Galapagos 5 Days 4 Nights | Santa Cruz & Isabela

Santa Cruz, Ecuador

CB
Cuenca Bestours
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65 reviews
Duration: 5 days
Group size: 1 - 1500
Galapagos 5 Days 4 Nights | Santa Cruz & Isabela
Santa Cruz, Ecuador

Cuenca Bestours
  • Email address verified
65 reviews

$1,080
Deposit: $800
Duration: 5 days
Group size: 1 - 1500

About this trip

Explore the Galapagos Islands in a 5-day adventure. Marvel at giant tortoises, snorkel with diverse marine life, and witness blue-footed boobies. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, traverse iconic lava tunnels, and take in the breathtaking scenery of the Galapagos. Immerse yourself in the unique ecosystem of these pristine islands.


Itinerary 


Day 1: Flight from Guayaquil or Quito to Galapagos. Transfer to Puerto Ayora with a stop en route to explore the highlands and marvel at the iconic giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Experience the unique lava tunnels and delve into the fascinating geology of the islands. After arriving in Puerto Ayora, take advantage of some free time to explore the area and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, which plays a vital role in the conservation of the Galapagos' unique ecosystem.

Overnight in Puerto Ayora 

Meals: Lunch 


Day 2: Our itinerary includes a captivating day trip to one of the uninhabited islands, Santa Fe or Pinzon, based on availability. These pristine islands offer a unique opportunity to witness an abundance of rare and exotic wildlife. These pristine islands are home to a variety of awe-inspiring marine life, which we'll have the chance to see during our snorkeling excursion. From graceful sharks and playful sea lions to elegant stingrays and magnificent marine turtles, the island's waters are teeming with fascinating creatures. Keep an eye out for the iconic blue-footed boobies as they perch along the rocky shores. Your expert guide will provide an informative commentary, explaining the island’s diverse ecosystem and its inhabitants’ unique adaptations.

Overnight in Puerto Ayora

Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch


Day 3: After breakfast, you'll board a ferry to Isabela Island, the biggest Galapagos island. Then we will experience the enchanting marine life of the Galapagos Islands as you venture through the iconic lava tunnels on a tour that showcases the stunning underwater world. Witness the unique rock formations and come face to face with various fascinating marine creatures, including white-tipped reef sharks, graceful sea turtles, and vibrant schools of tropical fish. Your expert guide will provide informative commentary about the geological history of the tunnels and the diverse ecosystem that exists within them. The tour includes snorkeling and swimming alongside these captivating creatures.

Overnight in Isabela 

Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch


Day 4: Tintoreras tour, we'll take a short boat ride followed by a hike to observe the incredible biodiversity of the area, including iguanas, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and the iconic white-tipped Tintoreras sharks. We'll also have the opportunity to snorkel in the nearby waters. After the tour, we'll return to Isabela Island and catch a ferry back to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island.

Overnight in Puerto Ayora 

Meals: Breakfast 


Day 5: You'll be taken back to the airport, ending an unforgettable Galapagos Island-hopping adventure.

Meals: Breakfast 


End of the services 


What’s included

  • Transfer in and out
    Baltra - Puerto Ayora - Baltra
  • 4-night accommodation
    Based on double occupancy in category selected
  • Tours and activities
    As detailed on the itinerary
  • Bilingual guides
    For day tours
  • Meals
    4 breakfasts and 3 lunches per person

What’s not included

  • Galapagos fee
    Adult $100 and $50 for Child
  • Bus fee
    At baltra Airport $5 p.p
  • Ingala card $20 p.p
  • Flights
    Guayaquil - Baltra $ 350 - $460 per person
  • Travel Insurance

Available Packages

Standard Tour
Deposit:$800

Rate per person based on double occupancy


Santa Cruz: Galapagos Native Hotel or similar 3 N

Isabela: La Laguna o similar, 1 N

$1,080
Deposit:$800
Superior Tour
Deposit:$1,000

Rate per person based on double occupancy


Santa Cruz: La Isla Hotel or similar 3 N

Isabela: Casa de Marita or similar, 1 N

$1,290
Deposit:$1,000

Available options

Shuttle Cuenca to Guayaquil
$60

Add your shuttle from Cuenca to Guayaquil, minimum 2 participants to confirm the ride, for bigger groups please consult. Rate per person

$1,080
Deposit: $800


Your Organizer


CB
Cuenca Bestours
65 reviews
Cuenca Bestours is more than just a Tour Operator & Travel Agency. We are your personal guides to the wonders of Cuenca and Ecuador. Whether you are looking for adventure, culture, or relaxation, we can tailor your activities to suit your preferences and needs. We also offer bilingual support in English and Spanish, so you can enjoy your trip without any language barriers. With Cuenca Bestours, you will discover new possibilities and experiences on every vacation. Join us, and let us turn every mile into a lasting memory!

Reviews

Our hike with Diego in Cajas National Park completely exceeded our expectations!!! Diego is a wonderful driver and his English is excellent. He is extremely knowledgable about all the plants we encountered on our hike, and had some great information to share about the park. This was one of the Top 3 Highlights of our trip to Ecuador. Highly recommend going with Diego!
By Joanna D for Cajas National Park Full Day Shared Tour on Mar 01, 2025
Outstanding tour! We had a wonderful day-long tour to the ruins of Ingapirca and the towns and artisans of Gualaceo and Chordeleg! Our guide, Luis, was fantastic. He clearly loves being a tour guide and is very knowledgeable about Ecuadorian culture. He was professional and courteous with a great sense of humor. Oh, and he spoke English very well. We were also very impressed with Cuencabestours—wow! Questions were answered immediately, and the process from booking to pick up was very smooth. We will definitely be booking more trips with Cuencatours in the future.
By Carole V for Ingapirca + Gualaceo and Chordeleg Shared Tour on Feb 24, 2025
I booked with Cuenca Bestours for my clients’ roundtrip transfer from UIO to Quito and I was so grateful for their professionalism and support! My clients’ plans changed several times and the Cuenca team was accommodating with every update. Their prompt responses and timely pick-ups made the whole process so easy. I will always book with them!
By Lauren V for Quito Airport Transfer Service on Feb 15, 2025
Great tour! Cajas National Park is beautiful. The guide was great, he knew everything about the park, wildlife and plant life. The lunch was very good.
By Susan B for Cajas National Park Full Day Shared Tour on Feb 08, 2025
Great trip with incredible stops along the way. This is one of the best ways to experience Ecuador and some of the most scenic stops in the world. Our tour guide was outstanding and gave us such great info. Highly recommended!!
By John Y for Cajas Half-Day Tour PRIVATE TOUR on Feb 05, 2025
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We had 2 days based from Cuenca to visit Ingapirca and Cajos park then we went to Quito via Chimbazaro with a night in Riobamba, on to Banos then on to Quilotoa and the next day Cotopaxi. Louis was our guide and driver and was engaging, knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. He was the perfect ambassador for Ecuador and we really enjoyed his company and encouraging approach to all we saw and did along the way. The standard of accommodation was good and in Riobamba excellent. The last day Louis returned to Quenca and Lincoln was our guide for Cotopaxi, he was also excellent and made for a great day out. This bespoke tour was really fabulous and was made even more enjoyable by Louis being such a great travelling companion which gave us such a wonderful insight into the sights, culture and food of this wonderful country. Highly recommended!
By Jane M on 05 Dec, 2023

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