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.

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

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

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.

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?

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.

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?

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

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

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.

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?

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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The hotels selected were high end hotels (4*) with buffet breakfast, rooms and ambiance were perfect.
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Itinerary

Day 1
Quito
Start point
Hotel Dann Carlton, Rep. El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (Hotel Lobby, 18:00)
Accommodation
Hotel (Dann Carlton)
Optional Activities
- Explore Quito's UNESCO Old Town
- Full day tour in Quito or surrounding areas (arrange in advance)
Landmarks
Quito's Old Town
Day 2
Quito to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Galapagos Sunset)
Included Activities
- Kayak tour to Tijeretas Hill and Darwin Bay with snorkeling
Landmarks
Tijeretas Hill
Darwin Bay
Day 3
San Cristobal - Kicker Rock
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch on the boat)
Accommodation
Hotel (Galapagos Sunset)
Included Activities
- Kicker Rock snorkeling tour
- Speed boat ride along San Cristobal coast
Landmarks
Kicker Rock
Day 4
San Cristobal to Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (La Isla)
Included Activities
- Tortoise Ranch visit in highlands
- Charles Darwin Research Station visit
Optional Activities
- Dinner at QUIOSKOS street for fresh lobster and seafood
- Evening walk to the Pier to see marine life
Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Day 5
Santa Cruz Island to Isabela Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Cormorant)
Included Activities
- Tintoreras islet visit
- La Calera snorkeling experience
Landmarks
Tintoreras Islet
La Calera
Day 6
Isabela Island - Los Tuneles
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch on board)
Accommodation
Hotel (Cormorant)
Included Activities
- Lava formations walk at Los Tuneles
- Los Tuneles snorkeling
Landmarks
Los Tuneles
Cerro Azul Volcano
Union Rock
Day 7
Isabela Island - Sierra Negra Volcano
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (La Isla)
Included Activities
- Sierra Negra Volcano hike to Caldera or Volcan Chico
Landmarks
Sierra Negra Volcano
Volcan Chico
Day 8
Santa Cruz Island - Bartolome Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board)
Accommodation
Hotel (La Isla)
Included Activities
- Bartolome Island sightseeing and hike
- Snorkeling at half-moon beaches
- Swimming at northern beach
Landmarks
Bartolome Island
Pinnacle Rock
Day 9
Galapagos to Quito
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (International departures )
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Breakfast
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- Additional night in Quito City
- Extended stay in Ecuador

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Quito's Old Town

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Tijeretas Hill
Darwin Bay

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Kicker Rock

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Charles Darwin Research Station

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Tintoreras Islet
La Calera

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Los Tuneles
Cerro Azul Volcano
Union Rock

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Sierra Negra Volcano
Volcan Chico

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Bartolome Island
Pinnacle Rock

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Overall rating based on 8 Reviews

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4.7
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4.6
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Gemma
January 16th, 2026
2.0
This trip is mis-sold. It is sold as a group tour and clearly says "Join a Group and forge lifelong friendships"....
This trip is mis-sold. It is sold as a group tour and clearly says "Join a Group and forge lifelong friendships". It also says "An fully experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour". Neither of these things are true. I ended up being totally on my own for the entire trip, not with a group at all. There were guides on each of the islands that met me and showed me to my hotel but they are not with you the whole trip. It is a series of different guides and taxi drivers etc. However - If I had booked it to be a solo trip then it would have been great. The itinerary was fab and the day trips were really well organised and I saw some incredible things. I would highly recommend this trip if that was what had been sold to me without the misguided information.Show more
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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Sabrina
January 11th, 2026
5.0
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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Tara
March 27th, 2025
4.0
The itinerary was great. Most of the guides were good. But if things get messed up (our flight off the islands was...
The itinerary was great. Most of the guides were good. But if things get messed up (our flight off the islands was cancelled) GUIDEcuador will leave you hanging. They were unresponsive and didn’t help at all. So if everything goes off as planned you are fine but if not…Show more
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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Albert
January 8th, 2022
5.0
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
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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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Jeffrey
December 22nd, 2021
5.0
Excellent trip and coordination , I never had to worry about getting picked up or dropped off . That made the fun,...
Excellent trip and coordination , I never had to worry about getting picked up or dropped off . That made the fun, beauty and awesome experience e en better .Show more
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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Marion
December 31st, 2019
5.0
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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KatherineAbailey
August 21st, 2019
5.0
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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CharlieAnker
July 27th, 2019
5.0
We did this tour in January for 9 day trip ( Galapagos Tour) with our family . The hotels selected were high end...
We did this tour in January for 9 day trip ( Galapagos Tour) with our family . The hotels selected were high end hotels (4*) with buffet breakfast, rooms and ambiance were perfect. Our Tour Guide Alex & Jose were knowledgeable. They would even help us with recommendations to buy souvenirs , and food to try. Lunch and dinner mentioned in the itinerary were high end restaurants selected with wide spread of authentic food. All in all, we loved the trip and special thanks to you for making our visit a memorable one.Show more
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 TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  the net price for this trip a solo traveler usd 4300 + 690 ( local payment for galapagos tickets )
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written 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 TravelOperator•Written 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 TravelOperator•Written 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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Tour Details
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- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written 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
  Traveler•Written 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 TravelOperator•Written 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 TravelOperator•Written 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
  Traveler•Written 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
  Traveler•Written 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 TravelOperator•Written 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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Flights / Transfers
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written 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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Galapagos Outdoor 9 Days Tour

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Quito to San Cristobal, Galapagos

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San Cristobal - Kicker Rock

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Santa Cruz Island to Isabela Island

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