GALAPAGOS ISLANDS HOTEL BASED TOURS CASA NATURA GALAPAGOS LODGE
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS HOTEL BASED TOURS – CASA NATURA GALAPAGOS LODGES
GTCN – 111-GALAPAGOS ISLANDS HOTEL BASED PROGRAM
CASA NATURA GALAPAGOS LODGE – ISLAND HOPPING
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – FOUR DAYS / THREE NIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
A snapshot of islands to be visited and the highlights and iconic fauna and flora species of each island.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:
Detailed information on activities and visits to each island and applicable cruise rates
PRE-GALAPAGOS TOURS:
A sample of tours offered in Quito and surroundings o be offered in combination with this Galapagos Hotel Based Program. Or, we can tailor additional Pre and Post tours to adjust to your clients’ interests
GTCN – 111-GALAPAGOS ISLANDS HOTEL BASED PROGRAM
CASA NATURA GALAPAGOS LODGE – ISLAND HOPPING
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – FOUR DAYS / THREE NIGHTS
Daily Departures
HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1: Arrival in Baltra and Santa Cruz Island. Visit the Highlands and a Giant Tortoise Reserve (L)
DAY 2: Day cruise to one of the following islands: North Seymour, Plazas Island or Santa Fe Islands (B/L/D)
DAY 3: Day tour Santa Cruz Island Bay Tour (B/L)
DAY 4: Departure Santa Cruz Island for Baltra Airport for your flight to Quito or Guayaquil or your next destination. (B/-/-)
CASA NATURA LODGE – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
GROSS RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018
| CASA NATURA LODGE | DOUBLE | TRIPLE | SINGLE | CHILD |
| 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS PROGRAM | $ 1,113 | $ 982 | $ 1,529 | $ 754 |
| 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS PROGRAM | $ 1,539 | $ 1,403 | $ 1,990 | $ 1,175 |
GTCN – 111-GALAPAGOS ISLANDS HOTEL BASED PROGRAM
CASA NATURA GALAPAGOS LODGE – ISLAND HOPPING
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – FOUR DAYS / THREE NIGHTS
Daily Departures
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN BALTRA AND SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
Arrive to Baltra Airport. Reception and transfer. Ferry crossing to Santa Cruz Island (10 min-ride). Arrive to Santa Cruz Island. Stop in highlands of Santa Cruz where you will visit a Giant Tortoise Reserve for an easy hike to observe to Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat. Transfer to Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge and check in. In the afternoon visit to The Charles Darwin Research Station where you’ll learn by first hand, the conservation and research efforts in the Galapagos Islands. See the tortoise hatchlings and breeding programs which are saving several races of tortoises from extinction. Also, the opportunity to see the giant Galapagos tortoises.
Overnight at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge in Santa Cruz Island.
Meals: Lunch
DAY 2: DAY CRUISE TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ISLANDS
NORTH SEYMOUR, PLAZAS ISLAND OR SANTA FE ISLANDS
Breakfast. Transfer to the pier to take boat for a shared daily tour to North Seymour, Plazas Island, or Santa Fe islands (according to availability). In the afternoon transfer back to the lodge.
Overnight at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge in Santa Cruz Island.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch during the cruise
DAY CRUISE TOURS INCLUDES: Land and marine transportation, Bilingual naturalist guide, Lunch on board
NOT INCLUDED: Snorkel equipment. Tips and gratuities to guide and crew
FULL DAY NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND
Around 08:00 we will picked up by the hotel. Transfer to Itabaca Chanel where we’ll board the boat. After 45 minutes sailing (approx.) we land at North Seymour Island. This, is a wonderful island to hike. In this island we´ll find Palo Santo (incense stick) tress, and also might see blue footed boobies in breeding colonies making its courtship dance (depend of the season), swallowed tail gull sitting in the cliffs and admire large number of frigate birds in their nests. One of the best attractions in the Galapagos Islands is watch the frigate birds with their enormous red pouches hanging up from their necks. In other part of the island we may see sea lions playing and surfing in the waves.
Seymour is mostly arid and flat, and has simple vegetation like palo santo, cactus, salt bushes and others. The trail of the National Park is circular and has 2 kilometers long, crosses the interior of the island and takes us to explore the rocky coast. Also this trail will take us to some of the largest colonies of sea birds in the Galapagos Islands. After the visit we will go to Bachas Beach for swimming and snorkeling. We´ll go back to the boat for lunch and sailing back to Santa Cruz.
FULL DAY SOUTH PLAZAS ISLAND
Around 08:00 we will picked up by the hotel. Transfer to Itabaca Chanel where we’ll board the boat. After 1 ½ hours sailing (aprox.) we land to South Plazas Island.
This island is located at the east of Santa Cruz and is the partner of North Plaza, there are two islets separate by a small channel of turquoise water that contrast with the a red natural carpet (sesuvium) and cactus.
