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What to do and see in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Islands: The Best Multi-day Tours
Puerto Ayora is a town in central Galápagos, Ecuador. Located on the southern shore of Santa Cruz Island, it is the seat of Santa Cruz Canton. The town is named in honor of Isidro Ayora, an Ecuadorian president. The town is sometimes mistakenly referred to as Santa Cruz.
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1. 4 Days Galápagos - Total Experience Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Come to this tour through Galapagos while visiting some of the best and most interest spots to meet the legendary fauna in the gorgeous islands of the archipelago! You will have the chance to see the attractions of Santa Cruz like the Scientific Station Charles Darwin in order to see those legendary giant turtles and also you can choose between Seymour or Bartolome Islands, both of them are known for been some of the best spots to be near the nature and wildlife!
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transfers Airport - Hotel - Airport, Accommodation in the hotel
Exclusions: Air ticket, Entrance to the Galapagos National Park, Tips
Reviewed By marcosz840
Hi Travellers! This is Joel. I am finally at home! I am from New York and I spent last week in the Galápagos Islands for the holidays and I am so happy to start this year after this incredible trip. Ecuador is amazing, the nature, community, the landscapes are out of mind! I was there with my family and we enjoyed so many activities with a smart, funny and friendly tour guide! I recommend BM Tours to everyone who wants to enjoy this beautiful country. They provided to me all the information about what I should bring and do. Thank you BM TOURS
2. 7-Day The Best of Galapagos Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Discover the enchanted Galapagos Islands through this island-hopping tour! The islands offer endless opportunities to witness a unique abundance of wildlife in a setting unlike any other on the planet. Due to it’s isolation, the Galapagos formed a natural sanctuary that preserves species, allowing them to evolve over countless millennia. This is one of the few places on earth that allows such close and intimate contact with the wildlife. The tour also provides many benefits to local communities and is socially and environmentally responsible. Be part of an educational and inspirational journey of a lifetime in one of the most fiercely protected marine wilderness’ in the world! "Unique Experiences" Snorkel through lava formations with sea turtles, penguins, sea horses, sea lions and sharks at Lava Tunnels Hike to the top of Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela Island and admire the surrounding moon-like landscapes
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Airport shuttles (Domestic flights), Accommodation based in double occupancy, Activities, Gear: snorkeling mask and fins, life vest, Certified expert English-speaking Adventure Naturalist local guides
Exclusions: Airfare Quito - Galapagos - Quito round trip, Single Supplement, International flights, Airport transfer (international flights), Travel insurance (mandatory), Meals not described in the itinerary , INGALA transit card Fee, Galapagos National Park Fee, USD$10 pier-use fee at Puerto Villamil, Wetsuit for rent: USD $10, Tips
Reviewed By imnhoj
It would be hard to pick a favorite activity on this adventure, every day seemed to be better than the last. Climbing cotopaxi to 16k, mountain biking in the Andes, white water rafting, hiking around a volcanic crater lake, the otovalo market, the amazing hike through the rain forest, and exploring Quito. And I don't think we have ever had a better guide, Marcelo was a very knowledgeable and gracious host for his remarkable country. All of our accomodations were top notch and very unique. This trip far exceeded our expectations. If you are looking for an adventure, you will not be disappointed.
3. 12 Day Galapagos Expedition (Tourist Class)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
This Galapagos Islands Expedition Tour is designed for travelers who like a combination of organized activities and exploring other parts of the Galapagos Islands by themselves. You will explore the Galapagos Islands with a combination of organized day tours with an English speaking guide and have time to explore by yourself with our self-guided packages. Enjoy this enchanted archipelago with our Galapagos Islands Expedition tour!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Accommodation in a single, double or triple room., Breakfast, Breakfast, Snorkel gear., English speaking naturalist guide (local Galapagos guide), Transfer in from San Cristobal airport and transfer out to Baltra airport., Transportation between the Islands., 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish.
