Ultimate 6 Days Galapagos Island-Hopping Tour
Galápagos Island Hopping Ultimate Tour gives you an opportunity and fast introduction to explore the Enchanted Islands. Our program combines the famous sights of the Galapagos in a very reasonable price. It was customized in order to visit the Galapagos in a shorter time. Let us take you there, you decide the time!!!
Tour Information
Price per person
USD 1,210
Tour length
6 DAYS
Physical rating
All year round
Season
All year round
Group size
1 – 10 pax
Travel style
Start
Quito
Finish
Quito
Tour code
GG-P002
Tour highlights
Start and end in Quito!
With the Ultimate Galapagos 6 Days Tour, you have a 6 day tour package taking you through Quito, and 3 other destinations in Ecuador. Ultimate Galapagos 6 Days Tour is a small group tour that includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals and more.
Day 1
ARRIVAL TO QUITO
This is the arrival day for all of our tour participants, depending of your flights you can have a day exploring one of the UNESCO heritage sites in the world (Quito’s Old Town) or simply rest at the Hotel before our Tour Guide meet you at the Lobby at 6:30 pm for our orientation meeting and briefing before the starting of the tour.
During this meeting you can clarify everything as you might be concerned or curious to know about the overall tour.
For the day, we can also assist you arranging a full day in Quito or surroundings if you let us know in advance.
THIS TOUR NORMALLY OPERATES FROM QUITO, HOWEVER YOU CAN ALSO START IN GUAYAQUIL, IF SO PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE.
OVERNIGHT: Ibis Quito ***
MEALS: N/A
Day 2
FLIGHT TO GALAPAGOS (SAN CRISTOBAL AIRPORT)
Today is you depart to the Galapagos Islands, you will flight to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal Island), it will take 1 hour and half approx. Then, one of our representatives will meet you at the Airport to take you to the hotel for check in.
After, you will have chance to have something to eat in town near by the hotel. In the afternoon the tour Guide will meet you at the lobby to take you visit the most beautiful hill nearby town well known as Tijeretas Hill (nickname given by the frigate birds shape as scissors). You will hike up to the hill, and stop by the self-guided Interpretation Center to know more about the Capital of the Galapagos.
Then, you will do snorkel at Darwin's Bay, to finally return back to the hotel for overnight.
OVERNIGHT: Algarrobos Hostel or Similar **
MEALS: B
Day 3
KICKER ROCK TOUR
Today includes some of the best snorkeling in Galapagos, a day trip to Kicker Rock! After breakfast, a comfortable speed boat navigates along the coast of San Cristobal, boasting views of the birds and landscape from a different angle.
At the rock formation, we will snorkel through the channel in search of a variety of sharks, fish, turtles, rays, sea lions, and more! Enjoy a box lunch on the boat afterward, and some quiet beach time to relax before returning to town.
OVERNIGHT: Algarrobos Hostal or Similar **
MEALS: B/L
Day 4
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
Today you will take a speed boat towards Puerto Ayora, in Santa Cruz Island (it will take 2 hours approx.). Then, you will get to the hotel for check in, before the guide take you to Charles Darwin Research Station (this is the most important research center of the entire Galapagos).
After that, you will have some time to enjoy the town and have a quick lunch before the next activity. In the afternoon you will go to visit a Tortoise Ranch in the highlands of Santa Cruz, where you will see a very big land wild tortoises in natural state.
Finally, return back to town for overnight.
Tonight Advice: Don't miss eating at the QUIOSKOS street, where you can taste a very fresh lobster and many different types of sea food caught in the morning. Also, go at night to the Pier, a place to see babies’ shark, rays and many other animals very close.
OVERNIGHT: Casa Galapagos or Similar **
MEALS: B
Day 5
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FREE DAY
This day you will enjoy the Galapagos on your own!
Here we suggest you several options to visit nearby Puerto Ayora Town and around.
Easy Excursion on your own:
Visit to Las Grietas - Alemanes Beach (water taxi - short walk)
Visit to Tortuga Bay - Kayak at Playa Mansa (walking from the hotel)
Visit to La Playa de la Estacion (walking from the hotel)
Visit to El Garrapatero Beach (need a taxi)
Visit to Tortoise Ranch & Highlands (3 hours tour)
These other options you can ONLY visit as Tour with an extra cost:
Bartolome Island Tour Full day
Santa Fe Island Tour Full day
Isabela Island Tour Full day
Pinzon Island Tour Full day
South Plaza Tour Full day
Bay Tour Around Puerto Ayora Half a Day
Diving Tour (2 immersions in a full day)
We can always assist you arranging one of these options mentioned above, if so please let us know in advance.
OVERNIGHT: Casa Galapagos or Similar **
MEALS: B
Day 6
FLIGHT BACK TO QUITO
Free morning to enjoy a last view of the Galapagos. Later, check out of the hotel and transportation to Baltra’s Airport to take a flight to Quito. Unfortunately, we have to say good bye after we arrive in Quito. However, if you desire to add one more night in Quito or extend your staying in Ecuador, we can always help you out with free advice to make sure you optimize the time and continue exploring this paradise called Ecuador.
TRANSFER IN QUITO IS NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
END OF THE SERVICES
The program includes
- 6 Days / 5 Nights accommodation (STANDARD CATEGORY rooms) DBL / TWIN at 3* hotels. Ask for single supplement for solo travelers.
- Welcome to Ecuador Orientation meeting.
- Breakfast every day of the tour (except for Day 1), and Lunch specified in program as included.
- Private transfers and transportation.
- Ferry Ticket from San Cristobal to Santa Cruz.
- Private Spanish/English speaking guide.
- Galapagos Naturalist Certified Guide.
- All Sightseeings according itinerary.
- Travel Assistance.
- All hikes mentioned in program.
Not included in Program
- International airfare to Guayaquil or Quito.
- Round Trip ticket to Galapagos.
- Galapagos Park fee USD 100 per person.
- Galapagos Control Card (Galapagos ID) 20 usd per person.
- Isabela Dock Fee usd 10 per person.
- Meals not specified in itinerary.
- Water Taxis between the Islands at the Galapagos.
- Gratuities.
- Any personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls.
- Any activity not specified in program.
- Any hotel nights before or after our Tour Program.
GUARANTEED DEPARTS EVERY DAY !
24/7 Booking Phone Number: +1-888-469-2230
Tour Overview
AGE RANGE: 12 to 80 year old
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel, Hostal
MIN GROUP SIZE: 2 (IF YOU ARE SOLO TRAVELER, PLEASE ASK FOR SINGLE RATE)
MAX GROUP SIZE: 10
TRANSPORTATION: Coach / Bus, Plane
PHYSICAL RATING: Standard
TRAVEL STYLE: Adventure, Multisport