When we arrive to the island, will be greeted by a Galapagos sea lions court. During the visit we´ll probably see a variety of sea birds fishing and flying really close to the cliff. We also find two different kinds of iguanas, the land iguana with their yellow-brown color eating cactus and the marine iguana having a sunbath. The second part of the tour is Carrión Point, where we can enjoy a unique experience doing snorkel. We might found white tip reef shark, different kinds of reef fishes and if we are lucky some marine turtles and sea lions. We´ll go back to the boat for lunch and sailing back to Santa Cruz.
FULL DAY SANTA FE ISLAND
Around 08h00 we will picked up by the hotel. Transfer to the pier where we’ll board the boat. After 2 hours sailing (approx.) the yacht will arrive to Santa Fe Island.
A short 300 meter trail takes us to one of the tallest stands of Opuntia Cactus in the island. From this point we can look out for endemic land iguanas, sea lions in white sand beach resting waiting for pictures. Crabs, nocturnal herons, marine iguanas, mockingbirds and Galapagos doves are often seen in Santa Fe island.After the hike will make snorkeling in the bay where tranquil turquoise waters make it one of the best places to admire the fauna of the Galapagos. After lunch on board the yacht we will go back to Puerto Ayora.
DAY 3: SANTA CRUZ ISLAND BAY TOUR
After breakfast at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge, we´ll take the boat for a visit to Santa Cruz Island´s bay. The tour takes around 3 hours and a half. Starting from the main pier of Puerto Ayora, the boat will take us to “Lobería” where you will encounter a large seal colony and enjoy snorkeling not far from this amazing mammals. It is a very special place to see a variety of colorful fish. We´ll also visit Punta Estrada, Sharks´Channel, Playa de los Perros, and Grietas. During the visit we may find species like white tip Sharks, sea tortoises, marine iguanas, crabs, pelicans, and some other marine birds. At the end of the excursion, we´ll getting back to the pier. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge in Santa Cruz Island.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: DEPART GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Breakfast at Casa Natura and transfer our either to Baltra airport for your return flight to mainland (Quito or Guayaquil) or to a cruise program departing from Santa Cruz Island.
Meals: Breakfast
CASA NATURA LODGE – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
GROSS RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018
| CASA NATURA LODGE | DOUBLE | TRIPLE | SINGLE | CHILD |
| 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS PROGRAM | $ 1,113 | $ 982 | $ 1,529 | $ 754 |
| 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS PROGRAM | $ 1,539 | $ 1,403 | $ 1,990 | $ 1,175 |
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
Private transfers at airport/hotel/airport in Galapagos with bilingual assistance.
Three night accommodations at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge
Daily breakfast at the hotel
Meals according itinerary
One sailing daily tour according availability (shared services)
One Bay Tour (shared services)
Visits and excursions according itinerary
Professional Bilingual guide during visits in Galapagos
All the excursions are based on shared services. Spaces are subject availability. Boats are capacity for 16 passengers only, in some exceptions boats can be capacity for 20 passengers
NOT INCLUDED:
Air Ticket to the Galapagos Islands
Galapagos entrance fee $100.00 (Subject to change)
Galapagos control transit card $20.00 (Subject to change)
Tips, gratuities, telephone, internet services.
Laundry Service.
Drinks, Bottled Water, Alcoholic Beverages.
Daily dinner and other meals not specified.
Expenses of personal nature. Land services not indicated in the itinerary.
GT-05A – QUITO SERIES
Two Days / One Night
DAY 1: Arrival in Quito
Assistance and private transfer airport to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Transfer out
Private transfer hotel to airport for flight to Galapagos
Meals: Breakfast
GT-05B – QUITO SERIES
Three Days / Two Nights
DAY 1: Arrival in Quito
Assistance and private transfer airport to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Quito
Private fully escorted combined tour of city and Middle of the World
English speaking guide
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Transfer out
Private transfer hotel to airport for flight to Galapagos
Meals: Breakfast
GT-05C – QUITO SERIES
Four Days / Three Nights
DAY 1: Arrival in Quito
Assistance and private transfer airport to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Quito
Private fully escorted combined tour of city and Middle of the World
English speaking guide
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Otavalo and surroundings
Full day Otavalo tour based on private or semi-private basis with lunch
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4: Transfer out
Private transfer hotel to airport for flight to Galapagos
Meals: Breakfast
GTCN – 112 GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
CASA NATURA GALAPAGOS LODGE – ISLAND HOPPING
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – FIVE DAYS / FOUR NIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
A snapshot of islands to be visited and the highlights and iconic fauna and flora species of each island.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:
Detailed information on activities and visits to each island and applicable cruise rates
PRE-GALAPAGOS TOURS:
A sample of tours offered in Quito and surroundings o be offered in combination with this Galapagos Hotel Based Program. Or, we can tailor additional Pre and Post tours to adjust to your clients’ interests
GTCN – 112 GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
CASA NATURA GALAPAGOS LODGE – ISLAND HOPPING
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – FIVE DAYS / FOUR NIGHTS
