Trekking & Diving Tours

If you are interested in visiting the Galapagos islands for a week and doing a few dives but also visiting the overland attractions then a 'Trekking and Diving' package might suit you perfectly. This package requires a minimum of 2 people. There are 2 diving days departing from Puerto Ayora on a day trip boat and giving you a taste of some the best central Galapagos dive sites may include local sites like Cousin's Rock, Mosquera Island, North Seymour, Gordon's Rock and Bartolome Island.

Overland tour attractions include the Charles Darwin Station, Tortuga Bay in Puerto Ayora and Flamingo Lagoon on the island of Isabela. On the island of Isabela you will visit the Sierra Negra volcano and Volcan Chico before swimming at the delightful Concha Perla. The trekking is reasonably challenging but not only for the super-fit.

From the moment you arrive in Baltra Airport you will be picked up and all your land and sea transfers will be taken care of until it is time for you to fly back to the mainland.

Notes: Alternative package: if you prefer a tour that starts and ends in the Galapagos Islands and includes an extra day of diving, we have an alternative program for you.

Day 1: Pick up at Baltra Airport and transfer to your accommodation in Puerto Ayora, tour briefing. Free time in afternoon to visit Charles Darwin Station. Day 2: Diving day 1. Day 3: Diving day 2. Day 4: Diving day 3. Day 5: Free time in morning to explore Tortuga Bay. After lunch, a speed boat ride to Isabela Island, visit the Flamingo Lagoon, check into new hotel in Puerto Villamil. Day 6: Hike to Sierra Negra. Snorkeling in Concha Perla. Day 7: Transfer to Baltra Airport (quick stop at Twin Craters). Total Price: US$ 2,069.

Cruise price per person includes: Accommodation in a Hostel in Quito and 2 'superior' hotels in Santa Cruz and Isabela (based on a triple room), 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches (Days 2/3/4/5), 2 dinners (Days 4/5), Galapagos land tours, local transport including transfers to and from the airport in Baltra and inter-island transfers, 4 dives, experienced English speaking divemaster and naturalist guide, scuba equipment.

[Alternative package: Accommodation of 2 'superior' hotels in Santa Cruz and Isabela (based on a triple room), 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches (Days 1/2/3/4/5), 2 dinners (Days 5/6), Galapagos land tours, local transport including transfers to and from the airport in Baltra and inter-island transfers, 6 dives, experienced English speaking divemaster and naturalist guide, scuba equipment.]

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Transfer from Quito Airport to hostel US$ 35 each way, return flights from Quito to Baltra Airport, additional meals not mentioned above, national park entrance fee US$ 100 payable at San Cristobal airport, transit card US$ 20 payable at Guayaquil or Quito Airport, health insurance (mandatory to enter Ecuador). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (in cash).

Optional extras: Nitrox - US$ 10 per dive.

How to get there: These tours begin in Quito and end at Baltra Airport in the Galapagos Islands. After your arrival in Quito you will spend one night in a Hostel where you will have the tour briefing. After breakfast the next morning you will fly from Quito airport to Baltra Island (flight arrival at 09:30 am preferred). Upon arrival at Baltra Airport you will be greeted and transferred to Puerto Ayora where your hotel is located to begin your Galapagos adventure. On the day of departure, you will be transferred from Isabela Island to Puerto Ayora by speedboat and then overland to Baltra Airport for your departing flight (any flight departure time after 12:30 pm preferred).

Non-diver rate: There is no discount.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This package requires a minimum of 2 people.

Dive clubs and group discounts: There are no published discounts for groups. If you have a group, please check with us.

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Not applicable.

Accommodation on these tours is provided in 'superior' hotels in both Puerto Ayora (Hotel Fernandina) and Isabela (Hotel San Vicente). Your room will be a standard triple room with air conditioning and an ensuite bathroom. Facilities you can enjoy a swimming pool and bar where you can relax in the evening and relive the highlights of the day. At the hotels in the Galapagos Islands you can expect:

Arrival day:

• Greeting at Baltra Airport and transfer to hotel in the Galapagos Islands
• Visit to Charles Darwin Research Centre (admission free)
• After-dinner briefing with divemaster

2 days' diving from Puerto Ayora with Eagle Ray dive company:

• 2 boat dives per day
• Wifi and storage facilities at their office
• English and Spanish speaking divemasters
• Travel time to dive sites ranges between 20 minutes and 1 hour 45 minutes if visiting Floreana

Weekly diving schedule:

• Monday: Seymur and Daphne
• Tuesday: Seymur and Mosquera
• Wednesday: Gordon Rocks
• Thursday: Mosquera and Daphne
• Friday: Bartolome and Cousin Rocks
• Saturday: Seymour North
• Sunday: Gordon Rocks

2 days' sightseeing tours/ trekking:

• Visit Tortuga Bay to see marine iguanas, optional kayaking
• Speedboat transfer to Isabela Island
• Visit Flaming Lagoon a short walk from your hotel
• 45 minute bus ride then trek for 3 hours to Sierra Negra (world's 2nd biggest crater)
• Trek to Volcan Chico's lava tunnels and craters to feel the warm ground/see geothermal activity
• Snorkelling or swimming at Concha Perla

Departure day:

• Speedboat transfer back to Puerto Ayora for breakfast
• Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure flight from Galapagos