Does the price include flight to Galapagos? Confused as says round trip not included?

The roundtrip air ticket is not included, the rate is USD 530, we book it for you. Starting on September 15, the last day of the tour will be September 21st.

Please verify if the flight from Quito to Galapagos is included in the tour price. If not, how much is it?

The flight to Galapagos is not included in the tour price, you will need to pay the air fare for the flights to Galapagos by separated. The air fare for the flights to Galapagos depend of the date that you want to be in Galapagos, the regular air fare is US$ 490 per person however if the date that you want to be in Galapagos is closer the air fare will be more expensive, it is depend of the airline.

Is there a possibility of seasickness on boat trips?

If you are not accustomed to traveling by boat, there is a possibility of seasickness. We recommend not eating right before and considering seasickness pills if needed.

What are the air travel arrangements from Quito to Galapagos?

The flight from Quito to Galapagos typically takes approximately 2.5 hours with airlines like Avianca or LATAM.

Are vaccinations required for the trip?

No mandatory vaccinations are required for entering the Galapagos Islands.

Can you clarify if the flight from Ecuador to The Galapagos is included in the Galapagos essentials tour?

No, the air ticket Quito - Galapagos - Quito is not included, the rate is USD 510 per person.

can i vist Galapagos island with out vaccination

for galapagos you do not need any specific vaccine... however, you can ve asked for covid minimum 2 dosis

My wife and I are planning a trip to the Galapagos in late December or early January, and we're interested in this tour. We're also hoping to include a scuba diving experience during our trip. Do you have any options for scuba diving that could be arranged in place of some of the planned activities?

Do you have any options for visiting Isabela Island during this tour? We are happy to add one or two days at an additional cost. Also, if we ask you to add a scuba diving option, how much will the additional cost be?

How does the price adjust if more participants join the tour?

If more participants join the tour, we may adjust the price downwards accordingly.

Can your company book the return flights from Quito to the Galapagos Islands? What are the best times to depart from Quito and then to depart from the Galapagos Islands? What hotels are used for this tour (are they budget-level, standard or other)?

The Galapagos route will be Quito-Baltra-Santa Cruz-Quito. You can purchase flights by your own, the best is book the earlier flight. Otherwise, we can purchase for you. USD 495 is our rate for the air tickets.

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Guided in English
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Itinerary

Day 1
Quito
Start point
Sheraton Quito Hotel, Avenida Naciones Unidas Y Avenida Republica De El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (On day 1, meet you Trip Leader at 18:00 at the hotel lobby, 18:00)
Optional Activities
- Day trip exploration of Quito old town and surrounding area (can be organized by Adventure Journeys)
Day 2
Quito to Galapagos - Santa Cruz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at private ranch in Santa Cruz highlands)
Included Activities
- Hiking in Santa Cruz highlands
- Visit to private ranch to observe giant Galapagos tortoises
- Exploration of lava tubes
Landmarks
Baltra Island
Itabaca Channel
Day 3
Santa Cruz - Academy Bay
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Snorkeling in Academy Bay
- Boat tour of Academy Bay
- Swim with sea lions
- Viewpoint visit to observe blue-footed boobies and white-tipped reef sharks
- Walk along Playa de los Perros
Landmarks
Academy Bay
Playa de los Perros
Day 4
Santa Cruz to San Cristobal Island
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station
Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Day 5
San Cristobal - Isla Lobos
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat tour to Isla Lobos
- Guided tour of Isla Lobos
- Beach walk and swimming at white coral beaches
Landmarks
Isla Lobos
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Day 6
San Cristobal to Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Day 7
Quito
End point
Sheraton Quito Hotel, Avenida Naciones Unidas Y Avenida Republica De El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (Drop off at the hotel around 16:00, 16:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Baltra Island
Itabaca Channel

Landmarks
Academy Bay
Playa de los Perros

Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station

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Isla Lobos
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

