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Galapagos Ultimate 6 Days Tour

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 15
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Start point
    Avenida Diego De Almagro, Quito - Pichincha, 1705, Ecuador (Meeting at the hotel lobby (Ibis Quito Hotel), 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Quito's Old Town (UNESCO heritage site)
    • Full day tour of Quito or surroundings (can be arranged with advance notice)
    Landmarks
    Quito's Old Town
  2. Day 2

    Quito to Galapagos (San Cristobal Island)

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Algarrobos)

    Included Activities

    • Kayak tour to Darwin Bay and Tijeretas Hill with snorkling (approximately 3.5 hours)
    • Alternative: Hike to Tijeretas Hill, visit self-guided Interpretation Center, and snorkel at Darwin Bay
    Landmarks
    Darwin Bay
    Tijeretas Hill
    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
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  3. Day 3

    San Cristobal Island - Kicker Rock

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch on the boat)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Algarrobos)

    Included Activities

    • Speedboat snorkeling tour at Kicker Rock
    • Snorkeling in the channel searching for sharks, fish, turtles, rays, and sea lions
    Landmarks
    Kicker Rock
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  4. Day 4

    San Cristobal to Santa Cruz Island

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casa Galápagos)

    Included Activities

    • Speedboat transfer to Santa Cruz Island
    • Visit to Tortoise Ranch to see giant wild land tortoises
    • Explore lava tunnel underground passage

    Optional Activities

    • Dine at Quioskos street for fresh lobster and seafood
    • Evening visit to the pier to see baby sharks, rays, and other wildlife
    Landmarks
    Puerto Ayora
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  5. Day 5

    Santa Cruz Island

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casa Galápagos)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Las Grietas and Alemanes Beach (water taxi with short walk)
    • Visit Tortuga Bay and kayak at Playa Mansa (walking from hotel)
    • Visit La Playa de la Estacion (walking from hotel)
    • Visit El Garrapatero Beach (taxi required)
    • Tortoise Ranch & Highlands tour (3 hours)
    • Bartolome Island full day tour (extra cost)
    • Santa Fe Island full day tour (extra cost)
    • Isabela Island full day tour (extra cost)
    • Pinzon Island full day tour (extra cost)
    • South Plaza full day tour (extra cost)
    • Bay Tour around Puerto Ayora (half day, extra cost)
    • Diving tour with 2 immersions (full day, extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Las Grietas
    Tortuga Bay
    El Garrapatero Beach
    Bartolome Island
    Santa Fe Island
    Isabela Island
    Pinzon Island
    South Plaza
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  6. Day 6

    Galapagos to Quito

    End point
    Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (International Departures)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Additional night in Quito or extension of Ecuador stay (can be arranged with tour operator)

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4.6
Overall rating based on 13 Reviews
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    4.4
  • Transport
    4.6
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.0
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  • Galapagos Ultimate 6 Days Tour reviewer 1
    April 6th, 2026
    The best experience I've ever had! Everyone made it so perfect!
    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a perfect experience—that truly means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you for another unforgettable adventure in Latinamerica!
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  • Galapagos Ultimate 6 Days Tour reviewer 2
    March 24th, 2026
    Travel today apparently is impossible without a smart phone. Even though I just happened to have mine with me, the...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Thank you so much, Tom, for sharing your experience with us! We completely understand how challenging travel logistics can feel nowadays, so it truly means a lot to hear that our team, especially Josue, was able to support you every step of the way and make the process smoother for you. We’re also very happy to know that the team took special care to ensure you felt comfortable throughout the trip, and that you enjoyed your time in Santa Cruz and the diving experience with Edison. Creating a thoughtful and personalized journey is exactly what we aim for. Thank you again for trusting Guidecuador. We’re so glad to hear the experience lived up to your expectations, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future! Warm regards, The Guide Team
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  • M
    December 2nd, 2025
    While the initial itinerary was most misleading, the factual itinerary was acceptable.
    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Hi Matthew, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry for any confusion with the initial itinerary. We’re glad the final itinerary was acceptable and hope you enjoyed your trip. Warm Regards, Guide Team
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  • M
    June 30th, 2025
    We had an amazing trip thanks to everyone at GuidEcuador! Everyone was so nice, friendly and knowledgeable! They took...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Hi Michelle, Thank you for your kind words , we are happy to know about your great time with us in Galapagos . We hope to see you soon back in Latin America. Regards Alex
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  • Galapagos Ultimate 6 Days Tour reviewer 5
    December 19th, 2024
    Had a great time. Tours were a lot of fun.
    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Hello Edward, Thank you for your review, we are happy to know about your great time with our staff. We will look forward to see you back in Latin America. Regards Guide Team
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  • J
    December 8th, 2023
    The organizer had no clues how to communicate. Very unprofessional ! I paid extra $400 for hotel, they put me on B &...
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    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Hello Jay, We are sorry for the misunderstanding, all hotels where you stayed were as specified in the published itinerary, and it's mentioned from the beginning that the single supplement is necessary for solo travelers so we can guarantee the departure. We hope your time in Galapagos was satisfactory.
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  • Galapagos Ultimate 6 Days Tour reviewer 7
    October 25th, 2022
    The trip was perfect. Thank you so much. Saw everything, did everything and even though I was traveling solo, enjoyed...
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    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Dear Karen, we are glad you enjoyed the tour in the Galapagos with us! Thank too for the hotel feeback regarding hot water , we already notify them to fix it for our next guest. As this is an standard program hotels are also standard ,unfortunately they dont have hair dryers in the bathroom , however we also recommend the hotels to implement it if possible. Regards Guidecuador Team
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  • Galapagos Ultimate 6 Days Tour reviewer 8
    August 16th, 2022
    Alejandro organised a tailor made tour of three and a half weeks encompassing pretty well all of Equador. The...
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    Traveled in July 2022
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Hello Dave, Once again thank you for comming with us in your second time in south america. It was a pleasure to assist you with all your travel needs and visit my beautiful country. I hope to see you backl in south america shortly. Safe travels and take care. Regards Alejandro
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  • Galapagos Ultimate 6 Days Tour reviewer 9
    January 19th, 2021
    Sooo perfect. We had a great time. Best tour guides ever- every single one of them! We made some adjustments to the...
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    Traveled in December 2020
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Dear Sandra we are very happy to hear your feedback during this difficult Covid Times , we hope to see you next time in South America. Regards Guidecuador Team
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  • R
    December 6th, 2019
    We were very pleased with the 9 day trip that this tour company planned for us, which included the Galapagos &...
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    Traveled in November 2019

