Are you searching for more than the average cruise journey around the Galapagos Islands? Instead of spending your entire trip boat-bound, do you want an experience offering exploration, volunteer opportunities, and travel time in this beautiful Islands in South America?
If you have answered yes to these questions then our True Galapagos Experience is perfect for you. Cultural enthusiasts, people interested in conservation, lovers of the outdoors and travel fans alike will find something for their needs here in this great and affordable trip.
This program incorporates an wide range of exhilarating activities on the islands including: swimming with sea lions, snorkeling with peaceful sharks, playing close to giant tortoises, volunteering at local reserves, strolling along crystalline and white sand beaches, island hopping and much more; this is not just a trip, this is The True Galapagos Experience.
So what are you waiting for? This is your chance to create lifelong memories and simultaneously make a lasting positive difference to the Galapagos Archipelago. Do something unique; a lot of people may travel to the islands, but not everyone leaves after enjoying a rewarding experience like this one.
Note: We run small groups with limited capacity, therefore due to high demand we recommend bookings are made as early as possible.
Mariscal Sucre Airport in Quito (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
– Observe giant tortoises in their natural state at Primicias Range.
– Visit the famous Charles Darwin Station.
– Enjoy a nice day at the pristine white sandy beaches of Tortuga Bay.
– Tour Academy Bay by boat, including snorkeling at Loberia Island, hike to Las Grietas for a swim in the crystal-clear water beneath lava rock cliffs.
– Free time for independent exploration and activities around the island.
– Speedboat to San Cristobal Island.
– Volunteer project for five days on the San Cristobal volunteer station.
– In your free time, you can visit the Interpretation Center in town to learn about both the geological and human history of the islands, conservation issues, and natural history. After viewing the exhibits, take a walk along winding paths leading from the Interpretation Center to Playa Punta Carola (about 35 minutes), a favorite spot for surfing, or on to Cerro Tijeretas where you can snorkel with sea lions, and on to Frigate Bird Hill, a nesting place for frigate birds. Along the way are plants, lava lizards, and other animals endemic to this area. (optional)
– Relax at Playa Mann beach where you can soak up sun near the sea lions or rent kayaks to explore along the shoreline.
– Book a tour with a local operator for a day trip to the impressive Kicker Rock to snorkel or dive where you can see sea lions, turtles, hammerhead & galapagos.sharks, etc (extra cost)
– Tour to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center.
– Boat trip to Las Tintorera Islet to snorkel and hike, observing penguins, iguanas, reef sharks, sea lions and blue footed boobies, pelicans and more.
– Hike to Volcano craters of Sierra Negra (the third biggest crater around the world) and Volcano Chico to see the lava formations, tunnels and a unique landscape.
– Snorkel in “Los Tuneles” to see different animals of the sea.
