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Galapagos Outdoors: 3 Unforgettable Islands in 9 Days

9 days
Start and end in Quito
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Start point
    Hotel Dann Carlton, Rep. El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (Hotel Lobby, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Dann Carlton)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Quito's Old Town UNESCO heritage site
    • Additional activities in Quito (can be arranged in advance)
    Landmarks
    Quito Old Town
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  2. Day 2

    Quito to San Cristobal

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Galapagos Sunset)

    Included Activities

    • Guided kayak and snorkel tour to Tijeretas Hill and Darwin Bay
    • Snorkeling in Darwin Bay to see tropical fish and green Pacific turtles

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Tijeretas Hill and Darwin Bay (alternative to kayak tour - must notify in advance and applies to entire group)
    Landmarks
    Tijeretas Hill
    Darwin Bay
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  3. Day 3

    San Cristobal - Kicker Rock

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch on the boat)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Galapagos Sunset)

    Included Activities

    • Speedboat tour to Kicker Rock
    • Snorkeling at Kicker Rock
    Landmarks
    Kicker Rock
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  4. Day 4

    San Cristobal to Santa Cruz

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (La Isla Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tortoise Ranch in Santa Cruz highlands
    • Tour Charles Darwin Research Station

    Optional Activities

    • Dining at QUIOSKOS street for fresh lobster and seafood
    • Evening visit to the pier to see baby sharks, rays, and other marine animals
    Landmarks
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    Tortoise Ranch
  5. Day 5

    Santa Cruz to Isabela Island

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Isamar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tintoreras islet
    • Snorkeling at La Calera area

    Optional Activities

    • Bike rental to visit Galapagos Breeding Center (USD 10)
    • Bike rental to explore wetlands (USD 10)
    Landmarks
    Tintoreras Islet
    La Calera
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  6. Day 6

    Isabela Island - Los Tuneles Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Isamar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk around Los Tuneles lava formations
    • Snorkeling at Los Tuneles
    Landmarks
    Los Tuneles
    Cerro Azul
    Union Rock
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  7. Day 7

    Isabela Island - Sierra Negra Volcano Hike

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (La Isla Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Sierra Negra Volcano Caldera or Volcan Chico

    Optional Activities

    • Wetlands Tour and Tortoise Breeding Center easy hike (alternative to volcano hike - must notify in advance and applies to entire group, includes visit to Giant Tortoise Station and flat hike to see pink flamingos and marine iguanas)
    Landmarks
    Sierra Negra Volcano
    Volcan Chico
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  8. Day 8

    Santa Cruz to Bartolome Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board yacht)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (La Isla Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing and hiking on Bartolome Island
    • Snorkeling at Bartolome Island northern wet landing
    • Lunch on board yacht
    Landmarks
    Bartolome Island
    Pinnacle Rock
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  9. Day 9

    Baltra to Quito

    End point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (International departures )
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Additional night in Quito City
    • Extended stay in Ecuador

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4.4
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    4.9
  • Transport
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  • Guide
    4.7
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  • L
    May 18th, 2026
    I gave this 4 stars because the entire Galapagos experience is so amazing. However, this tour is misrepresented as...
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    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the amazing Galapagos experience overall. We would like to clarify that our island-hopping programs are designed to guarantee departures even for solo travelers, couples, or small private bookings, while also offering group departures whenever available. This flexible format allows us to adapt to our travelers’ preferred travel dates rather than requiring fixed departure schedules. In the Galapagos Islands many excursions and visitor sites operate with local certified naturalist guides assigned per island and per excursion in accordance with Galapagos National Park regulations. We understand that the wording of “fully guided” may have created a different expectation, especially compared to traditional escorted group tours, and we truly appreciate your comments as they help us improve how we present our programs and services. Thank you again for traveling with us, and we hope the unique wildlife and landscapes of the Galapagos left you with unforgettable memories.
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  • G
    January 16th, 2026
    This trip is mis-sold. It is sold as a group tour and clearly says "Join a Group and forge lifelong friendships"....
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. We are sorry to hear that the tour format did not meet your expectations. We do inform in our tour description and pre-departure communications that group departures are subject to availability and may operate with a mix of group excursions and individual services depending on logistics and confirmed passengers. Regarding the guides, the program is designed so that certified local guides accompany travelers during each scheduled excursion, rather than one single guide for the entire tour. We apologize if this was not clear enough. We are very pleased to know that you enjoyed the itinerary and excursions and truly appreciate your comments. Your feedback helps us improve the clarity of our tour information for future travelers. Kind regards, Jhanis Guide Team
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  • S
    January 11th, 2026
    This trip was AMAZING! I was blown away by the professionalism of the staff at every location - from Quito to each...
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We are thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience and that our team’s professionalism, communication, and support—from Quito to each Galapagos Island—made you feel at ease throughout your journey; it’s especially great to know that our guides, drivers, on-the-ground staff, and hotels met your expectations We truly hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Latin America! Guide Team
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  • T
    March 27th, 2025
    The itinerary was great. Most of the guides were good. But if things get messed up (our flight off the islands was...
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    Traveled in March 2025
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Dear Tara, Thank you for sharing your good moments while on tour. We understand it could be frustrating of flight cancelations, honestly is the first time in Galapagos that a flight is cancelled, so even Avianca was lost in giving solutions to us as operator and to you as a client. We got the issue when you contacted us , immediate our team contacted Avianca and it supposed to be a delay as they said . Off course situations like this are out of our control since that airline manage flights and Galapagos is control by 2 airlines. We tried to find other flight or other option but nothing besides of what Avianca promised for next day. We know that it took even longer than expected to fly back to Quito and it cost an extra expense in your international fly home but we always were in communication with you. We hope you come back to Latin America and see other awesome places Regards Gudie Team
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  • Galapagos Outdoors: 3 Unforgettable Islands in 9 Days reviewer 5
    January 8th, 2022
    We had a wonderful week at the Galapagos Islands. Guide Ecuador people were brilliant and managed the whole thing...
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    Traveled in December 2021
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Dear Albert , Thnak you veru much for all your good comments , We hope to see you shortly in South America for the next adventure. Regards Guidecuador Team
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  • J
    December 22nd, 2021
    Excellent trip and coordination , I never had to worry about getting picked up or dropped off . That made the fun,...
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    Traveled in December 2021
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Dear Jeffrey, thank you very much for all your great comment and your awesome pictures sharing. We look forward to meet you back in South America shortly , happy new year 2022. Regards Alejandro
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  • M
    December 31st, 2019
    Very well organized; great communication throughout; local guides with expert knowledge of the area; casual,...
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    Traveled in December 2019
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Dear Marion It was a pleasure to assist you and lead you while in Ecuador & Galapagos , we hope to see you once again in south america Regards Alex
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  • K
    August 21st, 2019
    It was a wonderful tour of the Galapagos Islands , Quito and Otavalo while in Ecuador mainland all the arrangement...
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    Traveled in November 2018
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Dear Katherine many thanks for your words!!! it help us growing our new travel ideas , see you next time in Colombia or Peru
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  • C
    July 27th, 2019
    We did this tour in January for 9 day trip ( Galapagos Tour) with our family . The hotels selected were high end...
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    Traveled in January 2019
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Hello Charlie, thank you very much for your words , it help us a lot and make us feel grateful... I hope to see you next time...
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    Alicia

