Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Embark on a 5-day excursion to uncover the breathtaking landscape and spectacular wildlife that fills the lost paradise of Santa Cruz and Isabela islands. Set off on an adventure that includes hiking, boating, and snorkeling, and a visit to the ocean oasis of Los Tuneles.
Transfer-in and out from Baltra Airport (by truck or by bus depending on group size)
Snorkel equipment as specified by the itinerary
All meals (breakfast – lunch – dinner) as per itinerary
Excursions and visits during the program as per itinerary
4 nights accommodation in selected class hotels in Galápagos
All land and sea transportation within the Galapagos during the program
Transfer Puerto Ayora – Isabela – Puerto Ayora by public speedboat
Bilingual naturalist guides for each island and activities
Air Tickets to/from Galapagos
Isabela Dock Fee – USD$5
Migratory Control Card – USD$20
Water taxi from dock – speedboat – USD$1 per person/per ride
Soft-drinks and alcoholic beverages
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Point: Baltra Aiport (GPS) - Baltra Island, Galapagos Islands
IMPORTANT NOTE: A voucher will be sent with the exact place and time to start the tour
Traveler pickup
Baltra Airport, Ecuador
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
NOTE: Please, make sure you book an early flight of arrival to Baltra Airport on Day 1 (before 11 am) in order to follow the order of the displayed itinerary.
However, if you must book a late flight (later that 11:30 am), please let us know as soon as possible (preferably at the time of reservation of the tour). We will need to modify the order of the activities in the itinerary.
In either case, make sure you also pick a late flight for your return on the last day of the tour (departing later than 12:30 pm)
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Please take into account that air tickets must be purchased arriving and departing to/from Baltra Airport - Galapagos.
Itinerary subject to change due to Galapagos National Park dispositions or to circumstances beyond our control, no refunds will be applicable in these cases
Note: The tour is not private. Accommodations are private, but the guided activities will be shared with other travelers.
IMPORTANT REMARKS:
Hotel Selection:
The hotel selection depends on the category of hotel that you choose (Tour Options). Once you choose the hotel class of preference, we will specify to you which hotels (belonging to the class chosen) are available for the dates of your trip. Hotels are categorized in the following classes: Economic Class, Tourist Class, Tourist Superior Class and First Class. All the hotels have been carefully chosen by us after close inspection.
Restaurants
This also depends on the chosen hotel class, as not all hotels have restaurant services. Meals are served in the “meal of the day” style; however, if you choose First Class hotels you will have more variety and gourmet-style meals. By patronizing local restaurants we contribute to the local economy and support sustainable tourism.
Guides
Guides will accompany you throughout all excursions and visits. They will not go with you on the speedboats between islands either. Guides are certified by the Galapagos National Park - if you feel that their guidance does not meet your expectations, feel free to leave a complaint at the National Park Direction to help improve the quality of service in the islands.
Public Speedboats
It is recommended that you take a seasickness pill if you are sensitive to sea-sickness before each ride between islands. It is also recommended that you carry on small plastic bags in case of seasickness.
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
istinis
10 May 2025
Amazing to see the collection of fauna in these islands: manta rays, penguin (at the equator), tortoises, turtles, blue footed boobies, frigates, iguana and sea lion. And learning how they live. Excellent.
fernandamS5091FC
06 Feb 2025
EL LUGAR MÁS HERMOSO AL QUE HE IDO! Con la mejor agencia de Tour. Todo lo hicimos por medio de WhatsApp con la Ayuda de Belén. Que fue excelente, nuestros tours y estadías planeadas con anticipación y siempre nos mantuvo al día. Tour súper buenos, los guías excelentes, y en general fue una experiencia maravillosa que queremos repetir en algún momento. El nombre que les dan de Islas Encantadas es real. Pero tienes que estar ahí para sentirlo y vivirlo. Si pudiera dar más estrellas las daría. Gracias Nature Galápagos & Ecuador. Mil gracias a la Súper BELÉN!
dsT7070UM
27 Dec 2023
I was a solo female traveller from the UK to the Galapagos Islands for six days in Nov 2023. Contacting Christian Nieves at Nature Galapagos (on the strength of reviews on this site) for his help organising my itinerary was one of the best decisions I've ever made! Christian responded to my emails professionally and promptly, took time to understand my budget, and built an itinerary around the flights which I had already booked which fitted in far more than I had expected to see and do in the time available. He arranged my accomodation (tourist class at my request which was spotless and much better than I had expected) and my breakfast and lunch most days. His guides met me at the airport, took me to my accomodations, picked me up every day exactly when he said they would for my tours. They put me on ferries, helped with my luggage, met me at the other side, organised taxis and got me back to the airport at the end of my stay. I spent three days on Santa Cruz and three on Isabela with different guided tours every day. I visited the tortoise ranch, explored lava tunnels, saw the twin craters, visited the Charles Darwin centre, snorkelled with sealions, rays, sharks, turtles and iguanas at Santa Fe island and Los Tuneles. I hiked up to Sierra Negra and on to Volcano Chico where the views were stunning. Christian even built in some free time for me to relax and explore the local towns and beaches. I am so grateful to him for his knowledge and expertise and for making my trip the very best experience. I highly recommend him. Thanks Christian!
This tour in
Galapagos Islands
is organized by
Nature Galapagos & Ecuador
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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