Galápagos Island Hopping with Quito

9 days*

From 21590 SEK

Overview

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Overview

We know the dilemma: you want to maximize your time exploring the Galápagos Islands, and that includes making it as easy as possible to get to and from the islands. We've got your solution. We'll take care of your flight bookings in and out of Quito — with the cheapest flight cost possible. That way you’ll be secure in knowing you've saved money, giving you plenty of time to hike, snorkel, and befriend the amazing wildlife of these cool islands.

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Overview

Departs/Ends: Quito to Quito
Travel style: Classic
Physical rating: 3
Age requirements: You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Trip type: Max 16, avg 12

What you get

Accomodation: Hotels (6 nts), G Adventures-supported community guesthouse (2 nts).
Transport: Plane, private van, speedboat.
Meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Team leader: CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), local G Adventures Rep in Quito.

Extras

The international flight to and from start and finish city is not included in the tour price. Allow USD185-240 for meals not included.

Map & Itinerary

Day 1 Quito

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Quito/Puerto Ayora

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 before an evening welcome meeting to meet up with any travellers joining the group. Meals included: breakfast

Day 3 Puerto Ayora/Floreana Island

In the morning, walk to "Las Grietas" located across Academy Bay, walk through a rugged cactus forest on the way to this stunning lagoon. In the afternoon, hop on a speedboat to nearby Floreana Island. Stay in the G Adventures-supported community guesthouses and eat meals in the community restaurants and help to support community tourism on the island. Meals included: breakfast, dinner

Day 4 Floreana Island

Walk along the black-sand beach until Loberia, and enjoy beach snorkelling or swimming. Head up to the seldom-visited highlands of Floreana. Enjoy guided walks to observe birds and other wildlife and learn about the area's natural history. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 Floreana Island/Isabela Island

Travel to Isabela Island. Hike up the active Sierra Negra Volcano and walk around the rim of the largest volcanic crater in the archipelago. Meals included: breakfast

Day 6 Isabela Island

Enjoy free time in the morning, opt to take a wildlife boat excursion to 'Islote Tintoreras' to view breeding white-tip reef sharks, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, rays, and penguins. Later, visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. Meals included: breakfast

Day 7 Isabela Island/Puerto Ayora

Travel by speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island. Later, enjoy a walk to Tortuga Bay, opt for a kayak, surf lessons or swim in the turquoise water. Meals included: breakfast

Day 8 Puerto Ayora/Quito

Travel back to Baltra to catch the flight to Quito. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy the evening in the capital city. Meals included: breakfast

Day 9 Quito

Depart at any time. Meals included: breakfast

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