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4 Days 3 Nights

Galapagos Wildlife Tours

Galápagos Intro Tour: Tortoises, Seabirds & Snorkeling

Highly Recommended in Trip Advisor

Explore Santa Cruz Island and its surroundings for incredible wildlife like Giant Tortoises, Galapagos Penguins, Darwin Finches, Blue-footed Boobies and more.

Over 32 endemics possible bird species like Galapagos Hawk, Darwin Finches, Lava Heron, Galapagos Dove, Lava Gull, Flightless Cormorant and others.

2 Full-Day Yacht Excursions aboard Galaxy Daily to visit Bartolome, North Seymour, Plazas, or Santiago with Snorkeling and Hiking Activities.

Focus in Birding, Nature, and Wildlife tours with private/shared naturalist guides

Hotel options:Tourist, First Class, or Luxury inland stays

24/7 Customer Support: We will ensure your trip goes smoothly and can be reached anytime via whatsapp at +593 99 373 2879.

Link de galaxy: https://galaxydailyonboard.com/#itinerary

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Contact Information

Barrio Andrango, Quito, Ecuador

sales@ecuadorbirdstours.com

+593 99 373 2879

View Our Wildlife Map

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4 Days Land-Base Galapagos Map

Day 1. Flight to Baltra. Giant Tortoises.
Day 2. Full Day Bartolome Pinnacle Rock or other
Day 3. Full Day North Seymour Tour or other
Day 4. Flight to Quito
FREE Night in our Birding Lodge either before or after Galapagos

Itinerary

Day

YOUR FREE NIGHT PROMOTION - EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER GALAPAGOS

24/7 Roundtrip Airport Transfers

1 Free Night in our Top Birding Lodge located 15 minutes from Quito Airport

Breakfast and Dinner Included per person

Wifi and Use of Birding Reserve

Day

FLIGHT TO BALTRA AIRPORT, GIANT TORTOISES AND PUERTO AYORA

After arriving at Baltra Airport, our guide will pick you up and transfer you to Itabaca Channel to cross by shared-ferry to Santa Cruz Island. Continue with private transportation to the highlands of Santa Cruz to observe Giant tortoises in their natural habitat. These majestic creatures roam freely across private ranches bordering the Galápagos National Park. You'll also explore fascinating lava tunnels, formed by ancient volcanic activity, offering a glimpse into the island’s geological history.

In the afternoon, continue to Puerto Ayora, where you can explore at your leisure. Visit La Ratonera Beach for a relaxing coastal experience or discover the renowned Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about conservation efforts in the Galápagos. In the evening, enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants in town.

Possible Fauna: Giant Tortoises, Sea Lions, Bird Species: Smooth billed Ani, Common Gallinule, Cattle Egret, Galapagos Flycatcher, Galapagos Mockingbird, Yellow Warbler, Green-warbler Finch, Woodpecker Finch, Small Tree-finch, Small Ground-finch, Medium Ground-finch, White-cheeked Pintail, Galapagos Rail, Barn Owl, Comb Duck, Galapagos Hawk, Striated Heron, Great Blue Heron and others.

Meals Included: Lunch

Overnight: Select Hotel

Guide: Private Naturalist Guide

Giant Tortoise

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La Ratonera Beach Puerto Ayora

Land Iguana

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FULL DAY NORTH SEYMOUR AND SNORKEL BACHAS BEACH

Pick up from your hotel and continue to Itabaca Channel, where we will board the Galaxy Daily. After arriving in North Seymour, we will have a dry landing and immediately start hiking on a 2.5 km trail where we can go clockwise along the coast or head inland first to visit the colony of blue-footed boobies. Get ready to spot land iguanas and marine iguanas; also, a colony of sea lions, lava lizards, frigates, and pelicans! Lunch on-board and afternoon snorkelling in Bachas Beach.

