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5 Days in Santa Cruz and San Cristobal

5 days
From Santa Cruz Island to San Cristóbal Island
3.7
32 traveler reviews

5 Days in Santa Cruz and San Cristobal

5 days
From Santa Cruz Island to San Cristóbal Island
3.7
32 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 10
Age range 2 to 65
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Highlights

  • Explore Charles Darwin Scientific Station
  • Relax at Tortuga Bay's white sand beach
  • Snorkel and hike at Cerro Tijeras
  • Watch wildlife at El Junco Lagoon
  • Swim with sea turtles at Puerto Chino

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival transfer - Charles Darwin Station
  2. Day 2 Tortuga Bay - Bahia Tour - Grietas
  3. Day 3 Santa Cruz to San Cristobal ( Cerro tijeras-Punta Carola - Playa Mann)
  4. Day 4 Laguna del Junco - Puerto Chino
  5. Day 5 Transfer out.
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

BM Tours

3.7
(32 reviews)

Number of tours

42

Age Range

3 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

67%

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Customer Reviews

  • Janna
    · May 20th, 2024
    One of the most interesting places I have been to. Our guide and driver were excellent. We learned so much about the area history and environment from our guide, Andres. He provided many good recommendations on which museums, restaurants, and other places to visit as options on the tour. We were very pleased with his recommendations and help. If I did the tour again, I might splurge on the pricier hotel room package. The basic package was a really good hotel though, very clean and good breakfast but directly across from hostels and lacking amenities like a full restaurant, lounge, etc. However, there is a chinese restaurant across the street that was delicious.
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  • Roberto
    · January 5th, 2024
    BM Tours, thanks for making our dreams come true! Galapagos was amazing, so many memories. Hasta la proxima vez
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  • Katrina
    · June 9th, 2025
    This tour was arranged for my clients. They absolutely LOVED the location of the first hotel, though there were some hiccups with the arrangements. They said the tours were good as well. The 4 stars come as a result of communication with the tour operator. Responses were not provided in a timely manner, which means I could not relay information to my clients in a timely manner.
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Annie

    Asked on December 23rd, 2024

    Big question - about toilet facilities on board the ferry/boat. Are they useable during the 2 hours plus crossings? Otherwise, I would need to fly.

    Tour Details
    Transport
    • BM ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      The transfer from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal takes 2 hours. This service is in fast boats, which do have a basic bathroom.

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    Jamie

    Asked on February 9th, 2024

    How does airport pickup work in Baltra? Do you pick us up directly or do we need to go to a stand? Which airport will we be dropped off at after the tour? Will return transport also match our flight times? What are the cancellation conditions for the tour?

    Flights / Transfers
    Tour Details
    • BM ToursOperatorWritten February 2024

      When you arrive at Baltra airport, a guide will be waiting for you with a sign with your name and will take you to the bus for your transfer. Note that bus cost is $5 per person. The route is: airport to Itabaca channel, ferry to other side of island, then car to hotel.

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      Jamie

      TravelerWritten February 2024

      Can you tell me about the cancellation policy?

    • BM ToursOperatorWritten February 2024

      After the program is purchased, it is not possible to cancel the services, you can only reschedule with maximum notification 2 weeks before your trip.

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    Daniel

    Asked on March 16th, 2023

    Can you complete what happens at the end of days 3 and 4. The write-up does not say how we get back to the hotel or any other information that is helpful.

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    Tour Details
    • BM ToursOperatorWritten March 2023

      Both of those days end with you back in your hotel, all of the meals are included so it sometimes also depends on the category of your choosing and were the restaurant for dinner or lunch is - but our tour guides will let you know the way back to your hotel in case the first stop is the restaurant.

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    Irene

    Asked on February 14th, 2023

    Could you please confirm if the travelers would get to see the giant tortoises during this tour?

    Tour Details
    • BM ToursOperatorWritten February 2023

      Yes, they get to see the giant tortoises on the visit to Charles Darwin's scientific station.

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    Tina

    Asked on December 2nd, 2022

    Could you transfer us to the airport on 15th instead of 14th and does this trip include meals?

    Flights / Transfers
    Meals
    • BM ToursOperatorWritten December 2022

      We can indeed arrange your transfer out for the 15th. This tour includes daily breakfast!

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