Exclusions: Round trip flights from mainland Ecuador to Galapagos Islands., Entrance fee Galapagos National Park., Migratory Control Card: $20 p.p. (cash only), Isabela dock fee: $10 p.p. (cash only), Water taxi $ 1 p.p. each way (a boat that takes you from the Speedboat to the Harbor and vice versa), Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel fee ($5 p.p. each way), Wet-suits rent: $5 p.p. (recommendable between May-November), Personal health & travel insurance., Optional tips for the guide.
Reviewed By mbennaton
We (my husband and I ) had an amazing time in the Galapagos Islands! We did this trip at the end of October 2020 after the stressful lockdown covid months, so we were looking forward to unwind and visit for the first time the enchanted islands as our vacation. The tours designed by Rebecca Adventure were perfect and customized to our taste and needs. We visited Santa Cruz and Isabela and it was perfect because there weren't many tourists at the time due to the pandemic. We were truly impressed with all the activities, the wildlife and the services provided by our tour guides. We got to see most of the land and marine fauna that we expected, including hammerhead sharks. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable trips of our lives. We highly recommend Rebecca Adventure as your tour agency for the Galapagos and Ecuador. Biosecurity measures were very well respected on the islands, so its safe to travel! If you're looking to come to Ecuador and the Galapagos this is the time, still less tourists, the wildlife is truly impressive and besides life is short, take risks and ENJOY IT!
4. 8-Day Land-based Trip in Galápagos exploring 5 Islands/Low budget
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
An 8-day program you will experience the highlights of the Galapagos Islands, you can choose hotels class according to your requirements. Swim alongside colorful fishes, sea urchins and starfish while snorkeling. You might even spot some sharks! The volcanic islands are also home to the Giant Tortoises. See these amazing reptiles as well as other creatures, including blue-footed boobies, Galapagos sea lions, penguins, marine iguanas and frigate birds in their natural habitat. The highlights of this program are: San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Española, an uninhabited island.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, 7 nights accommodation in selected hotels, Certified English/Spanish speaking guide, Snorkeling gear including fins and Wetsuit (shorty 2.5mm) when the excursions include water activities, Small-group tour or private as described in the program, 24 hours asisstance in English / Spanish
Exclusions: Entrance fee $100,00 (American dollars) in Galapagos National Park (to be paid upon arrival at the airport – CASH ONLY – There is no ATM at the airport. Please bring enough cash), Flight from/to Galápagos Islands ( we will help to organize it according to the itinerary, contact us), INGALA $20,00 (American dollars) in the mainland airport, Travel insurance: mandatory for all tourists entering Ecuador, Extra kilos flight from San Cristobal to Isabela (USD$2,00 per kilo), Boat in the pier $1,00, Tips
Reviewed By 825lial
My husband and I are in Galapagos for our honeymoon and this was the perfect trip to start off with. You get to enjoy the beach, see so much wildlife, and learn information about Darwin. Our tour guide Erika was amazing and she had so much knowledge of everything, we loved it!
5. 5-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Budget
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
This Galapagos Island Hopping Tour is designed for travelers on a budget who want to see the highlights of the Galapagos Islands and enjoy plenty of activities. This tour includes an English speaking guide for every day, standard tourist class hotels with a private room and bathroom, several meals, transportation and the activities as mentioned in the tour summary. Enjoy your holiday with a visit to the magical Galapagos Islands.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Accommodation in a single, double or triple room., Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra airport at your arrival/departure time., Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel each way., Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary., Local naturalist guide (English & Spanish speaking), Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest., 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Exclusions: Round trip flights from mainland Ecuador to Galapagos Islands., Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary., Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park., Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only), Isabela dock fee: $ 10 p.p. (cash only), Water Taxi around $ 1 p.p. (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back), For rent: wetsuit (recommended between May – November): $ 5 p.p. per day (cash only), Personal travel & health insurance., Optional tips for the guide.
