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Move between lava fields and tortoise-filled highlands on a 10-day Galapagos island hop. Hike Sierra Negra, snorkel with penguins and sea turtles, and learn at the Charles Darwin Research Station.
Move between lava fields and tortoise-filled highlands on a 10-day Galapagos island hop. Hike Sierra Negra, snorkel with penguins and sea turtles, and learn at the Charles Darwin Research Station.
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Operated by Ecuador Galapagos Travels · Puerto Ayora, Galápagos Province
A warm breeze carries salt and volcanic dust as you step off the ferry into Puerto Ayora — gulls circle and sea lions lounge like locals staking their claim. Over the next ten days you'll move between low, lava-strewn coastlines and highland farms where giant tortoises graze. Each island reads like a different chapter: Santa Cruz’s humid highlands and conservation stations, Isabela’s raw lava fields and the broad rim of Sierra Negra.
moderate.
10 days.
Good aerobic base and comfort with multi-hour day hikes; ability to board small boats and snorkel in open water.
Moderate fitness is needed: expect several multi‑hour hikes (Sierra Negra is a 6‑hour roundtrip) and active days with snorkeling and kayaking.
Yes — snorkel equipment use is included, but bringing a personal mask that fits well can improve comfort and visibility.
You’ll visit highland farms and the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center where tortoises are commonly seen; wild sightings depend on island and season but are frequent in Santa Cruz highlands.
Transfers involve public speedboats that can be choppy; crossings (e.g., Santa Cruz to Isabela) take about two hours — bring seasickness remedies if sensitive.
The Galápagos gained scientific renown after Charles Darwin’s visit in 1835; the islands’ isolation produced many endemic species that informed evolutionary theory.
The Galápagos National Park and Charles Darwin Research Station tightly regulate visitor access; stick to paths, avoid feeding wildlife, and use reef‑safe sun products to reduce impact.
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