Land Galápagos in Style
9 days, Quito to Quito
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Longing for an iconic island adventure? This weeklong jaunt to the Galápagos Islands is for you. You’ll hit up the beautiful islands of Santa Cruz, Floreana, and Isobela, taking in nature walks to spot exotic seabirds and flamboyant sea lions with plenty of opportunities for swimming and snorkelling these impossibly blue waters. Throw in a volcano hike and encounters with friendly sea lions and your camera will be getting a workout.
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Travel Style: Comfort
Great adventures, genuine experiences, and insider access with a few extra frills along the way.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 10
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Visa Requirements
9 days
Quito to Quito
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Itinerary
Day 1Quito
Arrive at any time and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2Quito/Santa Cruz Island
Transfer to the Quito airport and catch a flight to the Galápagos. Arrive at Baltra and travel to the hotel in Santa Cruz. Later, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station for an introduction to some of the unique wildlife and history of the area.
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BreakfastDay 3Puerto Ayora/Floreana Island
Travel by speed boat to Floreana Island and the seaside lodge. Enjoy guided walks to observe the bird and animal life and learn about the natural history of the island. Opportunities for swimming and snorkelling.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Floreana Island/Isabela Island
After a tranquil night in the secluded lodge, head up to the seldom-visited highlands of Floreana. Later, continue by speedboat to Isabela Island and take a walk to Flamingo Lagoon, a flamingo breeding ground.
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BreakfastDay 5Isabela Island
Hike up the active Sierra Negra Volcano and walk around the rim of the second-largest volcanic crater in the world. Continue to the lava fields of Volcano Chico and enjoy lunch, admiring views of the surrounding volcanoes and islands.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 6Isabela Island
Visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. Later, opt to take a wildlife boat excursion to 'Islote Tintoreras' to view breeding whitetip reef sharks, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, rays, and penguins.
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BreakfastDay 7Isabela Island/Puerto Ayora
Travel by speed boat back to Santa Cruz Island and spend a free evening shopping or exploring the town of Puerto Ayora.
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BreakfastDay 8Santa Cruz Island/Quito
Transfer across Santa Cruz Island to the Baltra airport and fly back to Quito.
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BreakfastDay 9Quito
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Arrival transfer
- Quito to Galápagos return flights
- Isabela Municipal Tax
- Charles Darwin Research Station visit
- Floreana swimming, snorkelling and Highlands excursion
- Visit the Isabela Flamingo Lagoon
- Visit "Wall of Tears" monument
- Sierra Negra Volcano hike and lava fields walk
- Isabela Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre visit
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Comfort Hotels (7 nts), simple lodge (1 nt).
Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Allow USD285-370 for meals not included.
Transportation
Flight, speed boat, van, pickup truck, local bus, Zodiac.
Staff & experts
Local naturalist CEO while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), G representative in Quito.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.