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Description

What is Galapass?
The Galapass is a jumpstart to your Galapagos trip. We will help you get there and get settled in and then you have the freedom to decide what's next in your adventure.

Why Choose Galapass?
The Galapass allows you to travel to the Galapagos Islands independently and enjoy the island for as long as you would like. See more about our Galapagos Adventure Pass on our website.

Sample Trip Schedule:

Santa Cruz

What's Included?
* Airport Transfer from Baltra Airport to the hostel
* 1 night in Santa Cruz (4 meals)
* Speed boat ticket to Isabella

Accommodation and Meals
Accommodations are in a welcoming hostel with basic services It is in a central location and offers single or double rooms depending on availability. Four meals at the hostel are included (lunch, dinner, breakfast, and lunch).

Suggested Activities
* Visit Los Gemelos, Spanish for The Twins, are a pair of craters approximately 30 meters
* Enjoy the Rancho Primisias, a private farm that is adjoined to the Tortoise Reserve.
- Here you can witness "herds" of wild giant tortoises.
* Go to the Charles Darwin Foundation in Santa Cruz. (Suggested stay in Santa Cruz is 3-4 days)

Isabella Island

What's Included?
* 2 nights in Isabela (4 meals)

Accommodation and Meals
Accommodations are in a friendly hostel with basic amenities and only 3 minutes from the beach. Single or double rooms are available depending on availability. Four meals are included (breakfast, dinner, breakfast, dinner).

Suggested Activities:
Tour of the Volcan Sierra Negra and Volcan Chico Excursion starts at 8:00 am with a 40 minute ride to a site named La Cura. Here you will take a one and half horseback ride to Volcan Sierra Negra. From here it's a 30 minutes hike to the Volcan Chico where you can
admire the beautiful landscape and the different lava formations produced by the most recent eruptions. The tour returns at 2:00 pm and refreshments are included.

Tour Price:
USD50 for individuals
USD45 for groups of 5 or more

Tour de Bahia o Islote de Las Tintoreras
From the Wharf you will board a speedboat that will take you for a ride around the bay or the small island of Las Tintoreras (sharks). From here you will be able to see penguins, sharks, blue-legged piqueros, pelicans, iguanas, and sea lions. There will be some time to snorkel and you will be able to get a great view of the different variety of fish in the area. The trip lasts two and half hours.

Tour Price:
USD20 for individuals
USD15 for groups of 5 or more

Tour of Los Tuneles
A speedboat will take you to Los Tuneles, a natural aquarium. Here you will see black volcanic rock formations in the shape of arcs. Here you can swim and snorkel in the clear waters. It is a great place to observe fish of different colors and sizes, manta rays, sea lions, and sea turtles. The tour lasts 4 hours and there must be a minimum of 5 people.

Tour Price:
USD70 per person
(Suggested stay in Isabela is 4-6 days)

What is not included:
* National Park Entrance fee - USD100
* Ingala card (Immigration fee in Baltra airport)- USD10
* Boat ride from Itabaca canal to Santa Cruz - USD0.80
* Lunch at Isabela hostel
* All other arrangements after the Galapass expires. This is after your 2 nights in Isabela Island.

Highlights

Galapass Highlights:
Santa Cruz
* Visit Santa Cruz and go to Tortuga Bay. There you can see a variety of different marine animals like sharks, sea turtles, and manta rays. Snorkel in its clear waters or hike it's adventurous highlands.

Isabela Island
* On Isabella island wander through the many volcanic tunnels formed by cooled lava. Dive and swim next to penguins, sea lions, a tropical fish, dolphins.

Other Islands
* Visit the other islands like Floreana and see flmingos! Or go to Espanola and witness the blue footed boobies by the thousands nesting in the area. Experience one amazing site after another in the Galapagos.

Travel Types

• Eco Tours
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Fishing
• Horseback Riding
• Kayaking (Sea)
• Nature Tours
• Overland Tours
• Sailing
• Scuba
• Snorkeling
• Surfing
• Tours
• Trekking

Cost in US$:

As little as 390. Does not include Galapagos airfare. Or Name Your Own Price Summer Special!

Cost Include Description:

Everything mentioned in the description.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ecuador

Independently or in Groups

LEAD Adventures South America's Mission Statement

Since its creation in 2004 LEAD Adventures has been extremely successful launching programs in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands and establishing mutually beneficial partnerships abroad. Our programs are targeted to young minded people from all over the world that want to experience the great destinations Ecuador and South America have to offer.

Year Founded

2004