Level of the Route: Easy to Moderate
Visited Islands: Isabela
Activities: Hikes, Snorkeling, Observation of Wildlife
Meals: B – Breakfast / L – Lunch / D – Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist, Superior Tourist and First Class

Itinerary Highlights:

• Watching Isabela Giant turtles.
• Swimming and snorkeling with sea lions, sea turtles, marin iguanas, and different species of tropical fishes.
• Watching birds like: Darwin’s finches, blue-footed boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, among others.
• Walk on lava surfaces and visit volcanic craters.
• Observing different types of vegetation like: arid zone, costal zone and the transition zone.

Day 1: Transfer in – Charles Darwin Station - Isabela Island – Wall of Tears and Turtle Center (L, D)
Arrival in Baltra. A guide will be waiting us and take us to Puerto Ayora, we will have time to visit Charles Darwin Station, where we can see the breeding center of the turtles of the other islands. We will also meet the famous Lonesome George which is the only one of his kind and comes from Pinta Island. Lunch and transfer to the port to take the speed boat to get to our next attraction: Isabela Island, the biggest of this archipelago and the youngest at the same time.

After having arrived, we will visit the Wall of Tears in order to get to know more about the history of this island which was a prison in the past. After that, we will visit the breeding center of Isabela turtles. Here you can find the last specie of the giant turtle, the “Geochelone Guntheri”. Then, we will go to the hotel where you can relax. Dinner in the center of Isabela. Acommodation at the selected hotel.

Day 2: Sierra Negra Volcano – Concha Perla – Tintoreras (B, L, D)
Breakfast. Today, we go by car until reaching the mountain sides of the Sierra Negra Volcano. This volcano is considered as one of the oldest of Isabela. We will walk about 40 minutes and then continue our way by riding horses until the crater of the volcano. With a little bit of luck, we will be able to see the sparrow hawk of the Galapagos. We will get to know the geology of the Sierra Negra Volcano.

After a short break to take a quick snack, we will return to the port to get prepared for our next trip of the day: Concha Perla, where we can do some snorkeling and watch the different species of fishes, corals and resting sea turtles. Then we’ll continue with the boat along the coast watching species like: blue-footed boobies, penguins, pelicans and frigate birds. Reaching the Isle of Tintoreras, we’ll get to know the blue shark, marine iguanas and sea lions. Most of the part of this island is formed by AA lava. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Sucre’s Cove – El Mango Viewpoint (B, L, D)
Sucre’s Cove is located at the Highlands of Isabela Island, it’s a natural tunnel surrounded by native and endemic plants. We will hike around the area and then we will visit El Mango viewpoint from where you can appreciate the southern part of Isabela Island and with some luck Floreana and Santa Cruz Islands. Afterwards, we will visit an excavation that due to the rain has formed a lagoon where Flamingos use to spend their time. Drive back to the Hotel and free afternoon. Hotel Accommodation.

Day 4: Airport Transfer – Flight back (B)
Transfer to the port to take an approximate two and a half hour boat trip early in the morning. Once arrived at Santa Cruz, a tour guide will be waiting you to take you to the airport. Arrival to the airport, check-in assistance and flight back.

End of services.

Important Note:

1. The itineraries are subject to change without previous advice, due to weather conditions, Galapagos National Park authorizations, questions of operation or passenger safeties.

Included:

• Accommodation in Isabela in the selected hotels.
• Meals noted (as per the program)
• Speed Boat tickets: Santa Cruz – Isabela – Santa Cruz
• Snorkeling Equipment • Bilingual Naturalist Guide

Not included:

• Airfare to/from Galapagos (US$ 377.00 from Guayaquil, US$ 427.00 from Quito)
• Entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park (US$ 100 per person )
• Galapagos Migration Card (US$ 10 per person)
• Drinks and not mentioned meals
• Tips (is not mandatory)
• Extra expenses

RATES 2012