Galápagos Relax 8 días

Early depart to Guayaquil Airport for your local flight to the Galapagos Islands ,this flight takes 1 hour. Upon your arrival at Baltra’s Airport, clear customes and ready to meet your Naturalist Guide from Galapagos. You will go to visit the highlands of Santa Cruz ( Giant Tortoises Ranch & Lava Tunnel ). Finally to the hotel in Puerto Ayora.

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ACCOMODATION:  Villa Laguna or Similar ***

MEALS: B

On this day we have several options for you to do in the afternoon such as: 

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Visit to Las Grietas - Alemanes Beach ( water taxi - short walk)

Visit to Tortuga Bay - Kayak at Playa Mansa (4 hours hike total from the hotel)

Visit to La Playa de la Estacion & Darwin Research Station ( walking from the hotel)

Visit to El Garrapatero Beach  ( 40 minutes ride from Puerto Ayora)

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You are able to chose 1 of the activities mentioned above since in the morning you will have enough time to relax, meditate or just go around on your pace.

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(All these proposed activities and leading by one of our Expert Tour Guides)

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ACCOMODATION:  Villa Laguna or Similar ***

MEALS: B

This tour will start early from twon, then a bus ride towards Itabaca Canal where you will board the yatch for this excursion. This program includes sightseeing , hike , snorkel , snorkel equiptment , lunch on board and much more.

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Finally you will be taken back to Puerto Ayora for your last night at the Galapagos. 

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Bartolome:

The little island Bartolome is very small and 114m high situated close to Santiago Island. When the volcano that formed Bartolomé erupted, there was not any water present resulting in large amounts of basalt on this island (when water is present in an eruption tuff is created). The basalt hardened together with air creating very light rocks.

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Bartolome’s surface is covered with volcanic ash, which is suposed to be blown over from Santa Cruz Island. The island consists of an extinct volcano and volcanic formations in a variety of red, orange, green, and glistening black.

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Pinnacle Rock is the eroded remains of a tuff cone. This large partially eroded lava formation was created when magma expelled from the volcano reached the sea. When the seawaters cooled, the hot lava caused an explosion. The exploded particles eventually fasten together forming a rock composed of thin layers. Bartolome's Pinnacle Rock has become one of the most photographed sights in the islands. As a prominent landmark it was used as a target for US military during World War II (you can still see the bullet holes). Galapagos Penguins are living behind the rock. A small submerged crater can be seen just offshore. To the east you can see a series of small spatter cones. Lying beside the Pinnacle Rock are twin half moon shaped beaches. On the northern one (wet landing) you are allowed to swim and snorkel. Don’t miss that!

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ACCOMODATION:  Villa Laguna or Similar ***

MEALS: B - L

Public Speed boat to Isabela Island, then we will take you will visit a next door islet known as Tintoreras full of babbie marine iguanas, sea gulls, sea lions, blue footted bobbies, frigatte birds and some Galapagos Penguins. Also depending of the sea tide you will be able to see the TINTORERAS or The White Tip Reef Shark, who rest during day time at the Islet canals. 

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Then you will go for a magic snorkel at La Calera area , where you will swim together with marine iguanas, sea turttles, sea lions and a great number of colorful fish. Finally you will return back to hotel.

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In the afternoon you will have time on your own to enjoy the beach , sunset or walk around the wetlands.

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ACCOMODATION:  Cally or Similar ***

MEALS: B

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On this day we have several options for you to do in the afternoon such as: 

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Visit to Tortoise Breeding Center & Wetlands ( Transportation- medium walk)

Visit to Sierra Negra Volcano  ( Half Day Tour and 4 hours hike)

Visit to Cocha Perla & Snorkel  ( taxi ride and great snorkel nearby the town)

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You are able to chose 1 of the activities mentioned above since in the morning you will have enough time to relax , meditate or just go around on your pace.

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( All these proposed activities and leading by one of our Expert Tour Guides)

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ACCOMODATION:  Cally or Similar ***

MEALS: B

Today you will visit the famous TUNELES, located 1 hour away from town by speed boat. In our Itinerary the depart to this tour is at 11:30 am , but before this tour we will take you towards to the Tortoises breeding center and the famous wetlands where you can identify number of birds such a: Flamingos ,Finches and marine iguanas. This excursion you will do by bike , so get ready for this adventure!!!

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Then it is time for a speed boat ride towards the south western side of Isabela Island, along the way you will see another volcano that are also part of the Island such as: Cerro Azul and also Union Rock.

Upon arrival you will do a short walk around the lava formations floating above the sea , that are nesting places for many bobbies , pelicans and frigate birds too.

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Then you will enjoy a typical lunch on board. After this you will go again in water for more amazing snorkel , this place in particular is more diverse in fauna , if you are lucky , you will see a lot of sea turtles , sea horses , marine iguanas , sea lions and much more... 

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Finally you will return back to the hotel in Town.

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ACCOMODATION:  Cally or Similar ***

MEALS: B 

Temprano por la mañana sobrevolarás las islas en dirección a la Isla de Baltra (Aeropuerto de Galápagos) Luego enlazarás con tu vuelo local de regreso a Guayaquil.

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