Turismo Paradise

Island Hopping

From940.00US$

The classic route for those who want to sleep on three islands. The pace is relaxed: a night on Isabela after Las Tintoreras and the flamingos, return to Santa Cruz for Tortuga Bay and Las Grietas, and a finale on San Cristóbal with the Interpretation Center, Tijeretas, and the local Lobería.

Itinerary

Baltra – Primicias Ranch – Twin Craters 1
Baltra – Primicias Ranch – Twin Craters 2
Baltra – Primicias Ranch – Twin Craters 3
Baltra – Primicias Ranch – Twin Craters 4

Your Galápagos adventure begins with your arrival at Baltra Airport, where our team will welcome you and transfer you to Santa Cruz. Along the way, you will visit the Twin Craters, two impressive collapse craters surrounded by Scalesia vegetation where you can spot Darwin's finches and short-eared owls, before continuing to Primicias Ranch, an authentic working farm in the island's highlands where majestic giant tortoises roam freely in their natural habitat, offering you an intimate and unforgettable experience before settling into your hotel.

Transfer to Isabela – Flamingos – Breeding Center – Tintoreras 1
Transfer to Isabela – Flamingos – Breeding Center – Tintoreras 2
Transfer to Isabela – Flamingos – Breeding Center – Tintoreras 3
Transfer to Isabela – Flamingos – Breeding Center – Tintoreras 4
Transfer to Isabela – Flamingos – Breeding Center – Tintoreras 5

Today you sail to Isabela for a day of continuous discovery: the pink flamingo lagoon near the dock greets you with characteristic elegance, the giant tortoise breeding center showcases decades of successful conservation, and Las Tintoreras — a labyrinth of volcanic fissures by the sea — offer the spectacle of resting whitetip reef sharks and Galápagos penguins swimming just a few meters away, in one of the most accessible and thrilling snorkeling spots in the archipelago.

Return to Santa Cruz – Tortuga Bay – Las Grietas 1
Return to Santa Cruz – Tortuga Bay – Las Grietas 2
Return to Santa Cruz – Tortuga Bay – Las Grietas 3
Return to Santa Cruz – Tortuga Bay – Las Grietas 4
Return to Santa Cruz – Tortuga Bay – Las Grietas 5

After a morning on Isabela, you return to Santa Cruz to experience two of its most beloved attractions: Tortuga Bay, a white-sand beach with turquoise waters teeming with marine life, accessible on foot via a lava path, and Las Grietas, a unique geological formation where two basalt walls frame a natural brackish-water pool perfect for snorkeling — closing the day with a combination of beach and adventure that is hard to beat.

Transfer to San Cristóbal – Interpretation Center – Tijeretas – Lobería 1
Transfer to San Cristóbal – Interpretation Center – Tijeretas – Lobería 2
Transfer to San Cristóbal – Interpretation Center – Tijeretas – Lobería 3
Transfer to San Cristóbal – Interpretation Center – Tijeretas – Lobería 4
Transfer to San Cristóbal – Interpretation Center – Tijeretas – Lobería 5

The third island on the circuit is San Cristóbal, the easternmost in the archipelago and the site of the first human settlement in Galápagos. The Interpretation Center offers the best historical and ecological overview of the islands, Tijeretas entices with snorkeling among hammerhead sharks while frigatebirds soar overhead, and the Lobería — a red sand beach home to a thriving sea lion colony — puts the finishing touch on a day of three islands and three completely different environments.

After breakfast in San Cristóbal, you will have time to stroll along the Malecón of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno or visit local craft shops before your transfer to the airport, concluding this five-day Island Hopping adventure that will have taken you across three distinct islands and multiplied every experience through the unique diversity of each ecosystem.

Includes

  • Accommodation at the hotel of your choice in Santa Cruz
  • Continental breakfast
  • Set-menu lunches
  • Island visits per the itinerary
  • Welcome and departure assistance at Galápagos airport
  • Sea and land transportation
  • Naturalist Guides III (Spanish – English)
  • Snorkeling gear for the boat-based visits (mask and snorkel)
  • Security lockers at the hotel reception
  • Lobito bus: Airport – Itabaca Channel – Airport
  • Accommodation at Hostal Tintorera on Isabela
  • Accommodation at Hotel Algarrobos on San Cristóbal
  • Isabela dock fee
  • Transit Control Card (Galápagos Government Council)

No Includes

  • Airfare
  • Galápagos National Park entrance fee
  • Dinners
  • Services not specified in the program

Cancellation policies

Administrative cancellation fees, tiered by how many days before the trip you cancel. Partial refunds up to 30 days before; no refund for no-shows.

If the passenger and/or agency decides to cancel the trip, the following penalties apply:

  • On every cancellation, the client forfeits $100 per passenger in administrative charges.
  • From 30 to 21 days before the services are provided, the 30% confirmation deposit is retained.
  • 20 days before the services are provided, 50% of the total invoice is charged.
  • From 19 to 1 days before the services are provided, 100% of the invoice is charged.
  • In the event of a no-show or voluntary withdrawal, no refund will be considered.

Frequently asked questions

Yes — the flight to Galápagos travels on its own ticket, outside the package. You can book it directly with the airline of your choice, or if you would rather skip the paperwork, drop us a line and our team will handle it for you: current fares, seats together, baggage, and all the back-and-forth. One small ask: please pick the earliest morning departure out of Quito or Guayaquil. You arrive with daylight to spare, catch your first lunch of the itinerary, and let the archipelago start surprising you as soon as possible.

The main difference is hotel category. Standard stays in 3★ hotels (North Seymour or Brisas del Pacífico) and Premium in 4★ (Ninfa or Villalaguna). The itinerary and visits remain the same.

Yes. Each reservation requires at least 2 paying passengers (adults or children). Infants ride free and do not count toward the minimum.

Children aged 1–11 get a 30% discount on the package price. Infants under 12 months are free.

Yes. All our packages include certified naturalist guides (Naturalist Guide III) who speak Spanish and English. We work with small groups for a more personal experience. If you need a guide in another language, get in touch and we will do our best to arrange it.

We recommend bringing: reef-safe (biodegradable) sunscreen, light and comfortable clothing, swimwear, a cap or hat, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes, a reusable water bottle, a light jacket for the garúa season (June–November), a camera, and any personal medication. Snorkeling gear is included on the visits that call for it.

Yes. The Transit Control Card (TCT) is included in your package at no additional cost. It is a mandatory migration-control document for every visitor to Galápagos, issued by the Galápagos Government Council (CGREG), with a fee of USD 20 per person; we take care of the process for you.

No. The Galápagos National Park entrance fee is a mandatory per-person tax paid in cash on arrival at the Galápagos airport and is not included in the package. Under the current rates (Resolution 002-CGREG, 2024): international tourists USD 200 (adults) and USD 100 (children under 12); citizens of CAN and Mercosur countries USD 100 and USD 50; Ecuadorians and residents of Ecuador USD 30 (adults) and USD 15 (children under 12, seniors over 65, and holders of a CONADIS disability card). Children under 2 are exempt. More info: gobiernogalapagos.gob.ec/galapagos-fee.

The initial deposit is 30% upon booking confirmation. The full balance is due 20 days before the trip start date.

Cancellations follow a graduated schedule: a $100 admin fee per passenger always applies; 30–21 days before retains 30%; 20 days before charges 50%; 19–1 days before charges 100%; no-show is non-refundable. See the Penalties section for details.