11 day Mega Galapagos 360 Tour A – Ideal

11 Days

Visit Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Santa Fé, Isabela, & San Cristobal Islands.

Enjoy our magical 11 days of Mega Galapagos Adventure!

Ideal for adventure-loving travelers who want to experience it all, we’ve got the “Galapagos 360 Tour ” that takes you to enjoy a complete tour around some of the best spots in the Galapagos.  

Tour Overview

TOUR START ANYDAY
Starts: Baltra Island
Ends: San Cristobal Island

A small plane flight from Isabela to San Cristobal is included.

Be prepared to be amazed by breathtaking landscapes and unique wildlife, this is what makes the Galapagos Islands one of the most fascinating places in the world!

On this 11-Day Galapagos 360 Island Hopping tour, you will explore the Galapagos with outstanding service on a sustainable tour, for a great price!

For each Smart Traveler on this Adventure tour, we will plant trees at no additional cost to you!

ISLANDS:

1) Santa Cruz    2) North Seymour     3) Isabela       4) San Cristobal     5)Santa Fé

 

FLIGHTS:

We can accommodate any flights. It is recommended to book an early arrival and a late departure flight to have extra time for more activities.

Inter-Island flights on a private small plane is INCLUDED.

IDEAL FOR:

Young Spirit adventure-loving travelers. Adrenaline-pumping adventure, people that crave a taste of everything without breaking the bank. Ideal tour for Smart travelers seeking complete & unique experiences with a SMART-minded budget.

TRAVEL STYLE

ESSENTIAL TOUR

– Perfect for smart travelers who wants to see the best of the Galapagos without breaking the bank!

– Must do tours, every day!

– Nature lovers with a twist of light adventure.

 

*Optional upgrade:* Dive in search of Hammerhead Sharks at North Seymour Island (Discovery diving is available at no extra cost if you don’t have previous diving experience).

– Yachting tour to the breathtaking Bartholomew Island.

Tour Highlights

  • Walk inside petrified Lava Tunnels.
  • See Giant Galapagos Tortoises on their natural habitat.
  • Visit the beautiful island of North Seymour and relax at "Bachas beach"
  • Trekking tour to an active Volcano in Isabela Island with amazing views.
  • Biking (self-guided tour) to Humedales, La Galapaguera Breeding center and "Wall of tears".
  • Snorkel at "Concha de Perla" with huge Marine Turtles.
  • Kayaking tour to Tintoreras Islet and do snorkel with the Penguins.
  • Navigable tour to the amazing Kicker Rock, Sardine Bay and more in San Cristobal Island.
  • Enjoy one of the best snorkeling spots at the incredible Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas in Isabela.
  • Tour to Lobos Islet and Ochoa Beach in San Cristobal + snorkel
  • Tour to "Channel of Love", Dog's beach and "Las Grietas" + snorkel
  • Snorkel at Santa Fé Island and visit "Hidden Beach"

Itinerary - 11 days

Transfer from the airport + Giant Tortoises

After your arrival, we will pick you up at the airport in Baltra Island and cross to Itabaca Channel and then take you to Santa Cruz Island to your selected hotel at the beautiful town of Puerto Ayora. On the way we will make a short visit "Los Gemelos" volcanic formations and a private Ranch where we will see Giant Galapagos Tortoises on their natural habitat. We will also walk inside a petrified lava tunnel!

Enjoy a special welcome dinner in front of the sea at one of the best restaurants in town!

Accommodation at your selected hotel

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Navigable Tour to Santa Fé + Snorkel + "Hidden" Beach (+ Upgrades)

After breakfast we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the pier for a great snorkeling day tour to Santa Fé Island. We will snorkel with abundant marine wildlife at a beautiful turquoise lagoon and then head to "Hidden" beach. Lunch on board. Sport Fishing (Catch & release) might be practiced.

Return to town for a good night sleep at your selected hotel.

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*OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Breakfast at your hotel and then we pick you up to take our diving tour to Seymour Island.