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    Renee

    Asked on February 16th, 2026

    I cannot see the price for a single person. What is the price? It is not coming up on booking.

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      Renee

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      Could you please tell me the price of this tour for a single person starting on 13 th March 2026. Also what time is the flight back from Galapagos to Quito on the last day as I need to plan onward travel.

    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten February 2026

      This program Supplement is 1995 usd. Air ticket is not included as listed in program, we can assist you booking it for usd 690 (pay locally). Galapagos flight normally goes as follows: Quito to San Cristobal on Day 2 arriving by 11 am. Baltra to Quito on Day 6 arriving by 5 pm.

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    Terry

    Asked on January 15th, 2026

    On Day 6, what time is the arrival back to Quito? We may be making plans for a pickup in the evening so wanted to confirm.

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten January 2026

      normally the flights arrive in Quito by 5 or 6 pm
      So you have plenty of time to plan sometihn at night as mentioned.

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    Zoe

    Asked on January 2nd, 2026

    Cost to include round trip flights. Whether transfers are included with the flights. Any optional trips to other islands and the cost. Upgrade options for hotels and the associated costs.

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten January 2026

      Cost to include round trip flights.
      usd 690 per person it includes 22 k checked bag per person

      Whether transfers are included with the flights
      Within the Galapagos yes and 1 transfer out to Galapagos in Quito on Day 2

      Any optional trips to other islands and the cost
      On the free day you can do Bartolome usd 450 pp , seymour usd 425 pp (these are highly recommended for a day trip in Santa Cruz)

      Upgrade options for hotels and the associated costs.
      3* 850 usd per person
      4* 1540 usd per person
      5* 2290 usd per person

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      Zoe

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      we will be finishing up another trip and will be in Lima on June 3rd. we need to get from Lima to Quito and from airport to hotel on June 3rd. Then we'd like you to give us options on flights on June 4th and does this trip cover transfers to and from airport in Quito?

    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten January 2026

      The flight from Lima to Quito is usd 490 pp for Jun 3
      if you need a transfer on Jun 3 , the price is usd 70 total
      Rount trip ticket from Quito to Galapagos usd 690 pp
      On jun 4 the transfer out to Quito´s Airport is Included

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    Daniela

    Asked on October 26th, 2025

    Is departing/flying from Guayaquil to Galapagos and back to Quito an option for this tour?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      Your option also works, as mentioned in program Air ticket to Galapagos is extra so we can assist you booking as your way.

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    Larry

    Asked on October 21st, 2025

    Could you please provide more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and the type of accommodation used on this tour?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      This programme is based on excursions to Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal islands. The tour includes 5 nights in comfortable 2-star accommodation in a DBL or TWIN room, daily breakfast, all guided excursions and all transfers on the islands. Not included: flights to/from the Galápagos.

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    Russell

    Asked on October 13th, 2025

    What is total cost for tour including flights?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      The rate for this tour 1340 USD per person + 690 USD, so the grand total per person is USD 2030. We proceed as follows: After you book the trip, then we help booking the Air tickets separately as a local payment.

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    Emily

    Asked on September 5th, 2025

    Which flights should I take between Quito and the Galapagos? Will you help me book an extra night at the Ibis Quito hotel?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      The cost for the round trip flight is USD 630 per person, which includes one checked bag of 21kg. We can help arrange an extra night at the Ibis Quito hotel. Just let us know when you want to add extra nights or services.

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      Emily

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      If you book my flights between Quito and the Galapagos, that will reduce the risk of something going wrong?

    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      We get in charge of the full program and manage everything. First you need to book the trip, then we will share the proper dates to buy the Galapagos Air fare.

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    Don

    Asked on September 2nd, 2025

    Could you please provide more details about the itinerary and inclusions? Are flights included in this tour? If not, could you advise on how to book them?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      Round trip ticket to Galapagos is not included. We can help booking it for USD 610 per person (includes 1 Checked bag per person up to 21 kilos). Galapagos entrance fee is USD 200 per person (needs to be paid in cash). Galapagos TCT is USD 20 per person.

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    Sean

    Asked on August 24th, 2025

    How much is single supplement?

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    Tyler

    Asked on June 11th, 2025

    Do you assist with flight arrangements from the US?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten June 2025

      Yes we can also assist you with internal and international flights, but this we process after the booking of the tour program is done. Do you have any dates in mind? Since that is high season for Galapagos, we need to see availability.

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