Possible Fauna: Lava Lizards, Green Sea Turtles, Rays, Galapagos Penguin, Sooty Shearwater, Magnificent Frigatebird, Great Frigatebird, Blue-footed Booby, Nazca Booby, Red-footed Booby, American Flamingo, Brown Noody, Galapagos Petrel, Common Cactus Finch, Red-billed Tropicbird, Black-bellied Plover, Red-necked Phalarope, Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Brujo Flycatcher, Galapagos Hawk.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch on board

Overnight: Select Hotel

Guide: Shared Naturalist Guide aboard Galaxy Daily

Galaxy Daily Yatch

Blue-footed Booby

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Magnifecent Great Frigatebird

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FULL DAY BARTOLOME PINNACLE ROCK AND SNORKEL SULLIVAN BAY PENGUINS

This island, with its iconic pinnacle, is located northwest of Santa Cruz. Upon arriving at Bartolome, we will have a dry landing. Then, we will begin the walk along a path that will take us to the top of the island, through its 395 steps that will end with a spectacular panoramic view of the island and its pinnacle. During the walk, we will observe small lava tunnels that are the product of the last eruption and where endemic vegetation grow, such as lava cacti and tiquilla plants, generally surrounded by Darwin’s finches. Afternoon snorkelling near Bartolome Island for possible Sea Turtles and Galapagos Penguins.

Possible Fauna: Galapagos Penguin, Blue-footed Booby, Galapagos Hawk, American Oystercatcher, Lava Gull, Magnificent Frigatebird, Great Blue Heron, Striated Heron, Laughing Gull, Galapagos Dove, Swallow-tailed Gull, Galapagos Petrel, Franklins Gull, Least Sandpiper, Greater Yellowlegs, Red Phalarope, Large-Tree Finch and White-tipped Shark, Rays, Sea Turtles.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch on board

Overnight: Select Hotel

Guide: Shared Naturalist Guide aboard Galaxy Daily

Galapagos Penguin

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Meal aboard Galaxy Daily

South Plazas Islands

Day

TRANFER OUT TO BALTRA AIRPORT. FLIGHT TO QUITO.

After breakfast, your driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the airport. End of services.

Meals Included: Breakfast

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Type of Accommodations

You can choose between Tourist, First Class or Luxury Lodges in Santa Cruz Island.

Tourist Class Category

Fiesta Hotel

First Class Category

Ikala Lodge

Luxury Class Category

Finch Bay Hotel

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Free Night in Quito

Jimenita Birding Lodge

Testimonials

BRILLIANT BIRDING!

2025

Australia

“We enjoyed a wonderful three week trip to Ecuador, experiencing over 500 species as we travelled from Quito to the Mindo area and then east through a variety of elevations and forests until seeing the Napo river region of the Amazon. Fantastic birds and Harpy Eagle! An awesome enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides, Miguel, Carlos, and Marcelo. Looking forward already to return to enjoy great birding. The lodges were all excellent and great food.” Ken.

An extraordinary memorable experience

2025

Australia

“I participated in a 3 week experience organized with Diego and Ecuador Birding Tours. The trip was well planned and I loved the Condor lookout where there have identified 48 perching sites and we counted six birds flying. I liked how they partnered with other local residents to see their hummingbirds and ant wrens, toucons etc and the choice of hotels was first class. Diego is committed to reforestation and protecting the environment. It was a memorable trip thanks to Diego and Birding Ecuador” Diane.

Andean Cock of the Rock Tour

2025

EEUU

“Fantastic day trip on the Cock-of-the-Rock tour. Saw lots of birds, including the cock-of-the-rock lek, multiple antpitta species, and quetzals. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and the included meals were delicious.” Stuart Masson.

Wonderful birding trip! 204 bird species photographed in 7 days!!

2025

EEUU

“Such a great experience. Our personal guide loves his work and was very resourceful at getting us and the birds together. He has 20+ years experience. Plus – he’s a knowledgeable photographer and knows about lighting, angles, and other necessary details! Diego went above and beyond what was required. Thank you Diego and Ecuadorbirdstours.com!” Bobby and family.

Amazing Hummingbird Tour

2025

EEUU

“Amazing trip set up by Diego, I did four days of “Hummingbirding” and saw 38 species of hummers. The food was delicious with good sized portions at the lodges and at the restaurants we stopped at for lunch along the way. Overall a great experience with Ecuador Birds tours and I’m already booking my next trip to return only 7 weeks after I left Ecuador on the first trip. I highly recommend Ecuador Birds Tours! Thank you Diego and Miguel!! Chris Drakis.