If you don't have a PADI diving certificate, you can choose our Discovery Diving tour with our special instructor to experience underwater life up to 12 meters deep (For safety reasons).

If you do have PADI certificate, we do 2 immersions. If you don't have, then we do 1 immersion and 1 snorkeling on the Discovery Diving tour.

Lunch on board.

Return to town for a good night sleep at your selected hotel. (+$70 pp)

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*OPTIONAL UPGRADE 2: YACHT TOUR TO NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND

Breakfast at your hotel and then we pick you up to take our comfortable yacht that will take us to the incredible island of North Seymour. This uninhabited island is one of our favorites for animal lovers. Here you will see a large colony of Blue-footed boobies and the extremely photogenic Great Frigate birds. Also lookout for swallow-tailed gulls, marine iguanas, land iguanas, sea lions and more.

North Seymour is particularly famous for its elegant Frigate birds that, during mating season, rewards us with the vision (and photographs) of males inflating their guttural pouch into an enormous scarlet-red balloon to attract the females.

After a delicious lunch onboard the yacht, we head to Bachas Beach, a beautiful white coralline expanse. This is the perfect place for practicing snorkeling, swimming or to simply enjoy the white soft sand. Several brackish lagoons only a few steps away from the sea provide feeding grounds for various wading birds, from stilts to flamingos.

Overnight at your selected Hotel. (+$140pp)

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Premium yacht tour to North Seymour Island

Breakfast at your hotel and then we pick you up to take the comfortable yacht that will take us to the incredible island of North Seymour. This uninhabited island is one of our favorites for animal lovers. Here you will see a large colony of Blue-footed boobies and the extremely photogenic Great Frigate birds. Also look out for swallow-tailed gulls, marine iguanas, land iguanas, sea lions, and more.

North Seymour is particularly famous for its elegant Frigate birds that, during mating season, reward us with the vision (and photographs) of males inflating their guttural pouch into an enormous scarlet-red balloon to attract the females.

After a delicious lunch onboard the yacht, we head to Bachas Beach, a beautiful white coralline expanse. This is the perfect place for practicing snorkeling, swimming, or simply enjoying the white soft sand. Several brackish lagoons only a few steps away from the sea provide feeding grounds for various wading birds, from stilts to flamingos.

Overnight at your Hotel.

(B/L/-)

* This tour can be changed to Bartholomew, Plazas, or Santa Fé Islands depending on the day of the week and availability. Your SMART GALAPAGOS travel advisor will let you know with time.

Day 4 :
Santa Cruz

Bay Tour (Lobos Island, Las Grietas & Dog's Beach) (+ Upgrades)

After a nice breakfast, we pick you up from your hotel and go to the pier to start a 3-hour bay tour. Snorkeling and walking guided tour to "Lobos Island", Love Channel, "Las Grietas" and "Playa de los Perros" (Dog's Beach). Return to your hotel and then enjoy a free afternoon walking to the famous white beach of Tortuga Bay (a beautiful beach top 5 in the world). Swim in "Playa Mansa" and enjoy kayaking if you'd like (not included $10 pp). At night you can go eat at the "Kioskos Street" where you can find a huge selection of street food and delicious local dishes. Accommodation at your hotel.

Special dinner included in front of the sea at one of the most beautiful restaurants in town.

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*Optional upgrade: Premium Yacht tour to Bartholomew Island and Pinnacle Rock.

Enjoy a day yachting on the amazing Bartholomew Island with the famous Pinnacle Rock. Here we can spot some playful Galapagos penguins. Lunch on board included. Snorkel and relax at a beautiful beach away from the crowds. (+$260pp)

*Or Plazas, North Seymour, or Santa Fé Islands.

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*Optional upgrade: Diving (or Discovery Diving) tour to North Seymour.

