Trekking in the Galapagos Islands

A fantastic trip in the <strong>Galapagos</strong> to do a <strong>trekking</strong> to discover the most beautiful sceneries, wildlife and volcanoes.  You can not miss a holiday like this one, impossible to forget in your lifetime.

Itinerary :

D 1  Quito – San Cristobal

In the morning flight to Galapagos and transfer to the hotel.  Rest of the morning free.  Lunch.  in the afternoon visit to the Interpretation Centre to have an insight of the origin, evolution and history of the different species of the Archipelago.  Soon after visit to the view point hill, Tijeretas.  Dinner and night at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

D  2   San Cristobal – « El Jungo » Lake - Puerto Chino beach

A day to explore the high area of San Cristobal and enjoy the beach.  An opportunity to enjoy the Fruit trees that mix with the scent of the tropic and, the view of the old sugar cane and coffee producer. 

After breakfast your will be transferred to the high part of the Island and here you will have a walk  around the first sweet water source of the island (El Junco lake).  Goog possiblities to see migratory birds and those typical of humid zones.  Soon after this a short trek to  Puerto Chino beach to swim or just wander around taking photos.  Pack lunch and soon after visit to Lobería to observe native fauna of the Island. Dinner and night at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. 

D 3   Sea Life : « Leon Dormido » / « Lobos »

A complete day of coastal Navigation, sighting aboard the boat .  In the morning you go to Kicker Rock (León Dormido), a beautiful rocky islet of 150 ms located off the west coast of San  Cristóbal, is a nesting place of different species of seabirds.  Lobos Island an excelent place to do snorkeling to observe groups of tropical fish and aquatic fauna.   A stop will be in Manglecito beach to take the pack lunch and relax a bit.   After that, sailing to Velasco ibarra port in Floreana.  Dinner and night here. 

D 4   Floreana – Champion & Enderby - Isabela

In the morning a 2 km trek to a high part of the Island 350ms (1148ft), where the first inhabitants of the Islands settled.  You will hear a bizarre collection of stories and will come to know a little bit more about Asilo de la Paz.  Late in the morning you will continue on the trail that will take you to the tortoises raising centre where you will find some species of the islands.  Lunch in Velasco Ibarra Port.  In the afternoon on the way to Isabela you have a stop to snorkel around Champion and Enderby, small barren Islands.  You will see groups of tropical fish and other marine species.  Arrival at Villamil Port in Isabela.  Dinner and night there. 

D 5  Volcanic Isabela – Sierra Negra volcano

Rising early to have breakfast and leave for the visit to Sierra negra Volcano that has the second largest crater in the world.  A day of a long trek to the Crater of this volcano with impressive views from its rim, walking through different vegetation zones and lava flows.  You also see two parasite cones known as Chico Volcano.  Pic nic lunch and in the afternoon visit to Concha de Perla a refresing water bay good for snorkeling and playing with sea lions.   Dinner and night at Isabela.

D 6  Isabela – Santa Cruz

Breakfast.  Visit to Tintoreras, a lagoon where white tip sharks come to rest. They can be seen from the trail.  It is  not allowed to go snorkeling in the lagoon but at the beach behind is excellent since you can see eagle rays and sea turtles.  A relaxing morning, lunch and in the afternoon you will be transferred to Santa Cruz.  Navigation takes 2 hours approximately.  Dinner and night in Santa Cruz. 

D 7  Santa Cruz - Galapaguera - Tortuga bay

Early breakfast to be transferred after to the high part of the Island to visit the Giant tortoises raising centre.  An exploration of lava tunnels will make you discover more about the formation of the islands, millions of years back.  Pic nic lunch.  In the afternoon, 2 hours hike enjoying the presence of marine iguanas and blue footed boobies as well as, mangroves on the way.  The trail will take you to uno of the most beautiful beaches in the island.

D 8  Santa Cruz – Quito

Your last visit will be to Charles Darwin station, Giant tortoises corrrals.  You have the opportunity to meet lonely George and his life.  Transfer to Baltra airport to take the flight to Quito.  Night in Quito
PRICES

	5 à 8	9 à 16
Prices per person (in US$)	2 070	1 900

Price includes
— All meals (except in Quito)
— Accommodation in double rooms with private facilities
— Visits according to the Itinerary

— Snorkeling equipment
— English speaking guide
— Transfers in Galapagos and Quito

— Flight tickets Quito - Galapagos - Quito 
Price does not include:
— Galapagos entrance fee:   100 usd.
— Transit control card INGALA per person:  10 usd

— Isabela Tax:    5 usd
— Drinks , tips, departure taxes, personal expenses.

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