7-Day Tour of Isabela, Santa Cruz, & San Cristóbal Islands

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Galapagos Islands on this 7-day tour of Isabella, Santa Cruz, and San Cristóbal Islands. We'll discover the fauna and flora and enjoy volcanic landscapes and beautiful beaches. It'll be an unforgettable trip!

Tour Details

Day 1: Baltra, Santa Cruz, & Isabela

Upon landing at Isla Baltra Airport, we will take the ferry to Santa Cruz for a 1-hour journey. Following this, we'll take another ferry towards Isabela Island, approximately 2.5 hours away. After settling into our hotel, you will have the rest of the day free to explore the island.

Day 2: Isabela - Las Tintoreras Islet - Isabela

After breakfast, we will explore the wetlands of Isabela Island. In the afternoon, we'll embark on a trip to Las Tintoreras Islet to see blue sharks and marine iguanas. Evening free time will be available for relaxation and dining.

Day 3: Isabela - Santa Cruz

We will return to Santa Cruz by ferry, approximately 2.5 hours. In the afternoon, we will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, learning about conservation efforts and observing local wildlife.

Day 4: Santa Cruz

After breakfast, we'll visit Tortuga Bay beach, walking for 45 minutes. Later, we head to the Santa Cruz highlands to see giant tortoises and lava tunnels before returning to the hotel.

Day 5: Santa Cruz - San Cristóbal

We will take a ferry to San Cristóbal Island. After settling in, we will visit La Lobería to see sea lions and local birds.

Day 6: San Cristóbal

We'll explore the San Cristóbal Interpretation Centre and hike up Cerro Tijeras for views before relaxing at Mann Beach.

Day 7: San Cristóbal

After breakfast, you will have free time before being taken to the San Cristóbal Airport for departure.

Tour Accommodation

This tour includes 6 overnight stays with breakfast at 3-star hotels:

Isabela (2 nights): Hotel San Vicente or similarSanta Cruz (2 nights): Hotel España or similarSan Cristóbal (1 night): Hotel España or similar

Children aged 2 to 10 receive a discount if sharing a room with parents. One child per room. Children under 2 travel free but do not have a separate seat.

Tour Schedules

The ferry from Santa Cruz to Isabela departs at 7 am and 3 pm. Ensure to arrive 30 minutes before departure. Your flight to Galapagos must land in Baltra before 1 pm to catch the 3 pm ferry.

On the last day, we expect to reach San Cristobal airport around 12 pm, recommending flights to leave from 3 pm onwards.