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4.5

Overall rating based on 9 Reviews

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4.3
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4.8
Accommodation
4.1
Food
3.9
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Diane
October 11th, 2024
We had a number of different guides but it was very well organized and everyone was on time. It seemed like the...
We had a number of different guides but it was very well organized and everyone was on time. It seemed like the schedule changed several times and there was at times a number of activities in one day. We walked uphill in the morning and then snorkeling and more walking in the afternoon. Would have liked to have had things stretched out a bit more. You can of course opt out of activities. Navigating to the hotels is no problem from anywhere in town. The first hotel was a very nice facility but the street light was at the height of the room and could keep you awake. The staff all spoke English and were very helpful. The second hotel was a bit worn. The staff did not speak English,Show more
Traveled in September 2024
Kwan
October 2nd, 2024
The trip to the Galapagos was eye-opening and exciting, being so close to the wild life animals on land and under the...
The trip to the Galapagos was eye-opening and exciting, being so close to the wild life animals on land and under the water. All the tour guides are nice and helpful, in particular Rafael Arevalo from Quito who is informative and shared the interesting things about the daily life of the people living in the city. Rafael is also knowledgeableShow more
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Susan
February 5th, 2024
My husband & I had one other traveler with us on our Adventure Journeys "Galapagos Essentials" land-based tour so...
My husband & I had one other traveler with us on our Adventure Journeys "Galapagos Essentials" land-based tour so this allowed for a more personalized experience. We flew to Baltra but immediately went to Santa Cruz for 2 nights, then San Cristobal 2 nights. We thoroughly enjoyed most of our experiences there however for all the flights/expense required to get to/from the Galapagos, seemed like a lot of travel for just a few hours/day/3 days of sightseeing: lesson learned. Be advised, the 2+ hour boat ride between the 2 islands, especially if the afternoon winds/swells are up, is NOT fun (insist on a seat up top)! Our guides on each island were excellent: knowledgeable locals who love their home and were good company while sightseeing! One can choose to spend a lot or not so much for meals on both islands, some delicious vegan options available (Agave Studio, a few minutes walk from our Hotel Fiesta on San Cristobal, makes a delish vegan ceviche!). Unlike mainland Ecuador, the islands are busy with tourists; obviously, a safe place to visit/explore.Show more
Traveled in January 2024
Reply from: Adventure Journeys
Hey there, Susan! (Long time no see, right?) We are glad you enjoyed your trip to the islands and had a good time! Please let us know if there is anything else to improve; we will work on it. We guarantee your next trip will be even better. Take care
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David
February 4th, 2024
Great snorkeling seeing marine life around Isla de Lobos bahía in Isla de San Cristabol. Wish the tour had more...
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Traveled in January 2024
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Hey there! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Be sure we will keep on growing and improving our services. So don't hesitate to try other adventures with us. Take care!
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Kerry
April 5th, 2021
Adventure Journeys is a great company to trust with your travel experience. We broke the seal on the lock down...
Adventure Journeys is a great company to trust with your travel experience. We broke the seal on the lock down culture surrounding Covid, and were the first folks back on the trail in a year! Because Ecuador is just opening up, now is a great time to get the extra value of a personal bevvy of guides. We often had just my son and myself with a naturalist all to ourselves. I was most impressed by the care of the Adventure Journey team that was evident, yet unseen. For example, going to Kicker Rock to snorkel. They could have hired a cheaper boat for us that would have taken 1. 5 hours just to get there. However, they gladly hired a speedy boat that whizzed us out for more time snorkeling, less time riding. Another example of attention to detail, was when it was quite hot, and they didn't want us to walk back to the entrance of the Charles Darwin Center to meet our taxi without refreshment. So, they bought us some fruit slushies to "fortify" us for the walk. The details count, although you might not see them getting them ready. The guides really care about sharing the people, animals, culture, and geography with you. I had no idea of all the micro climates caused by various currents, underwater features and winds. It was fascinating. Each micro climate engendered its own adaptations of species. Meeting people while you travel is the best part, and we enjoyed sharing our stories of our lives in the United States, as well as getting to know about the families of the guides. I am the type that asks a lot of questions, from how is your car insurance here, to does your family enjoy scouting, to what are your favorite Christmas traditions, to what is your grandmother's favorite saying. I love the connections of people to people. That's what make the world grander. Here is another example of my guides extra care. When snorkeling at Kicker Rock, I was not comfortable just jumping into the ocean, so they gladly lowered a ladder, so I could immerse myself slowly. Then, they helped me on with my fins and mask, along with a little floaty, and I was good to go. We saw sharks, turtles, beautiful fish and a wall of rock just teaming with colorful life of the sea. I could have looked at that for hours. So cool. We stayed an extra day after Galapagos to tour Quito with a guide and visit the Equator line. It was so fun going up into the catwalk above the vaults in the church and doing gravity experiments on the line of the Equator. Amazing stuff, that science! I highly encourage you to go explore with Adventure Journeys. They will take excellent care of you. Ecuador if vaccinating the tour guides in Galapagos (after first responders), so that tourists will be welcomed safely back. I had no worries. I hope you will go and explore.Show more
Traveled in March 2021
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Rosalind
October 17th, 2019
An excellent trip with a very knowledgeable guide who spoke clearly and engagingly about the geography, history and...
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Traveled in September 2019
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Thanks for your comment Rosalind and thanks for giving us the opportunity to show you the wonders of Galapagos Islands, it was our pleasure.
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Janine
July 3rd, 2019
We absolutely enjoyed our time on Galapagos. Our guide Marista was friendly and very knowledgeable. It was good to...
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Traveled in June 2019
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Thank you Janine. We are happy to know you had a great time.
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Oddbjoern
