7-day Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure Expedition

7-day Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure Expedition

By Takiri Travel

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Multiple languages

Overview

On this 7-day Galapagos adventure expedition, we’ll take you island to island to experience the highlights of the archipelago in an active, hands-on way.
You’ll snorkel with sea lions at Kicker Rock, wander through the highlands of Santa Cruz among giant tortoises, and explore the surreal lava formations of Los Túneles on Isabela. You’ll hike, snorkel, bike, and kayak to make the most of your time here.

What makes this journey even more special? Knowing that every step supports local families and small businesses, from family-owned hotels to small local tour operators.
It’s not just about seeing the Galapagos, but truly connecting with its people, wildlife, and landscapes!

Activity location

Los Tuneles
- 200250, Puerto Villamil, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

Los Tuneles
- 200250, Puerto Villamil, Ecuador

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2-15 adults in Multilingual

7d
Opening hours: Sun 7:00 am-12:30 pm
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

AU$2,734.76 x 2 AdultsAU$5,469.52

Paid at activityAU$701.30

Total

What's included, what's not

For all transfer in-between islands, and snorkelling navigable trips.
Mask and fins for all snorkelling activities.
Private transport for all in-land activities, and airport transfers.
Accommodation: in a double or triple room x6 nights (based on number of travellers).
Giant Tortoises Private Farm and Tortoises Breeding Centre.
All guided activities (naturalist bilingual guides from the National Park).
Travel Insurance.
Flights to and from the Galapagos.
Galapagos Islands
Traffic Control Card or INGALA Card
Isabela Island Admission Fee
Watertaxis
Dinners and other meals not mentioned.

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Pick up at Baltra airport - Boat to Isabela Island

2 stops
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Cally or similar

Galapagos Islands

Start your trip at Baltra airport, where you'll be picked up by our staff to then head to Puerto Ayora.

Isabela Island

4h
Admission ticket included

Embark on the afternoon boat to Isabela Island. On your arrival, you'll be meet by our local coordinator to start your adventure.

Day 2: Snorkelling at Los Tuneles and Cabo Rosa

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Cally or similar

Los Tuneles

6h
Admission ticket included

Navigate from Puerto Villamil to Los Tuneles. Explore the collapsed lava tunnels, spot blue-footed boobies and brown pelicans. Snorkel at Cabo Rosa and spot Pacific green sea turtles, golden rays, white-tip reef sharks, and Galapagos penguins. Today is all about the ocean wonders.

Day 3: Hiking to the Sierra Negra Volcano - Kayaking in the Puerto Villamil Bay

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Cally or similar

Sierra Negra

6h
Admission ticket included

Start your morning hiking to the Sierra Negra volcano (a 12 km hike), where you'll spot the largest active caldera in the archipelago and learn about the unique geography of the islands.

Puerto Villamil

After a morning of hiking, get ready for a low-paced kayak experience. Enjoy the Pacific Ocean and the calm waters of the bay while spotting more unique wildlife.

Day 4: Biking tour to the Wetlands and Wall of Tears - Snorkelling at Tintoreras Islet

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel San Vicente or similar

The Wall of Tears

4h
Admission ticket included

Start your morning biking to the Wetlands of Isabela and the Wall of Tears. Today, you'll learn about the controversial political history of the islands while spotting giant tortoises on the way.

Las Tintoreras

3h
Admission ticket included

After a morning of biking, you'll embark on a small boat to have a short ride to the islet. You'll have a 45-minute walk to spot marine iguanas and frigatebirds. Then, you'll snorkel in the calm waters of the bay to spot white-tip reef sharks, colourful fish, and more endemic wildlife.

Day 5: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station, Giant Tortoises Farm and the Twins

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at Lava House Hotel or similar

Charles Darwin Research Station

4h
Admission ticket included

Embark on an early-morning boat to Santa Cruz. On your arrival, our staff will meet you and take you to your designated hotel. After a short break, you'll visit the Charles Darwin Station and the Breeding Cente,r where you'll learn all about the efforts to protect this fragile ecosystem.

Rancho Primicias

4h
Admission ticket included

After a morning of learning, we will head to the highlands of Santa Cruz. You'll visit a Giant Tortoise farm where you'll spot these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. Walk through lava tunnels and visit the Twins: the largest sinkholes of the islands, formed by the collapse of empty underground magma chambers.

Day 6: Santa Fe Island and the Hidden Beach

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at Lava House Hotel or similar

Santa Fe Island

Embark on a pesca-tourism boat to Santa Fe Island. You'll snorkel in the bay along sea lions and sea turtles. Then, you'll have a short walk to the Hidden Beach where sometimes you can find sea lion pups, and Darwin finches.

Day 7: Say goodbye to the Galapagos!

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Galápagos Ecological Airport

3h
Admission ticket included

Enjoy a last stroll in Puerto Ayora, wander around town before you're picked up to go to Baltra airport. The pick-up time will be according to your departure flight.

Location

Activity location

Los Tuneles
- 200250, Puerto Villamil, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

Los Tuneles
- 200250, Puerto Villamil, Ecuador

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