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Isabella Island Tour Packages

6 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Quito or Guayaquil
Transfer IN airport - Hotel. Accommodation at the hotel in Quito or Guayaquil

Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil- Baltra- Puerto Ayora- Isabela Island
Local flight to the Galapagos Islands. Arriving to Baltra Airport, our guide will receive and transfer you to Puerto Ayora. Lunch in a local restaurant at town. After lunch we will take a fast speed boat to Isabella, the largest island of the Archipelago composed of 6 volcanoes, 5 of which are active. A speed boat takes us to the southern part of the Archipelago. This trip takes about 2½ hours. Transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon we will have time to walk to the Flamingo Lagoon on our own if we like to. Accommodation at the hotel in Isabela Island B/L

Day 3: Sierra Negra Volcano - Campo Duro Farm - Tintoreras
Today will be very special because our guide will meet us at the hotel and take us to one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the world. The crater of this volcano called "Sierra Negra" is approximately 7 kilometers in diameter. This day we will have a trekking tour (4 hours) in order to enjoy the wonderful scenery unique in the world. Lunch in a local farm called Campo Duro where we can also watch Isabela Giant Tortoises during the visit. Back to Puerto Villamil town, we will visit Tintoreras Islets. Here a colony of white tip sharks can often be seen resting in a lava canal. Nearby hundreds of marine iguanas can be observed, as 'Las Tintoreras' is one of their main breeding sites. On the nearby sandy beaches, sea lions play and relax in the sun. Afterwards we will have the opportunity to snorkel. Return to the hotel and lodging. B/L

Day 4: The Tunnels of Cape Rosa - Wall of Tears - Orchilla Lookout- Breeding Center
Prepare yourself for one of the best days of your trip! After sailing for 45 minutes from Puerto Villamil, we will reach Cape Rosa on the western side of the island. This is one of the most beautiful places nature has bestowed upon humankind. Here we can walk over the connected lava tunnels situated in the blue sea waters. From the surface, we will very easily be able to see dozens of sea turtles, penguins and rays and we will also be able to do snorkeling and swimming alongside this rich marine fauna. As we sail to and from Isabela, we hopefully see manta rays of different sizes that will make this trip different, and if it is the mating season, we will see them diving upside-down on the surface, waiting to have their pictures taken. In the afternoon we will drive towards the "Wall of Tears". This historical place was built by prisoners from Ecuador's first jail. On the return we will stop at the Orchilla lookout. From its summit you can see the entire coastal wetland system including Poza de los Diablos, Puerto Villamil, the beaches, the volcanoes and the islets to the south east of Isabela. It's a great location for taking panoramic photos on clear days. If there is still time we will visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre where we will be able to observe tortoises of all ages and sizes. We will also learn about the reproduction and rearing of giant tortoises and see all the work that is being carried out to help recover the wild populations of these species. Return to the hotel and lodging. B/L

Day 5: Isabela Island - Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Early departure to take the speed boat back to Puerto Ayora. We will immediately take a bus across Santa Cruz Island to the Baltra Airport where we will check in for our flights to the Continent. Those who want can take an inter-island flight in a 5 to 9 capacity plane. The flight from Isabela to the Baltra Airport is 30 minutes and connects to the flight to the continent (no flights on Sundays). This service is optional and is charged extra and should be reserved at least 48 hours in advance. Transfer In airport - hotel. Accommodation in a hotel in Quito or Guayaquil. B/.

Day 6: Departure from Quito or Guayaquil.
Transfer Out to airport for international flight

The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.

7 days/6nights

Day 1: Arrival in Quito or Guayaquil
Transfer In airport - Hotel. Accommodation at the hotel in Quito or Guayaquil

Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil- Santa Cruz Island - Highlands - Primicias Ranch and Charles Darwin Station
Transfer Out from the hotel to the airport. Local flight to the Galapagos Islands. Arriving to Baltra Airport. Leave for the high part of the island and go to Primicias Ranch where we will walk into the brush to look for giant Galapagos tortoises. Then after a moderate walk, we will visit the lava tunnels and have lunch in a typical restaurant there. We will continue on that same day and go down to Puerto Ayora when we will visit Charles Darwin Research Station where we will watch some of the largest breeding centers for Galapagos tortoises and land iguanas. Here the guide will give us a detailed explanation regarding the evolution of the Islands. Return to the hotel and lodging. B/L

Day 3: Santa Cruz Island - Bay Tour - Trip to Isabela Island -Flamingos Lagoon
In the morning, we will tour the bay and visit Punta Estrada, the Germans' Beach, Channels of Love and the Grietas. During this tour, we will watch marine birds and sea lions and be able to surface dive. Lunch in Puerto Ayora. In the afternoon, a fast speed boat will take us to Isabela Island, one of the most beautiful islands in the Archipelago. After 2.5 hours of navigating, we will reach this corner of paradise where a local transfer will take us to the hotel. After the check in we will walk to see the Flamingos Lagoon. Return to the hotel and lodging. B/L