Daily Departures
HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1: Arrival in Baltra and Santa Cruz Island. Visit the Highlands and a Giant Tortoise Reserve (L)
DAY 2: Day cruise to one of the following islands North Seymour, Plazas Island or Santa Fe Islands (B/L)
DAY 3: Day cruise to one of the following islands North Seymour, Plazas Island or Santa Fe Islands (B/L)
DAY 4: Day Bay Tour includes visits to the “Loberia”, Punta Estrada, Sharks’ Channel, Playa de los Perros & Grietas (B/L)
DAY 5: Departure Santa Cruz Island for Baltra Airport for your flight to Quito or Guayaquil or your next destination. (B/-/-)
CASA NATURA LODGE – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
GROSS RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018
| CASA NATURA LODGE | DOUBLE | TRIPLE | SINGLE | CHILD |
| 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS PROGRAM | $ 1,113 | $ 982 | $ 1,529 | $ 754 |
| 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS PROGRAM | $ 1,539 | $ 1,403 | $ 1,990 | $ 1,175 |
GTCN – 112 GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
CASA NATURA GALAPAGOS LODGE – ISLAND HOPPING
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – FIVE DAYS / FOUR NIGHTS
Daily Departures
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN BALTRA AND SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
Arrive to Baltra Airport. Reception and transfer. Ferry crossing to Santa Cruz Island (10 min-ride). Arrive to Santa Cruz Island. Stop in highlands of Santa Cruz where you will visit a Giant Tortoise Reserve for an easy hike to observe to Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat. Transfer to Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge and check in. In the afternoon visit to The Charles Darwin Research Station where you’ll learn by first hand, the conservation and research efforts in the Galapagos Islands. See the tortoise hatchlings and breeding programs which are saving several races of tortoises from extinction. Also, the opportunity to see the giant Galapagos tortoises.
Overnight at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge in Santa Cruz Island.
Meals: Lunch
DAY 2: DAY CRUISE TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ISLANDS
NORTH SEYMOUR, PLAZAS ISLAND OR SANTA FE ISLANDS
Breakfast. Transfer to the pier to take boat for a shared daily tour to North Seymour, Plazas Island, or Santa Fe islands (according to availability). In the afternoon transfer back to the lodge.
Overnight at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge in Santa Cruz Island.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch during the cruise
DAY CRUISE TOURS INCLUDES: Land and marine transportation, Bilingual naturalist guide, Lunch on board
NOT INCLUDED: Snorkel equipment. Tips and gratuities to guide and crew
DAY 3: DAY CRUISE TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ISLANDS
NORTH SEYMOUR, PLAZAS ISLAND OR SANTA FE ISLANDS
Breakfast. Transfer to the pier to take boat for a shared daily tour to North Seymour, Plazas Island, or Santa Fe islands (according to availability). In the afternoon transfer back to the lodge.
Overnight at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge in Santa Cruz Island.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch during the cruise
DAY CRUISE TOURS INCLUDES: Land and marine transportation, Bilingual naturalist guide, Lunch on board
NOT INCLUDED: Snorkel equipment. Tips and gratuities to guide and crew
DAY CRUISE TOURS DESCRIPTIONS:
FULL DAY NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND
Around 8:00 AM we will picked up by the hotel. Transfer to Itabaca Chanel where we’ll board the boat. After 45 minutes sailing (approx.) we land at North Seymour Island. This, is a wonderful island to hike. In this island we´ll find Palo Santo (incense stick) tress, and also might see blue footed boobies in breeding colonies making its courtship dance (depend of the season), swallowed tail gull sitting in the cliffs and admire large number of frigate birds in their nests. One of the best attractions in the Galapagos Islands is watch the frigate birds with their enormous red pouches hanging up from their necks. In other part of the island we may see sea lions playing and surfing in the waves.
Seymour is mostly arid and flat, and has simple vegetation like palo santo, cactus, salt bushes and others. The trail of the National Park is circular and has 2 kilometers long, crosses the interior of the island and takes us to explore the rocky coast. Also this trail will take us to some of the largest colonies of sea birds in the Galapagos Islands. After the visit we will go to Bachas Beach for swimming and snorkeling. We´ll go back to the boat for lunch and sailing back to Santa Cruz.
FULL DAY SOUTH PLAZAS ISLAND
Around 8:00 AM we will picked up by the hotel. Transfer to Itabaca Chanel where we’ll board the boat. After 1 ½ hours sailing (aprox.) we land to South Plazas Island.
This island is located at the east of Santa Cruz and is the partner of North Plaza, there are two islets separate by a small channel of turquoise water that contrast with the a red natural carpet (sesuvium) and cactus.
When we arrive to the island, will be greeted by a Galapagos sea lions court. During the visit we´ll probably see a variety of sea birds fishing and flying really close to the cliff. We also find two different kinds of iguanas, the land iguana with their yellow-brown color eating cactus and the marine iguana having a sunbath. The second part of the tour is Carrión Point, where we can enjoy a unique experience doing snorkel. We might found white tip reef shark, different kinds of reef fishes and if we are lucky some marine turtles and sea lions. We´ll go back to the boat for lunch and sailing back to Santa Cruz.
FULL DAY SANTA FE ISLAND
Around 8:00 AM we will picked up by the hotel. Transfer to the pier where we’ll board the boat. After 2 hours sailing (approx.) the yacht will arrive to Santa Fe Island.
