Our Galapagos Multisport Adventure tour allows you to explore the islands from a completely different perspective.
This 5-day Galapagos adventure travel itinerary was specially designed for adventurers and sports enthusiasts. Activities include kayaking, hiking, biking and snorkeling on 2 different islands in the Galápagos archipelago.
You can also customize it with diving or horseback riding.
Baltra Island Airport – (GPS)
Baltra Island Airport – (GPS)
You must arrive before 11:00 AM.
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Approximately after 11:00 AM.
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You can arrive to the Galapagos Islands only by flight either from Quito or Guayaquil (air ticket not included). An English-speaking guide will be waiting for you at the Baltra Island airport (GPS). He will then take you to Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island) for lunch.
Afterwards, the guide will lead you to the Public speedboat towards Isabela Island. (departs at 14:00) for a two and a half hours ride. After arriving at Isabela and after a brief rest at the hotel, we head to the Flamingo Lagoon, the largest coastal lagoon found in the Galapagos and one of the main reproductive sites for the majority of flamingos. Dinner will be served at the local restaurant specified by the guide.
Accommodations in the hotel category of your choice.
OPTION 1: Sierra Negra Volcano
Early in the morning (8:00 am), after breakfast, get ready for the Sierra Negra Volcano hike (comfortable clothes, walking shoes and a light rain jacket are recommended). Make sure your camera is stored in waterproof bags, wear some sunscreen, bring water, and a hat! Yourself will prepare your box lunch at the hotel with the foodstuff of your choice. We will then travel approximately 45 minutes by truck or bus to begin the 12 km hike (approx. 4 hours).
The hike is long in terms of distance, but not very difficult as the inclines and declines are quite gradual. (There is an option to ride horses for an additional cost, if interested please let us know beforehand). Sierra Negra Volcano has the second largest crater in the world, measuring approximately 6 miles in diameter and 300 feet deep. We will then reach Volcan Chico, which should provide a spectacular view of the islands.
Once we get back to the hotel we will take a short break to rest. In the afternoon, get to do some fine snorkeling in Concha Perla. Swim with sea lions, colorful varieties of fish and, with luck, sea turtles and rays. Return to the hotel to rest before heading to dinner at a local restaurant indicated by the guide.
OPTION 2: (Los Tuneles – extra cost)
There are two departure times for this tour, one at 08:00 am with return time at 13:00 pm approx., and one at 11:00 am, with return time at 16:00 pm. approx. The chosen departure time for your tour might vary; hence, you will be notified on the departure time for this day trip on the night before the tour.
Cabo Rosa aka. Los Tuneles is perhaps one of the most beautiful sights in the archipelago. Continuous volcanic eruptions petrified into tunnel-like lava formations right in the middle of the sea, and crystal clear turquoise water allows an amazing view of marine vegetation and playful sea lions.
The tour begins early at 8:00am via speedboat and the first stop is a small islet in the middle of the ocean, home to pelicans, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions. Finados snorkeling site is the next stop, where you can swim next to sea turtles, Tintoreras sharks (endemic to the islands), trumpet fish and surgeonfish.
With some luck, eagle and golden rays will come to this site too. Getting to Los Tuneles will take around 1 ½ – 2 hrs. Once there, the speedboat will navigate through various spots in and around the Lava Tunnels. Here you get the chance to do some more snorkeling and enjoy some short walks while observing the landscape and wildlife inhabiting the area. A box lunch on board will be provided for this day. Dinner will be served at the local specified restaurant.
Accommodations in the hotel category of your choice
After breakfast and depending on the tide, we will make our way to the dock for a kayaking excursion. After listening to the instructions and safety precautions, and once equipped with lifejackets and oars, you will begin rowing along Puerto Villamil bay. You will reach Tintoreras Islet, great site to observe Penguins, Blue-footed Boobies, and Marine Iguanas from our kayaks. You will make it way up to El Faro before heading back to shore (appx. 2 hours). Return to the hotel for a well-deserved lunch at the restaurant specified by the guide. In the afternoon we will grab our bikes again and head for the Humedales Complex. Our first stop is the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center of Isabela refugee to a variety of giant tortoises. We will mount on our bikes to a lava tunnel, as well as visits to Mirador Orchilla, Estero de Isabela, and Playa del Amor. After a short hike we will then reach the 100 meters long and 7 meters high Wall of Tears (Muro de las Lagrimas) and learn a about its construction and local stories. We will get back on our bikes and return to the hotel for dinner. Accommodations in the hotel class of your choice.
Accommodations in the hotel class of your choice
We will take the public speedboat at 6:00 a.m. (subject to change) towards Puerto Ayora (2 hours approx). After breakfast we will take you to the Highlands of Santa Cruz for a great hike along Cerro Chato Reserve (2 hours approx.). The adventure starts at Santa Rosa through endemic vegetation, rocks, and some mud lagoons.
You will also spot the Galapagos Giant Tortoises, Galapagos Finches, Bird Wizards before returning to Puerto Ayora for lunch. Afterterwards, you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, and meet a group of tortoise species as representants of each island on the archipelago. After an explaination on the conservation labors achieved on the islands, we can make a short visit at the Art Galleries and then have lunch. ** You can also change the afternoon activity for a 45 minute hike to Tortuga Bay
Accommodations in the hotel class of your choice
On the final day we recommend waking up at 6:00 am to get ready and have breakfast before the transfer out to Baltra Island Airport where you will catch your return flight to either Quito or Guayaquil The last visit to the Twin Craters on the way out will depend on the departure time of your flights and the general timings of the tour.