Perfect spot to dive with abundant marine life, this excellent diving spot is ideal for divers and non-divers alike. Great spot to see Hammerhead Sharks, White Tip Sharks, rays and much more. (+$180 pp)

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Free morning + transfer to Isabela Island

Breakfast + free morning to visit the World renowned white sand beach of Tortuga Bay (return to your hotel at 1 pm). Swim at Playa Mansa and enjoy the iguanas + transfer to Isabela Island on a fast boat (2 hours).

Pick up from the Pier on Isabela Island and transfer to your hotel.

Dinner is included in front of the sea.

Accommodation at your selected hotel

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Explore the amazing Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas in Isabela

After breakfast, we will pick you up to start our navigable tour to the incredible Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas. Here we will have the chance to snorkel with amazing marine animals such as White Tip (Friendly) sharks, rays, and Marine Turtles, and even get to see Penguins and Sea Horses. (This Off the Beaten Path tour is one of the best-hidden gems in the Galapagos)

This magical place has historically been filmed by BBC and National Geographic for their documentaries. It is a labyrinth of lava arches comprised of crystal-clear water full of sea turtles, eagle rays, sea lions, sharks, and more. The turtles navigate their own highway from the mangroves to the open sea through "Los Tuneles".

Then we will walk over the tunnels to see land animals such as the beautiful Blue-Footed boobies. Lunch on board before returning to your hotel for a relaxed afternoon at the beach.

(B/L/-)

Trekking to an active Volcano and enjoying wonderful views

Breakfast + pick up from your hotel to start our way to Sierra Negra Volcano + Trekking to the crater (2nd biggest oceanic crater in the world) + Trekking to the active "Volcán Chico" to enjoy some amazing views of Isabela Island (4h30 walk) + Box lunch.

Dinner in front of the sea.

Accommodation at your selected hotel

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*Upgrade to Tintoreras: Walking or Kayaking tour. Snorkel included. (+$25pp)

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Kayak Tintoreras + Fly to San Cristobal Island + Tijeretas

After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the pier to start our kayaking tour in search of the penguins at Tintoreras Islet. Snorkel at Concha de Perla included.

After lunch, we will pick you up and take you to the airport for your small plane private flight to San Cristobal Island. 45-minute flight with outstanding views of the Galapagos. Upon arrival, we will pick you up and take you to your hotel.

Enjoy a free afternoon to relax at Playa Mann, snorkel at Tijeretas and walk to Tijeretas Hill before reaching Playa Punta Carola for an amazing sunset surrounded by Sea Lions.

Accommodation at your selected hotel

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*OPTIONAL FREE TOUR: Change your Kayaking tour for a walking tour to Tintoreras Islet. Visit colonies of marine iguanas and sea many sharks from land. Ideal tour for families! Snorkel at La Galera. (+$0)

Free day to explore "Punta Carola", Tijeretas and La Lobería + UPGRADE

Breakfast at your hotel is + Free day to explore some amazing spots on your own and relax on this beautiful Island.

You can visit Tijeretas, Punta Carola, Playa Mann, La Lobería, or even go to "El Junco" Lagoon and "Puerto Chino" beach on the other side of the island. We will help you with anything you need.

Accommodation at your selected hotel

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*OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Lobos Island snorkeling tour.

Perfect family tour (+$150 pp)

All-day tour around San Cristobal Island + Kicker Rock

After an early breakfast, start our navigable day tour around all of San Cristobal Island. This tour consists of going around the island of San Cristobal, where you can see Frigate birds, Boobies, Dolphins, Sea Lions, Sea Turtles, Hammerhead sharks, Sea-gulls, marine iguanas, and many more.

It takes around 7h30.

Visit: Kicker Rock, Cerro Brujo, Bahía Sardina, go around Punta Pitt, Bahía Rosa Blanca.

Snorkel 80% - Walk on the Beach 20%

You can also experience sport fishing on this tour.

Farewell Dinner at a nice restaurant in town.

After your return relaxes at your selected hotel for a good overnight sleep.

