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ISLAND HOPPING 5D/4N
DATES: 2021 (Every Wednesday) Departure/Arrival: Baltra Island (airport) Single Supplement: + USD 650 IMPORTANTE NOTE:
Upon arrival at Baltra airport, please purchase the National Park and INGALA transit fee cards, US$100 and US$20 respectively and subject to change without prior notice. |
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The 5-Days Island-Hopping-Central Islands trip will take you to explore Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands while enjoying spectacular scenery with fantastic landscapes and marvelous fauna and flora. Tour stunning sites with white sand beaches and endemic fauna, and snorkel/swim with playful sea lions and green marine turtles. Join Pepe Concierge Service on this thrilling adventure trip!
HIGHLIGHTS
- Overnight in comfortable great Hotels
- Drive through the Highlands of Santa Cruz Island
- Explore the beautiful Islands of Santa Cruz and Isabela
- Have a closer encounter with the Islands' wildlife
- Enjoy fantastic views of stunning landscapes.
- Walk on white-sand beaches
- Take a refreshing swim in turquoise waters
- Snorkel with marine wildlife in crystalline water
- Visit the Giant Tortoises reserve
ITINERARY
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Baltra Island /Puerto Ayora (Sta. Cruz Island) / Arrival day
Day 1 Upon arrival to Baltra island’s airport, transfer to Baltra’s port to take a ferry over Itabaca channel to reach Santa Cruz Island. Take a ride through the highlands of Santa Cruz island, visit a private farm where you’ll enjoy a delicious local lunch. Take a walk through a beautiful natural environment while observing the giant Galapagos Tortoises and a diversity of birds species. Overnight in Puerto Ayora. |
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Pto. Ayora (Santa Cruz Island) – Pto. Villamil (Isabela Island)
Day 2 Enjoy time at one of the most beautiful beaches of Galapagos on Tortuga Bay. Walk on the soft coral sand beach while spotting colonies of marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies and marine birds, as well as mangroves, cacti forest and interesting coastal flora. Take a 3-hours journey to Puerto Villamil situated on Isabela Island. Stay alert along the way to catch an eye of marine turtles, sting-rays, several species of marine birds and dolphins. Before reaching Isabela Island Tour the 4 Hermanos islets. |
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Pto. Villamil (Isabela Island)
Day 3 On Isabela Island, on board a local boat, sail to “Las Tintoreras” islet. Habitat to numerous colonies of marine iguanas, sea lions, and white-tip reef sharks known in Spanish as Tintoreras. This is a great place to snorkel or simply to take a swim with playful sea lions, penguins and marine green turtles. Return to Puerto Ayora. Enjoy a delicious lunch before returning to the hotel. Take a local bus to visit the giant tortoises breeding centre, Arnaldo Tupiza, where you’ll spot a few endemic species, and learn about the hard work done by the National Park to protect such species. Walkthrough a wetlands field, habitat to 4 species of mangroves, numerous species of birds, including flamingoes, lapwings and also marine iguanas. |
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Pto. Villamil (Isabela Island) – Puerto Ayora (Sta. Cruz Island)
Day 4 Today, head back to Santa Cruz Island. A 3-hours journey will take us back to Puerto Ayora. Keep an eye opened along the way for marine turtles, sting-rays, several species of marine birds and dolphins. Visit the breeding centre of giant tortoises, Fausto Llerena, where the embalmed body of the ancient and worldwide known Lonesome George Tortoise is exhibited. Take a short visit to the Charles Darwin museum. Explore the coastline of Santa Cruz island, habitat to playful sea lions, blue-footed and Nazca boobies. Visit the Germans Bay (“Bahía de Los Alemanes”), a paradisiac site where a walk will be organised to"Canal del Amor” (channel of love) and "Playa de Los Perros” (dogs’ beach) surrounded by dry forest and a rocky shoreline. At last, take a swim in Las Grietas (The Cracks). We’ll return to our hotel where we’ll enjoy a farewell dinner. |
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Puerto Ayora (Sta. Cruz Island) / Baltra / Departure day
Day 5 Before heading to Baltra's airport, visit the natural formation known as the Craters "Los Gemelos” (the twins). The craters area has its microclimate and it’s surrounded by a Scalesia forest which is the habitat for bromeliads, orchids, moss, lichens and many species of birds (scarlet flycatchers, Darwin’s finches and short-eared owls). Continue the journey to Itabaca Channel, take a ferry across, then a bus transfer to Baltra's airport. Your local guide will help you to find the airline’s counter. |
In true expedition style, we encourage exploration and adventure, offering flexibility in challenging environments in a way that puts you among the action to see and do as much as possible.
