ITINERARY
Day 1: Aeropuerto de Baltra – Bienvenida Isla Santa Cruz – Recorrido parte alta (Rancho + túneles + almuerzo)
Day 4: Isla Santa Cruz – Despedida – Aeropuerto de Baltra
GALAPAGOS TOUR JANUARY 2023
ACTIVITIES (from) $ 746,00*
ACCOMMODATION (from) $ 240,00*
TOTAL P/PAX (from) $ 986,00*
*: values subject to change
ITINERARY DESCRIPTION
DAY 1: Baltra Airport - Highlands on Santa Cruz Island
The plane lands at the Baltra Island airport, where they will be received by the staff who will help with the bags and the journey from the airport to the hotel. Then you take a bus to the Itabaca Canal, located between Baltra and Santa Cruz Islands; then you take a ferry that sails to Santa Cruz Island. Once on the island, the vehicle is taken to make the first visit to Los Gemelos, which were air chambers and secondary lava that later collapsed over time. Later transfer to Rancho el Manzanillo to observe the giant tortoises in their natural state, also visit the Lava Tunnels whose formation is the product of volcanic eruptions of hundreds of thousands of years; to enjoy this beautiful site you walk internally. Lunch at the ranch* and transfer to the lodging located in Puerto Ayora.
DAY 2: Full Day Bartholomew + Sullivan Bay
Between 6:30 am and 7:30 am the vehicle picks you up at the hotel door, to cross the island from south to north until you reach the Itabaca Canal, where we board the boat. You navigate for approximately 2 hours, during which time the guides give orientation and safety talks. Entering Bartolomé the waters become clearer turquoise, revealing the sandy bottom with scattered rocks. The boat goes to its anchorage place, and then, in the company of the guide, go down to Bartolomé Island.
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF BARTOLOME
- Bartolomé is a volcanic islet off the east coast of Santiago Island. The island offers some of the most beautiful landscapes in the archipelago.
- It has a volcanic cone that is easy to climb and offers great views of the other islands. The Pinnacle Rock is the distinctive feature of this island, and the most representative monument of the Galapagos.
- The 360 degree view from the highest part of Bartolomé Island is truly spectacular. The highest part that is visited on this island is approximately 115 meters above sea level, the tour is done along a 795-meter path of steps (360+ steps) and that has one of the most spectacular views and landscapes.
- Spectacular views of the Galapagos Islands, where you have a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding islands and on a clear day even of others further away such as Marchena and La Pinta.
- From the highest part and towards the east you can see cones of the spatter type, formed by drops of thick lava. These cones are known as Parasite Cones since they were not formed by action of the main event. To the west we find tuff cones (formed from sedimented volcanic ash) and eroded remains.
- The most representative Pinnacle of the Galapagos Islands and especially of this Island is a tuff cone. The main attraction of La Isla Bartolomé is the geological interpretation of the formation of the Galapagos Islands that can occur on this site. In the visiting area there are two beaches and they are linked by a path. On the south beach you can take walks with the possibility of observing rays and blue sharks (endemic Galapagos shark) from the shore, so activities such as swimming or snorkelling are prohibited on this beach.
- In contrast to the south beach, on the north beach you can do surface diving (snorkelling), during most of the year the sea is very calm which helps to carry out activities such as swimming.
At certain times of the year you can easily see everything from pangas to some penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus) fishing near the beach. There is a small colony of penguins on this island that nest in the bay.
At certain times of the year you can easily see everything from pangas to some penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus) fishing near the beach. There is a small colony of penguins on this island that nest in the bay.
DAY 3: Full Day Puerto Ayora
This beach is an icon of Santa Cruz and its visit is inevitable to this beautiful white sand beach where we can spend the rest of the afternoon resting. Important: The number of activities and their order may change according to the needs of the passenger.
DAY 4: Free morning – Airport and farewell
As usual breakfast is served from 6:00 am to 8:00 am. You have about 3 hours to tour the town and buy souvenirs. After this we return to the hotel where at 12:00 pm we pick up the vehicle that will take us to the Itabaca canal in order to reach the Baltra Airport. *Important: The transfer to the airport is a coordinated element according to the passenger’s requirements, this means that it strictly depends on the departure time of the flight.
Suggested Lodging*
Does not include
- Entrance to the Galapagos National Park (100 USD Foreigners, 50 USD Andean Pact and Mercosur, 6 USD Ecuadorians)
- Transit card 20 USD per person.
- Expenses not specified in the program such as extra drinks, laundry, telephone, etc.
- Dinners
- Tips to guides, drivers and porters.
- Rate does not apply in a single room
IMPORTANT:
- Rates subject to change.
- The itinerary subject to change,
- Infant and children rate applies only when sharing a room with parents.
- The mentioned rates include taxes.
- To confirm spaces, a deposit of 30% of the total rate (non-refundable) is required.
- Visit itinerary subject to modifications depending on the day of arrival of the passengers. In addition, there may be changes due to weather problems, operational inconveniences, or situations that endanger the integrity of the passenger or the conservation of the Islands. As well as by indications of authorities that administer the Galapagos National Park.
- The order of visit will be confirmed on the day of arrival.
- Christmas and New Year departures, a surcharge of $100 usd applies
General terms and conditions
- Rates: They are per person in double, triple or quadruple occupancy. Rates for children and infants apply in a shared room with parents. Prices include all legal taxes. Flights: It is preferable that the arrival flight to Baltra is at 09:30 am. and the exit after 11:00 to carry out the planned visits.
- Limitations: PACIFICOPERATOR S.A., is a tour operator and travel agency. Declares that it acts as an intermediary agent between passengers and service providers such as land and sea transport, hotels, restaurants, among others. Consequently, the passenger cannot be held responsible for causes that are beyond the scope of the company and that are attributable to tourist service providers, to third parties or that are caused by a fortuitous event or force majeure such as partial or total loss of the passenger’s goods or belongings, injuries, death, wars, demonstrations, strikes, earthquakes, accidents, deficiency of services rendered, delays and other human or natural acts beyond our reach that may be incurred during the provision of services to passengers, thus releasing all liability.
- Validity: until December 31, 2023*
- Payment: Cash, bank transfer, credit card, Paypal
HOW TO BOOK?
BAGGAGE POLICIES
PAYMENT POLICIES
INITIAL DEPOSIT: A payment of 50% of the value per person must be made within 72 hours of having confirmed the space, it constitutes a guarantee for blocking the reservation.
FULL PAYMENT: Full payment for the trip must be made 30 days prior to the departure of the trip. If there is a breach of these times, the reservation will be eliminated, only in special cases can extensions be accepted. In case of making the reservation within 15 days prior to departure, the service must be paid in full.
TRIP CANCELLATION POLICY:
- In case of canceling the reservation, the initial payment will not be refunded in any case.
- If the passenger cancels the reservation without having started the trip, he will be subject to penalties such as:
From 90 to 61 days before the provision of the service, 50% of the total value is charged.
From 60 to 31 days before the provision of the service, 80% of the total value is charged.
Cancellations made between 30 days before the provision of the service will be charged 100% OF THE TOTAL VALUE In the event that the passenger has problems of a legal nature, for migratory reasons or force majeure that makes it impossible to show up on the day of the trip, it will be considered a NO SHOW, so it is subject to 100% penalty and there is no refund.