April 28th, 2019
Very well organized tour, well-balanced itinerary with lots of free time to explore. It is definitely an express tour...
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Traveled in April 2019
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Dear Oddbjoern, if you liked Galapagos, there are so many destinations in Ecuador mainland you will love, lets plan your next visit!
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Trista
April 6th, 2019
Maritza was an absolutely fantastic guide. Do yourself a favour and ask for her! The tour is a good mix of activities...
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Traveled in March 2019
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Thank for yout review, Trista! Plan your next adventure in Ecuador, we will be very happy to receive you taking into account your opinion to always improve our trips.
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Teresa
Asked on August 20th, 2025
Does the price include flight to Galapagos? Confused as says round trip not included?
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- Adventure JourneysOperator•Written August 2025
  The roundtrip air ticket is not included, the rate is USD 530, we book it for you. Starting on September 15, the last day of the tour will be September 21st.
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  Teresa
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  Just to comfirm flights to Baltra not included? Do you have Amazon experiences too as would like to do that additionally
- Adventure JourneysOperator•Written August 2025
  The air ticket is not included, we can book it for you. Yes, we have Amazon Experiences in the Yasuni National park of 4 days or 5 days, please let me know the dates in order to send you the program and the rates and check availability.
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Laurie
Asked on June 7th, 2025
Please verify if the flight from Quito to Galapagos is included in the tour price. If not, how much is it?
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- Adventure JourneysOperator•Written June 2025
  The flight to Galapagos is not included in the tour price, you will need to pay the air fare for the flights to Galapagos by separated. The air fare for the flights to Galapagos depend of the date that you want to be in Galapagos, the regular air fare is US$ 490 per person however if the date that you want to be in Galapagos is closer the air fare will be more expensive, it is depend of the airline.
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Nadia
Asked on March 31st, 2025
Is there a possibility of seasickness on boat trips?
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- Adventure JourneysOperator•Written March 2025
  If you are not accustomed to traveling by boat, there is a possibility of seasickness. We recommend not eating right before and considering seasickness pills if needed.
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Hannah
Asked on March 24th, 2025
What are the air travel arrangements from Quito to Galapagos?
Flights / Transfers
- Adventure JourneysOperator•Written March 2025
  The flight from Quito to Galapagos typically takes approximately 2.5 hours with airlines like Avianca or LATAM.
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Carsten
Asked on March 16th, 2025
Are vaccinations required for the trip?
Travel Support
- Adventure JourneysOperator•Written March 2025
  No mandatory vaccinations are required for entering the Galapagos Islands.
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Tim
Asked on December 19th, 2024
Can you clarify if the flight from Ecuador to The Galapagos is included in the Galapagos essentials tour?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Adventure JourneysOperator•Written December 2024
  No, the air ticket Quito - Galapagos - Quito is not included, the rate is USD 510 per person.
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Lynda
Asked on December 5th, 2024
can i vist Galapagos island with out vaccination
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- Adventure JourneysOperator•Written December 2024
  for galapagos you do not need any specific vaccine... however, you can ve asked for covid minimum 2 dosis
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  Lynda
  Traveler•Written December 2024
  is he allow enter without the vaccination
- Adventure JourneysOperator•Written December 2024
  That is not a mandatory requirement, but you might be asked... then you must have it in order to not have any trouble
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Terry
Asked on November 17th, 2024
My wife and I are planning a trip to the Galapagos in late December or early January, and we're interested in this tour. We're also hoping to include a scuba diving experience during our trip. Do you have any options for scuba diving that could be arranged in place of some of the planned activities?
Tour Details
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  Terry
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  Do you have any options for visiting Isabela Island during this tour? We are happy to add one or two days at an additional cost. Also, if we ask you to add a scuba diving option, how much will the additional cost be?
- Adventure JourneysOperator•Written November 2024
  On this adventure we cant add Isabela island... i can suggest you to look for our the best of galapagos (santa cruz + isabela) program or our super best seller Galapagos Multisport (san cristobal - isabela santa cruz). Regarding your question... most of diving places (full day adventure) will cost about 320 and 360 depending of the destination
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Moha
Asked on October 15th, 2024
How does the price adjust if more participants join the tour?
Group size
Price / Availability
- Adventure JourneysOperator•Written October 2024
  If more participants join the tour, we may adjust the price downwards accordingly.
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Jason
Asked on October 4th, 2024
Can your company book the return flights from Quito to the Galapagos Islands? What are the best times to depart from Quito and then to depart from the Galapagos Islands? What hotels are used for this tour (are they budget-level, standard or other)?
Accommodation
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- Adventure JourneysOperator•Written October 2024
  The Galapagos route will be Quito-Baltra-Santa Cruz-Quito. You can purchase flights by your own, the best is book the earlier flight. Otherwise, we can purchase for you. USD 495 is our rate for the air tickets.
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  Jason
  Traveler•Written October 2024
  On the arrival and departure days, what time do customers usually arrive in Baltra and then leave from Santa Cruz?
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  Jason
  Traveler•Written October 2024
  What are the airport codes for Baltra and Santa Cruz?
- Adventure JourneysOperator•Written October 2024
  In Galapagos there are 2 airports: 1. Santa Cruz island: Baltra airport, located in Seymour area 2. San Cristobal island: San Cristobal airport. Codes: Santa Cruz: GPS, San Cristobal: SCY.
- Adventure JourneysOperator•Written October 2024
  A clear example of Galapagos flight route is: Quito-San Cristobal - Santa Cruz-Quito. Quito-San Cristobal: Avianca AV 1682 09:50AM-12:30PM. Santa Cruz-Quito: LAN AL1414 12:35PM- 15:58PM.

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