Experience the Galapagos!
40's - 50's and 60's+ Singles Vacations
April 1 - April 8, 2023
$3195*
Located just about 600 miles from the mainland of Ecuador, South America, are the Galapagos Islands, a magical place like none other on earth. Experience the best of Isabela Island, the "lost paradise" of the Galapagos Islands, as well as Santa Cruz, the central most island in the Galapagos Archipelago. Snorkel with sharks and sea turtles and hike around the incredible moonlike landscape of Sierra Negra Volcano. See Giant Land Tortoises in their natural environment and learn about breeding and conservation efforts at the famous Charles Darwin Research Station. Enjoy the incredible wildlife and awesome landscapes of the Galapagos with naturalist guides. The time to visit the Galapagos is now with Best Single Travel! 
Wildlife to See
Galapagos Sea Lions, Galapagos Giant Tortoises, Marine Iguanas, White-tipped Reef Sharks (Tintoreras), Penguins, Sting Rays, Sea Turtles, Sally Lightfoot Crabs, Lava Lizards, Blue-Footed Boobies, Flamingos, Frigate Birds, Pelicans, Darwin´s Finches, Galapagos Fly-Catchers, Galapagos Mockingbirds, and more.
Experience the Galapagos Singles Vacation Daily Itinerary
Vacation Day 1: Arrive into Baltra, Ecuador - Santa Cruz Island
Plan to arrive into the Galapagos Islands this morning before 11:00am. Best Single Travel will help co-ordinate your air flights as you will need a flight to Ecuador and then a separate flight into Baltra (the Galapagos airport) Upon arrival you will be directed into the Galapagos immigration area.
Once everyone has arrived we will take a short bus drive to the Itabaca Channel and ferry to the Santa Cruz Island. From the harbor, we drive towards Puerto Ayora, riding through
the highlands. Observe the change in vegetation: from arid landscapes filled with cacti to the lush rainforest.
After lunch at a local restaurant, we visit the Charles Darwin Research Center, inaugurated 1994 in Puerto Ayora. Over 200 scientists and volunteers are active in the conservation and research projects for the most famous resident of the Galápagos: the Giant Tortoise. Stroll around the impressive giant prickly-pear cactus forest or visit the baby turtles that are affectionately cared for until they can be repatriated. Learn about the tortoises’ different life stages: from incubation, hatching, and growth periods. Dinner at a local restaurant
Vacation Day 2: Santa Cruz Island - Sail to Santa Fe
Our guide will pick us up from the hotel and take us to the dock of Puerto Ayora, where we will start our 2 hour sail to Santa Fe Island. Santa Fe Island is an almost central Island which has an incredible bay with turquoise waters, protected by a natural barrier of rocks and colonies of sea lions live and hawks can be seen flying. This island of Santa Fe is one of the oldest islands of the archipelago. Its age and isolation have allowed several endemic animals to evolve, including species of land iguana, rice rat and gecko. On the northern coast, we will visit Bahía Barrington, a small tranquil bay, where we can observe green sea turtles and spotted eagle 
rays cruise over the sandy bottom, brown pelicans and blue-footed boobies rest on the rocks. Also, you can see Nazca boobies and magnificent frigate birds. Sea lions are the most obvious sight on Santa Fe Island, with 2 large colonies on the beaches and pups playing readily with snorkelers in the bay. Other underwater encounters can include marine iguanas, sea urchins and different species of fish. Dinner at a local restaurant
Vacation Day 3: Santa Cruz Island - Sail to North Seymour Island
This morning we transfer to Itabaca Channel, where will get on board our boat for a 1 hour sail to Seymour Island, a spectacular place to hike and enjoy the scenery. On the north-side of Seymour we will find unique plants such as: incense tree, cactus, sesuvium, escalecias and animals like: blue-footed boobies, gulls sitting on the edges of the cliffs and colorful frigates birds in their nests.
