What should we do if our flight gets delayed?

Please inform us immediately if your flight is delayed, as we will be tracking your arrival.

Is it okay to skip some activities on the last day?

You can request to skip activities, but please inform us beforehand.

What is the process for obtaining permits upon arrival?

At the airport, travelers need to obtain an INGALA card and pay the National Park entrance fee when arriving in Galápagos.

What time do we need to be at the starting point?

You'll need to arrive at the dock around 14h15 for the transfer to Isabela, so arriving earlier is better.

Do we need to be on Baltra Island a day before the tour starts?

It's recommended to arrive a day early to avoid tight schedules, as flights to Galápagos typically leave in the morning.

Can we book extra nights at a hotel before or after the tour?

Yes, additional nights can be arranged depending on your needs and availability.

Can we customize the tour itinerary?

Yes, we can assist with customizing certain aspects of your itinerary based on your preferences.

Are there meal options included in the tour?

Yes, all meals are included during your stay on the tour.

What are the payment methods available for the tour?

We accept multiple payment methods, including credit and debit cards, but please confirm the specifics.

Can you help us schedule 3-star hotels with separate rooms for the tour and for each of these extra nights? We want to have our own bathrooms attached to our hotel rooms.

I wanted to know what time the tours run on each day. And, I wanted to know if you could schedule an additional snorkeling tour for 2 on Los Tuneles for Thursday since we don't have to leave for the airport until Friday morning. We would need to rent wetsuits and snorkeling gear so need to know how much that costs.

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Nature and Adventure: 5 Days in Santa Cruz and Isabela

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Start and end in Baltra Island

3.6

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The tour is definitely recommended for those people who love the pure nature and animals. The accommodation was very nice and the tour was very well planned and organized!
LM
Laurent, traveled in September
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Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 10

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at the airport and get transferred to your hotel. After checking in to your twin or triple room, you'll have time to settle in and get ready for the next few days exploring the Galapagos.
Day 2
Isabela Island
On Isabela Island, you can choose how to spend your day. Head to Flamingo Lagoon west of Puerto Villamil to see large groups of flamingos spread across several saltwater lakes and wetlands, or take a boat trip to Tintoreras Islet where you'll spot blue sharks in the volcanic lava channels along with iguanas and other local species. You could do both if time allows.
Meals
Breakfast (Continental breakfast at the Hotel), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flamingo Lagoon tour - hiking or biking through wetlands (approximately 3 hours by bike or 4 hours walking)
- Tintoreras Islet boat excursion - observe blue sharks, iguanas and endemic species
Landmarks/POIs
Flamingo Lagoon
Puerto Villamil
Tintoreras Islet
Day 3
Santa Cruz Island
Visit the Charles Darwin Scientific Station to learn how conservation work happens here. While you're there, you'll walk trails where giant tortoises, land iguanas, and finches live on the island. The interpretation center covers information about Galapagos sharks, mangroves, ocean currents, and invasive species affecting the ecosystem.
Meals
Breakfast (Continental breakfast at the Hotel), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Charles Darwin Scientific Station visit - guided tour of conservation work
- Trail walk with observation of giant tortoises, land iguanas, and finches
- Interpretation center visit - learn about Galapagos sharks, mangroves, marine currents, and invasive marine species
Landmarks/POIs
Charles Darwin Scientific Station
Day 4
Santa Cruz Island
Head north on Santa Cruz Island for a full day of activities. You'll walk roughly 45 minutes to reach Tortuga Bay Beach, known for its white sand and coral formations. Later, stop by Rancho Primicia or Chato II to see giant turtles in their natural environment. After that, explore the Lava Tunnels volcanic formation where your guide explains how past eruptions shaped the landscape. Finish at Santa Cruz Twins (Craters Gemelos), which are two striking crater sinkholes surrounded by green vegetation.
Meals
Breakfast (Continental breakfast at the Hotel), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tortuga Bay Beach walk (approximately 45 minutes) - white sand beach suitable for swimming and beach activities
- Rancho Primicia or Chato II visit - observation of giant turtles in natural state
- Lava Tunnels walk - approximately 100 m interior walk with volcanic eruption explanation
- Santa Cruz Twins (Craters Gemelos) visit - two crater sinkholes with scenic views
Landmarks/POIs
Tortuga Bay Beach
Rancho Primicia
Lava Tunnels
Santa Cruz Twins (Craters Gemelos)
Day 5
Departure
Get transferred to the airport for your departure. Your tour services end here.

Landmarks/POIs
Flamingo Lagoon
Puerto Villamil
Tintoreras Islet

Landmarks/POIs
Charles Darwin Scientific Station

Landmarks/POIs
Tortuga Bay Beach
Rancho Primicia
Lava Tunnels
Santa Cruz Twins (Craters Gemelos)

