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Discover the best of Santa Cruz in a basic 4 days and 3 nights tour!

4 days
Start and end in Baltra Island
3.4
6 traveler reviews
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 10
Age range 3 to 65
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Highlights

  • Pay the ECOGAL fee and transfer to Santa Cruz
  • Visit Charles Darwin Research Centre
  • Explore Tortuga Bay and Los Gemelos sinkholes
  • Swim and snorkel at Las Grietas
  • Depart from Baltra Airport after breakfast

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Transfer in Galapagos - Check in & Charles Darwin station visit.
  2. Day 2 Turtle Bay Beach - High Part (Lava Tunnels, Private Ranch) -Twin craters- Lava Tunnels
  3. Day 3 Las Grietas and La Playa de los Alemanes
  4. Day 4 Transfer Out Galapagos
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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

  • Overall Rating
    Good
    3.4
  • Itinerary
    Good
    3.8
  • Guide
    Average
    3.0
  • Transport
    Good
    3.8
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.3
  • Food
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    3.4
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  • MS
    · March 26th, 2023
    It was a short tour that we squeezed in before our longer tour in Peru so no complaints but wish we had stayed longer in Galapagos too and visited some islands. The tour was simple and easy going. Not really a group tour but several one day tours. since we had different people with us in different days. The guides were friendly and respectful. The islands are a step back in time. Felt like we were in a Jurassic parks movie with giant turtles iguanas and seals. The boat trips were amazing. A very unique place.
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    Trip date: December 2022
  • Discover the best of Santa Cruz in a basic 4 days and 3 nights tour! reviewer 2
    · August 16th, 2019
    This tour was FANTASTIC from the beginning! The experience that I got there was unique, now I understand why Galapagos is also known as the enchanted island. There you can appreciate sea lions, big turtles, marine iguanas (I didn´t know that they exist, they are magnificent) but the best was BAY TOUR I loved snorkeling there! I could enjoy all the things that the itinerary details (meals, hotel, activities, trasnportation) in an economic price, IT TOTALLY WORTH IT!
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • Discover the best of Santa Cruz in a basic 4 days and 3 nights tour! reviewer 3
    · July 23rd, 2019
    I absolutely do not recommend this tour and do not recommend this tour company. The whole experience felt frustrating, disorganized and confusing. You will be placed in a cheap hostel and you will not get a personal tour guide for the whole four days, contrary to what the brochure makes you believe. For what you receive, the cost of this tour should be cut by at least 50%. Additionally, if you don’t speak Spanish, you may end up getting lost, because some people who are subcontracted by BM Tours don’t speak English. Save your money and do Galápagos on your own or hire another company.
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • Discover the best of Santa Cruz in a basic 4 days and 3 nights tour! reviewer 4
    · July 1st, 2019
    My mom, and I, went on this once-in-a- lifetime trip, only to have it ruined by an incompetent tour company.The first day was great. The second day, the guide was almost an hour late. We had to ask the hotel to call the company. BM had not arranged a ride. They hired a random taxi driver to pick us up. The driver sped to get to the taxi-boat, and the people on the boat were mad at us because they had to wait for us. Secondly, we requested an English speaking guide, which we did not get. We were walking around without understanding anything. The second day, the guide was late, again. The guide dropped us off at the boat-taxi and left us at the dock. We went to the beach with no guide, and then we had to find our own way back to the boat-taxi. We paid $400 for two boat-taxis. We would like our money back. Not to mention, we did not see all the sites that were promised on the itinerary. Please, do not go with this tour company.
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    Trip date: June 2019
  • Discover the best of Santa Cruz in a basic 4 days and 3 nights tour! reviewer 5
    · May 13th, 2019
    I love the tour a lot. A nice balance between activities to do during the tour free time to do things on your own.
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    Trip date: May 2019
  • Discover the best of Santa Cruz in a basic 4 days and 3 nights tour! reviewer 6
    · March 1st, 2019
    I took my tour to Galapagos with them, it was great! We get a private transportation at the start and our guide Daniela was really nice, the service was really personalized as I get a constant contact with the operator. Great service , amazing place ( the bay tour it is a must be in Santa Cruz, its pretty cool ) and really cheap!
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    Trip date: February 2019

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4 days
Discover the best of Santa Cruz in a basic 4 days and 3 nights tour!
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    Laurenz

    Asked on March 7th, 2025

    What happens if there are changes to the itinerary?

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    • BM ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      We will inform you about any changes to the itinerary the day before the scheduled activities.

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    Vicente

    Asked on December 22nd, 2024

    Is it possible to book additional nights at the hotel after the tour?

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    • BM ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes, post-tour accommodation can be arranged depending on availability at the designated hotel.

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    Enrico

    Asked on November 16th, 2024

    What kind of food restrictions should I inform you about?

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    • BM ToursOperatorWritten November 2024

      Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies so we can accommodate your needs accordingly.

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    Nadja

    Asked on November 13th, 2024

    Can I request a private room for the duration of the tour?

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    • BM ToursOperatorWritten November 2024

      You can request a private room, but it may incur an additional fee. Let us know your preference.

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    Debra

    Asked on November 4th, 2024

    How should I communicate in case I have questions during the tour?

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    • BM ToursOperatorWritten November 2024

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for any inquiries during your trip.

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    Hippolyte

    Asked on October 20th, 2024

    Can I use a credit card for all purchases during the tour?

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    • BM ToursOperatorWritten October 2024

      Many places in the Galapagos do not accept credit or debit cards, so it is advisable to have cash on hand.

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    João Paulo

    Asked on July 29th, 2024

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      Your tour itinerary will be sent to you via WhatsApp prior to your trip, usually 48 hours in advance.

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    Nicolas

    Asked on April 26th, 2024

    Are there activities in the tour that require more physical capabilities?

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    • BM ToursOperatorWritten April 2024

      Some activities may involve a bit of walking, so if assistance is needed, arrangements can be made.

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    Angela

    Asked on February 7th, 2024

    What should I bring for expenses during the tour?

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    • BM ToursOperatorWritten February 2024

      You should bring cash for additional expenses such as the Galapagos National Park tax, which must be paid on-site.

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    Hanna

    Asked on January 28th, 2024

    What is the last transfer time to the airport on the day of departure?

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    • BM ToursOperatorWritten January 2024

      Your transfer to the airport will be scheduled according to your departure flight time.

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