4-Day in San Cristobal /Galápagos Islands/Low Budget

The 4-day Galapagos Islands tour, allows you to explore the islands, just like Darwin. Swim alongside colorful fishes, sea urchins and starfish while snorkeling. You might even spot some sharks! The volcanic islands are also home to the Albatrosses. See these amazing reptiles as well as other creatures, including blue-footed boobies, Galapagos sea lions and marine iguanas, in their natural habitat. There are so many breathtaking sights in this natural paradise. Galapagos awaits, so let’s go island hopping!

Itinerary

Day 1: San Cristobal Island/ Transfer in + Tijeretas & Carola Beach

Stop At: Cerro Tijeretas, Port Baquerizo Moreno, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Ecuador
You will be picked up at the airport by your private certified guide and he will take you to the hotel. After your lunch, with the guide, you will follow the trail to the Frigate bird hill, a viewpoint from which you have a beautiful view over the island. You will be able to snorkel the shallow waters of Tijeretas Bay or Carola beach, where you can see sea lions, various tropical fishes, and turtles. Your small hike will finish at Carola beach from where you will go back to the hotel and have the rest of the day free time.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Playa Punta Carola, Path to Playa Carola, s/n Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, 120506 Ecuador
A huge colony of sea lions can be found on this beach and marine iguanas can be seen in the bushes and on the rocks. The population of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno uses this area for recreation. People who visit Tijeretas Hill may also access Punta Carola via a trail.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel selected in San Cristobal

Day 2: San Cristobal Island/ Kicker Rock or Lobos Island

Stop At: Kicker Rock, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Ecuador
One of the most sought after sites in Galapagos, Kicker Rock, also known as León Dormido, is the remains of a volcanic cone, eroded by the sea across hundredths of years. It is the eroded cone of an extinct volcano in the shape of a sleeping lion which earned it the name, Leon Dormido.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Isla Lobos, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos, 120506 Ecuador
On a 30 min boat ride from the port, you arrive on Lobos Island, as its names imply a home to a large sea lion colony. But that’s not the only thing you’ll find while you’ll hike and snorkel at the island on this half-day tour. During the hike, you hopefully spot blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas and frigate birds, while during snorkeling you can often see the marine iguanas eating, as well as rays and turtles in the sandy bottom that separates Lobos Island from the mainland of San Cristobal. This tour is including a stop at Playa Ochoa.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: Box Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Selected hotel in San Cristobal

Day 3: Free day in the San Cristobal

Pass By: San Cristobal, San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day in San Cristobal. Opportunity to visit some attractions like Ochoa Beach, Puerto Chino or a diving day on your own

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Selected Hotel in San Cristobal

Day 4: Transfer to the airport

Stop At: Malecon San Cristobal, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, 120506 Ecuador
Transfer to your airport
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.