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Good
3.6
Itinerary
Good
3.8
Guide
Good
4.0
Transport
Good
4.0
Accommodation
Excellent
4.3
Food
Good
3.5
Tour Operator
BM Tours
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MARTIN
· November 9th, 2023
I’m writing more of an account than a review, so you can decide whether this tour is for you. May suit some people, others maybe not. Day 1 No lunch provided on the first day, had to buy my own. Glad I did as it was the best meal of the tour. Things were disorganised in terms of instructions of travel, felt like I was lost at times, not knowing where to be when. Communication could have been much better. From travelling to the mainland to Isabella will take you all day, so don’t plan on any activities on the first day. Accommodation in Isabella was basic (I would say 2 star), but clean. 2nd day Again communication not great - I later learned that the operator sub contracts all the tours you go on to other operators. This meant having different operators for different activities on the same day. Morning tour was 2 hours in length to see the tortoise reserve and flamingo lagoon. Lunch was ok, but the guide did not seem that enthusiastic. Afternoon tour was three hours to Los Tunnels. A very good tour. The guide was knowledgable, enthusiastic and very passionate. Only a main course for dinner in the evening. Day 3 Early start 5:15 am pick up, so no breakfast at the hotel. Boat at 6am. Accommodation was very nice (would say 3 star), staff welcoming and very friendly. They gave me breakfast when they heard I could not get any that morning at the previous nights hotel. Only one activity for the afternoon - visit to the Charles Darwin research station (50 minutes). Day 4 Morning activity Tortuga Bay (3 hours). I wouldn’t say the trip was guided, just walked you there and you were left to your own devices. Afternoon activity tunnels, tortoise ranch and sinkholes (2hrs 45 mins). An ok trip, though the coach transportation was very old, uncomfortable and no air conditioning. Day 5 Picked up 4 hours early for my flight, so waiting around a lot at the airport. Conclusion Seemed very expensive for only 11.5 hours of activities. I think if you planned ahead, you could book your own accommodation, tours and travel to make more of the 5 days at half the price. As I said, this may suit some and not others.
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Trip date: October 2023
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Abigail
· April 6th, 2023
Jarrod Matthei has been in touch about the extremely unacceptable experience of our tour group.
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Trip date: March 2023
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Franz Josef
· November 4th, 2021
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Realy good. Im travelling alone, or al check perfevt!
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Trip date: October 2021
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Laurent
· September 11th, 2019
In overall it was a nice and instructive tour! However just a few tourguides sometimes lacked a bit of motivation. The tour is definitely recommended for those people who love the pure nature and animals. The accomodation was very nice and the tour was very well planned and organized!
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Trip date: August 2019
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HECTOR
· February 25th, 2019
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Very good tour. The attention was very personalized and allowed me to know more things. I only wish I could have gone to the tunnels tour instead of the dry cleaners, otherwise, everything was excellent.
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Trip date: February 2019

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Edo
Asked on February 12th, 2025
What should we do if our flight gets delayed?
Flights / Transfers
- BM ToursOperator•Written February 2025
  Please inform us immediately if your flight is delayed, as we will be tracking your arrival.
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Samantha
Asked on January 13th, 2025
Is it okay to skip some activities on the last day?
Tour Details
- BM ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  You can request to skip activities, but please inform us beforehand.
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Johan
Asked on January 3rd, 2025
What is the process for obtaining permits upon arrival?
Visa
- BM ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  At the airport, travelers need to obtain an INGALA card and pay the National Park entrance fee when arriving in Galápagos.
G
Gernot
Asked on January 1st, 2025
What time do we need to be at the starting point?
Tour Details
- BM ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  You'll need to arrive at the dock around 14h15 for the transfer to Isabela, so arriving earlier is better.
A
Ana Cristina
Asked on December 13th, 2024
Do we need to be on Baltra Island a day before the tour starts?
Tour Details
- BM ToursOperator•Written December 2024
  It's recommended to arrive a day early to avoid tight schedules, as flights to Galápagos typically leave in the morning.
M
Marcelo Oscar
Asked on October 29th, 2024
Can we book extra nights at a hotel before or after the tour?
Accommodation
- BM ToursOperator•Written October 2024
  Yes, additional nights can be arranged depending on your needs and availability.
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Larissa
Asked on July 29th, 2024
Can we customize the tour itinerary?
Tour Details
- BM ToursOperator•Written July 2024
  Yes, we can assist with customizing certain aspects of your itinerary based on your preferences.
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Jose
Asked on March 15th, 2024
Are there meal options included in the tour?
Meals
- BM ToursOperator•Written March 2024
  Yes, all meals are included during your stay on the tour.
M
Momi
Asked on March 13th, 2024
What are the payment methods available for the tour?
Payments
- BM ToursOperator•Written March 2024
  We accept multiple payment methods, including credit and debit cards, but please confirm the specifics.
C
Carole
Asked on March 11th, 2024
Can you help us schedule 3-star hotels with separate rooms for the tour and for each of these extra nights? We want to have our own bathrooms attached to our hotel rooms.
Accommodation
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  Carole
  Traveler•Written March 2024
  I wanted to know what time the tours run on each day. And, I wanted to know if you could schedule an additional snorkeling tour for 2 on Los Tuneles for Thursday since we don't have to leave for the airport until Friday morning. We would need to rent wetsuits and snorkeling gear so need to know how much that costs.
- BM ToursOperator•Written March 2024
  The addtional night pre tour on Baltra on tourist class would be $ 175. The addtional night post tour on Isabela on tourist class would be $ 130. The tours normally start on the morning, the start times are confirmed between 48h and 24h before each tour. The tour to tuneles would be $136 per person (include box lunch, guide, photos, transfer in and out, snorkel equipment (mask and fins). The cost for swinsuits will be $10 for shorts and $15 for larges you can pay this swimsuits on site.

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