5 Days Galapagos Tour: Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands

Breakfast, we start the day with a visit to Flamingos Lagoon which is located west of Puerto Villamil, here you will find the largest concentration of Flamingos in Galapagos. We then head to the Wetlands which are some of the most ecologically vibrant landscapes in the world, occupying a fascinating limbo between land and sea. This tour takes you around the island to hike or bike through the wetlands. The tour lasts approximately three hours by bike and four hours walking: you will see four types of wetlands and colorful types of wetlands and colorful native species including pink flamingos. Then we will visit the Tintoreras Islet, its name is due to the fact that here there is a volcanic lava crack that has formed a kind of channels that have become the favorite place of blue sharks (endemic species of the Galapagos Islands). In this crevice you can see hundreds of sharks in the water as well as iguanas and other species of the island. Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast and transfer to the dock to take us to Santa Cruz, we will visit Charles Darwin Station, this is an opportunity to learn about Galapagos conservation in action. His work is of vital importance to protect the pristine habitat of the Galapagos National Park, where we can observe giant tortoises endemic to the island, land iguanas, finches, on the trails, and visit the interpretation center van straelen, a space to learn about Galapagos sharks, mangroves, ocean currents and marine invasive species. Lodging in Santa Cruz

Breakfast. At the time assigned by the guide, we will leave in the assigned transport towards Tortuga Bay beach, the transport will leave us at the beginning of the trail that leads to the beach. We will walk along the paved path, during this tour we will be able to observe different species of animals and plants typical of the area, such as lava lizards, finches, cactus, among others. Tortuga Bay beach is a nesting place for turtles and marine iguanas, a paradisiacal white sand beach surrounded by mangroves. A beach in its natural state, so we recommend bringing the necessary, bathing suit, garbage bag, water and if desired, a snack. After walking through Playa Brava, we will arrive at Playa Mansa, where we can enjoy the sun and swim in its crystal clear waters, on the beach there is the option of renting Kayaks (not included) if you are interested in practicing this sport, it is an ideal place. After some time on the beach, we will return along the trail until we reach the assigned transportation and return to the hotel. Lunch. At the time agreed with the guide from the hotel we will leave in the assigned transportation to the upper part of Santa Cruz Island, where we will make three stops in iconic places of this sector, Rancho Primicias, Lava Tunnels, Twin Craters. At the ranch we will be able to observe turtles in their natural habitat. The lava tunnels are a unique place because the lava flows have formed a large number of arches or tunnels a walk without equal, then a stop is made at the Twin Craters. Two land subsidence, caused by a volcanic depression over the years, in this place the plants of scalesias, mosses and orchids predominate. Return to the hotel. Accommodation in Santa Cruz

Desayuno. Dependiendo de la hora de su vuelo, el guía les asignará una hora de pick up desde su hotel para trasladarnos hacia el aeropuerto