Amazing Isabela

2, 3 or 4 nights

Bird Watching

Snorkeling

Biking

Trekking

Beach Time

caldera isabela island

Overview

Discover Isabela Island, the largest and most pristine island in the Galapagos. Known for its secluded landscapes and abundant wildlife, this program blends adventure and nature, offering unforgettable experiences.

Stay at Scalesia Lodge, where personalized service, expert guidance, and an idyllic setting in the island’s lush highlands create the perfect base for exploration.

Highlights:

  • Hike the Sierra Negra Volcano, with one of the largest volcanic craters in the world.
  • Snorkel in Tintoreras, encountering reef sharks, sea turtles, and penguins.
  • Bike to the Wall of Tears, a historic site surrounded by giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
  • Explore Los Tuneles, a spectacular lava formation perfect for snorkeling with diverse marine life.

Itineraries

  • 2 nights
  • 3 nights
  • 4 nights
tourist
  • Inclusions
  • Exclusions
  • Accommodations
  • All meals
  • Welcome snack
  • Permanent water, tea & coffee station
  • All tours according to our day by day with a Galapagos National Park Naturalist guide (English-speaking guide) on semi-private basis, exclusive for Scalesia Lodge’s guests**
  • Transfers Puerto Villamil – Lodge – Puerto Villamil
  • Ground & water transportation from the lodge to activities & attractions locations and back
  • Snorkeling gear, rubber boots, rain ponchos, and walking sticks for excursions
  • Local taxes

** Only Tintoreras and Túneles tours involve shared experiences with other tourists. Our guests will be accompanied by Scalesia Lodge private guide for these activities. Tintoreras max. capacity: 17 passengers. Túneles max. capacity: 13 passengers.

  • Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Airfare from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra and back. (flights can be arranged upon request)
  • Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park
  • Transit card to enter Galapagos
  • Entrance fee to Puerto Villamil
  • Transportation from Baltra to Isabela and back (can be arranged upon request with an additional cost)
  • Anything not mention in the itinerary
  • DAY 1
  • DAY 2
  • DAY 3

sea turtle

Arrival before lunch (-/L/D):

  • Transfer from Puerto Villamil to Scalesia Lodge
  • Lunch in Scalesia Lodge
  • Afternoon activity according to our Day by Day
  • Dinner in Scalesia Lodge

 

Arrival after lunch (-/-/D):

  • Transfer from Puerto Villamil to Scalesia Lodge
  • Free time at Scalesia Lodge
  • Dinner in Scalesia Lodge

daytour galapagos
  • Breakfast in Scalesia Lodge
  • Morning activity according to our Day by Day
  • Lunch in Scalesia Lodge
  • Afternoon activity according to our Day by Day
  • Dinner in Scalesia Lodge

galapagos coastline

Departure before lunch (B/-/-):

  • Breakfast in Scalesia Lodge
  • Transfer to Puerto Villamil
  • Trip back to Baltra Island

 

Departure after lunch (B/L/-):

  • Breakfast in Scalesia Lodge
  • Morning activity according to our Day by Day
  • Lunch in Scalesia Lodge
  • Transfer to Puerto Villamil
  • Trip back to Baltra Island

sea turtle in Galapagos Islands
  • Inclusions
  • Exclusions
  • Accommodations NOW WITH A/C & HEATING!
  • All meals
  • Welcome snack
  • Permanent water, tea & coffee station
  • All tours according to our program with a Galapagos National Park Naturalist guide (English-speaking guide) on semi-private basis, exclusive for Scalesia Lodge’s guests**
  • Transfers Puerto Villamil – Lodge – Puerto Villamil
  • Ground & water transportation from the lodge to activities & attractions locations and back
  • Snorkeling gear, rubber boots, rain ponchos, and walking sticks for excursions
  • All taxes

** Only Tintoreras and Túneles tours involve shared experiences with other tourists. Our guests will be accompanied by Scalesia Lodge private guide for these activities. Tintoreras max. capacity: 17 passengers. Túneles max. capacity: 13 passengers.

  • Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Airfare from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra and back. (flights can be arranged upon request)
  • Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park ($200 per person) *
  • Transit card to enter Galapagos ($20 per person) *
  • Entrance fee to Puerto Villamil ($10 per person) *
  • Transportation from Baltra to Isabela and back (can be arranged upon request with an additional cost)
  • Anything not mentioned in our itineraries

* Prices subject to change without prior notice.

