Galápagos Island Hopping
7 days from Puerto Ayora to Puerto Ayora
From $ 2249
Duration7 days

Looking for more than a cruise to the islands? A week of touring the less-explored parts of the Galápagos Islands is the answer. We’ll start in Santa Cruz, then head to Floreana to stay on a part of the island that sees less visitors than the rest. From there it’s on to Isabela for a few days of hiking, snorkelling, and visiting the island’s main highlights. Top that off with a hike up Sierra Negra Volcano – the second-largest volcanic crater in the world – along with the Galápagos’ typical array of exotic wildlife and prepare to be amazed.

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  • Duration: 7 days
    Service level: Standard
  • Starts in: Puerto Ayora
    Physical Grading: Average
  • Ends in: Puerto Ayora
    Ages: 12+
Galápagos Island Hopping - Tour Map

Itinerary

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Day 1: Puerto Ayora

Start place: Puerto Ayora

As reaching the hotel in Santa Cruz (Puerto Ayora) from the Baltra airport can be tricky, exit the airport and head for the public bus to Itabaca Canal. From there, take a ferry across the canal to Santa Cruz Island. From the ferry terminal, opt to take a taxi or bus to Puerto Ayora, typically a 45-min ride.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive in Baltra and make your way to the hotel in Santa Cruz at any time.

End place: Puerto Ayora

Day 2: Puerto Ayora/Floreana Island

Start place: Puerto Ayora

In the morning, walk to "Las Grietas" located across Academy Bay, walk through a rugged cactus forest on the way to this stunning lagoon. In the afternoon, hop on a speedboat to nearby Floreana Island. Stay in the G Adventures-supported community guesthouses and eat meals in the community restaurants and help to support community tourism on the island.
Please note that travel between islands is done by speedboat. The ride can be quite rough, especially from July to December. Make sure to bring sea sickness medication if you are prone to sea sickness.

End place: Floreana Island

Meals: B, D
Day 3: Floreana Island

Start place: Floreana Island

Walk along the black-sand beach until Loberia, and enjoy beach snorkelling or swimming. Head up to the seldom-visited highlands of Floreana. Enjoy guided walks to observe birds and other wildlife and learn about the area's natural history.

End place: Floreana Island

Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Floreana Island/Isabela Island

Start place: Floreana Island

Hike to the summit to experience a bird's-eye view of this magical landscape. Continue to the lava fields of Volcano Chico admiring views of the surrounding volcanoes and islands.
Travel to Isabela Island. Hike up the active Sierra Negra Volcano and walk around the rim of the largest volcanic crater in the archipelago.

End place: Isla Isabela

Meals: B
Day 5: Isabela Island

Start place: Isla Isabela

Explore the surroundings with a short walk to observe pink flamingos in the wetlands and catch a stunning Isabela sunset on the beach. Along the way, stop at a lookout point, and visit natural pools, beaches, and mangrove swamps. In the evening, relax at the bar or on the beach and opt to enjoy a drink at sunset.
Enjoy free time in the morning, opt to take a wildlife boat excursion to 'Islote Tintoreras' to view breeding white-tip reef sharks, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, rays, and penguins. Later, visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. Please note that space may be limited for optional activities during high season, these activities are operated by third-party operators and will be subject to availability.

End place: Isla Isabela

Meals: B
Day 6: Isabela Island/Puerto Ayora

Start place: Isla Isabela

In the evening, enjoy free time to explore this bustling little town and sample some of the local restaurants and bars, or do a little last minute shopping.
Travel by speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island. Later, enjoy a walk to Tortuga Bay, opt for a kayak, surf lessons or swim in the turquoise water.

End place: Puerto Ayora

Meals: B
Day 7: Puerto Ayora

Start place: Puerto Ayora

Depart at any time.

End place: Puerto Ayora

Meals: B

Inclusions

Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Floreana Community Restaurants, Floreana Island Your G for Good Moment: Floreana Community Guesthouse, Floreana Island Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Visit to Las Grietas (Santa Cruz Island)
  • Snorkelling at Loberia (Floreana Island)
  • Flamingo Lagoon visit (Isabela Island)
  • Sierra Negra volcano hike with lava fields visit (Isabela Island)
  • Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre visit (Isabela Island)
  • Tortuga Bay hike (Santa Cruz Island)
  • Isabela Municipal Tax
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Transport

    Private van, Speedboat, Walking
  • Accommodation

    Hotels (4 nts), G Adventures-supported community guesthouse (2 nts)

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