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Tour Overview

GALAPAGOS CRUISE - CENTRAL, NORTH & EAST ISLANDS: Boasting an incredible array of endemic species from the blue-footed booby to the marine iguana, the Galapagos Islands are a true nature lovers’ paradise. Get up close and personal with the resident wildlife on an unforgettable 5 day cruise of these famed islands. Begin and end your adventure with a night in Quito, Ecuador's charming capital.

Start

Quito

End

Quito

Destination

Quito

Days

7

Pace

Medium

Range

Handpicked

Max Group Size

Min 0 - Max 16

Min Age

0

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Trip Code: GALEN

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • The M/C Anahi - Spend 4 nights aboard this first-class catamaran with capacity for 16 passengers. Enjoy the jacuzzi with ocean view and soak up the sunshine on deck. Delight your palate with tasty local cuisine, relax at the bar as you cruise around the beautiful islands at sunset and enjoy comfortable nights in a spacious cabin

  • Explore unforgettable sites and observe incredible wildlife on daily excursions with expert guides. Go kayaking, enjoy panga rides and encounter penguins, turtles and fish as you snorkel and swim in the crystal-clear waters

  • Quito - Explore the UNESCO listed colonial city

  • Santa Cruz Island - Visit this favourite nesting site for sea turtles and home of the famous Charles Darwin Station with its turtle breeding centre

  • Genovesa Island - Find great frigate birds, the red-footed boobies and storm petrels

  • South Plazas Island - Explore and encounter the 1000's of sea lions that call it home

  • Santa Fe Island - Find its famous and unique species of land iguana

  • San Cristobal Island - Discover the only place in the Galapagos to see the three species of boobies and two species of frigates nesting together.

  • San Cristobal Island - Visit El Junco Lagoon or the Galapagos Tortoise Breeding Centre

  • Lobos Island - Marvel at the abundance of sea lions

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
2 nights 3 star hotel in Quito, standard room including breakfast. Option to upgrade to a suite upon request.
5 day Galapagos Cruise - 4 nights onboard the M/C Anahi catamaran (First Class category) in a twin or double cabin, on the main deck with en suite and A/C. Option to upgrade to a suite upon request.
Quito airport arrival transfer on day 1 with an English speaking guide
Galapagos Flights: Quito to Baltra and San Cristobal to Quito - including airport and port transfers
The services of 9 crew members and an experienced English speaking Naturalist guide
Complementary soft drinks onboard (tea, coffee and water) plus welcome and farewell drinks
Two guided Galapagos excursions a day

Not Included

International flights and visas
Airport departure transfer on day 7
Tips for the crew, your guide and drivers.
Galapagos National Park entrance fee (US$200pp) and Migration Control Card (US$20pp). Subject to change

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

  • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

  • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Tour Details

Duration7 days
StartQuito
EndQuito
StyleGalapagos Cruises
Max Group16 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $6,780
Was $6,102
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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