EXPEDICIÓN MULTISPORT & THREE-ISLAND HOPPING (6D/ 5N)

Galápagos Book Tours · Authorized Local Operator · San Cristóbal, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Travel dates: November 26 – December 1, 2026 · Private reservation for 1 passenger
Routing: San Cristóbal → Isabela → Santa Cruz (North Seymour) → Baltra Airport

Expedition Overview

This tailored itinerary brings together the experiences you selected across three islands: highland tortoise sanctuaries and ocean kayaking on San Cristóbal, a full-day offshore circumnavigation with Kicker Rock, penguin and lava-tunnel snorkeling on Isabela, the Santa Cruz highlands, and a wildlife day trip to North Seymour. Each day combines expert guiding, comfortable logistics and time in the water and on the trails, so you see the archipelago at its best.
Itinerary at a Glance

•  Nov 26 (Thu): San Cristóbal Highlands Exploration & Punta Carola Kayaking
•  Nov 27 (Fri): San Cristóbal 360° Full-Day Offshore Expedition
•  Nov 28 (Sat): Flight to Isabela & Los Túneles / El Finado Snorkeling Expedition
• Nov 29 (Sun): Speedboat to Santa Cruz, Highlands, Rancho El Chato & Los Gemelos
•  Nov 30 (Mon): North Seymour Island Expedition
• Dec 1 (Tue): Departure from Baltra Airport

Day 1 · Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 — San Cristóbal Highlands & Punta Carola Kayaking

Morning: Your private bilingual Galapagos National Park guide and private vehicle take you into the humid highlands of San Cristóbal.

• El Junco Lake: visit the only permanent freshwater lake in the archipelago, set in a volcanic crater at roughly 700 m above sea level. Frigatebirds often come to bathe and drink here, and the viewpoints open onto sweeping panoramas.
•  Cerro Colorado Breeding Center: walk through a semi-wild sanctuary dedicated to the conservation of giant tortoises and observe them in a natural setting.
•  Highlands lunch included.
  Afternoon: Ocean kayaking along the coastline from Darwin Bay toward Punta Carola. Paddle alongside resident sea lions and coastal birds, with chances to see sea turtles and marine iguanas, and finish with a relaxed beachside sunset.
• Included: Private vehicle, private guide, lunch, kayak equipment.
  Overnight: San Cristóbal Island.

Day 2 · Friday, Nov 27, 2026 — San Cristóbal 360° Full-Day Offshore Expedition
Full day: Circumnavigate San Cristóbal Island aboard a specialized tour vessel, visiting its most remote and spectacular sites.

• Kicker Rock (León Dormido): deep-water snorkeling through the channel between the vertical rock walls, where Galapagos sharks, eagle rays, sea turtles and, with luck, hammerheads cruise below you.
• Bahía Sardina and Rosa Blanca: beach landing and coastal snorkeling in calm, clear water, plus the Rosa Blanca lagoon.
•  Punta Pitt: panoramic coastline, geological formations and birdwatching, including boobies and frigatebirds.
  Included: Shared tour vessel, onboard lunch, snorkel gear.
  Overnight: San Cristóbal Island.

Day 3 · Saturday, Nov 28, 2026 — Flight to Isabela & Los Túneles / El Finado Snorkeling
Morning: Private taxi transfer to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) for your inter-island flight to Isabela Island (Puerto Villamil). You are greeted on arrival and transferred privately to your hotel.
Pick up from hotel 11:00 AM: Board a specialized vessel for the Los Túneles & El Finado day tour.

•  Los Túneles: a landscape of lava arches and calm turquoise canals. Cross natural lava bridges on foot and see blue-footed boobies nesting up close.

Snorkeling at El Finado and Los Túneles: swim alongside Galapagos penguins, seahorses, white-tip reef sharks, green sea turtles and golden rays.
Included: Inter-island flight, hotel transfers, shared tour vessel, box lunch, snorkel gear.
Overnight: Isabela Island.
Day 4 · Sunday, Nov 29, 2026 — Speedboat to Santa Cruz, Highlands, El Chato & Los Gemelos
Morning pick up 5h15 am: Transfer to Isabela pier and board the maritime speedboat to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. Hotel check-in on arrival.
Santa Cruz Highlands tour with your private guide and private vehicle:

•  Rancho El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve: a guided walk through pastureland to see wild giant tortoises roaming freely in their natural habitat, and explore the lava tubes.

Los Gemelos (Twin Craters): a photo stop at two massive volcanic sinkholes surrounded by endemic Scalesia forest.
Included: Speedboat ticket, hotel transfers, private vehicle, private guide, El Chato entry fee.
Overnight: Santa Cruz Island.

Day 5 · Monday, Nov 30, 2026 — North Seymour Island Expedition

Full-day tour from Santa Cruz to North Seymour, a small, flat island of uplifted seafloor and one of the best wildlife sites in the archipelago.
* Dry landing and guided trail: walk among large colonies of magnificent frigatebirds (males inflate their red throat pouches in the breeding season) and blue-footed boobies.
* Land iguanas, sea lions and abundant coastal birdlife along the trail.
* Snorkeling and swimming stop, conditions permitting.
Included: Shared tour vessel, snorkel gear, guided visit with certified naturalist guide.
Overnight: Santa Cruz Island.
Day 6 · Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026 — Departure from Baltra Airport
Check-out and private transfer to the Itabaca Channel, then the channel ferry and airport shuttle bus to Baltra Airport (GPS) for your outbound flight. Our team assists you with the drop-off.
Included: Private vehicle to the channel, ferry coordination and airport assistance.
Included
* Private transfers on Nov 26, Nov 28, Nov 29 and Dec 1
* Private certified bilingual Galapagos National Park guide on Nov 26 and Nov 29
* Certified naturalist guide on shared tours (Nov 27, Nov 28, Nov 30)
* Inter-island flight San Cristóbal (SCY) → Isabela (ISB)
* Inter-island speedboat ticket Isabela → Santa Cruz
* Hotel accommodation in San Cristóbal, Isabela and Santa Cruz, per itinerary (double occupancy)
* Full-day offshore tours: San Cristóbal 360°, Los Túneles / El Finado, North Seymour
* Lunches: Nov 26 (highlands), Nov 27 (onboard), Nov 28 (box lunch), Nov 30 (onboard)
* Entry fee to Rancho El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve
* Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins) for all scheduled marine activities
* Kayak equipment and logistics for the Punta Carola session
Not Included
* Commercial airfare to and from the Galapagos Islands
* Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($200 USD per person)
* Transit Control Card, TCG ($20 USD per person)
* Baltra channel ferry fee ($5 USD per person) and local water taxi fares (about $1–$2 USD)
* Meals not listed above, including dinners
* Wetsuits (available for rental on request)
* Gratuities and personal expenses
Recommendations
* Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a light rain jacket for the highlands, and sandals or water shoes for wet landings.
* If you are prone to motion sickness, take medication before the 360° tour and the Isabela–Santa Cruz speedboat crossing.
* Schedules and pickup times are confirmed the day before each activity and may change with weather, tides and Galapagos National Park regulations.

Galápagos Book Tours — Authorized Local Operator · San Cristóbal, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.