8day Galapagos 360 Tour “A”-SUPERIOR

8 Days

Our Superior 8-Day Galapagos 360 experience! 

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

On this 8-day Galapagos 360 Island Hopping tour, you will explore the Galapagos with outstanding service on a sustainable tour, for a great price!

Tour Overview

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

 

Enjoy our “Off the Beaten Path” tour to the amazing Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas in Isabela where you will enjoy one of the best snorkeling spots in the Galapagos. Yacht to the animal lover’s haven island of North Seymour, and relax at Bachas Beach. Enjoy a full-day yachting experience to the breathtaking Bartholomew Island and look for penguins. Kayak to Tintoreras Islet and watch even more Galapagos penguins, sea lions, and more.

Snorkel between a 145-meter-high volcanic rock at “Kicker Rock” and then keep on snorkeling around the best spots of San Cristobal Island. Visit the Giant Galapagos Tortoises in their natural Habitat and walk inside a petrified lava tunnel.  Snorkel with huge marine turtles and sea lions at “Concha de Perla”, and walk to the Humedales and the “Wall of Tears”.

Relax with endemic marine iguanas at the world-renowned “Tortuga Bay Beach” or (optional) explore life underwater searching for Hammerhead Sharks at one of the best diving spots in the world.

Have a private sport-fishing (catch and release) experience on the sunset on a boat just for you while you drink some wine and beer and eat Sashimi and Ceviche.

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 8-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) Bartholomew

 

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 are 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 a complete & unique experience with a SMART-minded budget.

TRAVEL STYLE

ESSENTIAL TOUR

– Perfect for a smart traveler 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 upgrades:

* Diving tour to North Seymour Island. Dive in search of Hammerhead Sharks. (Discovery diving is available for those with no previous diving experience)

Tour Highlights

  • Enjoy one of the best snorkeling spots at the incredible Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas in Isabela.
  • Walk inside petrified Lava Tunnels.
  • See Giant Galapagos Tortoises on their natural habitat.
  • Yachting tour to North Seymour Island.
  • Enjoy a premium Yacht tour to Bartholomew Island.
  • Walk to Humedales and La Galapaguera Breeding center.
  • Snorkel at "Concha de Perla" with huge Marine Turtles.
  • Kayaking tour to Tintoreras Islet.
  • Navigable tour to the amazing Kicker Rock, Sardine Bay and more in San Cristobal Island.

Itinerary - 8 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 in the beautiful town of Puerto Ayora. On the way, we will make a short visit to "Los Gemelos" volcanic formations and a private Ranch where we will see Giant Galapagos Tortoises in 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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YACHT TOUR TO NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND AND BACHAS BEACH

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 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 premium Hotel.

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*OPTIONAL CHANGE: 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. (+$0 pp)

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Yachting tour to Bartholomew Island and Pinnacle Rock

After a nice breakfast we will pick you up to start our superior yachting experience to the breathtaking Bartholomew Island. We will walk to the highest point of the island and observe a unique view of Pinnacle Rock and both beaches. Then we will will visit Sulliban Bay in Santiago Island with its crystal clear waters is a perfect snorkeling spot.

Dinner in front of the sea at one of the most beautiful restaurants on the island.

Accommodation at your premium hotel.

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Tortuga Bay + transfer to Isabela Island

After a nice breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a free morning 50 minute walk to the world famous white beach of Tortuga Bay beach (a top 5 in the world) until noon. Swim in "Playa Mansa" and enjoy kayaking if you prefer (not included $10 pp). Then return to your hotel before 1pm so we will pick you up and transfer you to the pier to take a fast boat to Isabela Island (the biggest island in the Galapagos).

Upon arrival, we will pick you up from the pier and take you to your hotel. If time allows you can visit the Flamingos lagoon and Galapagos Tortoise Breeding Center. Enjoy the wonderful white beach of Isabela.

A nice dinner at our Restaurant will be waiting for you.

Accommodation on your premium, Ocean View Suite.

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Enjoy snorkeling at Isabela's Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas

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, 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 Galapagos)

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.

Accommodation at your premium hotel.

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Kayak to the penguins + 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 La Calera or Tintoreras included to see giant marine turtles and friendly sharks.

After kayaking, we will return to our hotel for check out and then we take you to the airport for your small plane private flight to San Cristobal Island. 45 minute flight with outstanding views of 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 premium hotel

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All day tour around San Cristobal Island + Kicker Rock

After an early breakfast, start our navigable day tour around all San Cristobal Island. This tour consist on 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.

After your tour, in the afternoon, enjoy a navigable sunset dinner. Go on a private tour to see the sunset on board our boat and enjoy Sport Fishing (Catch and release) with some wine and beer. Then enjoy a nice ceviche and sashimi prepared on spot for you. The perfect way to finish your Galapagos Experience.

Overnight at your Suite Room on our premium hotel.

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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!

Price

$3.349

Deposit: $800

2 or more adults

Available until 45 days before departure

Price per person in USD

$2,679

Deposit: $500

Child from 2 to 11 years

Available until 45 days before departure

Kids accompanied by a minimum one adult

20% DISCOUNT

$1,004

Deposit: $300

Toddlers under 2 years

Available until 45 days before departure

Toddler under two years of age accompanied by one adult

70% discount

FREE HOTEL AND ACTIVITY UPGRADES INCLUDED

$5,023

Deposit: $1000

Single Traveler

Available until 45 days before departure

Single traveler

50% SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Available options

Service Tips to your travel assistant
$45
UPGRADE TO PREMIUM PLUS HOTELS 3 ISLANDS (Premium Plus Ocean View Rooms or Suites)
$698
UPGRADE D7) Sunset Dinner
$0 INCLUDED AT NO EXTRA COST
UPGRADE TO PREMIUM PLUS HOTEL IN ISABELA (Premium Plus Ocean View Room or Suites)
$229
UPGRADE D2) DIVING NORTH SEYMOUR
$0

INCLUDED AT NO EXTRA COST

What's included

Includes

  • Smart service & TIPS We provide truly personal service & advise previous and during your tour. Receive our complete SMART TIPS guide for your tour.
  • Guided tours Profesional bilingual guide on tours. As indicated in itinerary
  • Transfers in/out All transfers as in itinerary.
  • Local guide Local guide on visits (transfer from/to airport)
  • Accommodation Hand-picked hotels on Superior or Premium category.
  • Meals Meals as included in itinerary
  • Entrance to Ranch Entrance & Guide to a private Ranch to see Giant Tortoises.
  • Snorkel equipment Snorkel equipment during navigable tours
  • Inter Island transport All transportation between islands
  • Small Plane flight between Isabela and San Cristobal Island.
  • CO2 carbon footprint offset. We will plant trees on your behalf for traveling Smart.
  • Yachting experiences to uninhabited islands
  • Lobito bus & Water taxis Lobito Bus to/from Baltra airport to Itabaca Channel. Ferry between Baltra and Santa Cruz Island

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 $3,577.00
/ 2 or 3 adults
From $2,861.00
/ Children
From $5,365.00
/ Single Traveler
From $1,073.00
/ Toodlers
From $3,398.00
/ 4 or more adults

Trip Facts

  • 8 Days
  • 1) Santa Cruz 2) North Seymour 3) Isabela 4) San Cristobal 5) Bartholomew
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