What city is flight from mainland? Is the entrance fee to the island included in the price?

Flights can be either to/from Quito or Guayaquil. We have a free domestic flights promotion, so the price includes these tickets. The entrance fee is not included.

Do you have any Galapagos cruises departing April 2023?

We do have cruises departing in April 2023. For this 8 day specific tour we have a departure from April 13 to 20/2023. We also have 4, 5, 7, 9, 12 day cruises.

What insurance is recommended? What should a policy cover?

The insurance of preference. We recommend to acquire the most complete insurance that the company of your preference offers. It should cover cancellations due to covid or illness.

I have a folding mini electric scooter that I travel with. I use it when there is extensive walking. When folded it measures 30 inches length, 18 inches wide, 12 inches depth. will I be able to store this on the various ways of transportation?

The Galapagos Islands surfaces are uneven as they can be sandy or rocky. Consequently, I am afraid your mini scooter will not work for walks on the Galapagos. Excursions are two to three hours long but go really slow as our guide stops to give explanations about the wildlife and history at each site and for travelers to take pictures.

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Galapagos Cruise - Discover Central, East & South Islands in 8 Days aboard the Monserrat

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Operator: Via Natura Ecuador
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
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 20
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Baltra Island - Santa Cruz Island
Baltra Island - Santa Cruz Island
Start point
Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra (GPS), Baltra Airport Rd., Galápagos Islands, Galápagos, Ecuador (Baltra Airport)
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Santa Cruz Highlands
- View giant Galápagos tortoises in natural habitat
- Explore underground lava tunnels
- Observe nocturnal barn owls
Landmarks
Baltra Island
Santa Cruz Island
Day 2
Chinese Hat - Sullivan Bay
Chinese Hat - Sullivan Bay
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chinese Hat (Sombrero Chino)
- Snorkeling at Chinese Hat
- Observe sea lions and marine iguanas
- Walk across Pahoehoe lava flow at Sullivan Bay
- View penguins, pelicans, and oystercatchers
- Observe pioneer plants and lava lizards
Landmarks
Chinese Hat (Sombrero Chino)
Sullivan Bay
Santiago Island
Day 3
North Seymour - Santa Fé Island
North Seymour - Santa Fé Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit North Seymour Island
- Observe blue-footed boobies courtship dance
- View frigate birds, sea lions, and marine iguanas
- Visit Santa Fé Island
- Explore giant prickly pear cactus forest
- View land iguanas
- Snorkeling at Santa Fé
- Kayaking excursion
- Panga rides
- Observe sea turtles, rays, and fish
- Spot Galápagos hawk and endemic finches
Landmarks
North Seymour Island
Santa Fé Island
Day 4
Punta Pitt - Cerro Brujo
Punta Pitt - Cerro Brujo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Punta Pitt
- Observe three booby species and two frigatebird species
- Explore volcanic tuff formations
- Visit Cerro Brujo (Witch Hill)
- Observe sea lion colony
- View pelicans and blue-footed boobies
- Snorkeling at Cerro Brujo
Landmarks
Punta Pitt
Cerro Brujo (Witch Hill)
San Cristóbal Island
Day 5
Tijeretas Hill - Isla Lobos
Tijeretas Hill - Isla Lobos
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tijeretas Hill
- Observe two frigate bird species nesting
- Enjoy panoramic views
- Explore Isla Lobos by foot
- Zodiac ride to view nesting birds
- Observe blue-footed boobies
- View sea lions
Landmarks
Tijeretas Hill
Isla Lobos
Day 6
Gardner Bay - Punta Suárez
Gardner Bay - Punta Suárez
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gardner Bay
- Observe sea lions and sea birds
- Snorkeling at Tortuga Rock
- Spot tropical fish (yellow-tailed surgeonfish, king angelfish, bump-head parrot fish)
- Observe white-tipped reef sharks
- Visit Punta Suárez
- View nesting sea birds
- Spot waved albatross
- Enjoy ocean views from cliff trail
Landmarks
Gardner Bay
Tortuga Rock
Punta Suárez
Day 7
Cormorant Point - Floreana Island
Cormorant Point - Floreana Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Punta Cormorant
- Observe green sand beach (olivine-colored)
- Observe Flour Beach (white sand)
- View flamingos and shore birds in lagoon
- Visit Post Office Bay
- Learn about whaling vessel postal history
- Participate in letter exchange tradition
Landmarks
Punta Cormorant
Post Office Bay
Floreana Island
Day 8
Charles Darwin Research Station - Baltra Island
Charles Darwin Research Station - Baltra Island
End point
Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra (GPS), Baltra Airport Rd., Galápagos Islands, Galápagos, Ecuador (Baltra Airport)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Charles Darwin Research Station
- Tour Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
- View giant Galápagos tortoises
- Observe land iguanas
- Learn about conservation efforts
Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
Puerto Ayora

