4 Day Galapagos Budget (+1 Optional Night)

This Galapagos Budget Tour is designed for travelers on a budget who want to see the highlights of the Galapagos Islands and enjoy lots of activities.

Highlights:
- Los Tuneles: Snorkel in the clear waters and swim with a lot of different unique animal species.
- Flamingo Lagoon: The largest coastal lagoon found in the Galapagos, surrounded by pink flamingos.
- Bay Tour: You will visit the highlights around Puerto Ayora by boat, snorkel with seal lions and spot sharks and blue footed boobies.
- Charles Darwin Research Station: Known for its amazing turtles, born from 3 inches to 4 feet long, you can also see the memorial site of Lonely George.

Itinerary

Day 1: BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – ISABELA ISLAND – FLAMINGO LAGOON

Stop At: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
It is recommended to book flights with an early arrival time to Baltra airport to make sure you can enjoy all of the activities of the tour.

Option 1: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra before 11:00 AM

At Baltra airport, an English speaking guide will pick you up to go to the port of Puerto Ayora where you can enjoy your lunch. Around 02:00 PM, you’ll take the small public speedboat to Isabela Island. This can be a bumpy, wet ride. Upon arrival on Isabela Island, a driver will pick you up and you’ll visit the Flamingo Lagoon (short visit). After that, the driver will drop you off at your hotel.

Option 2: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra after 11:00 AM

If your flight is scheduled to arrive after 11:00 AM, you’ll stay at Santa Cruz Island on the first day because the last speedboat to Isabela Island leaves around 02:00 PM. Please note that you won’t have lunch if you arrive after 02:00 PM. The rest of the tour usually looks like this: Day 2: Bahia half day tour & Charles Darwin Station, Day 3 morning boat to Isabela, Los Tuneles, Day 4 morning boat to Santa Cruz and transfer out.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Option 1: Accommodation in Hotel Fernandina or similar.

Option 2: Accommodation in Hotel San Vicente or similar.


Day 2: SNORKELING IN LOS TUNELES

Stop At: Los Tuneles, SE Isabela Island Nr. La Union Rock, Puerto Villamil 200250 Ecuador
Early in the morning, you will go on a 30 to 40 minute boat ride from Puerto Villamil. You will explore the brilliant scenery in Los Tuneles which is considered the most beautiful place to snorkel in Isabela Island. The snorkeling area is about 800 meters and the average water temperature is 20 degrees Celsius. The departure time is between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM and depends on availability and National Park regulations. So, depending on when you will go to Los Tuneles, you can choose to explore Concha Perla by yourself before or after this, since it is very close to the dock.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Snack offered
Accommodation included: Accommodation in Hotel San Vicente or similar.

Day 3: CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION – BAY TOUR

Stop At: Charles Darwin Research Station, Ave Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora 200350 Ecuador
At 06:00 AM you will take the public speedboat to Santa Cruz Island where you’ll have breakfast. Then you’ll go to the Charles Darwin Research Station. After lunch, you will visit Bay Tour. With this tour you will visit the highlights around Puerto Ayora by boat. The first destination will be La Loberia where you find sea lions. Next you will navigate for about 15 minutes to arrive at Punta Camaño Islet. Also, you will go on a channel where you can spot Tintorera sharks and blue footed boobies. Your next activity will be a visit to the Channel of Love. Finally Playa de Los Perros.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Accommodation in Hotel Fernandina or similar.

Day 4: TRANSFER OUT – BALTRA

Stop At: Seymour Airport, Baltra, Ecuador
After breakfast, you will travel to Baltra Airport with a Spanish speaking driver, where you will depart to Quito or Guayaquil.

Duration: 2 hours

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