Galapagos Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Expedition
Activities: Stand Up Paddle (SUP), Easy Hiking, Biking, Snorkeling, and Wildlife Interaction.
This adventure is a complete SUP experience with exclusive access to three different islands and multiple Islets. Highly rated SUP naturalist guides combine sea and land excursions with a focus on natural history and evolution. You will come face to face with penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas, sea turtles and sharks as you SUP around the Islands in this marine sanctuary. Snorkeling, hiking, and biking experiences complement your journey, and stays at our selected hotels guarantee your comfort in each of the southern islands of the archipelago.
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Travel Style Holiday Type
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Activity Level Moderate
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Group Size Small Group
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Exclusive SUP experience in three Galapagos Islands.
- Stand Up Paddle with penguins, sharks, marine iguanas, turtles, and playful sea lions.
- Quality Stand Up Paddle Boards.
- Snorkel at multiple sites and see hundreds of rays and tropical fish.
- Walk amongst giant Galapagos tortoises in their natural habitat.
- Hike the rim of the second largest active volcano caldera in the world.
- Enjoy quality stays in our Opuntia Hotels.
- We apply (ACA) American Canoe Association standards and guidelines.
- Seventy percent of your vacation investment stays in the Islands and supports local economy.
Accommodations in comfort or premium class hotels, meals as listed (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner), top quality SUP gear, Galapagos SUP and naturalist guides, all sea, land, and inter-island air transportation.
Flights to and from Galapagos, entrance fee to Galapagos National Park, Galapagos transit card, tips, hotel & restaurant beverages.
- Day 1 INTERPRETATION CENTER AND WALK TO FRIGATE HILL
- Day 2 SUP IN SAN CRISTOBAL’S FAR NORTHERN COAST, SNORKELING AND BEACHES
- Day 3 SUP EXPLORATION OF TINTORERAS ISLETS AND COASTLINE BIKE RIDE TO WALL OF TEARS
- Day 4 VOLCANO HIKING IN ISABELA’S HIGHLANDS
- Day 5 SUP IN LAVA WALL CHANNELS AND EXPLORE THE TORTOISE HIGHLANDS IN SANTA CRUZ
- Day 6 SUP TORTUGA BAY & CHARLES DARWIN STATION
- Day 7 TRANSFER OUT
Opuntia Hotels, a network of quality Galapagos hotels with eco-initiatives, exceptional service, comfort, all close to the ocean. Or similar comfort class hotel.
This itinerary is subject to change without notice due to seasonal changes, inclement weather conditions, and adjustments of Galapagos National Park policy.
The Weight restriction per person for the Inner Island flight from San Cristobal to Isabela is 25 pounds in one piece of luggage.
BOAT TRAVEL TIME: Two hours
SMALL AIRCRAFT FLIGHT TIME: 40 minutes
ADVENTURE ACTIVITY DURATION (STAND UP PADDLE, HIKE, SNORKEL): Two to three hours per activities
SEASON: Year-round
ALTITUDE: 0 – 3,688 feet (1,124 meters) above sea level
WEATHER: During the warm season from January to May, air temperature is around 77º to 83º F (25º to 28º C) at sea level. During the cool season from June to December, air temperature is around 70º to 75º F (21º to 24º C) at sea level. Temperature decreases with altitude.
WATER TEMPERATURE: During the warm season from January to May, water temperature hovers around 77º F (25 º C).During the cool season from
June to December, average water temperature is about 72º F (22º C). Water temperature also varies significantly by location.
Personal SUP gear, walking/hiking shoes, light water jacket, water bottle, non-cotton clothing, sunblock, sun hat, and repellent.