Day 4: Sierra Negra Volcano - Campo Duro Farm - Tintoreras
Today will be very special because our guide will meet us at the hotel and take us to one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the world. The crater of this volcano called "Sierra Negra" is approximately 7 kilometers in diameter. This day we will have a trekking tour (4 hours) in order to enjoy the wonderful scenery unique in the world. Lunch in a local farm called Campo Duro where we can also watch Isabela Giant Tortoises during the visit. Back to Puerto Villamil town, we will visit Tintoreras Islets. Here a colony of white tip sharks can often be seen resting in lava canal. Nearby hundreds of marine iguanas can be observed, as 'Las Tintoreras' is one of their main breeding sites. On the nearby sandy beaches, sea lions play and relax in the sun. Afterwards we will have the opportunity to snorkel. Return to the hotel and lodging. B/L

Day 5: The Tunnels of Cape Rosa - Wall of Tears - Orchilla Lookout- Breeding Center
Prepare yourself for one of the best days of your trip! After sailing for 45 minutes from Puerto Villamil, we will reach Cape Rosa on the western side of the island. This is one of the most beautiful places nature has bestowed upon humankind. Here we can walk over the connected lava tunnels situated in the blue sea waters. From the surface, we will very easily be able to see dozens of sea turtles, penguins and rays and we will also be able to do snorkeling and swimming alongside this rich marine fauna. As we sail to and from Isabela, we hopefully see manta rays of different sizes that will make this trip different, and if it is the mating season, we will see them diving upside-down on the surface, waiting to have their pictures taken. In the afternoon we will drive towards the "Wall of Tears". This historical place was built by prisoners from Ecuador's first jail. On the return we will stop at the Orchilla Lookout. From its summit you can see the entire coastal wetland system including Poza de los Diablos, Puerto Villamil, the beaches, the volcanoes and the islets to the south east of Isabela. It's a great location for taking panoramic photos on clear days. If there is still time we will visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center where we will be able to observe tortoises of all ages and sizes. We will also learn about the reproduction and rearing of giant tortoises and see all the work that is being carried out to help recover the wild populations of these species. Return to the hotel and lodging. B/L

Day 6: Isabela Island - Santa Cruz Island - Baltra - Quito
Early departure to take the speed boat back to Puerto Ayora. We will immediately take a bus across Santa Cruz Island to the Baltra Airport where we will check in for our flights to the Continent. Those who want can take an inter-island flight in a 5 to 9 capacity plane. The flight from Isabela to the Baltra Airport is 30 minutes and connects to the flight to the continent (no flights on Sundays). This service is optional and is charged extra and should be reserved at least 48 hours in advance. Transfer In airport - hotel. Accommodation in a hotel in Quito or Guayaquil. B/.

Day 7: Departure from Quito or Guayaquil. - Transfer Out to airport for international flight

2011 price per person in US$:

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DEPARTURES (2010-2011): Every day of the week. Minimum: 2 passengers. Accommodation: double or triple room.

The Galapagos package includes:
" Accommodation in double or triple room
" Breakfast and lunch as details in the program
" Public Speed Boat for navigation (open boats)
" Bilingual English speaking naturalist guide (local guides) during the excursions
" Private land transportation
" Snorkel equipment
" Confirmed flights (go/back).

The Galapagos package does not include:
" Airfare round trip
" Entrance fee Galapagos National Park (US$ 100)
" Transit Control Card (US$ 10)
" Isabela Departure Fee (US $5)
" Any specify meals (diners)
" Wet suit
" Personal expenses, tips and all drinks.

Ask for extension Packages to Isabela Island, San Cristobal and Floreana Island 2 days and 3 days program.

RECOMMENDATIONS

* Bring a Medical or Travel insurance
* Luggage: We suggest taking a 20kg suitcase and a carry-on bag since these are allowed by the airline. You must remember that the trip in Galapagos in the open and include hikes, swimming, scuba diving and other physical activities that require comfortable, lightweight, informal clothing good for any kind of weather.
* Clothing: For the hot months (December - May) we recommend a bathing suit, T-shirts, shorts, sunglasses, cap or hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, sport shoes good for walking in lava and through rocks and sandals. For the cooler months (June- November), a waterproof jacket or poncho and lightweight pants are necessary. Other important items are lip balm, eye drops, plastic bags for electronic equipment, binoculars, patches or pills for seasickness, a photo or video camera and sufficient film, and medicine normally taken.

FLEXIBILITY OF THE PROGRAMS
* For big groups more than 8 passengers we recommend include a permanent bilingual guide instead of having a new local guide on every island.
* We can offer private speed boats for long navigations. It depends on your requirements and on how you would like to be the service.
* Our passengers receive an individual service; we do not share activities with other local operators or with other groups of our company.
* If you would like to add diving tours, we will be pleased to offer you daily diving tours starting from Santa Cruz, Isabella and San Cristobal Islands with a minimum of 4 divers per each excursion.
* If you wish to reduce or prolong the number of days in Galapagos we can offer an itinerary from 4 days up to 15 days, don't hesitate to contact us!