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*OPTIONAL UPGRADE: SUNSET DINNER:

Special dinner. We will go on board our boat to finish the tour in the best way possible! Enjoy watching the sunset on a beautiful place on a private boat with beer, wine, sashimi & Ceviche. Sport fishing is also available. (+$110 pp)

Free morning + Pick up to go to the airport

Breakfast + Free morning to enjoy San Cristobal Island + Transfer out to the airport

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UNTIL NEXT TIME GALAPAGOS!

THANK YOU FOR TRAVELING SMART!

Price

4 or more travelers

$2,752

Deposit: $800

Price per person in USD, based on double or triple rooms.

2 or more adults

$2,897

Deposit: $800

Available until 30 days before departure

Price per person in USD

Children from 2 to 11 years

$2,317

Deposit: $500

Available until 30 days before departure

Kids accompanied by a minimum of one adult

20% DISCOUNT

Toddlers under 2 years

$869

Deposit: $200

Available until 30 days before departure

Toddlers under two years of age accompanied by one adult

70% discount

FREE HOTEL AND ACTIVITY UPGRADES INCLUDED

Single Traveler

$4,345

Deposit: $1500

Available until 30 days before departure

Single traveler

50% SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Available options

– Service Tips to your travel assistant $40
– UPGRADE D4) Yacht tour to Bartholomew Is  $270
– UPGRADE D9) Lobos Island $150
– UPGRADE TO PREMIUM HOTEL IN ISABELA $209
UPGRADE D4) Diving North Seymour $180

Upgrade Day 7) Tintoreras $25

UPGRADE D10) SUNSET DINNER $100
UPGRADE TO PREMIUM HOTELS 3 ISLANDS $696

What's included

Includes

  • Smart service & TIPS: We provide truly personal service & advice previous to and during your tour. Receive our complete SMART TIPS guide for your tour.
  • Guided tours: Profesional bilingual guide on tours. As indicated in the itinerary
  • Transfers in/out: All transfers as in the itinerary.
  • Local guide: Local guide on visits (transfer from/to the airport)
  • Accommodation: Hand-picked hotels in the Superior or Premium category.
  • Meals: Meals as included in the itinerary
  • Entrance to Ranch: Entrance to private Ranch to see Giant Tortoises (self-guided walk)
  • Snorkel equipment: Snorkel equipment during navigable tours
  • Inter-Island Transport: All transportation between islands
  • CO2 carbon footprint offset: We will plant trees on your behalf for traveling Smart.
  • Lobito bus & Ferry Lobito Bus from Baltra airport to Itabaca Channel & Ferry

Excludes

  • Flights: International and national flights
  • National Park Entrance: Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($100 foreigners). Must be paid in cash at the airport (No ATM machines)
  • INGALA: $20 transit control card
  • Credit card fee 2.9%: 2.9% credit card fee. US bank transfer is free
  • Alcoholic drinks & tips: Alcoholic drinks and tips not included
  • Travel Insurance: Medical or travel insurance is not included. Guests must get their own travel insurance

Hotels

Beautiful hand-picked Hotels on every island with private rooms with A/C and private clean bathrooms with hot water. 24/7 filtered water, coffee, and tea. Great location and service.

Comfort Hotels

INCLUDED ON TOUR: 2 & 3 * Hotels.

Cozy, comfortable, clean, and great location!  The Smartest option for adventure-loving travelers looking for a clean room, a good breakfast, and a smart service!. Perfect for couples and families!

Our Galapagos Tours include in the price all Comfort Hotel.

Premium Hotels

(UPGRADE AVAILABLE AT EXTRA COST): 3 & 4 * Hotels.

You can upgrade your experience, and choose one of our premium hotels!

Charming & elegant! Close to everything, these classy hotels offer a great location, views, and service! Our hand-picked selection of Premium hotels is the Smartest option for those seeking a Superior hotel.

From $2,897.00
/ 2 or 3 adults
From $2,317.00
/ Children
From $4,345.00
/ Single Traveler
From $869.00
/ Toodlers
From $2,752.00
/ 4 or more adults

Trip Facts

  • 8 Days
  • Santa Cruz, Santa Fé, Isabela, & San Cristobal Islands
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