Designed with our years of experience living, travelling and hosting friends and guests in the Galapagos Islands, our land-based, Classic Safaris are our best-seller. They combine private excursions and wildlife tours on Santa Cruz Island with boat tours to beautiful, uninhabited neighbouring islands (either on a shared boat or a private chartered boat).
Arrival Day
Welcome to the Galapagos! An English-speaking naturalist guide meets you at the VIP lounge at Baltra Airport to escort you on your excursion to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. Enjoy a delicious, locally-sourced lunch at a farm in the western hills. Take in the areas of natural beauty, pit craters, lava tunnels, and learn more about the Scalesia and Guayabillo forests. At the Tortoise Reserve, share some time in the giant tortoises' natural habitat, surrounded by the abundant birdlife of the area. End this day at the Galapagos Safari Camp with a sunset cocktail followed by dinner.
Activities
Explore Neighbouring Islands
Early morning finds you on a motor vessel to one of the neighboring islands: North Seymour, Bartolome, Plazas, Santa Fe, Floreana, or Isabela. Each island is an endemic treasure to explore and enjoy. The Galapagos Marine Reserve is the second largest marine reserve in the world, and snorkeling off the boat is highly recommended. Destinations will be given when we have your visit dates.
Experience the East
A morning drive takes you to the eastern part of the island. At 490m above sea level, Cerro Mesa Reserve offers spectacular views of the largest crater on Santa Cruz Island, exotic plants, and seven unique subspecies of finch and the elusive vermilion flycatcher. After lunch explore Garrapatero Beach, with stunning contrasts of mangroves, black lava, white sand, and turquoise water — including a flamingo lagoon. Kayaking and mountain biking are optional.
Departure
Enjoy the serenity that Galapagos Safari Camp has to offer. Relax, walk, or enjoy the sunrise from our observatory before departure to your next destination.
This tented camp borders the Galapagos National Park in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island's 'transition zone', close to the tortoise reserve. The 55-hectare farm is on a ridge with magnificent views over the Pacific Ocean, as well as the western and northern islands of Isabela, Santiago, Pinzon, Baltra, Rabida, Guy Fawkes and Daphne.
The main lodge is perched on a hill with panoramic views from its expansive veranda. The open-plan interior draws the eyes to the islands dotted on the horizon. There is a lounge for relaxation, a cosy fireplace and a bar. The dining room serves local and international dishes created by the chef using home-grown produce.
Please note that the following is a sample itinerary. We are happy to change the order of activities* and add days, depending on your availability. Our experienced Safari Designers will make suggestions based on your personal needs and interests. Just get in touch!
(*subject to availability)
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