This ESSENTIAL 5 DAY GALAPAGOS WISDOM TOUR will take you to enjoy some unique spots of untouched uninhabited Islands with outstanding service on a sustainable tour.

FLIGHTS:

We can accommodate to any flights. It is recommended to book a morning flight upon arrival and a late departure flight to have extra time for more activities.

1) Santa Cruz 2) Baltra 3) Isabela

OPTIONAL) Santa Fé or North Seymour

- Light Adventure travelers who don't want to miss on the best spots and experiences in Galapagos.

- Walk inside petrified Lava Tunnels.

- See Giant Galapagos Tortoises on their natural habitat.

- Beach time at the world famous white sand beach of Tortuga Bay.

- Relax on white sand beaches away from the crowds.

- Snorkel at "Las Grietas" and visit the "Channel of love"

- Kayak or walking tour to the penguins.

OPTIONAL UPGRADES:

- Navigable tour to the beautiful torquoise lagoon at Santa Fé Island to do great snorkeling and then relax at "Hidden Beach"

- Diving or Discovery Diving at North Seymour Island with friendly sharks.

- Yacht tour to North Seymour Island or Bartholomew Island

- Snorkel at the unique "Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas" in Isabela (One of our favorite spots)

ESSENTIAL MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE

- ESSENTIAL GALAPAGOS TOURS!

- Nature lovers with a twist of light adventure and multi-sport fun!

-Beautiful hand-picked Hotels on every island with private rooms with A/C and private clean bathrooms with hot water. 24/7 filtered water, coffee and tea. Great location and service.

COMFORT HOTELS INCLUDED ON TOUR: 2 & 3 * Hotels.

Cozy, comfortable, clean and great location! The Smartest option for for adventure loving travelers looking for a clean room, good breakfast and a smart service!. Perfect for couples and families!

PREMIUM HOTELS (UPGRADE AVAILABLE AT EXTRA COST): 3 & 4 * Hotels.

Charming & elegant! Close to everything, these classy hotels offer great location, views and service! Our hand-picked selection of Premium hotels are the Smartest option for those seeking a Superior hotel.

Smart service & TIPS
We provide truly personal service & advise previous and during your tour. Receive our complete SMART TIPS guide for your tour.
Accommodation
Hand-picked hotels
Meals
Meals as included in itinerary
Breakfasts
All breakfasts are included
Guided tours
Profesional bilingual guide on tours. As indicated in itinerary
Transfers in/out
All transfers as in itinerary.
Local guide
Local guide on visits (transfer from/to airport)
Snorkel equipment
Snorkel equipment during navigable tours
Inter Island transport
All transportation between islands
Lobito Bus & Ferry
Lobito Bus to/from Baltra airport to Itabaca Channel & Ferry
Entrance to Ranch
Entrance to private Ranch to see Giant Tortoises

Flights
Internations and national flights
National Park Entrance
Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($100 foreigners). Must be paid in cash at the airport (No ATM machines)
INGALA (TCT)
$20 transit control card
Credit card fee
2.9% to 3.9% fee. US Bank account transfer is 1%
Alcoholic drinks & tips
Alcoholic drinks and tips not included
Travel Insurance
Medical or travel insurance is not included. Guests must get their own travel insurance
Isabela tax
Isabela tax ($10 foreigners, $5 Nationals)

4 or more travelers

Deposit:$500

Available until 40 days before departure

Price per person in USD based in double or triple rooms

$948

Deposit:$500

2 or 3 adults

Deposit:$500

Available until 40 days before departure

Price per person in USD based in double or triple rooms

$998

Deposit:$500

Child from 2 to 11 years

Deposit:$400

Available until 40 days before departure

Kids accompanied by minimum one adult

20% DISCOUNT

$798

Deposit:$400

Toddlers under 2 years

Deposit:$150

Available until 40 days before departure

Toddler under two years of age accompanied by one adult

70% discount

$299

Deposit:$150

Single Traveler

Deposit:$800

Available until 40 days before departure

Single traveler

50% SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

$1,497

Deposit:$800

Service Tips to your travel assistant

$25

Tips for your online travel assistant!

UP. D2) Navigable tour to Santa Fé Is.

