Can you please let me know the baggage limit for the flights within Galapagos? I see on the website it only states 8 kilograms - what if my bag is a carry on but weighs more than that?

Can you tell me if I can purchase my own airline tickets to Galapagos from Quito or do I need to purchase them through you as part of the package?

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Galapagos Premium Experience: Boutique Hotels, Iconic Islands & Wildlife in 9 Days

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From Quito to Baltra Island

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The pre-trip documentation was superb, and our accommodations as well as the service provided was beyond First Class.
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Gold Operator: GUIDEcuador Travel
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 2 - 9
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Quito
Quito
Start point
Hotel Dann Carlton, Rep. El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (Meeting at the hotel )
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Dann Carlton)
Optional Activities
- Explore Quito Historic Center (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks
Quito Historic Center
Day 2
Quito to San Cristóbal
Quito to San Cristóbal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Hotel Indigo )
Included Activities
- Visit Interpretation Center
- Scenic hike to Tijeretas Hill with frigate bird observation
- Snorkeling session in nearby bay with sea lions and reef fish
Landmarks
San Cristóbal Island
Tijeretas Hill
Day 3
San Cristóbal
San Cristóbal
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch on board)
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Hotel Indigo )
Included Activities
- Coastal navigation with seabird and volcanic formation observation
- Snorkeling at Kicker Rock with marine life viewing (sharks, sea turtles, rays, sea lions)
- Beach relaxation time
Landmarks
Kicker Rock
Day 4
San Cristóbal to Isabela
San Cristóbal to Isabela
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Isamar)
Included Activities
- Giant Tortoise Breeding Center visit with conservation information
- Wetlands walk with flamingo, marine iguana, and birdlife observation
Landmarks
Isabela Island
Day 5
Isabela
Isabela
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch on board)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Isamar )
Included Activities
- Speedboat navigation with volcanic landscape observation
- Lava arch and formation walk with seabird nesting site viewing
- Snorkeling at Los Túneles with sea turtle, seahorse, marine iguana, and sea lion observation
Landmarks
Los Túneles
Cerro Azul
Day 6
Isabela to Santa Cruz
Isabela to Santa Cruz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Hotel Villa Escalesia )
Included Activities
- Highlands visit with giant tortoise observation in natural habitat
- Lava tunnel exploration
Optional Activities
- Explore Puerto Ayora town, waterfront, or local shops
Landmarks
Santa Cruz Island
Puerto Ayora
Day 7
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Hotel Villa Escalesia )
Included Activities
- Charles Darwin Research Station visit with conservation program learning and giant tortoise viewing
- Water taxi and guided excursion to Las Grietas with volcanic terrain walk
- Swimming and snorkeling at Las Grietas natural pools
Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Las Grietas
Day 8
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on board)
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Hotel Villa Escalesia )
Included Activities
- Yacht excursion to Bartolomé Island
- Summit hike with panoramic views of volcanic formations and Pinnacle Rock
- Snorkeling with penguin and tropical fish viewing
Landmarks
Bartolomé Island
Pinnacle Rock
Itabaca Channel
Day 9
Santa Cruz to Mainland
Santa Cruz to Mainland
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (See you off )
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Quito Historic Center

Landmarks
San Cristóbal Island
Tijeretas Hill

Landmarks
Kicker Rock

Landmarks
Isabela Island

Landmarks
Los Túneles
Cerro Azul

Landmarks
Santa Cruz Island
Puerto Ayora

Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Las Grietas

Landmarks
Bartolomé Island
Pinnacle Rock
Itabaca Channel

Accommodation
Flights
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Dann Carlton
Hotel 4*
day 1
Hotel Indigo
Hotel 5*
Days 2, 3
Hotel Isamar
Hotel 4*
day 4
Upgrade Available
Hotel Isamar
Hotel 4*
day 5
Hotel Villa Escalesia
Hotel 5*
Days 6, 7, 8

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Rating: 4.7 (125 reviews)
Response time: 7 hours
Response rate: 96%
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Tour Operator
4.7

WendyGrants5.0•January 2020
Words cannot describe the level of service provided by Guidecuador . I just returned from my 9 Days trip to...
Words cannot describe the level of service provided by Guidecuador . I just returned from my 9 Days trip to Galapagos, and it was truly a trip of a lifetime. Every single detail was executed with perfection. The pre-trip documentation was superb, the guides/drivers in each location were so knowledgeable and professional, and our accommodations as well as the service provided at the accommodations was beyond First Class. Most of all, our guide was remarkable! Alejandro was with us from start to finish, and he made our whole journey even more perfect than we could have ever imagined. He was so attentive, professional, knowledgeable, caring, thoughtful, patient, accommodating, smart, funny, and MORE!! Anyone traveling to Galapagos should request that Alejandro be their guide. You will not regret it! Thank you for an incredible vacation. It was utter perfection from the moment we booked the trip to the moment we arrived back home.Show more
Traveled in December 2019
Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
Thank you very much Wendy , it was our pleasrue to lead your tour and vacation Saludos
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Can you please let me know the baggage limit for the flights within Galapagos? I see on the website it only states 8 kilograms - what if my bag is a carry on but weighs more than that?
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  Martin
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  Can you tell me if I can purchase my own airline tickets to Galapagos from Quito or do I need to purchase them through you as part of the package?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  You're welcome to purchase your own airline tickets from Quito to the Galapagos. However, please wait until we confirm your final itinerary before buying them to avoid any possible issues or schedule conflicts. Please also note when you purchase the tickets by your own, we are not responsible for any flight delays or cancellations that may affect the tour itinerary.

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