#2 ECUADOR FIXED DEPARTURES 2023 PROGRAM 05 DAYS / 04 NIGHTS Galapagos

Day 1: Tuesday: Guayaquil
Transfer in Guayaquil. English speaking assistance.
*Note that this first night can be changed to Quito for an extra cost.
Overnight at Unipark (Standard Room) or similar
Optional Upgrade: Wyndham Guayaquil (Deluxe) or similar
Included: transportation, English speaking guide.
Meals: none

Day 2: Wednesday: Guayaquil, Galapagos (Santa Cruz Island)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take flight to Galapagos.
Suggested flight (subject to change) for example Guayaquil: XL1413 GYE/GPS 1115-1212 – not included
Suggested flight (subject to change) for example Quito: XL1413 UIO/GPS 0935-1212 – not included
Arrival in the Galapagos. English speaking assistance.
Today we arrive on Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galapagos. This tiny island was a military base during the Second World War and hosts the Islands’ principal airport. The airport was built using the most advanced environmental techniques to reduce emissions and energy use, some of which you will notice as you transit through the facility. It was the first ecological airport in the world. Ferry to Santa Cruz Island.
Afterwards drive to our exclusive giant tortoise reserve where our tented camp is located. Perched high on a hillside overlooking the ocean, Magic Galapagos Tented Camp will be our home for the night. The sounds of nature will be our lullaby in the evenings, and the Milky Way will be our night-light. We will be able to feast our eyes on the mountains and forest surrounding the lodge and enjoy the peace of having the entire hillside to ourselves, except for seasonal resident giant tortoises.
Watching the colorful sunset from Magic’s western perch is the perfect segue into evening. Dinners are scrumptious three course affairs, prepared by expert chefs in an open-air kitchen in the main lodge. A favorite post-dinner activity is a short walk to the natural lava tubes on the reserve for a nightcap in the one-of-a-kind ‘Lava Lounge!’ It is the perfect spot to relax around the fire and share stories from the day’s adventures.
*Check in at Galapagos Magic Tented Camp is at 3pm. If guests are arriving earlier, the transfer included in theprogram will drive them to Puerto Ayora (not to the hotel). Lunch is not included this day, so you can takeadvantage of your time at Puerto Ayora to explore on your own and enjoy of a meal in a local restaurant (askour team for recommendations). Luggage will be stored until the moment of the check in, so guests have time toexplore on their own Puerto Ayora and have lunch at town (not included). Later, a taxi will pick them up to betransferred to Galapagos Magic.
**Magic Galapagos doesn’t have an open restaurant. Breakfasts and dinners are included with the stay.Lunch is only available upon request, with previous notification.
***Not Included: Galapagos National Park entrance fee and tourist transit card (Ingala)
Overnight at Galapagos Magic or similar (double tree house) and optional upgrade to (double tent).
**Note: Some departures have limited availability at Galapagos Magic. Whenever unavailable, this night will be changed to your selected hotel in Puerto Ayora and an extra visit to El Chato turtle ranch will be included to round off the experience. In this case, dinner will be on your account. Please, confirm availability at the time of booking.

Day 3: Thursday: Galapagos
Breakfast.
Half-day excursion to Bay Exploration (SIB – shared service)
This morning we will join a Puerto Ayora’s bay exploration, at the main dock we will
have a quick 10-minute navigation to la Loberia Island named after a sea lion colony
that inhabits there. This small island is a great place to snorkel in amongst sea turtles
and a great variety of colorful fish, and for playing with the ever-friendly and
inquisitive sea lions.
Our next stop will be a hike to the Túnel del Amor (lover’s tunnel) with a great
viewpoint from where if lucky you can watch resting white-tip sharks. On the way
back we will visit Punta Estrada’s dock, where we’ll go on a walk to watch marine
iguanas.
OPTIONAL FULL DAY EXPERIENCE WITH EXTRA COST: Visit to Cerro Meza & Kayak
at Garrapatero (This tour replaces the Bay Exploration. Minimum 2 passengers.)
Overnight at Mainao hotel (Standard room) or similar
OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Night at Hotel Ikala Galapagos (Standard Room) or similar
Included: local guide, transportation and lodging
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 4: Friday: Galapagos
Breakfast.
Daily Tour on board a motor yacht (shared basis excursion)
Embark our motor yacht and enjoy of a daily excursion with a welcoming crew
members and knowledgeable naturalist guide, and experience the remote
islands in comfort and style.
Our daily excursions will take you to experience the Galapagos Islands in a safe
and comfortable manner. Check the boat´s weekly itinerary. We may visit
North Seymour and Bachas, South Plazas, Santa Fe Island or Bartolome and
Sullivan Bay, according to boats’ schedules allowed by the National Park.
** These excursions are subject to availability and change without prior notification.
Later, drive to Puerto Ayora to spend the night.
Overnight at Mainao hotel (Standard room) or similar
OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Night at Hotel Ikala Galapagos (Standard Room) or similar
Included: transport, excursion and lodging
Meals: Breakfast, lunch on board.

Day 5: Saturday: Galapagos – Guayaquil
After breakfast, transfer to Baltra´s airport to take flight back to continent.
Suggested flight (subject to change) for example Guayaquil XL1412 GPS/GYE 1255-1547 – not included
Suggested flight (subject to change) for example Quito XL1412 GPS/UIO 1255-1722 – not included
Arrival in Guayaquil/Quito and international connection (or extension of your trip).
Meals: Breakfast.
**END OF OUR PROGRAM**