Our itineraries are guidelines to follow day-by-day. However, some changes may occur prior to departure or during the tour due to weather conditions, seasonal changes that can alter timetables, flight schedules and transport routes. These changes can happen with little notice so please be prepared for alterations along the route. Bear in mind on occasion, the timing of included activities in each location may also differ from the timetable written on your itinerary.
We always work hard to make sure you have the best holiday experience. Nevertheless, things can and do go wrong occasionally due to the nature of travel. Please take it as part of the travel experience. If any issue occurs while on tour, please, discuss it with your local guide. If the issues go beyond his/her control, feel free to reach out to us. We're here to help.
For any emergency, contact us at our WhatsApp number, available 24/7 (+54.911.4434.6643), or send us an email at pepeconciergeservice@gmail.com.
Our itineraries are guidelines to follow day-by-day. However, some changes may occur prior to departure or during the tour due to weather conditions, seasonal changes that can alter timetables, flight schedules and transport routes. These changes can happen with little notice so please be prepared for alterations along the route. Bear in mind on occasion, the timing of included activities in each location may also differ from the timetable written on your itinerary.
We always work hard to make sure you have the best holiday experience. Nevertheless, things can and do go wrong occasionally due to the nature of travel. Please take it as part of the travel experience. If any issue occurs while on tour, please, discuss it with your local guide. If the issues go beyond his/her control, feel free to reach out to us. We're here to help.
For any emergency, contact us at our WhatsApp number, available 24/7 (+54.911.4434.6643), or send us an email at pepeconciergeservice@gmail.com.
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Inquire about this trip.
Our friendly advisors are ready to work with you to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary that matches your taste, schedule and budget. Get started today! |
ACCOMMODATION
| Day | Itinerary | Hotel | Room Type |
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| 1 | Santa Cruz/Puerto Ayora | HotelBoutique | Twin/Double |
| 2 | Isabela/Puerto Villamil | Hotel Boutique | Twin/Double |
| 3 | Isabela/Puerto Villamil | Hotel Boutique | Twin/Double |
| 4 | Santa Cruz/Puerto Ayora | Hotel Boutique | Twin/Double |
| 5 | Depart Galapagos Islands | ||
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Transfer from/to the airport
- Accommodation in double/twin room (Small Boutique hotels)
- Naturalist Bilingual guide
- Meals: 4 breakfasts / 3 lunches / 1 dinner
- Excursions described on the itinerary
- Ferry, Yacht rides, water-taxis and bus ride while on tour
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare from/to Galapagos (if internal flights needed, please contact us)
- Meals excluding those mentioned on section, what's included
- Alcoholic and bottled drinks during meals
- Travel Insurance: Travellers must purchase travel insurance before joining a trip with Pepe Concierge Service.
- Galapagos National Park and INGALA transit fee cards, US$ 100 and US$ 20 respectively
- Tip and other expenses
TRAVELER TIPS
VISAS
Please visit the relevant consular website of the countries you'll be visiting for more detailed and up-to-date visa information. If you need a visa, please obtain your visa in advance.
HEALTH AND CERTIFICATIONS
Most countries in South America do not require any vaccination certificates from travellers to enter the countries. However, travellers should stay up-to-date on their vaccines including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, hepatitis A, B, typhoid, rabies and yellow fever vaccine. If your itinerary includes subtropical and tropical regions/areas, it's recommended to vaccinate against Hepatitis B and yellow fever.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The COVID-19 has had a major impact in all South American countries, with more cases being found every day. We at Pepe Concierge Service have taken all necessary precautions to protect our customers' integrity and health and helped everyone to find their way back to their home countries. Our heart and good thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this virus. We are deeply thankful to all those who are out there working to contain this fatal virus. We'll stay alert and on top to any changes on this subject to keep our customers updated.
For more information, visit our blog.
Is the Zika virus a risk in South America?
Zika virus (or Zika) has been reported in a few South America countries. Travellers, especially pregnant women, children under 5 years old, people with a pre-existing medical condition and the elderly over 60 years old should take special precautions. We suggest checking with your doctor before booking a trip to South America sub-tropical and tropical regions/areas. Along with Zika, travellers must also protect themselves against dengue and chikungunya, both of which are also transmitted by mosquitos.