On the other side of the island, while the waves crash against the rocks, we can appreciate the mischievous sea lions playing and surfing. There is a circular path, approximately 1.25 miles long that crosses the interior of the island and leads us to the rocky coast. This trail takes us through some of the largest colonies of sea birds of the Galapagos Islands.
After lunch, we can snorkel, swim or sunbathe for around 45 minutes on either las Bachas Beach or Mosquera Islet (will know day of tour which). Dinner at a local restaurant
Vacation Day 4: Santa Cruz Island - Sail to Bartolome Island
We get an early start today, have breakfast on board our boat as we travel to Bartolome Island. This Island has some of the most breathtaking panoramas and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Galapagos. The island, famous for its Pinnacle Rock, an impressive lava structure that towers high above the water, was created by a volcano eruption. When the hot lava reached the sea it cooled down forming a stunning rock composed of thin layers. with a variety of red, orange, green, and glistening black volcanic formations. For a stunning view of two beautiful bays and great views of the various lava formations, we will need to climb up a wooden staircase to the summit.
Next it is time for swimming and snorkeling with the Galapagos penguins, marine turtles, white-tipped reef sharks and other tropical fish. The Bartolome Island bay is an excellent place for swimming, Galápagos penguins are frequently seen, and a small cave behind Pinnacle Rock houses a breeding colony. As we walk along the crescent shaped pink and white sand beach, we will be tracing the footsteps of generations of green sea turtles who return each year to lay their eggs. After our fun day, we head back to our hotel and then a local restaurant for dinner.
Vacation Day 5 - Santa Cruz Island - Isabela Island
This morning we visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and Interpretive Center. Learn firsthand the conservation and research efforts in the Galapagos Islands. See the tortoise hatchlings and breeding programs which are saving several races of tortoises from extinction. Tour the Van Straelen Exhibit Hall.
After Lunch we will transfer to the airporf for our quick flight to Isabela Island. Check in to our hotel and have a short rest. Then we will visit the Flamingo Lagoon, the largest coastal lagoon in Galapagos and a principal breeding ground for the Flamingos habitat.
Dinner at a local restaurant
Vacation Day 6: Isabela Island - Tintoreras Islet - Humedales Hike
From Puerto Villamil, take a short boat ride to a small rocky islet known as “Las Tintoreras”, one of the island’s most beautiful sites. Here, sharks can be seen resting in the lava canals. Observe marine iguanas and playful sea lions on the sandy beach. Put your mask and snorkel on to explore the underwater world filled with colorful fish, sea turtles, and much more.
The Wetlands Route is a 3 mile series of trails that can be explored by foot or by bike. We will explore different sites like lagoons, beaches, viewpoints, mangroves, and many more beautiful hidden spots. We will take a short walk up to the “Cerro Orchilla”, a viewpoint to enjoy beautiful views over the Puerto Villamil bay, its beaches, and volcanoes.
Dinner at a local restaurant
Vacation Day 7 - Isabela Island
Isabella Island was designated as a penal colony by the Ecuadorian government. Here the prisoners built a wall made of enormous lava rocks. Today is our free day to relax or enjoy the island's various activities. There will be optional excursions offered.
Vacation Day 8: Isabela Island Baltra - Depart for Home
Our guide will pick us up from our hotel this morning and take us to the Isabela Island airport. Where we need to check in at the airport counter at least 45 minutes prior to our departure time. Please note the baggage weight allowed per person is 25 pounds. We will board our flight to Santa Cruz at 8:30am and arrive in Baltra airport at 9:00am, where we start our journey home. Please do not book your flight home from the Galapagos before 12:30pm. We hope you enjoyed your Galapagos singles vacation.
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April 1 - April 8, 2023 Price - $3,195*
* Santa Cruz to Isabella round-trip air flight *The price per person is for a double room. Free roommate matching is avalable on all our vacations, so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement". If you wish to room alone it is an additional $695. Not Included * Airfare - Best Single Travel will help arrange your air * Tips - recommended $100 |
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