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Galapagos Isabela Island- Extension
Want more Galapagos? Extend your stay by adding this 4 day adventure. See a different side of the Galapagos from your base on the archipelago's largest island, Isabela. Hike or horseback ride to a giant volcanic crater, visit a tortoise breeding centre and shark resting ground, and stop at the site of the island's former penal colony. Along the way, spot flamingos, penguins, sea lions and marine iguanas, with plenty of time to snorkel or kayak Isabela's coconut-lined beaches.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Santa Cruz/Isabela Island (D)
You will be met at the port of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island by our English speaking guide then continue by speedboat for approximately 3 and half hours to Isabela, arriving at the hotel for a short rest. We will then visit the Flamingo Lagoon, the largest coastal lagoon in Galapagos and a principal breeding ground for the Flamingos. Isabela is the largest island on the archipelago at around 4590 sq km. Lined with a chain of active volcanos with the highest peak (Wolf Volcano) standing at 1700m. Not many tourists visit this Island, even though it has the largest colony of Galapagos tortoises and the beach is beautifully set with coconut palms and a good selection of small seafood restaurants. In Isabela there are no banks so bring enough cash to last for the duration of your stay.Day 2 Isabela Island (B,L,D)
Early in the morning, we will begin our full day tour to the Sierra Negra Volcano, located 13 miles from Puerto Villamil. Boasting the world’s second largest volcanic crater measuring 6 miles in diameter and 300 feet deep, we will ride horses up to this magnificent site to visit La Bocanilla and Volcán Chico. In the afternoon, we will return to the hotel before having the option to go kayaking in Playa Grande (located in Puerto Villamil) or snorkel in Concha Perla.Day 3 Isabela Island (B,L,D)
Today we will visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and “The Wall of Tears”; from 1946 to 1959 Isabela was designated a penal colony by the Ecuadorian government for prisoners who were obligated to build a wall with enormous blocks of lava. Due to the arduous labor and harsh conditions in which the prisoners lived, this site is known as “El Muro de las Lagrimas”. Additionally we will visit a small lava tunnel and a second Flamingo lagoon before returning to the hotel. In the afternoon we will sail to “Islote Tintoreras,” a large crevice with very clear, calm water in which white-tip sharks (“tintoreras”) rest daily on the bottom. We can also see penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas and snorkel with sharks and colourful tropical fishes while enjoying the beaches of Isabela.Day 4 Isabela Island/Santa Cruz (B)
Transfer back to Santa Cruz by boat, and transfer to the Baltra Airport.Trip Details
| Accommodation | Simple hotel (3 nts) |
| Departure | Daily |
| Group Size | No Minimum |
| Meals Included | 3B, 2L, 3D |
| StartFinish | ex Santa Cruz |
| Transport | Bus or Van, Speedboat |
Trip Price |
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| USD | 829.00 |
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