Reviewed By mbennaton
We (my husband and I ) had an amazing time in the Galapagos Islands! We did this trip at the end of October 2020 after the stressful lockdown covid months, so we were looking forward to unwind and visit for the first time the enchanted islands as our vacation. The tours designed by Rebecca Adventure were perfect and customized to our taste and needs. We visited Santa Cruz and Isabela and it was perfect because there weren't many tourists at the time due to the pandemic. We were truly impressed with all the activities, the wildlife and the services provided by our tour guides. We got to see most of the land and marine fauna that we expected, including hammerhead sharks. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable trips of our lives. We highly recommend Rebecca Adventure as your tour agency for the Galapagos and Ecuador. Biosecurity measures were very well respected on the islands, so its safe to travel! If you're looking to come to Ecuador and the Galapagos this is the time, still less tourists, the wildlife is truly impressive and besides life is short, take risks and ENJOY IT!
6. 4-Day Galapagos Budget (+1 Optional Night)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
This Galapagos Budget Tour is designed for travelers on a budget who want to see the highlights of the Galapagos Islands and enjoy lots of activities. Highlights: - Los Tuneles: Snorkel in the clear waters and swim with a lot of different unique animal species. - Flamingo Lagoon: The largest coastal lagoon found in the Galapagos, surrounded by pink flamingos. - Bay Tour: You will visit the highlights around Puerto Ayora by boat, snorkel with seal lions and spot sharks and blue footed boobies. - Charles Darwin Research Station: Known for its amazing turtles, born from 3 inches to 4 feet long, you can also see the memorial site of Lonely George.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation in a single, double or triple room., Certified, multi-lingual, local, naturalist guide, Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel each way, Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra airport at your arrival/departure time., Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary., Local naturalist guide (English & Spanish speaking), Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.
Exclusions: Flight Quito – Galapagos – Quito, Galapagos National Park entrance fee., Migratory Control Card: $20 USD per person, Isabela dock fee $10 USD per person, Water taxi $1 USD per person each way (this is a small boat that takes you from the Speedboat to the Harbor and vice versa), Wet-suits rent $5 USD per person (recommendable between May-November), Optional tips for the guide, Personal travel & health insurance.
Reviewed By mbennaton
We (my husband and I ) had an amazing time in the Galapagos Islands! We did this trip at the end of October 2020 after the stressful lockdown covid months, so we were looking forward to unwind and visit for the first time the enchanted islands as our vacation. The tours designed by Rebecca Adventure were perfect and customized to our taste and needs. We visited Santa Cruz and Isabela and it was perfect because there weren't many tourists at the time due to the pandemic. We were truly impressed with all the activities, the wildlife and the services provided by our tour guides. We got to see most of the land and marine fauna that we expected, including hammerhead sharks. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable trips of our lives. We highly recommend Rebecca Adventure as your tour agency for the Galapagos and Ecuador. Biosecurity measures were very well respected on the islands, so its safe to travel! If you're looking to come to Ecuador and the Galapagos this is the time, still less tourists, the wildlife is truly impressive and besides life is short, take risks and ENJOY IT!
7. 6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Budget
• Los Tuneles: Snorkel in the clear waters and swim with a lot of different animal species. • Wetlands and Tintoreras: Visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, Wall of Tears and Tintoreras islet. • Charles Darwin Research Station: Known for its turtles, born from 3 inches to 4 feet long. • Bay Tour: You will visit the highlights around Puerto Ayora by boat. • Santa Fe: Explore one of the oldest uninhabited islands of the Galapagos.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Accommodation in a single, double or triple room., Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra airport at your arrival/departure time., Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel each way, Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary., Local naturalist guide (English & Spanish speaking), Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest., 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Exclusions: Round trip flights from mainland Ecuador to Galapagos Islands., Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park., Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only), Isabela dock fee: $ 10 p.p. (cash only), Water Taxi around $ 1 p.p. (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back), For rent: wetsuit (recommended between May – November): $ 5 p.p. per day (cash only), Personal travel & health insurance., Optional tips for the guide.