$145

Price per person

UP. D2) Diving or Discovery Diving

$220

Price per person

UP. D2) Yacht Tour to North Seymour

$295

Yacht tour to North Seymour Island or Bartholomew Island or Plazas Island.

Depending on the itinerary and availability.

Price per person

UP. D4) Snorkel @ Lava Tunnels Isabela

$135

Price PP

PREMIUM HOTEL ISABELA-Per person

$95

Price per person

PREMIUM HOTEL S. Cruz -Per person

$285

Price per person

Day 1) Baltra - S. Cruz
Day 1) Baltra - S. Cruz
Pick up from airport + Lava Tunnels + Galapagos Tortoise Visit
We will meet you at the airport at Baltra Island and transfer you to Santa Cruz Island. Then we will visit "Los Gemelos" volcanic formations and a private ranch were we will visit the famous Galapagos Giant Tortoises on their natural habitat. Also we will see the volcanic reality of the Galapagos walking inside a petrified Lava tunnel.

At night enjoy a Premium welcome dinner and a good night sleep at your hotel.

Accommodation at your selected hotel

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Day 2) Santa Cruz Island
Day 2) Santa Cruz Island
Bay Tour (Lobos Island, Las Grietas & Dog's Beach)
After a nice breakfast,, we pick you up from your hotel and go to the pier to start a 3 hour bay tour. Snorkeling and walking guided tour to "Lobos Island", Love Channel, "Las Grietas" and "Playa de los Perros" (Dog's Beach). Return to your hotel and in then enjoy a free afternoon walking to the famous white beach of Tortuga Bay (a beautiful beach top 5 in the world). Swim in "Playa Mansa" and enjoy kayaking if you'd like (not included $10 pp). At night you can go eat at the "Kioskos Street" where you can find a huge selection of street food and delicious local dishes.

Accommodation on your hotel.

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*Optional Upgrade: Navigate to Santa Fé Island (Or Pinzón Island) and practice snorkel with abundant marine life such as Sea Lions, Sharks, Rays, colorful fish and much more. Lunch on board included and then relax at the gorgeous white beach of "Hidden beach".
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*Optional Upgrade 2: Diving or Discovery Diving tour to North Seymour Island and Mosquera Islet. Perfect diving spot to explore the magic of Galapagos Marine life. If you don't have previous diving experience, our Discovery Diving experience is perfect for you!
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*OPTIONAL UPGRADE 3: YACHT TOUR TO NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND
Breakfast at your hotel and then we pick you up to take our comfortable yacht that will take us to the incredible island of North Seymour. This uninhabited island is one of our favorites for animal lovers. Here you will see a large colony of Blue-footed boobies and the extremely photogenic Great Frigate birds. Also lookout for swallow-tailed gulls, marine iguanas, land iguanas, sea lions and more.
North Seymour is particularly famous for its elegant Frigate birds that, during mating season, rewards us with the vision (and photographs) of males inflating their guttural pouch into an enormous scarlet-red balloon to attract the females.
After a delicious lunch onboard the yacht, we head to Bachas Beach, a beautiful white coralline expanse. This is the perfect place for practicing snorkeling, swimming or to simply enjoy the white soft sand. Several brackish lagoons only a few steps away from the sea provide feeding grounds for various wading birds, from stilts to flamingos.
Overnight at your selected Hotel.
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D3) Santa Cruz+Isabela
D3) Santa Cruz+Isabela
Tortuga Bay beach + Transfer to Isabela Island
Breakfast + free morning to visit the World renowned white sand beach of Tortuga Bay (Self-Guided visit, please return to your hotel at 1pm). Swim at Playa Mansa, not in Playa Brava. In the afternoon, we take the fast boat transfer to Isabela Island (2 hours).
Pick up from the Pier in Isabela Island and transfer to your hotel.

At night, enjoy a nice dinner included at our selected ocean front restaurant.

Accommodation at your selected hotel
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D4) Isabela-S.Cruz
D4) Isabela-S.Cruz
Kayak to the Penguins + Ferry to Santa Cruz Island
After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the pier to start our kayaking tour in search of the penguins at Tintoreras Islet. Snorkel at Concha de Perla.
*Please inform us if you prefer kayak or walking with snorkeling tour.

