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8 Day itinerary in Ecuador, South America

8-Day Galapagos Multisport

If you are looking for a Galapagos Multisport Adventure this might be your trip! The days will be full of activities in the water and on land. The Galapagos Islands have so much to offer like snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, and paddleboarding. You will explore the Galapagos Islands with a combination ... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

San Cristobal

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Meet local people

Hiking

Kayak & Canoe

Snorkeling/Diving

Cycling

Purposeful Travel

Nature & Wildlife

Water & Coastline

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Kicker Rock is the favorite place for an array of marine birds, and great underwater life.

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Snorkel in the clear waters of Los Tuneles and swim with a lot of different unique animal species.

3

Hike through different highlights next to giant turtles with great views.

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Visit one of the oldest islands in the Galapagos where you can snorkel with sea lions.

Itinerary

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Day 1

place SAN CRISTOBAL - LA LOBERIA

Your Galapagos Adventure starts today! First, you will arrive at the airport of San Cristobal where you will be picked up and transferred by private transport with an English-speaking contact person to your hotel in the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The rest of the afternoon you can enjoy a self-guided visit to La Loberia, famous for its beach and sea lions.


  • Activity: Exploring.
  • Transport: Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Galapagos Sunset Hotel
Day 2

place KICKER ROCK

Today you will have a day tour of Kicker Rock, your first activity in the Galapagos Multisport adventure. Here you will be able to spot different shark species (sometimes even hammerheads!), turtles, rays, and more. In some seasons you might encounter jellyfish that can sting, however, a wetsuit will be provided when this is the case. After snorkeling you will continue to Manglecito or a similar beach. This white coral beach offers the opportunity to walk around, relax, and swim in shallow waters before returning to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. You will have a box lunch on board.


*It is also possible to dive at Kicker Rock (two immersions) if you have your PADI certificate (+ $ 80) including equipment.


  • Activity: Exploring. Relaxing. Snorkeling. Wildlife Watching.
  • Transport: Boat. Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Galapagos Sunset Hotel
Day 3

place KAYAK OR PADDLEBOARDING - PM SPEEDBOAT TO SANTA CRUZ

In the morning you will have the opportunity to either paddle board or kayak at Playa Mann.  It is the perfect place to disconnect and view amazing wildlife up close.  After this fun activity, return to your hotel and prepare to take the public speedboat to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, where you will arrive around 5:30 p.m.


  • Activity: Paddle Boarding or Kayaking. Sightseeing. Wildlife Watching.
  • Transport: Boat. Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Dejavu
Day 4

place SANTA FE OR PINZON "SNORKELING AND FISHING" TOUR

Brace yourself for an encounter unlike any other. Today you will either visit Santa Fe or Pinzon Islands. This will depend on the Galapagos National Park Regulations and will be decided on the day the tour operates.


If you visit Santa Fe, you will discover a pristine bay with crystal-clear waters for a thrilling snorkeling adventure. Following this, a wet landing awaits at Playa Escondida or the Garrapatero Beach on Santa Cruz Island, giving you ample time to explore this mesmerizing beach.


Alternatively, the Pinzon Island tour unveils an amazing display of marine iguanas and playful sea lions. La Fe, is a picturesque beach cradled by mangroves and rocky terrain, showcasing an array of captivating marine life from sea turtles to small sharks and colorful fish. During this specific day tour, you will also have the opportunity to experience “Pezca Vivencial” which is translated as “experiential fishing” focused on the enjoyment and personal connection, rather than just the catch.


Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary beauty of these enchanting destinations.


*Wet landings mean the boat will get as close as possible to the beach, then you will leave the boat stepping into the water and onto the beach.  It is recommended you wear water shoes or sandals for land and water.


  • Activity: Exploring. Snorkeling. Wildlife Watching.
  • Transport: Boat. Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Dejavu
Day 5

place BIKING AT CERRO MESA - PLAYA GARRAPATERO

Your Galapagos adventure continues as you prepare to bike to the Cerro Mesa crater in the Santa Cruz highlands.  You will begin in Puerto Ayora with your English-speaking guide and visit the highlands to see the giant tortoises in the natural habitat and finally reach the Cerro Mesa crater.  After your visit, you will bike down to the Garrapatero Beach where you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the ocean.  From here, you will bike back to Puerto Ayora.


  • Activity: Biking. Swimming. Wildlife Watching.
  • Transport: Bike. Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Dejavu
Day 6

place ISABELA WETLANDS BIKE RIDE - KAYAKING IN PUERTO VILLAMIL

In the morning you will depart on the public speedboat to Isabela Island.  The boat leaves at 7 a.m.  When you arrive at Isabela Island, you will be provided a transfer to your hotel.  Afterward, you will be picked up and given instructions on the bikes where you can go off and explore the wetlands complex on your own. Later in the afternoon, you have an opportunity to kayak in Puerto Villamil along the shorelines viewing the aquatic life.


  • Activity: Exploring. Snorkeling. Wildlife Watching.
  • Transport: Boat. Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Adults: San Vicente Galapagos Hotel
Day 7

place SNORKELING AT LOS TUNELES

You will be picked up at a coordinated time and brought to the Isabela pier where a boat ride of 45 minutes will take you to Los Tuneles. Together with your bilingual guide, you will walk through this incredible landscape and you will have the opportunity to possibly see blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and so much more. Then you will head to El Finado, just 10 minutes from Los Tuneles. El Finado is one of the most spectacular places for snorkeling in Isabela as the water is shallow, clear, and calm, giving you the chance to view a huge array of aquatic life like sea horses, parrot fish, hogfish, wrasses, penguins, sea turtles, and more. In the early afternoon, you will return to Puerto Villamil.


  • Activity: Biking. Kayaking. Wildlife Watching.
  • Transport: Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Adults: San Vicente Galapagos Hotel
Day 8

place TRANSFER OUT

Your Galapagos Multisport adventure comes to an end today.  You will take the early speedboat, leaving at 6 a.m. to make your way back to Puerto Ayora.  Upon arrival, you will then be provided a transfer from Puerto Ayora, back up through the highlands and to the Itabacca Channel.  Here you will cross back to Baltra and ride the bus back to the airport.  Please make sure you have a later flight departure no earlier than noon.


  • Transport: Boat. Bus. Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Galapagos Sunset Hotel
  • Dejavu
  • San Vicente Galapagos Hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (7)
  • Snacks (4)

Transport expand_less

  • Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
  • Airport pickup at San Cristobal Airport and and drop off at Baltra Airport.

Activities expand_less

  • All activities as described in the itinerary.
  • Local naturalist guide (English & Spanish speaking).
  • Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.

Extras expand_less

  • 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.

Not Included expand_less

  • Flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
  • Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park: $ 200 per adult and $ 50 per child (cash only).
  • Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only).
  • Isabela dock fee $ 10 p.p. (cash only).
  • Water Taxi $ 1 p.p.(small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back).
  • Wetsuits Available for Rent: $5 per person for short wet suits and $10 for long wet suits.
  • Personal travel & health insurance.
  • Optional tips for the guide.

About Juan Carlos

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Purposeful Travel

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I’m Juan Carlos. I was born and raised in Ecuador. Graduated in Administration and electromechanics. I am a born traveler, a seeker of new travel experiences. Passionate about tourism in Ecuador and Latin America.

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