A short 300 meter trail takes us to one of the tallest stands of Opuntia Cactus in the island. From this point we can look out for endemic land iguanas, sea lions in white sand beach resting waiting for pictures. Crabs, nocturnal herons, marine iguanas, mockingbirds and Galapagos doves are often seen in Santa Fe island. After the hike will make snorkeling in the bay where tranquil turquoise waters make it one of the best places to admire the fauna of the Galapagos. After lunch on board the yacht we will go back to Puerto Ayora.
DAY 4: SANTA CRUZ ISLAND BAY TOUR
After breakfast at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge, we´ll take the boat for a visit to Santa Cruz Island´s bay. The tour takes around 3 hours and a half. Starting from the main pier of Puerto Ayora, the boat will take us to “Lobería,” so named for the large seal colony where is snorkeling is possible not far from this amazing mammals. It is a very special place to see a variety of colors of fish. We´ll also visit Punta Estrada, Sharks´Channel, Playa de los Perros, and Grietas. During the visit we may find species like white tip Sharks, sea tortoises, marine iguanas, crabs, pelicans, and some other marine birds. At the end of the excursion, we´ll getting back to the pier. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge in Santa Cruz Island.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 5: DEPART GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Breakfast at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge and Transfer out Baltra’s airport. Flight black to mainland for connections or visit Ecuador. (B)
End of services.
Meals: Breakfast
CASA NATURA LODGE – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
GROSS RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018
| CASA NATURA LODGE | DOUBLE | TRIPLE | SINGLE | CHILD |
| 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS PROGRAM | $ 1,113 | $ 982 | $ 1,529 | $ 754 |
| 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS PROGRAM | $ 1,539 | $ 1,403 | $ 1,990 | $ 1,175 |
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
Private transfers at airport/hotel/airport in Galapagos with bilingual assistance.
Accommodation in Santa Cruz Island – Puerto Ayora at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge
Daily breakfast at the hotel
Meals according itinerary
One sailing daily tour according availability (shared services)
One Bay Tour (shared services)
Visits and excursions according itinerary
Professional Bilingual guide during visits in Galapagos
NOT INCLUDED:
Air Ticket to the Galapagos Islands
Galapagos entrance fee $100.00
Galapagos control transit card $20.00
Tips, phones, internet services.
Laundry Service.
Drinks, Bottled Water, Alcoholic Beverages.
Daily dinner and other meals not specified.
Consumptions or personal charges.
GT-05A – QUITO SERIES
Two Days / One Night
DAY 1: Arrival in Quito
Assistance and private transfer airport to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Transfer out
Private transfer hotel to airport for flight to Galapagos
Meals: Breakfast
GT-05B – QUITO SERIES
Three Days / Two Nights
DAY 1: Arrival in Quito
Assistance and private transfer airport to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Quito
Private fully escorted combined tour of city and Middle of the World
English speaking guide
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Transfer out
Private transfer hotel to airport for flight to Galapagos
Meals: Breakfast
GT-05C – QUITO SERIES
Four Days / Three Nights
DAY 1: Arrival in Quito
Assistance and private transfer airport to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Quito
Private fully escorted combined tour of city and Middle of the World
English speaking guide
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Otavalo and surroundings
Full day Otavalo tour based on private or semi-private basis with lunch
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4: Transfer out
Private transfer hotel to airport for flight to Galapagos
Meals: Breakfast
GTCN – 113-GALAPAGOS ISLANDS HOTEL BASED PROGRAM
CASA NATURA GALAPAGOS LODGE – ISLAND HOPPING
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – FIVE DAYS / FOUR NIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
A snapshot of islands to be visited and the highlights and iconic fauna and flora species of each island.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:
Detailed information on activities and visits to each island and applicable cruise rates
PRE-GALAPAGOS TOURS:
A sample of tours offered in Quito and surroundings o be offered in combination with this Galapagos Hotel Based Program. Or, we can tailor additional Pre and Post tours to adjust to your clients’ interests
GTCN – 113-GALAPAGOS ISLANDS HOTEL BASED PROGRAM
CASA NATURA GALAPAGOS LODGE – ISLAND HOPPING
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – FIVE DAYS / FOUR NIGHTS
Daily Departures
HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1: Arrival in Baltra and Santa Cruz Island. Visit the Highlands and a Giant Tortoise Reserve (/L)
DAY 2: Santa Cruz Island Bay tour includes visits to the “Loberia”, Punta Estrada, Sharks’ Channel, Playa de los Perros & Grietas. Tranfers by speed boat to Isabela Island (B)
DAY 3: Boat tour to Tunnels (Cabo Rosa). Here you will see lava tunnels and lava bridges under and over sea level. You may be able to see blue footed boobies, sea lions, pelicans and if you are lucky Galapagos penguins. (B/L)
DAY 4: Day tour to Las Tintoreras. We may have the opportunity to see a small colony of penguins recently established in Puerto Villamil, often resting side by side with Blue Footed Boobies. (B/)
DAY 5: Cruise day tour to one of the following islands: North Seymour, Plazas Island, Bartolome Island or Santa Fe Island (B/L)
DAY 6: Departure Santa Cruz Island for Baltra Airport for your flight to Quito or Guayaquil or your next destination. (B)
CASA NATURA LODGE – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
GROSS RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018
| CASA NATURA LODGE | DOUBLE | TRIPLE | SINGLE | CHILD |
| 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS PROGRAM | $ 1,819 | $ 1,639 | $ 2,469 | $ 1,352 |
| 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS PROGRAM | $ 2,263 | $ 2,078 | $ 2,940 | $ 1,790 |
GTCN – 113-GALAPAGOS ISLANDS HOTEL BASED PROGRAM
CASA NATURA GALAPAGOS LODGE – ISLAND HOPPING
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – FIVE DAYS / FOUR NIGHTS
Daily Departures
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN BALTRA & SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
Arrive Baltra Airport. Reception and transfer. Ferry crossing to Santa Cruz Island (10 min-ride). Arrive to Santa Cruz Island. Stop in highlands of Santa Cruz where you will visit a Giant Tortoise Reserve for an easy hike to observe to Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat. Arrive to Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge and check in. Lunch at the highlands or at port.