Landmarks
Baltra Island
Santa Cruz Island

Landmarks
Chinese Hat (Sombrero Chino)
Sullivan Bay
Santiago Island

Landmarks
North Seymour Island
Santa Fé Island

Landmarks
Punta Pitt
Cerro Brujo (Witch Hill)
San Cristóbal Island

Landmarks
Tijeretas Hill
Isla Lobos

Landmarks
Gardner Bay
Tortuga Rock
Punta Suárez

Landmarks
Punta Cormorant
Post Office Bay
Floreana Island

Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
Puerto Ayora

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Flights
Insurance

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Rating: 4.6 (14 reviews)
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Response rate: 50%
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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.5
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.5
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.6

Sherlyn5.0•April 2025
Tourradar is very organized. I especially appreciated the quick response to my questions.
Traveled in March 2025
Jacqueline5.0•June 2021
The Crew was amazing and we had a wonderful time!
Traveled in June 2021
Reply from: Via Natura Ecuador
Dear Jacqueline, Greetings from Ecuador. Thank you very much for your comments. We are very glad to know you had the life-changing experience that you were looking for and enjoyed your time in the Galapagos. Wishing you all the best and looking forward to hearing from you again. Sincerely, Ariana.
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Asked on June 16th, 2024
What city is flight from mainland? Is the entrance fee to the island included in the price?
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- Via Natura EcuadorOperator•Written June 2024
  Flights can be either to/from Quito or Guayaquil. We have a free domestic flights promotion, so the price includes these tickets. The entrance fee is not included.
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Lynne
Asked on July 4th, 2022
Do you have any Galapagos cruises departing April 2023?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Via Natura EcuadorOperator•Written July 2022
  We do have cruises departing in April 2023. For this 8 day specific tour we have a departure from April 13 to 20/2023. We also have 4, 5, 7, 9, 12 day cruises.
- Via Natura EcuadorOperator•Written July 2022
  Travel dates: April 13-20/2023. Lower Deck Double Cabin: $4490 per person. Upper Deck Double Cabin: $4780 per person. Single supplement: 50%.
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Shane
Asked on June 21st, 2022
What insurance is recommended? What should a policy cover?
Travel Support
- Via Natura EcuadorOperator•Written June 2022
  The insurance of preference. We recommend to acquire the most complete insurance that the company of your preference offers. It should cover cancellations due to covid or illness.
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Sally
Asked on January 7th, 2022
I have a folding mini electric scooter that I travel with. I use it when there is extensive walking. When folded it measures 30 inches length, 18 inches wide, 12 inches depth. will I be able to store this on the various ways of transportation?
Transport
- Via Natura EcuadorOperator•Written January 2022
  The Galapagos Islands surfaces are uneven as they can be sandy or rocky. Consequently, I am afraid your mini scooter will not work for walks on the Galapagos. Excursions are two to three hours long but go really slow as our guide stops to give explanations about the wildlife and history at each site and for travelers to take pictures.
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  Sally
  Traveler•Written January 2022
  I am not sure I understand. Where would I store my scooter? I can walk at slow pace and stop to rest. Then pick up. I just finished a 6 day trip through the Mojave Desert where we biked 20 miles a day. I just struggle walking far. If the rocks and sand is too much I do not mind sitting resting and doing yoga.
- Via Natura EcuadorOperator•Written January 2022
  Storing the scooter is not a problem. We can ask the crew to store it for you in the boat. If you cannot make the walk, we can take you on a dingy ride where you can observe the island shores and cliffs if the Galapagos National Park authorizes it. Otherwise, you can stay on board and do yoga.

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