetip Reef sharks, and witness the awe-inspiring Galapagos penguin
8 DAY GALAPAGOS ITINERARY
Welcome to the Galapagos Islands!
Pick you up from the airport and will take you to the hotel. After your lunch, with the guide, you will visit the Interpretation Center, where the guide will talk to you about the formation, colonization, and actual situation of the islands. Then you will follow the trail to the Frigate Bird Hill, a viewpoint from which you have a beautiful view over the island. You can snorkel the shallow waters of Tijeretas Bay or Carola Beach (according to the tide your guide will take you to the best spot), where you can see sea lions, various tropical fishes, and turtles.
Accommodation: Golden Bay Galapagos (comfort class), Katarma Hotel or similar (Tourist Superior), Cabañas Pimampiro or similar (Tourist Class)
Meals included: Lunch
You will visit the famous Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido), a volcanic formation in the ocean. There you will be able to snorkel with sharks, rays, turtles, and if you are lucky with hammerhead sharks! After lunch on the boat, you will go to a beautiful, pristine beach, where you will have time to relax. In the afternoon you will be back at the port.
Accommodation: Golden Bay Galapagos (comfort class), Katarma Hotelor similar (Tourist Superior), Cabañas Pimampiroor similar (Tourist Class)
Meals included: Breakfast, box lunch
At 6:30 pick you up and take you to the harbor At 7:00 speedboat to Santa Cruz (approx. 2-hour ride). A local guide will receive you at the harbor. Your guide drives up to the ranch in the highlands to see giant tortoises in their native environment! After lunch, stop at Charles Darwin Station, an international scientific research station located on the outskirts of Puerto Ayora. You will be taken to the visitor center to learn about geology, climate, natural history, and the conservation of the Galapagos Islands.
Accommodation: Solymar Galapagos (Comfort Class), Flamingo Galapagos or similar (Tourist Superior), Deja Vu Galapagos or similar (Tourist Class)
Meals included: Breakfast, menu lunch.
Depending on the dates a navigable site is available. The destination may be Santa Fe, South Plazas, North Seymour, Pinzon, or Floreana. The activities will include hiking, snorkeling, swimming, and breathtaking sightseeing. After land and sea excursions, we will return to the hotel in Santa Cruz.
Accommodation: Solymar Galapagos (Comfort Class), Flamingo Galapagos or similar (Tourist Superior), Deja Vu Galapagos or similar (Tourist Class)
Meals included: Breakfast, box lunch.
At 6:30 am, Ferry to Isabela, (2 hours). After lunch, we will visit “Las Tintoreras,” a chain of small islets full of the cove and hidden beaches. It has a bay where it is possible to see sea lions, marine turtles, iguanas, manta rays, etc. This bay is connected by a superficial crack with crystalline water which is closed off during low tide. Snorkeling to see the sharks from Blanca Point swimming with the rest of the tropical fish and sea lions.
Accommodation: Iguana Crossing Boutique (Comfort Class), La Laguna or similar (Tourist Superior), Hostal Las Fragatas or similar (Tourist Class)
Meals included: Breakfast, menu lunch
You should be ready to walk through spectacular lava landscapes overlooking the volcanoes of northern Isabela and Fernandina. The hike is 16 km long to the Sierra Negra Volcano and the Chico Volcano. We will see the second-largest volcanic crater in the world. We will have lunch and the rest of the day is free. You can enjoy the beautiful beach in Isabela, or you can dive in the Laguna Concha de Perla (the free time snorkeling equipment is not included, but it can be hired locally).
Accommodation: Iguana Crossing Boutique (Comfort Class), La Laguna or similar (Tourist Superior), Hostal Las Fragatas or similar (Tourist Class)
Meals included: Breakfast, box lunch
Departure by boat to Cabo Rosa where lava flowed into the ocean and formed beautiful lava tunnels. There you will see penguins, blue-footed boobies, and sea turtles. However, the highlight is diving. You can see sharks, turtles, sea lions, rays, seahorses, and many tropical fish. The tour to Cabo Rosa lasts approximately 5 hours.
Accommodation: Solymar Galapagos (Comfort Class), Flamingo Galapagos or similar (Tourist Superior), Deja Vu Galapagos or similar (Tourist Class)
Meals included: Breakfast, box lunch.
Your guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport in Baltra.
Meals included: Breakfast
RATES INCLUDE
✅ Lodging for 07 nights in selected hotels
✅ Meals described in the itinerary
✅ Activities according to the itinerary
✅ Galapagos airport transfers, land transportation, and sea transportation
✅ Lobitos (Bus tickets)
✅ Certified Naturalist English – Spanish speaking guides
✅ Snorkeling gear and wetsuit
✅ Ferry tickets – San Cristobal – Santa Cruz – Isabela
❌ In-room service charges
❌ Galápagos National Park Fee USD $200 adults, $100 children
❌ Transit control Card USD $20 (mainland airports)
❌ Domestic flights Quito-Galápagos-Quito
❌ Pier use in Isabela USD $10
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Alcoholic drinks and not described meals
❌ Tips and gratuities
❌ Water taxi from dock to speedboat (depending on the tide) – $ 1.00 US per person per ride
GALAPAGOS TOUR INFORMATION
- Prices for 2026 are subject to change.
- Please consider that you need to arrive in San Cristobal and depart from Baltra Airport
- Price is quoted only in doubles and triple rooms. Regarding group requests, contact our team experts for the best discount.
- Important things to bring: Sun Hat, hiking shorts or light full-length hiking pants, water shoes with non-slippery soles, sandals, windbreaker jacket, sunglasses, shorts, dress or skirt, bathing suit, thin and breathable socks, and hiking shoes. Small backpack, water bottle, ziplock, dry bag, waterproof see-through phone pouch, waterproof sunblock, binoculars, camera, device chargers, towel, sunglasses, and your passport.
- Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precautions to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat street food, only eat peeled fruits, etc.)
- It is mandatory to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
- Latin Adventures reserves the right to change the itinerary without prior notice due to weather conditions, availability, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.
- Before confirmation, guests must inform the reservation team of any food allergies, medical conditions, or physical impairment that might affect any part of their stay.
- Payments made will be subject to cancellation penalties.
- In addition to our cancellation penalties, all financial returns are subject to government taxes, credit card fees, and admin fees. These charges may add up to 10%.
- If a trip is canceled due to acts of God, war, strikes, political unrest, volcanic eruption, earthquake, flooding, tropical storms, global disasters, or any emergencies such as pandemics, epidemics, or other circumstances beyond the tour operator’s or guest’s reasonable control, Latin Adventures will maintain with the original payment and cancellation policies as mentioned in this document.
- Latin Adventures will not be subject to refunds for a proportion of the stay missed due to delayed or canceled flights before or during the journey to the hotel.
- When you book a tour with Latin Adventures you agree to its terms and conditions.
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