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7 Days Tour - Guayaquil and Santa Cruz/Galapagos - Best of Ecuador
Product code 30440P364
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From USD 870
Dates
Available from Apr 4, 2022
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 3-12, Adult ages 13-65
Options
Tourist Class - Triple Room, Superior Class - Double Room, First Class - Double Room, Touist Class - Double Room, Superior Class - Single Room, Superior Class - Triple Room, Tourist Class - Single Room, First Class - Single Room
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Duration
168 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
America/Guayaquil
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7 Days Tour - Guayaquil and Santa Cruz/Galapagos - Best of Ecuador





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Duration
168 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
America/Guayaquil
Why Travelers Love This
On this tour you could appreciate the difference between an economic main city like Guayaquil and one of the most important natural resources as Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, travel around the streets of the main port and few days later, snorkel with unique species.
Overview
On this tour you could appreciate the difference between an economic main city like Guayaquil and one of the most important natural resources as Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, travel around the streets of the main port and few days later, snorkel with unique species.
What's Included
Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Not included
Flight Tickets
Entrance to the Galapagos National Park
Galapagos Migration Card / Ingala ($20)
Bus at the apt in Baltra ( 5 USD )
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
TRANSFER AIRPORT - HOTEL.
TRANSFER AIRPORT - HOTEL.
Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel of your choice.
CITY TOUR IN GUAYAQUIL
3 hoursAdmission included
CITY TOUR IN GUAYAQUIL
We will visit the "Iguanas Park",The site has its natural charm with trees and an artificial pond where goldfish swim. We then headed to the Metropolitan Cathedral, this one is located on the site where the first mother church of the New City was built. Around we can see the Nahim Isaias Museum and monuments such as: A Sucre, The Forge of Vulcan, the Fountain of Glory and Grace. Then you will visit the Moorish Tower known as the Public Clock Tower. We walk along the Malecon 2000 and we can see the towers of the four elements. Then we arrive at the Monument to the 2 Liberators: Simon Bolivar and San Martin. Our tour ends in the equity and very relevant area of Guayaquil: Las Peñas. The hill of Santa Ana is also a tourist area. The access to this area is through the Diego Noboa steps, which are 444 steps.
TRANSFER HOTEL - AIRPORT TO SANTA CRUZ
TRANSFER HOTEL - AIRPORT TO SANTA CRUZ
Transfer to the airport to Santa Cruz Upon arrival at Baltra airport, they must pass through the National Park where the value of the entry to the National Park will be cancelled (Value not included. After having passed the respective checks and baggage removal, staff assigned by us will receive you at the exit gate of Baltra airport. Our staff will give you the instructions for the payment of the ECOGAL fee or "Lobito", which is a fee for the use of transport airport own transportation, the cost is USD 5.00 (Value not included). Together with the guide we will board the bus "Lobito" available to reach the Itabaca Canal, where through a barge we will cross to Santa Cruz Island.
TRANSFER HOTEL - AIRPORT TO SANTA CRUZ
2 hours
TRANSFER HOTEL - AIRPORT TO SANTA CRUZ
After the crossing we will board the transport assigned to go to their respective hotel in Puerto Ayora. Check in at the hotel (Room delivery times subject to the policies of each hotel). Lunch. At the time indicated by the guide, we will leave for the Charles Darwin Scientific Station, which is a biological research station operated by the Charles Darwin Foundation. During the tour you will be able to maintain a very close contact with the turtles, which are in the pens, as well as with the giant cactus forests where where several land birds live. Return to the hotel.
TORTUGA BAY + HIGHER LAND & RANCH
3 hoursAdmission included
TORTUGA BAY + HIGHER LAND & RANCH
At the time assigned by the guide, we will leave on the assigned transport heading towards Tortuga Bay beach, The walk along the cobbled path will be on foot, during this tour we can observe different species of animals and plants typical of the sector, such as lava lizards, finches, cactus, among others The Tortuga Bay beach is a nesting place for turtles and marine iguanas, a paradisiacal white sandy beach surrounded by mangroves. A beach in the natural state, so we recommend to take what you need, bathing suit, bag for garbage, water and to desire it, some snack. After walking through Playa Brava, we will reach Playa Mansa, where we can enjoy the sun and swim in its crystal clear waters. After a beach time, we will return along the trail until we reach the assigned transport and return to the hotel. Lunch.
TORTUGA BAY + HIGHER LAND & RANCH
2 hoursAdmission included
TORTUGA BAY + HIGHER LAND & RANCH
At the time agreed with the guide from the hotel we will leave in the transport assigned to the Upper Part of Santa Cruz Island, where we will make three stops of iconic places in this sector, Rancho Primicias, Lava Tunnels, Twin Craters. At the ranch we can observe turtles in their natural habitat. The lava tunnels are a unique place as the lava flows have formed a large number of arches or tunnels an unparalleled walk, then a stop is made at the Twin Craters. Two subsidences of land, caused by a volcanic depression over the years, in this place predominate the plants of scalesias, mosses and orchids. Return to the hotel.
BAY TOUR
4 hoursAdmission included
BAY TOUR
First we will visit the "Lobería", a small island located two miles away, where you will have the opportunity to swim next to the sea lions. Then, we will move to the "Canal de Tiburones", a fissure or crevice formed by magmatic chamber, where they will be able to observe the sharks "tintoreras". The third destination to visit is the "Canal del Amor", another fissure, fantastic for photography, of exceptional scenic beauty, then we will go to the "Franklin Bay" where you will find sea turtles, golden rays, eagle rays and an area of mangroves where pelicans and herons nest depending on the season. "Las Grietas " is the next place to visit. Here you will take a fifteen minute walk on the lava rocks where you will see the finches of Darwin, the shorebirds and the lagoon, the endemic and native vegetation. The cracks remain the channels of sharks and love, only inward Here you can do snorkeling and swimming gully.
TRANSFER OUT - ARRIVAL TO GUAYAQUIL
TRANSFER OUT - ARRIVAL TO GUAYAQUIL
Breakfast, depending on the time of your flight, the guide will assign you one hour pick up from your hotel to transfer us to Baltra airport. Our staff will give you the instructions for the payment of the ECOGAL or "Lobito" fee, which is a fee for the use of the airport’s own transportation, the cost is USD 5.00 (Value not included).
TRANSFER OUT - ARRIVAL TO GUAYAQUIL
TRANSFER OUT - ARRIVAL TO GUAYAQUIL
After your arrival at the airport in Guayaquil, the driver will be waiting for you to go to the hotel, afternoon free.
DEPARTURE TRANSFER - END OF SERVICES
DEPARTURE TRANSFER - END OF SERVICES
According to your flight itinerary, you will be taken to the airport for your flight.
Additional Info
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Policy type
All Sales Final
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0+ days before