After your tour, we return to our hotel for check out and then we take you to the pier to take our transfer ferry to Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz Island. Upon arrival go to your hotel to check in and enjoy the afternoon at this beautiful small town.

Accommodation at your selected hotel.

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*OPTIONAL FREE TOUR: Change your Kayaking tour for a walking tour to Tintoreras Islet. Visit colonies of marine iguanas and see many sharks from land. Ideal tour for families! This tour includes snorkeling tour at La Galera. (+$0)

*OPTIONAL UPGRADE 2: Upgrade your snorkeling experience to the amazing Lava Tunnels and Cabo Rosas. Snorkel in our favorite spot in Galapagos with sharks, rays, turtles, penguins and even Sea-Horses. *RECOMMENDED*

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D5) Santa Cruz - Baltra
D5) Santa Cruz - Baltra
Transfer out to the airport
After breakfast we will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the airport in Baltra Island. Tour ends at Itabaca Channel from where you cross to Baltra Island (Where the airport is located) to take your flight back to mainland Ecuador. On the way to the airport we will make a short visit "Los Gemelos" volcanic formations (We might also visit them on Day 1)

UNTIL NEXT TIME GALAPAGOS! WE WILL MEET AGAIN!

THANK YOU FOR TRAVELING WITH SMART GALAPAGOS :)
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Day 1) Baltra - S. Cruz

Pick up from airport + Lava Tunnels + Galapagos Tortoise Visit

We will meet you at the airport at Baltra Island and transfer you to Santa Cruz Island. Then we will visit "Los Gemelos" volcanic formations and a private ranch were we will visit the famous Galapagos Giant Tortoises on their natural habitat. Also we will see the volcanic reality of the Galapagos walking inside a petrified Lava tunnel.

At night enjoy a Premium welcome dinner and a good night sleep at your hotel.

Accommodation at your selected hotel

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We had a great time. We were a group of 5 girls and felt comfortable and safe throughout our entire stay! Wonderful people, delicious food and comfortable accommodation. Thank you for this fantastic experience!

By Kacey R for 6 Day "Galapagos Wisdom" Tour - IDEAL - SMART23 on Sep 05, 2024

Our trip was fantastic! We were taken care of the whole way through via WhatsApp and Juan Pablo. He linked us with our people on the ground and was constantly checking in with us. Speaking of, our people on the ground were also super welcoming and helpful. We did the diving tour and our dives were epic - the best diving we have done! Our accommodation was lovely and overall an absolutely awesome week. We can't believe the value for money

By Anna b for 7 Day "Diving Lion" Tour - IDEAL - SMART23 on Aug 20, 2024

The hotel was in a perfect location, the rooms were comfortable and the staff was incredibly helpful. Loved it!

By Elana (Lani) S for T. LANI x 4 - Casa Aliso Hotel Quito on Jul 09, 2024

Our trip was amazing and Juan Pablo was incredibly helpful and accessible. We had a fabulous time- highly recommend! Thank you for an awesome experience.

By Elana (Lani) S for SERVICE TIPS & REVIEWS on Jul 01, 2024

What an incredible trip! Juan Pablo organized so many fun activities for me - the itinerary was full of snorkeling, biking, and great dinners! He even managed to squeeze in a diving trip for me. He communicated with me every day to make sure I knew the plan. Overall a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend this tour! Thank you so much for a fantastic trip!

By Yasmin M for T. Yasmin x 1 - 8 DAY - GALAPAGOS 360 TOUR "A" - ESSENTIAL - SMART23 on Jun 09, 2024

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Juan Pablo of Smart Galapagos organised a fantastic 8 day Galapagos experience for my group of 4 friends. It could not have been better organised. The hotels were all comfortable with lovely, helpful staff and great views. The restaurants were always the best in town. We saw all the major sights on the three main islands and it all ran like clockwork. He got us great prices and made sure we had a lot of extras. He kept in touch with us constantly, making sure everything was perfect. Thank you, Juan Pablo ! What a great experience ! All ' of us would highly recommend Smart Galapagos.

By Catherine M on 12 Dec, 2023

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