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).
Details
Overview
Itinerary Highlights
- Luxury Tents immersed in Nature
- Family Safari for Kids
- Scuba Diving
- Wetsuits and snorkeling equipment
- Visit Neighbouring Islands
- Custom Tailored Safaris
- Combines easily with a Galapagos Cruise
Itineray in Brief
- Day 1: Santa Cruz Highlands and the Giant Tortoise
- Day 2 and 3: Explore Neighbouring Islands
- Day 4: Experience the East
- Day 5: Sunrise Walk and Departure
Travelling with Eclipse
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- We provide all the information you need to organise your visas and vaccinations, making travel preparation stress-free.
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- Our consultants are true destination experts, with firsthand experience and extensive travel in the regions we offer.
- Expect quick, professional responses and dedicated service from our knowledgeable team.
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Authentic Travel
- Tailor-made itineraries designed around your unique requirements.
- Freedom to select your preferred style and standard of accommodation.
- Unique itineraries that take you beyond the major highlights, immersing you in each location.
- Committed to responsible travel: we reinvest in the environment and local communities across our destinations.
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.
Departs Daily
| Dates | Room | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | USD$4600pp | ||
| Family Safari Suite | USD$4600pp | Contact us | |
| Tented Double | USD$5285pp | Contact us |
About the Hotel
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.
Room Types
Tented Double
Located below the main lodge, our tents are: Raised on wooden platforms. Supported by three layers: one to protect against the sun, another against the rain and an inner canvas shell. Blended with nature, with airy and comfortable interiors. Custom-made furniture, including cupboards and a writing desk. En-suite bathrooms with good water pressure, hot showers and flush toilets. Private balconies with ocean views and safari furniture.
Family Safari Suite
Located next to the main lodge we consider it an ideal solution for families with younger children. It houses six guests, features a master bedroom and two twin rooms as well as a playroom. Blended with nature, with airy and comfortable interiors. Custom-made furniture, including cupboards and a writing desk. En-suite bathrooms with good water pressure, hot showers and flush toilets. Private balconies with ocean views and safari furniture.
Whats included?
- Private English-speaking naturalist guide during land excursions and transfers.
- Accommodation
- All meals and welcome drink detailed in the itinerary
- Airport VIP services
- VIP Transfers & ground transportation
- Boat excursions with snorkeling on a shared basis (get in touch to organize a private guide or to charter the boat for a fully-private experience)
- Wetsuits and snorkeling equipment
- Activities and visits detailed in the itinerary
What’s not included?
- Flights (all flights from mainland Ecuador to the Galapagos Islands can be arranged upon request)
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee (US $200 per adult)
- Visitor transit card (US $20 per person; subject to change)
- Beverages
- Laundry service
- Insurance (please check your travel insurance is valid in your country of origin prior to your journey)
- Gratuities
Notes
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)
Price Assurance
At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.
Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.
Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.
Take advantage of our team’s expertise and let us help you plan the perfect holiday—hassle-free!
Destination: Galapagos
This once in a lifetime destination is a nature lovers dream. Watch the famous Galapagos tortoises and blue footed boobies in the morning and snorkel with sea lions in the afternoon, then relax on your cruise to the next destination tomorrow!
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