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4-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Budget

From $897 p.p.

Tour Summary

The Galapagos Island-Hopping Budget Tours are specially crafted for budget-conscious travelers eager to experience the highlights and engage in diverse activities. Experience the wonders of the Galapagos on a budget with this 4-day tour. This shorter option offers a cost-effective way to explore key sites. Join in on activities like snorkeling, exploring lava tunnels, and wildlife encounters. Visit iconic sites like the Charles Darwin Research Station and Los Gemelos.

Highlights

  • checkLos TunelesSnorkel in the clear waters and swim with a lot of different unique animal species.
  • checkFlamingo LagoonThe largest coastal lagoon found in the Galapagos, surrounded by pink flamingos.
  • checkBay TourYou will visit the highlights around Puerto Ayora by boat, snorkel with seal lions, and spot sharks and blue-footed boobies.
  • checkCharles Darwin Research StationKnown 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
    Rebecca Adventure Travel Transfer Baltra

    Today, your Galapagos Island Hopping Budget tour is starting. 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 12:00 PM
    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. At around 03:00 PM, you will take a small public speedboat to Isabela Island. This can be a bumpy, wet ride.  After that, the driver will drop you off at your hotel.

    Option 2: Itinerary for flights arriving at Baltra after 12:00 PM
    If your flight is scheduled to arrive after 12:00 PM, you will stay at Santa Cruz Island on the first day because the last speedboat to Isabela Island leaves around 03:00 PM. Please note that you won’t have lunch if you arrive after 03:00 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.

    • ActivityActivity:Sightseeing. Wildlife Watching.
    • TransportTransport:Boat, Bus, Car.
    • mealMeal:*Lunch.
    • AccommodationsAccommodation:Hotel San Vicente or similar (option 1). Hotel Deja Vu or similar (option 2).
  • DAY 2 SNORKELING IN LOS TUNELES
    Rebecca Adventure Travel Los Tuneles Snorkeling Site

    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 on Isabela Island. The snorkeling area in this place is about 800 meters and the average water temperature is 20 °C. The departure time to “Los Tuneles” is between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM, and it depends on the availability and National Park regulations. So, depending on what time you go to Los Tuneles, you could have the chance to explore Concha Perla or Flamingo Lagoon by yourself, either before or after Los Tuneles, since it is very close to the dock.

    • ActivityActivity:Exploring, Snorkeling, Wildlife Watching.
    • TransportTransport:Boat, Car.
    • mealMeal:Breakfast, Snack.
    • AccommodationsAccommodation:Hotel San Vicente or similar.
  • DAY 3 CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION – BAY TOUR
    Rebecca Adventure Travel Sea Lion taking the sun

    At 06:00 AM, you will take a public speedboat to Santa Cruz Island, where you will have breakfast. Then, you will go to the Charles Darwin Research Station. After lunch, you will participate in an activity called Bay Tour. On this tour, you will  visit the highlights around Puerto Ayora by boat. The first destination will be La Loberia, where you will find many sea lions laying on the beach. Next, you will navigate for about 15 minutes to arrive at Punta Camaño Islet. You will also go on a channel where you can spot Tintorera sharks and Blue Footed boobies. Next, you will visit the Channel of Love and finally, Playa de Los Perros.

    • ActivityActivity:Exploring, Sightseeing, Wildlife Watching.
    • TransportTransport:Boat, Car.
    • mealMeal:Breakfast, Lunch.
    • AccommodationsAccommodation:Hotel Deja Vu or similar.
  • DAY 4 TRANSFER OUT – BALTRA
    Rebecca Adventure Travel Baltra Port

    This is the last day of your Galapagos Island Hopping Budget tour. After breakfast, you will travel to Baltra Airport with a Spanish-speaking driver, where you will depart to Quito or Guayaquil.

    • TransportTransport:Boat, Bus, Car.
    • mealMeal:Breakfast.