Overnight at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge in Santa Cruz Island.
Meals: Lunch
DAY 2: SANTA CRUZ BAY TOUR / ISABELA ISLAND
After breakfast at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge, we´ll take the boat for a visit to Santa Cruz Island´s bay. The tour takes around 3 hours and a half. Starting from the main pier of Puerto Ayora, the boat will take us to “Lobería,” so named for the large seal colony where is snorkeling is possible not far from this amazing mammals. It is a very special place to see a variety of colors of fish. We´ll also visit Punta Estrada, Sharks´Channel, Playa de los Perros, and Grietas. During the visit we may find species like white tip Sharks, sea tortoises, marine iguanas, crabs, pelicans, and some other marine birds. At the end of the excursion, we´ll getting back to the pier. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Departure to Isabela Island by shared speed boat around 2 PM. Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Casa de Marita in Isabela Island
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: ISABELA ISLAND
BOAT TOUR TO TUNNELS (CABO ROSA)
After breakfast, we will take a boat trip to Cabo Rosa, a small islet in the middle of the ocean located about 1 hour away from Puerto Villamil. Here you will see lava tunnels and lava bridges under and over sea level. You may be able to see blue footed boobies, sea lions, pelicans and if you are lucky Galapagos penguins. This a great place for snorkeling as you may be able to swim with sea lions, sea turtles, golden rays, trumpet fish, surgeon fish and if lucky with white tip sharks. Lunch on board.
Overnight at Casa de Marita in Isabela Island
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4: ISABELA ISLAND
LAS TINTORERAS
A short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as ‘Las Tintoreras’. We may have the opportunity to see a small colony of penguins recently established in Puerto Villamil, often resting side by side with Blue Footed Boobies. Here a colony of white tip sharks may often be seen resting in a lava canal. You may snorkel or swim around this island. In the afternoon return by shared speed boat back to Puerto Ayora.
Overnight at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge in Santa Cruz Island.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: DAY SAILING TOUR TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ISLANDS:
NORTH SEYMOUR, PLAZAS ISLAND, BARTOLOME ISLAND OR SANTA FE ISLAND
Breakfast. Transfer to the pier to take boat for a shared daily tour to North Seymour, Plazas Island, or Santa Fe islands (according to availability). In the afternoon transfer back to the lodge.
Overnight at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge in Santa Cruz Island.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch during the cruise
DAY CRUISE TOURS INCLUDES: Land and marine transportation, Bilingual naturalist guide, Lunch on board
NOT INCLUDED: Snorkel equipment. Tips and gratuities to guide and crew
NOTE: Description for the boat tours to North Seymour, Plazas Island, Bartolome Island or Santa Fe Island at the end of this tour. All the boat excursions are based on shared services. Spaces are subject availability.
Boats are capacity for 16 passengers only, in some exceptions boats can be capacity for 20 passengers.
DAY CRUISE TOURS DESCRIPTIONS:
FULL DAY NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND
Around 8:00 AM we will picked up by the hotel. Transfer to Itabaca Chanel where we’ll board the boat. After 45 minutes sailing (approx.) we land at North Seymour Island. This, is a wonderful island to hike. In this island we´ll find Palo Santo (incense stick) tress, and also might see blue footed boobies in breeding colonies making its courtship dance (depend of the season), swallowed tail gull sitting in the cliffs and admire large number of frigate birds in their nests. One of the best attractions in the Galapagos Islands is watch the frigate birds with their enormous red pouches hanging up from their necks. In other part of the island we may see sea lions playing and surfing in the waves.
Seymour is mostly arid and flat, and has simple vegetation like palo santo, cactus, salt bushes and others. The trail of the National Park is circular and has 2 kilometers long, crosses the interior of the island and takes us to explore the rocky coast. Also this trail will take us to some of the largest colonies of sea birds in the Galapagos Islands. After the visit we will go to Bachas Beach for swimming and snorkeling. We´ll go back to the boat for lunch and sailing back to Santa Cruz.