Recommendations from the South America countries Ministry of Health:
SAFETY
Safety in the Galapagos Islands is not a concern at all. However, pickpocketing is a common crime in some large cities. If you do find time to explore on your own, below are some key precautions to take:
TRANSPORTATION
Public transportation in some countries is not well organised. However, in some large cities, public transportation is really organised and available to reach tourist areas. To use public transportation, please ask the hotel staff for detailed information.
Another way to move around is through radio taxis. Some countries have the taxi system regulated such as Brasil, Chile, Argentina where taxis use meters, other countries, taxis have not been regulated (no taximeters) which means you must negotiate the taxi fare first before getting into a taxi. Otherwise, risk paying the foreigner price. From/to the International Airport, you should arrange a taxi with your hotel or a transfer company prior to arrival/departure for a fixed fare.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
We strongly promote responsible travel. You can minimize the impact on local cultures, the environment and turn the negative aspects of tourism into positive aspects. We believe you can make a difference.
read more
Please visit the relevant consular website of the countries you'll be visiting for more detailed and up-to-date visa information. If you need a visa, please obtain your visa in advance.
HEALTH AND CERTIFICATIONS
Most countries in South America do not require any vaccination certificates from travellers to enter the countries. However, travellers should stay up-to-date on their vaccines including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, hepatitis A, B, typhoid, rabies and yellow fever vaccine. If your itinerary includes subtropical and tropical regions/areas, it's recommended to vaccinate against Hepatitis B and yellow fever.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The COVID-19 has had a major impact in all South American countries, with more cases being found every day. We at Pepe Concierge Service have taken all necessary precautions to protect our customers' integrity and health and helped everyone to find their way back to their home countries. Our heart and good thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this virus. We are deeply thankful to all those who are out there working to contain this fatal virus. We'll stay alert and on top to any changes on this subject to keep our customers updated.
For more information, visit our blog.
Is the Zika virus a risk in South America?
Zika virus (or Zika) has been reported in a few South America countries. Travellers, especially pregnant women, children under 5 years old, people with a pre-existing medical condition and the elderly over 60 years old should take special precautions. We suggest checking with your doctor before booking a trip to South America sub-tropical and tropical regions/areas. Along with Zika, travellers must also protect themselves against dengue and chikungunya, both of which are also transmitted by mosquitos.
Recommendations from the South America countries Ministry of Health:
- Apply mosquito repellent every 4 hours (25% deet-based) on bare skin and thin clothing
- Wear thin long sleeve t-shirts/shirts and trousers
- Spray mosquito repellent on tables, bed skirts, etc.
SAFETY
Safety in the Galapagos Islands is not a concern at all. However, pickpocketing is a common crime in some large cities. If you do find time to explore on your own, below are some key precautions to take:
- Request a taxi service through the hotel staff. You can also call UBER which operates in a few cities.
- Wear your backpack/bag to the front when walking through bigger crowds.
- Do not carry your wallet in the back pocket of your trousers.
- Avoid wearing fancy jewellery.
- Leave original documents, credit cards in the hotel safe box, taking the bare minimum of cash with you. It’s always a good idea to hide cash in different parts of your clothes.
- A neck/waist money belt can be very handy to keep cash hidden.
- In restaurant/cafes, do not hang your bag/backpack on the arm of the chairs or leave it sitting on the floor.
- Withdraw cash only during the day and from ATMs located inside banks or guarded ATMs.
- Cover ATMs keyboard with one hand when typing your PIN.
- Do not get into a car by someone’s invitation, even if it's a police car.
TRANSPORTATION
Public transportation in some countries is not well organised. However, in some large cities, public transportation is really organised and available to reach tourist areas. To use public transportation, please ask the hotel staff for detailed information.
Another way to move around is through radio taxis. Some countries have the taxi system regulated such as Brasil, Chile, Argentina where taxis use meters, other countries, taxis have not been regulated (no taximeters) which means you must negotiate the taxi fare first before getting into a taxi. Otherwise, risk paying the foreigner price. From/to the International Airport, you should arrange a taxi with your hotel or a transfer company prior to arrival/departure for a fixed fare.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
We strongly promote responsible travel. You can minimize the impact on local cultures, the environment and turn the negative aspects of tourism into positive aspects. We believe you can make a difference.
read more
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Inquire about this trip.
Our friendly advisors are ready to work with you to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary that matches your taste, schedule and budget. Get started today! |
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