Travel Detail

Following breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport and board a flight to the Galapagos Islands (included), landing at Baltra Airport. Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galapagos, was a military base during World War II and hosts the archipelago's principal airport. The airport was built using the most advanced environmental techniques to reduce emissions and energy use, some of which you'll notice as you transit through the facility. After leaving the airport, you'll board a ferry and dash over to nearby Santa Cruz Island, then transfer to the highlands, where you will tour a reserve that is host to giant tortoises and lava tunnels. Marvel at the celebrated Giant Galapagos Tortoise, and optionally visit a natural lava tunnel or the twin pit craters known as “The Gemelos”. These twin craters are found in the Scalezia zone of the Island, which is a great place for bird watching, especially for those aiming to spot Darwin Finches, Galapagos Doves and Cattle egrets. After touring the highlands, you will be transferred to your hotel in Puerto Ayora.

The brand new Ikala Hotel was built with a focus on sustainability and protecting the environment. The hotel is protected from the strong Galapagos sun by the surrounding beautiful trees and gardens giving to the whole ambiance a natural freshness. The hot water for the showers is entirely heated by solar energy and the garden's lighting is also provided by photovoltaic solar panels. The hotel features a lovely swimming pool, bar area, and a beautiful terrace located on top of the main building, where you can find the restaurant and resting area. The terrace has an incredible view to the Puerto Ayora harbor.

After enjoying breakfast, get set to join a shared half-day exploration of the bay of Puerto Ayora. Beginning at the main dock, the tour begins with a quick 10-minute navigation to La Loberia Island, which is named after a local colony of sea lions. This small island is a great place to snorkel among sea turtles, an impressive array of colorful fish, and the ever friendly and naturally inquisitive sea lions. After snorkeling, your next stop comes after a hike that brings you to the Tunnel del Amor (Lover's Tunnel). If lucky, you may spot resting white-tip sharks from the nearby viewpoint. On the way back to the boat, you'll visit Punta Estrada's dock with an aim to spot the resident marine iguanas.

The brand new Ikala Hotel was built with a focus on sustainability and protecting the environment. The hotel is protected from the strong Galapagos sun by the surrounding beautiful trees and gardens giving to the whole ambiance a natural freshness. The hot water for the showers is entirely heated by solar energy and the garden's lighting is also provided by photovoltaic solar panels. The hotel features a lovely swimming pool, bar area, and a beautiful terrace located on top of the main building, where you can find the restaurant and resting area. The terrace has an incredible view to the Puerto Ayora harbor.

Following breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to the pier to board a yacht and set out on an excursion with like-minded travellers. Following embarkation and a warm welcome from the crew and naturalist guide, kick back and experience a few remote islands in style. A safe and comfortable ride, the route changes based on local conditions and national park regulations, though you will likely visit one or more of the following islands: North Seymour and Bachas, South Plazas, Santa Fe, or Bartolome and Sullivan Bay. Later, after returning to land, you will return to Puerto Ayora to spend the night.

The brand new Ikala Hotel was built with a focus on sustainability and protecting the environment. The hotel is protected from the strong Galapagos sun by the surrounding beautiful trees and gardens giving to the whole ambiance a natural freshness. The hot water for the showers is entirely heated by solar energy and the garden's lighting is also provided by photovoltaic solar panels. The hotel features a lovely swimming pool, bar area, and a beautiful terrace located on top of the main building, where you can find the restaurant and resting area. The terrace has an incredible view to the Puerto Ayora harbor.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Baltra Airport to begin your onward travels. You will fly from the Galapagos to Guayaquil or Quito (included), then connect onto a separate flight servicing your onward travels (not included)