6 Days Galapagos Island Hopping With Diving

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Transfer in From Baltra Airport + Highlands⌄

   From the Village of Santa Rosa you can hike down through the Guayabillo forest to the Tortoise Reserve, though it is easier to view them on one of the farms where they share the fields with cattle, watch out for the only “TORTOISE CROSSING” signs in the world ! There are also many mosses, ferns and other epiphytes on the trees, watch out for the small and large tree Finches, from Los Gemelos the road descends in a straight line to Itabaca Channel which separates Santa Cruz from Baltra, almost immediately it turns into the transitional zone and then, in marked contrast to the south side, there is a very long dry-zone. From the Village of Santa Rosa you can hike down through the Guayabillo forest to the Tortoise Reserve, though it is easier to view them on one of the farms where they share the fields with cattle, watch out for the only “TORTOISE CROSSING” signs in the world ! Transportation is included which is around 4hour

   Meals: Lunch

   Overnight: Hotel Galapagos Dreams or similar

2. 2Ferry to Isabela + Tintoreras⌄

   TINTORERAS, where we can do some snorkeling and watch the different species of fishes, corals and resting sea turtles. Then we’ll continue with the boat along the coast watching species like: blue-footed boobies, penguins, pelicans and frigate birds. Reaching the Isle of TINTORERAS, we’ll get to know the blue shark, marine iguanas and sea lions. This includes transportation

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Hotel Gran Tintorera or similar

3. 3Los Túneles + Ferry Back to Santa Cruz Island⌄

   Los Tuneles. Canals in the lava rocks with bridges and caves. Cactus grow on the rocks and many big turtles, rays and fish can be seen swimming in the canals and pools filled with sea-water. includes snorkeling at a similar nearby site where sea-horses and sharks can be seen. Los Tuneles, Isabela-Galapagos had heard a lot about Los Tuneles, but the one thing that made me want to go there was this: “It’s like snorkeling in an aquarium.” It takes about an hour to get to Los Tuneles from Puerto Villamil, but what a glorious hour it is! There is an oceanic path of sorts that is primarily shallow water near the shore. So on the way, we got to see giant manta on the surface, so many sea turtles I was afraid we might run over one, and of course, those vistas on the land This includes transportation

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: hotel Galapagos Dreams or similar

4. 4Diving North Seymour⌄

   North Seymour and Mosqueras offer stunning diving experiences with diverse marine life, including eagle rays, manta rays, hammerheads, white-tipped reef sharks, Galapagos sharks, stingrays, moray eels, sea turtles, and massive schools of fish. North Seymour has two dive sites: the ocean side, where rocky slopes attract manta rays, hammerheads, and reef fish, and the channel side, which has strong currents and Galapagos sharks. Mosqueras is a shallow sand islet known for sea lions, hammerheads, garden eels, and cleaning stations where snappers gather. Photographers love the thriving underwater biodiversity, from tiny nudibranchs to massive mantas. Currents range from moderate to strong, with thermoclines visible at 45 ft and 75 ft, creating a mesmerizing effect underwater. Water temperatures vary by season, from 68°F to 78°F.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Hotel Galapagos Dreams or Similar

5. 5Diving Gordon rocks (2 stars license and 25 dives of experience are necessary, otherwise it is a different diving site)⌄

   Gordon Rock is one of the top dive sites in the central Galapagos, known for its challenging currents and thrilling marine life. A remnant of a crater, it's often called “the washing machine” due to strong surge and currents. Expect schools of hammerhead sharks, eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, manta rays, turtles, and abundant fish. Sea lions and endemic fur seals may also make an appearance. The site features drift dives, walls, and submerged pinnacles, with depths from 6m to 40m. Visibility ranges 6m–18m, and water temps vary from 20–25°C depending on the season. Best for advanced divers!

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Hotel Galapagos Dreams or similar

6. 6Transfer Out to Baltra Airport⌄

   Transfer Out to Baltra Airport

   Meals: Breakfast