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Galapagos Islands Explorer - 7 days

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Tour Overview

Discover the Galapagos Islands on this 7-day tour from Quito. Visit Santa Cruz Island to explore volcanic highlands, see giant tortoises and lava tubes, and snorkel in Academy Bay with sea lions and reef fish. Walk along Playa de los Perros and spot iguanas. Learn about wildlife at the Charles Darwin Research Station, then head to San Cristobal Island. Cruise to Isla Lobos to observe blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, and manta rays in their natural habitat before returning to Quito.

Start

Quito

End

Quito

Destination

Quito

Days

7

Pace

Medium

Range

Handpicked

Max Group Size

Min 8 - Max 20

Min Age

8

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Trip Code: GLIEX

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Quito - Start and end your Galapagos adventure in Ecuador's cultural capital, located along the Equator

  • Santa Cruz Highlands - Visit the lush highlands to see endemic giant tortoises and dramatic lava tubes

  • Academy Bay - Snorkel in Academy Bay with sea lions, sharks and colourful tropical fish

  • Isla Lobos - Cruise to Isla Lobos to observe blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, sea lions, manta rays, and occasional sharks in their natural habitat

  • San Cristobal - Embark on a boat trip to Isla Lobos to observe blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, manta rays, sea lions, and sometimes sharks

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

6 breakfasts & 4 lunches
6 nights in 3-5 star hotels
Escorted by a local English speaking guide in Ecuador and an English speaking naturalist guide in the Galapagos
Transportation in speedboats between islands
Domestic flights from Quito – Galapagos – Quito
Hiking in the Santa Cruz Highlands
Snorkelling & swimming opportunities in Isla Lobos & Academy Bay
Snorkelling gear (Snorkelling mask, fins & life vest)

Not Included

International flights, and visas
Airport transfers
Tipping – an entirely personal gesture
Wet suit rental (US$10pp)
Travel insurance
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
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group20 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $3,775
Was $3,586.25
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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