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This tour is the perfect introduction to the Galapagos for those of you that only have a few days to spend in this incredible archipelago. It is perfectly suited to individuals, couples or families. On this trip you can discover the most representative sites of the Galapagos on Santa Cruz Island and practice Snorkelling with Sea Lions in the crystal waters and crescent bays of Santa Fe Island. The close proximity you will enjoy to the fantastic wildlife will ensure you leave the Galapagos Islands with incredible memories and some amazing photographs.
A Taste Of Galapagos is a four day, three night tour arriving and departing from Baltra airport. It includes transfers to and from the airport, all excursion fees, hotel accommodation in a double room or family room, three breakfasts and three lunches. Equipment hire of wetsuits and snorkelling gear for all tours is also included this trip.
Itineraries
Day 1
Santa Cruz Highlands

Day 2
Navigated Tour of Bahia

Day 3
Santa Fe Island Tour
07h30 - Breakfast 08h00 - 15h30: Santa Fe Island Tour (Snorkelling) Following an early breakfast, we board our boat and Navigate for 1 hour to Santa Fe Island, an island of just 24 km2, but teeming with life. It is located in the central part of the archipelago, southeast of Santa Cruz. Geologically, Santa Fe is believed to be one of the oldest islands of the Galapagos, with some rocks found there estimated to be in the region of 4 million years old. We will visit 2 especially good locations for snorkelling, where the particularly calm currents and turquoise waters offer the opportunity to swim with sea lions and observe a rich variety of sea life including starfish and manta rays. Lunch on board While fishing is a strictly controlled activity in the Galapagos, you will have the opportunity to participate in Experiential fishing when our guides carry out a demonstration of this activity in specially authorized places on route to our next destination. Playa Escondida is a beautiful beach In a bay that we can only reach by sea, Where you will have the opportunity to relax on its white sand, enjoy a swim, or spend your time photographing the marine iguanas that are plentiful in this location.Day 4
Visit to Los Gemelos

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Trip Excludes:
- Air ticket
- Entrance to the Galapagos National Park
- Alcoholic drinks
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There will be some climbing in and out of boats on this trip but many travellers in their seventies manage these sorts of trips. There will be some hiking involved so it can be a good idea to prepare yourself for this type of holiday by getting a bit of practise in before you go. Ultimately, it's your call.
The Galapagos Islands are widely considered to be a very safe location to visit and many thousands of people visit them every year without incident. See our Travel Survival Kit web page for advice on keeping safe when you travel.
In the Galapagos Islands, as well as the rest of Ecuador the US Dollar is the currency of use.
Please refer to our Travel Survival Kit for details on this topic as well as links to the latest UK Government Advice. For other countries of origin please contact your medical authorities for this information.
Important notes
CORONAVIRUS:
For the latest information on entry requirements to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, please visit:
Travelling to Ecuador from the UK
STARTING POINTS:
This trip starts in the Galapagos, at Baltra Airport at 11:30am on day 1.
The trip ends at Baltra Airport following your return transfer on day 4.
Please advise Toucanto no later than 15 days prior to departure, of your flight arrival and departure times.
Customer services phone number to call while in Galapagos if any issues: +593 52524587
Whether you are arriving to Galapagos from Quito or Guayaquil airports, you must purchase your Galapagos Transit Control Card (USD 20) at the Consejo de Gobierno counter in the entrance hall; if you haven’t purchased this card you might be denied boarding. Please be aware that you will need to have cash (USD) with which to pay as credit cards are not accepted
Please arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to the departure time as this can be a slow process.
Once you have purchased your Transit Control Card you will proceed to check your luggage at SICGAL counter where they seal your check in bags; then go to the check in counter of your respective airline.
The Galapagos park fee (USD 100) and Isabela Port fee (USD 10) are payable upon arrival to the islands and again must be paid in cash. These payments are in addition to your trip payment.
It is essential to ensure that when you make your booking, your details are correct and match your passport. If your passport and booking details provided to us do not match it could cause issues with your transit card and may result in you being required to purchase a new card at your own expense.
Please view our Standard Booking Conditions here.
GALAPAGOS PARK RULES:
Strict rules apply in the Galapagos Islands designed to protect and preserve its unique biodiversity. Toucanto Ltd totally supports these rules which govern the times of the day that a destination can be visited and regulate the distance to be maintained between people and wildlife. You are advised that the collection and removal of shells or corals from the Galapagos is strictly forbidden and rigidly enforced and baggage is regularly checked on departure to ensure compliance. You will be advised of this information again on arrival by your guide, but the responsibility for observing these rules lies with you.
Failure to observe these rules can lead to hefty fines for travellers and can adversely affect our company’s ability to continue offering tours in the Galapagos Islands – these rules must be adhered to by all, without exception. Failure to adhere to the rules can result in being removed from the trip without refund.
For more information, please follow this link: http://www.galapagos.org/travel/travel/park-rules/
SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS:
A single supplement is available on this trip.
INTERNET IN THE GALAPAGOS:
Please be advised that although our partner hotels in the Galapagos do have internet connections it’s often very slow and may not always be functional.
HOT WATER FACILITIES:
Please be aware that in the Galapagos hotel hot water services can be limited and as such hot water may not always be available at busy times and cold showers maybe the only option.