Reviewed By Cocky R
This tour takes you in the Amazon rain forest. We saw a lot of wildlife, monkeys, snakes, frogs, alligators, dolphins. A friend that was on tour earlier even saw a harpy eagle! We stayed a Jamu lodge, highly recommended! Rececca tours organized the pick up from our hotel to Cubayena as well!
8. 6 Days Active Travellers Island Hopping
This tour is perfect if you want to have an incredible and active experience in Galapagos. Here you will visit different spots that you won´t find them in other places such as, tortuga bay, tintoreras and wetlands so, Join the adventure!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transfers Hotel-Airport-Hotel, Hotel taxes
Exclusions: Other services not specified in the program., Sea taxi fee $2 USD ( must be paid in site)
Reviewed By marcosz840
Hi Travellers! This is Joel. I am finally at home! I am from New York and I spent last week in the Galápagos Islands for the holidays and I am so happy to start this year after this incredible trip. Ecuador is amazing, the nature, community, the landscapes are out of mind! I was there with my family and we enjoyed so many activities with a smart, funny and friendly tour guide! I recommend BM Tours to everyone who wants to enjoy this beautiful country. They provided to me all the information about what I should bring and do. Thank you BM TOURS
9. 6-Day in Santa Cruz & Isabela Islands Galapagos Land-based/Low budget
A 6-day program you will experience the highlights of the Galapagos Islands, you can hotels class according to your requirements. Swim alongside colorful fishes, sea urchins and starfish while snorkeling. You might even spot some sharks! The volcanic islands are also home to the Giant Tortoises. See these amazing reptiles as well as other creatures, including blue-footed boobies, Galapagos sea lions, penguins, marine iguanas and frigate birds in their natural habitat. The highlights of this program are Isabela, Santa Cruz, and an uninhabited island.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 5 nights accommodation in selected hotels, All activities, Certified English/Spanish speaking guide, Snorkeling gear including fins and Wetsuit (shorty 2.5mm) when the excursions include water activities, Small-group tour or private as described in the program, All transportation on the islands (boat, car) (except transportation during the free time), 24 hours asisstance in English / Spanish
Exclusions: Entrance fee $100,00 (American dollars) in Galapagos National Park, Flight from/to Galápagos Islands ( we will help to organize it according to the itinerary, contact us), INGALA $20,00 (American dollars) in the mainland airport, If you are a single traveler it has an extra single supplement service: $350,00 (Tourist Class Hotels) / $390,00 (Standard Class Hotels) / $1800,00 (Comfort Class Hotels) Pay directly to local tour operator., Tips
Reviewed By 825lial
My husband and I are in Galapagos for our honeymoon and this was the perfect trip to start off with. You get to enjoy the beach, see so much wildlife, and learn information about Darwin. Our tour guide Erika was amazing and she had so much knowledge of everything, we loved it!
10. 6-Day Trip in San Cristobal & Santa Cruz Islands Galapagos Land-based/Low budget
A 6-day program you will experience the highlights of the Galapagos Islands, you can choose hotels class according to your requirements. Swim alongside colorful fishes, sea urchins and starfish while snorkeling. You might even spot some sharks! The volcanic islands are also home to the Giant Tortoises. See these amazing reptiles as well as other creatures, including blue-footed boobies, Galapagos sea lions, marine iguanas and frigate birds in their natural habitat.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, 5 nights accommodation in selected hotels, Certified English/Spanish speaking guide, Snorkeling gear including fins and Wetsuit (shorty 2.5mm) when the excursions include water activities, Small-group tour or private as described in the program, All transportation on the islands (boat, car) (except transportation during the free time), 24 hours asisstance in English / Spanish
Exclusions: Entrance fee $100,00 (American dollars) in Galapagos National Park, Flight from/to Galápagos Islands ( we will help to organize it according to the itinerary, contact us), INGALA $20,00 (American dollars) in the mainland airport, If you are a single traveler it has an extra single supplement service: $340,00 (Tourist Class Hotels) / $390,00 (Standard Class Hotels) / $650,00 (Comfort Class Hotels) Pay directly to local tour operator., Tips
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