7 Days 6 Nights in the Galapagos Islands

 Gemelos, Ranchio El Chato

Duration: Approximately 8 hours

Departure Point: Airport

Start Time: Based on flight schedule

Airport pickup

Ideal for people with disabilities as cars can access the area.

Wheelchair accessible paths, ideal for seniors. Explore Los Gemelos, two lava craters, a hike

surrounded by endemic plants and nesting grounds for many small birds.

Visit El Chato Reserve for a hike where you'll find land tortoises in their natural habitat. Afterward,

we'll pass through the largest lava tunnel in all of Santa Cruz, enjoying the geology of the site

surrounded by abundant nature.

Los Gemelos

El Chato is a private reserve located approximately 19 km from Puerto Ayora where you can

observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat. You can also see various types of finches, canaries,

and other endemic birds of the islands.

The lava tunnels (700 m long). These are lava formations resulting from the solidification of the

outer crust, which was a conduit or lava flow that existed beneath this crust. This is how the

tunnels were formed.

The Los Gemelos (The Twins) can be explored in approximately 45 minutes (about 2 km). The

weather is also pleasant and very cool for hiking.

They are two imposing craters that are extremely difficult and risky to descend into; however, you

can hear the songs of certain birds and marvel at the lush greenery.

During your visit, there are several trails where you can observe the sinkholes and explore the

Scalesia forest. Along the way, you can admire different species of birds endemic to the area.

It is important to remember that the Los Gemelos craters are separated by the road, which should

be taken into account when crossing it. That is why it must be done with extreme caution, looking

both ways, as vehicles sometimes pass by at high speed.

El Chato Reserve

El Chato is a private reserve located approximately 19 km from Puerto Ayora where you can

observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Here you can also see various types of finches,

canaries, and other endemic birds of the islands.

The lava tunnels (700 m long) are lava formations resulting from the solidification of the outer

crust, which was a conduit or lava flow that existed beneath this crust. This is how the tunnels

were formed.

Tunnels Isabela (Cabo Rosa)

Start 07:30 am to Finish 13:00 pm  ( Back Santa Cruz- Ferrie  14:30 pm )

Start   Tunnels is a site that is located on Isabela Island, where we find volcanic formations for those interested in geology

Next Among the lava formations are populated by various species of birds such as blue footed boobies, pelicans, frigates and penguins where we walk observing the great diversity of endemic plants that live in the area.

Then Between the trip we pass through different arches in the form of tunnels which is the real reason why it is given the name, after the walking tour we return to finishes where we snorkel with the different species such as, white tip sharks, manta rays, brunettes, seahorses, fish that live in the caves that give the place its name

Finish After finishing the great visit we headed back to Puerto Villamil, where we found an islet called the widow, where the Nazca Piquero’s that can be observed in the area nest, also the manta rays that enjoy the turbulent waters of the sea open.

Summary Start Service

The tunnels famous for the lava formations and are located on the façade of the Sierra Negra volcano, where the great variety and diversity make it one of the Lugaraes where many spaces live.

Blue-footed booby nests courtship and how to sing them make us imagine that we are in paradise, the pleasure of seeing geological formations and observing in snorkeling the variety of aquatic species that live in tunnels, such as sharks white, sea manta rays, brunettes and multicolored fish make the trip perfect

Bartolome Islands

Pick-up from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm

You can take different tours to Bartolomé, the most iconic island in the archipelago, as its

panoramic view is used to promote the Galapagos Islands. These volcanic formations are home to

penguins, sharks, manta rays, sea lions, and a wide variety of viewpoints. Bartolomé is one of the

most sought-after destinations for tourists.

The tour begins at the meeting point assigned by the tour operator who has booked the Bartolomé

tour. From there, you'll travel by bus for about 45 minutes to reach the Itabaca Channel. Once

aboard, you'll sail for 2 hours to reach Bartolomé Island or another destination, depending on the

yacht's itinerary.

Once on the island, you'll begin a hike to the viewpoint, which offers arguably the best view in all

of the Galapagos. Afterward, lunch will be served on board the yacht. Then, in accordance with,

the permit granted to the vessel by the Galapagos National Park, one of the following activities

takes place:

Swim with penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas, and Galapagos sharks. The day tour includes

pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, lunch on board, and a guided tour led by a Galapagos

National Park Naturalist Guide.

Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island: You'll have some time to snorkel; during the dry season, you can

see many penguins. Alternatively, you can request to be taken directly to the beach and take a

short walk on the dry pahoehoe lava.

Golden Beach on Bartolomé Island: Although I haven't been able to do the tour to Golden Beach

on my trips to Bartolomé Island, it's similar to any other tour, which includes snorkeling, or you can

simply enjoy the beach if you prefer.

Charles Darwin Research Station and Citytown

Duration: Approximately 2 hours

Departure Point: Hotel in Puerto Ayora. Departure: 7:00 am - 9:30 pm. When talking about Ecuador and its places of interest, one cannot fail to mention the Charles Darwin Research Station. The station is located in Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island, within the Galapagos Islands. It is a biological research station. It also functions as an active breeding center and is world-renowned for breeding giant tortoises (Galapagos tortoises) in captivity. It features:

Exhibition Hall: In this space, visitors will find a wealth of information resulting from almost 60 years of research on the archipelago. They can also enjoy a traveling exhibition of local photography and natural history collections.

There is also a donation area here for those who wish to contribute to the foundation's work. Breeding Center: The Breeding Center houses small island turtles that are brought there to be assisted during their hatching and early days, as they lack the maturity to do so on their own. Once they have passed this stage, they are returned to their places of origin. This helps prevent a decline in the turtle population. Turtle Enclosures: Here you can observe, compare, and marvel at the different shapes of turtle shells from various origins. Land Iguana Enclosure: The facility also has an enclosure for baby land iguanas, species that are at risk and must be protected to prevent their extinction. At 2:30 we will continue with a tour through some tourist sites of Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz, such as San Francisco Park, where we find the island's pier, Pelican Bay Plaza, and the fishermen's pier, which will give us an excellent view with a bit of local atmosphere, and the Laguna de las Ninfas, a saltwater lagoon that invites you to slow down and let yourself be captivated by the beauty of its landscape.

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