FULL DAY SOUTH PLAZAS ISLAND
Around 8:00 AM we will picked up by the hotel. Transfer to Itabaca Chanel where we’ll board the boat. After 1 ½ hours sailing (aprox.) we land to South Plazas Island.
This island is located at the east of Santa Cruz and is the partner of North Plaza, there are two islets separate by a small channel of turquoise water that contrast with the a red natural carpet (sesuvium) and cactus.
When we arrive to the island, will be greeted by a Galapagos sea lions court. During the visit we´ll probably see a variety of sea birds fishing and flying really close to the cliff. We also find two different kinds of iguanas, the land iguana with their yellow-brown color eating cactus and the marine iguana having a sunbath. The second part of the tour is Carrión Point, where we can enjoy a unique experience doing snorkel. We might found white tip reef shark, different kinds of reef fishes and if we are lucky some marine turtles and sea lions. We´ll go back to the boat for lunch and sailing back to Santa Cruz.
FULL DAY SANTA FE ISLAND
Around 8:00 AM we will picked up by the hotel. Transfer to the pier where we’ll board the boat. After 2 hours sailing (approx.) the yacht will arrive to Santa Fe Island.
A short 300 meter trail takes us to one of the tallest stands of Opuntia Cactus in the island. From this point we can look out for endemic land iguanas, sea lions in white sand beach resting waiting for pictures. Crabs, nocturnal herons, marine iguanas, mockingbirds and Galapagos doves are often seen in Santa Fe island. After the hike will make snorkeling in the bay where tranquil turquoise waters make it one of the best places to admire the fauna of the Galapagos. After lunch on board the yacht we will go back to Puerto Ayora.
DAY 6: DEPART Galapagos Island
Breakfast at the Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge and Transfer out Baltra’s airport. Flight black to mainland for connections or visit Ecuador. End of services. . End of services.
Meals: Breakfast
CASA NATURA LODGE – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
GROSS RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018
| CASA NATURA LODGE | DOUBLE | TRIPLE | SINGLE | CHILD |
| 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS PROGRAM | $ 1,819 | $ 1,639 | $ 2,469 | $ 1,352 |
| 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS PROGRAM | $ 2,263 | $ 2,078 | $ 2,940 | $ 1,790 |
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
Private transfers at airport/hotel/airport in Galapagos with bilingual assistance.
Accommodation in Santa Cruz Island at the Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge and Isabela Island at Selected hotel
Daily breakfast
Meals according itinerary
Visits and excursions according itinerary
Marine transportation between islands: Santa Cruz – Isabela – Santa Cruz. (speed boat, shared service)
Professional Bilingual guide during visits in Galapagos
Lodging based on a standard – double room.
NOT INCLUDED:
Ticket to/from Galapagos
Galapagos entrance fee $100.00
Galapagos control transit card $20.00
Isabela Island fee $10.00
Tips, phones, internet services
Laundry Service.
Drinks, Bottled Water, Alcoholic Beverages.
Daily dinner and other meals not specified.
Optional Tours
Consumptions or personal charges.
GT-05A – QUITO SERIES
Two Days / One Night
DAY 1: Arrival in Quito
Assistance and private transfer airport to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Transfer out
Private transfer hotel to airport for flight to Galapagos
Meals: Breakfast
GT-05B – QUITO SERIES
Three Days / Two Nights
DAY 1: Arrival in Quito
Assistance and private transfer airport to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Quito
Private fully escorted combined tour of city and Middle of the World
English speaking guide
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Transfer out
Private transfer hotel to airport for flight to Galapagos
Meals: Breakfast
GT-05C – QUITO SERIES
Four Days / Three Nights
DAY 1: Arrival in Quito
Assistance and private transfer airport to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Quito
Private fully escorted combined tour of city and Middle of the World
English speaking guide
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Otavalo and surroundings
Full day Otavalo tour based on private or semi-private basis with lunch
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4: Transfer out
Private transfer hotel to airport for flight to Galapagos
Meals: Breakfast
GTCN – 114 GALAPAGOS ISLAND HOPPING HOTEL BASED PROGRAM
CASA NATURA GALAPAGOS LODGE – ISLAND HOPPING
SAN CRISTOBAL & SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS – SIX DAYS / FIVE NIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
A snapshot of islands to be visited and the highlights and iconic fauna and flora species of each island.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:
Detailed information on activities and visits to each island and applicable cruise rates
PRE-GALAPAGOS TOURS:
A sample of tours offered in Quito and surroundings o be offered in combination with this Galapagos Hotel Based Program. Or, we can tailor additional Pre and Post tours to adjust to your clients’ interests
GTCN – 114 GALAPAGOS ISLAND HOPPING HOTEL BASED PROGRAM
CASA NATURA GALAPAGOS LODGE – ISLAND HOPPING
SAN CRISTOBAL & SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS – SIX DAYS / FIVE NIGHTS
Daily Departures
HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1: Arrival in San Cristobal Island Airport; visit the Interpretation Center, Cerro Tijeras and Punta Carola (L)
DAY 2: Tour to Kicker Rock or Sleeping Lion (B/L)
DAY 3: Transfer by speed boat (air transfer optional). Afternoon visit to Charles Darwin Research Station (B/L)
DAY 4: Day Bay Tour includes visits to the “Loberia”, Punta Estrada, Sharks’ Channel, Playa de los Perros & Grietas (B)
DAY 5: Cruise day tour to one of the following islands: North Seymour, Plazas Island, Bartolome Island or Santa Fe Island (B/L)
DAY 6: Departure Santa Cruz Island for Baltra Airport for your flight to Quito or Guayaquil or your next destination. (B)
CASA NATURA LODGE – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
GROSS RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018
| CASA NATURA LODGE | DOUBLE | TRIPLE | SINGLE | CHILD |
| 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS PROGRAM | $ 1,819 | $ 1,639 | $ 2,469 | $ 1,352 |
| 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS PROGRAM | $ 2,263 | $ 2,078 | $ 2,940 | $ 1,790 |
GTCN – 114 GALAPAGOS ISLAND HOPPING HOTEL BASED PROGRAM
CASA NATURA GALAPAGOS LODGE – ISLAND HOPPING
SAN CRISTOBAL & SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS – SIX DAYS / FIVE NIGHTS
Daily Departures
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN SAN CRISTOBAL
Arrival at San Cristóbal airport. Reception and transfer to the selected hotel to leave baggage. Upon arrival, we will visit the Interpretation Center to learn about the history and origin of the Galapagos Islands. We will go to Cerro Tijeretas, natural viewpoint with a panoramic view of the island, called like that because of the frigates of the place that have a tail ending in form of a pair of scissors. The Cerro Tijeretas is considered one of the most important points to visit in the island. It was one of the first places where the English biologist, Charles Robert Darwin landed. This is why there is a statue in his honor. We will continue the path to Punta Carola to observe the wonderful fauna and flora of the island. We will finish the day with a snorkeling activity at Playa Mann. Transfer to the selected hotel in San Cristóbal Island
DAY 2: TOUR KICKER ROCK (LEON DORMIDO)
After breakfast at the selected hotel, we will board a small boat for “Kicker Rock”. The rocks are also known as “Sleeping Lion”, due to its resting “lion’’ shape. Starting from the main pier of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the boat will take us to the “Sleeping Lion” where we will be able to snorkel. We may observe a variety of species such as rays, Galapagos sharks, pelicans, reefs, sea turtles and much more. Then we will visit one of the beaches nearby (Manglecito, Puerto Grande or Cerro Brujo) to rest and enjoy a beautiful day. At the end of the tour, we will return to the pier to go to the hotel. Free afternoon. (B) and (L)
DAY 3: SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
After breakfast, we’ll cross to Santa Cruz Island by speed boat (2 hours ride). Arrive to Puerto Ayora. We will stop at the highlands of Santa Cruz to visit a giant tortoise’s private reserve. Here it is possible to observe them in their natural habitat. After Lunch we will visit the famous Charles Darwin Station that has an interpretation center of natural history of Galapagos. The Charles Darwin station is an international non-profit research organization that aims to protect the Galapagos Islands. This is why this place is a mandatory stop to learn the history and origin of the Galapagos Islands. Transfer to Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge. (B) and (L)
DAY 4: BAY TOUR
This day after breakfast at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge we´ll take the speed boat for a visit to Santa Cruz Island´s bay. The tour takes around 3 hours and a half. Starting from the main pier of Puerto Ayora, the boat will take us to “Lobería,” so named for the sea lions colony that are there, It is possible to snorkel near this place where you may see the diversity of colorful fish. We´ll also visit Punta Estrada, Sharks´ Channel, Playa de los Perros, and Grietas. During this visits we may find species like Tintoreras sharks, sea turtles, marine iguanas, crabs, pelicans, and some other marine birds. At the end of the excursion we´ll returns to the pier. We will have the rest of the afternoon free. (B) Overnight at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge.
DAY 5: DAY SAILING TOUR TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ISLANDS:
NORTH SEYMOUR, PLAZAS ISLAND, BARTOLOME ISLAND OR SANTA FE ISLAND
Breakfast. Transfer to the pier to take boat for a shared daily tour to North Seymour, Plazas Island, or Santa Fe islands (according to availability). In the afternoon transfer back to the lodge.
Overnight at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge in Santa Cruz Island.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch during the cruise
DAY CRUISE TOURS INCLUDES: Land and marine transportation, Bilingual naturalist guide, Lunch on board
NOT INCLUDED: Snorkel equipment. Tips and gratuities to guide and crew
NOTE: Description for the boat tours to North Seymour, Plazas Island, Bartolome Island or Santa Fe Island at the end of this tour. All the boat excursions are based on shared services. Spaces are subject availability.
Boats are capacity for 16 passengers only, in some exceptions boats can be capacity for 20 passengers.