  • DAY 1
  • DAYS 2 & 3
  • DAY 4

sea turtle

Arrival before lunch (-/L/D):

  • Transfer from Puerto Villamil to Scalesia Lodge
  • Lunch in Scalesia Lodge
  • Afternoon activity according to our Day by Day
  • Dinner in Scalesia Lodge

 

Arrival after lunch (-/-/D):

  • Transfer from Puerto Villamil to Scalesia Lodge
  • Free time at Scalesia Lodge
  • Dinner in Scalesia Lodge

galapagos caldera
  • Breakfast in Scalesia Lodge
  • Morning activity according to our Day by Day
  • Lunch in Scalesia Lodge
  • Afternoon activity according to our Day by Day
  • Dinner in Scalesia Lodge

galapagos coastline

Departure before lunch (B/-/-):

  • Breakfast in Scalesia Lodge
  • Transfer to Puerto Villamil
  • Trip back to Baltra Island

 

Departure after lunch (B/L/-):

  • Breakfast in Scalesia Lodge
  • Morning activity according to our Day by Day
  • Lunch in Scalesia Lodge
  • Transfer to Puerto Villamil
  • Trip back to Baltra Island

penguins boat
  • Inclusions
  • Exclusions
  • Accommodations NOW WITH A/C & HEATING!
  • All meals
  • Welcome snack
  • Permanent water, tea & coffee station
  • All tours according to our program with a Galapagos National Park Naturalist guide (English-speaking guide) on semi-private basis, exclusive for Scalesia Lodge’s guests**
  • Transfers Puerto Villamil – Lodge – Puerto Villamil
  • Ground & water transportation from the lodge to activities & attractions locations and back
  • Snorkeling gear, rubber boots, rain ponchos, and walking sticks for excursions
  • All taxes

** Only Tintoreras and Túneles tours involve shared experiences with other tourists. Our guests will be accompanied by Scalesia Lodge private guide for these activities. Tintoreras max. capacity: 17 passengers. Túneles max. capacity: 13 passengers.

  • Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Airfare from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra and back. (flights can be arranged upon request)
  • Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park ($200 per person) *
  • Transit card to enter Galapagos ($20 per person) *
  • Entrance fee to Puerto Villamil ($10 per person) *
  • Transportation from Baltra to Isabela and back (can be arranged upon request with an additional cost)
  • Anything not mentioned in our itineraries

* Prices subject to change without prior notice.

  • DAY 1
  • DAYS 2, 3 & 4
  • DAY 5

sea turtle

Arrival before lunch (-/L/D):

  • Transfer from Puerto Villamil to Scalesia Lodge
  • Lunch in Scalesia Lodge
  • Afternoon activity according to our Day by Day
  • Dinner in Scalesia Lodge

 

Arrival after lunch (-/-/D):

  • Transfer from Puerto Villamil to Scalesia Lodge
  • Free time at Scalesia Lodge
  • Dinner in Scalesia Lodge

bay
  • Breakfast in Scalesia Lodge
  • Morning activity according to our Day by Day
  • Lunch in Scalesia Lodge
  • Afternoon activity according to our Day by Day
  • Dinner in Scalesia Lodge

galapagos coastline

Departure before lunch (B/-/-):

  • Breakfast in Scalesia Lodge
  • Transfer to Puerto Villamil
  • Trip back to Baltra Island

 

Departure after lunch (B/L/-):

  • Breakfast in Scalesia Lodge
  • Morning activity according to our Day by Day
  • Lunch in Scalesia Lodge
  • Transfer to Puerto Villamil
  • Trip back to Baltra Island

Hotels & Activities

Suite

Size: 65 m² / 700 ft²

Bed Type: 1 king bed

Extra beds permitted: 2

Max. capacity: 4 guests

Standard Twin

Size: 48 m² / 516 ft²

Bed type: 2 full size beds

Extra beds permitted: 1

Max. capacity: 3 guests

Standard Matrimonial

Size: 48 m² / 516 ft²

Bed type: 1 queen bed

Extra beds permitted: 1

Max. capacity: 3 guests