Overview
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Overview
This adventure is perfect for those who want to experience the incredible wildlife and scenery of the Galápagos Islands but prefer to sleep on shore. Go ashore at the lesser-visited island of Isabela and spend your days with playful sea lions, giant manta rays, and the Galápagos giant tortoise. This adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time, with optional activities abound.
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Overview
- Departs/Ends: Quito to Quito
- Travel style: Classic
- Trip type: Max 15, avg 10
What you get
- Accomodation: Hotels (7 nts), G Adventures-supported community guesthouses (2 nts).
- Transport: Plane, speed boat, van, pickup truck, local bus, panga.
- Meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 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.
- Your own room
Allow USD170-225 for meals not included.
Map & Itinerary
Day 1 Quito
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Quito/Santa Cruz Island
Fly to Santa Cruz and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Day 3 Santa Cruz Island
Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz to see the giant tortoise's natural habitat. In the afternoon, kayak the Itabaca Canal and explore the lively underwater world with a mask and snorkel. Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Day 4 Santa Cruz Island/Floreana Island
Spend a free morning enjoying Santa Cruz, before crossing by speedboat to Floreana Island. Get settled at the G Adventures-supported community guesthouse, enjoy an excursion to the highlands and opt to swim or snorkel at Black Beach. Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Day 5 Floreana Island
Enjoy a visit to Loberia, where there are opportunities to swim and snorkel. Opt to explore the area around Black Beach. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Floreana Island/Isabela Island
Morning speedboat ride boat to Isabela Island. Enjoy a kayak excursion near Tintoreras and then jump in for a snorkel nearby. Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Day 7 Isabela Island
Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano to see the second-largest crater in the world and enjoy a downhill bike excursion. Visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre on the way back to town. Opt to take surfing lessons on the nearby beach. Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Day 8 Isabela Island/Santa Cruz Island
Free day to enjoy Isabela Island, choose from snorkelling, surfing or a variety of other activities before returning to Santa Cruz by speedboat. Meals included: breakfast
Day 9 Santa Cruz Island/Quito
Transfer across Santa Cruz Island to Baltra. Fly back to Quito. Meals included: breakfast
Day 10 Quito
Depart at any time. Meals included: breakfast
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Dates & Prices
All years
27 Nov 2021
06 Dec 2021
27819 SEK
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11 Dec 2021
20 Dec 2021
27819 SEK
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