DAY CRUISE TOURS DESCRIPTIONS:
FULL DAY NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND
Around 8:00 AM we will picked up by the hotel. Transfer to Itabaca Chanel where we’ll board the boat. After 45 minutes sailing (approx.) we land at North Seymour Island. This, is a wonderful island to hike. In this island we´ll find Palo Santo (incense stick) tress, and also might see blue footed boobies in breeding colonies making its courtship dance (depend of the season), swallowed tail gull sitting in the cliffs and admire large number of frigate birds in their nests. One of the best attractions in the Galapagos Islands is watch the frigate birds with their enormous red pouches hanging up from their necks. In other part of the island we may see sea lions playing and surfing in the waves.
Seymour is mostly arid and flat, and has simple vegetation like palo santo, cactus, salt bushes and others. The trail of the National Park is circular and has 2 kilometers long, crosses the interior of the island and takes us to explore the rocky coast. Also this trail will take us to some of the largest colonies of sea birds in the Galapagos Islands. After the visit we will go to Bachas Beach for swimming and snorkeling. We´ll go back to the boat for lunch and sailing back to Santa Cruz.
FULL DAY SOUTH PLAZAS ISLAND
Around 8:00 AM we will picked up by the hotel. Transfer to Itabaca Chanel where we’ll board the boat. After 1 ½ hours sailing (aprox.) we land to South Plazas Island.
This island is located at the east of Santa Cruz and is the partner of North Plaza, there are two islets separate by a small channel of turquoise water that contrast with the a red natural carpet (sesuvium) and cactus.
When we arrive to the island, will be greeted by a Galapagos sea lions court. During the visit we´ll probably see a variety of sea birds fishing and flying really close to the cliff. We also find two different kinds of iguanas, the land iguana with their yellow-brown color eating cactus and the marine iguana having a sunbath. The second part of the tour is Carrión Point, where we can enjoy a unique experience doing snorkel. We might found white tip reef shark, different kinds of reef fishes and if we are lucky some marine turtles and sea lions. We´ll go back to the boat for lunch and sailing back to Santa Cruz.
FULL DAY SANTA FE ISLAND
Around 8:00 AM we will picked up by the hotel. Transfer to the pier where we’ll board the boat. After 2 hours sailing (approx.) the yacht will arrive to Santa Fe Island.
A short 300 meter trail takes us to one of the tallest stands of Opuntia Cactus in the island. From this point we can look out for endemic land iguanas, sea lions in white sand beach resting waiting for pictures. Crabs, nocturnal herons, marine iguanas, mockingbirds and Galapagos doves are often seen in Santa Fe island. After the hike will make snorkeling in the bay where tranquil turquoise waters make it one of the best places to admire the fauna of the Galapagos. After lunch on board the yacht we will go back to Puerto Ayora.
DAY 6: DEPART GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Breakfast at Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge and Transfer out to Baltra’s airport. Flight black to mainland for connections to our next destination.
Meals: Breakfast
CASA NATURA LODGE – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
GROSS RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018
| CASA NATURA LODGE | DOUBLE | TRIPLE | SINGLE | CHILD |
| 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS PROGRAM | $ 1,819 | $ 1,639 | $ 2,469 | $ 1,352 |
| 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS PROGRAM | $ 2,263 | $ 2,078 | $ 2,940 | $ 1,790 |
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
Private transfers at airport/hotel/airport in Galapagos with bilingual assistance.
Accommodation in Santa Cruz Island at the Casa Natura Galapagos Lodge and Isabela Island at Selected hotel
Daily breakfast
Meals according itinerary
Visits and excursions according itinerary
Marine transportation between islands: Santa Cruz – Isabela – Santa Cruz. (speed boat, shared service)
Professional Bilingual guide during visits in Galapagos
Lodging based on a standard – double room.
NOT INCLUDED:
Ticket to/from Galapagos
Galapagos entrance fee $100.00
Galapagos control transit card $20.00
Isabela Island fee $10.00
Tips, phones, internet services
Laundry Service.
Drinks, Bottled Water, Alcoholic Beverages.
Daily dinner and other meals not specified.
Optional Tours
Consumptions or personal charges.
GT-05A – QUITO SERIES
Two Days / One Night
DAY 1: Arrival in Quito
Assistance and private transfer airport to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Transfer out
Private transfer hotel to airport for flight to Galapagos
Meals: Breakfast
GT-05B – QUITO SERIES
Three Days / Two Nights
DAY 1: Arrival in Quito
Assistance and private transfer airport to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Quito
Private fully escorted combined tour of city and Middle of the World
English speaking guide
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Transfer out
Private transfer hotel to airport for flight to Galapagos
Meals: Breakfast
GT-05C – QUITO SERIES
Four Days / Three Nights
DAY 1: Arrival in Quito
Assistance and private transfer airport to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Quito
Private fully escorted combined tour of city and Middle of the World
English speaking guide
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Otavalo and surroundings
Full day Otavalo tour based on private or semi-private basis with lunch
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4: Transfer out
Private transfer hotel to airport for flight to Galapagos
Meals: Breakfast