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4 Day Galapagos Island Hopping Budget Map

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Price Based on Number of Guests:
1 guest$ 1420 p.p.
2 - 5 guests$ 1012 p.p.
6 or more guests$ 897 p.p.
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Inclusions

  • Meals Meals as described in the itinerary.
  • Accommodation Accommodation in a single, double or triple room.
  • Plane Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra Airport at your arrival/departure time.
  • Bus Transport Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
  • Bus Transport Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel.
  • Tour Guide Local naturalist guide (English & Spanish speaking).
  • Activities All activities as described in the itinerary.
  • Gear Equipment Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.
  • assistance 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
  • Exclusion Exclusions

    + Round trip flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
    + Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
    + Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park: $ 100 p.p. (cash only).
    + Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only).
    + Isabela dock fee: $ 10 p.p. (cash only).
    + Water Taxi (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back).
    + Wetsuits for rent (recommended between May – November).
    + Personal travel & health insurance.
    + Optional tips for the guide.

Additional information

  • Prices for 2025 are subject to change.
  • For children under the age of 12, there is a 10% discount.
  • Please note that the activity sequence depends on your flight schedule and the availabilities of the different tours and transportation. The sequence of your complete tour might change but you won’t miss any tours if you have an afternoon flight back to Ecuador on the last day.
  • It is recommended to book flights with an early arrival time to the Galapagos Islands and a late departure time from the Galapagos Islands to make sure you can enjoy all of the activities of the tour. Late arrivals and/or early departures mean you might miss some activities.
  • ​​There are no guides on the transportation by public speedboat between islands.
  • It is suggested to have valid travel and medical insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage. Please inform the team of any known medical conditions you have.
  • Essential items to bring include comfortable and lightweight clothing (with a jacket as a precaution), water, sunblock, sunglasses, and your passport.
  • Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precautions to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat street food, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
  • Tap water on the Galapagos Islands might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottled or purified water is always recommended.
  • Rebecca Adventure Travel and the respective cruise operator reserve the right to change the itinerary without prior notice due to weather conditions, availability, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.
  • When flying to Galapagos from Quito or Guayaquil, we recommend arriving in the city at least 24 hours before your flight, to avoid inconveniences in case of flight delays. Cruise departures have fixed schedules and extra fees may occur for reaching the cruise on another day.
  • All cruises are subject to availability. Since cruises have fixed departures, please check dates and itineraries with the team before booking the cruise and flight tickets. Because the Galapagos is a high-demand destination, availability changes every day. Rebecca Adventure Travel will try to fix your dates with the options available at the time of booking.
  • Keep in mind that some cruises require you to arrange the flight tickets directly with them, otherwise, they will charge an extra fee. Please check with the team and they will share the complete information before proceeding with your flight ticket arrangement.

ADVANTAGES OF BOOKING WITH REBECCA ADVENTURE TRAVEL

  • Authenticity: Rebecca Adventure Travel offers unique and authentic experiences. All tours are personally selected by Rebecca, which guarantees authentic hotels (preferably family-owned), high-quality tours, great service, and, last but not least, value for money.
  • Tailor-made design: Whether travelers prefer a Galapagos island-hopping tour, a cruise, or a tailor-made tour of Ecuador, our local and international destination experts use their own travel experiences to create the right travel plan for every traveler.
  • Safety & 24/7 assistance: Rebecca Adventure Travel possesses all official tour operating insurance up to EUR 3 million. The team can be reached 24/7 for emergencies, by phone, e-mail, Skype, and WhatsApp. This service is available in English, Spanish, and Dutch!
  • Face-to-face assistance throughout your travels: Although online communication is essential, in-person service is very important, too. This is why travelers can get face-to-face travel advice at the Travel Concept Store in Zutphen, Netherlands. During your trip, there will be local personal hostesses at each destination, e.g., the Galapagos Islands.
  • Zero credit card fee: For guests who book a cruise with Rebecca Adventure Travel, there is no extra charge for credit card payment.
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