    Asked on December 29th, 2025

    I am a solo traveler- although would be traveling with two other people in my party. It says that the room booking requires two people. Do you offer a single room and if so, what would that cost be? I do not want to share a room with someone who I do not know.

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten December 2025

      the net price for this trip a solo traveler usd 4300 + 690 ( local payment for galapagos tickets )

    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten December 2025

      For a solo traveler, in a single private room the net price for this trip is USD 4,300, plus USD 690 paid locally for the Galapagos entrance fee and required local tickets, bringing the total to USD 4,990.

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    Gloria

    Asked on November 11th, 2025

    Is this something I can do on my own, or do I have to pay the $690 to book with you?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      Yes, you can absolutely use your airline points to purchase your own flight from Quito to the Galapagos. However, please wait until we confirm your final itinerary before booking, to ensure the flight schedule matches your program. Please also keep in mind that we're not responsible for any flight delays or cancellations that could affect the tour itinerary.

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    Helen

    Asked on February 22nd, 2023

    We are looking at 2 separate trips because my kids have different vacation times. 1. First trip is for my son who is 15 and me (adult woman)--start around 3/5. 2. 2nd trip is for 14, 9 and adult man (dad) --start around 3/19. We have 14 days so have more time but some of us get a bit sea sick so don't want to be staying on boat/cruise entire trip. However, we also don't want to miss some of the remote islands. Can this trip be extended out by 1-2 days to go to more remote islands?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten February 2023

      Yes we can add to this program more Islands in terms to see as much as possible. On top of the itinerary we can add Española Island (1 more night in cristobal). Plazas Island (1 more night in Santa Cruz). North Seymour Island (1 more night on Santa Cruz). With this you will see a lot more of the Galapagos. So the additional per person for 3 extra nights (hotel and tours included) usd 1250.

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    Jose

    Asked on November 6th, 2022

    Is it safe to travel to the Galapagos as a solo, female traveler? Could you please tell me the main difference between each tour? What would be the cost for one additional night post tour in Quito?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten November 2022

      The outdoors we can operate with even 1 person (adding single supplement) and Galapagos Big 5 we need 3 + people.

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      Jose

      TravelerWritten November 2022

      1. Is there a way to upgrade to 4* hotels and if yes, what would the cost be? 2. Is the flight Quito - Galapagos - Quito included? If it is not included, how much is the flight? 3. The last night in Quito is not included. How much would the additional night cost?

    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten November 2022

      We can upgrade your hotels for usd 900 extra. Flight is not included, price per person usd 480. Last night in Quito depends of the hotel type. You could easily stay in a hotel next to the Airport.

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    Kelly

    Asked on September 26th, 2022

    Are the flights to and from quito included in the tour? If it isn't can you please let us know if you can book it and give us the cost estimate? Are there meal options easily available because we can see that on certain days dinner is not included

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten September 2022

      Flights in/out Galapagos are not included, price per person for december usd 550. You sleep at the islands, so easily you can find places to eat. December is high season and availability is getting difficult, so I recommend you decide it shortly.

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      Kelly

      TravelerWritten September 2022

      So is it that flight will cost on top of the tour cost but will be booked by your tour?

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      Kelly

      TravelerWritten September 2022

      Ok so the tour says "Starts in quito" and "Ends in quito" which should include the flights right? So are you saying flights are included but we have to pay 550 on top of tour cost?

    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten September 2022

      As I told you round trip flight to Galapagos is not included, you can see on Exclusions it says clearly NOT includes flights. Once you book and confirm the tour We will be able to call you if need it to arrange the flights or help you booking it.

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    Christopher

    Asked on September 20th, 2022

    Could you please let me know if you use a particular airline for the flight included in the tour? Lastly I was wondering if you could tell me the general age ranges of the travellers that have book on these dates: 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30th of December?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten September 2022

      Flights are not included in the rate, we assist you booking separately for December is usd 550 approx. Quito/ Gps / Quito. For all the dates you mentioned we are only accepting private request because December is peak season and also nobody wants to share a room.

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