We want to do this tour without North Seymore and Santa Cruz, because we are going onboard of a liveaboard on Baltra at 21.Dec and part of our diving tour are landcruises on both islands. Perfectly for us is the ending of your Island Hopping at 21.Dec on Baltra.

This option fits your travel plans as follows: Day 1 (21/12) Local flight to Cristobal from Baltra , upon arrival ,hotel checking then in the afternoon Kayak tour to darwin Bay & Snorkel Hotel Katarma or Similar *** Day 2 (22/12) Yacht tour to Kicker Rock & Snorkel Hotel Katarma or Similar *** Day 3 (23/12) Morning Free to enjoy the town on your own. Afternoon Public Ferry to Santa Cruz Hotel Deja Vu or Similar *** Day 4 (24/12) Yacht Tour to Bartolome & Snorkel Hotel Deja Vu or Similar *** Day 5 (25/12) Yacht tour to Plazas & Snorkel Hotel Deja Vu or Similar *** Day 6 (26/12) Transfer out to Baltra for your flight back to mainland END OF THE SERVICES Tour includes: 5 nights at 3* hotels Certified Galapagos Guide on each island Snorkeling Gear & Wetsuit every day (short ones) 1 way internal flight from Baltra to Cristobal (1 checked bag uo to 21 kilos per person) Breakfast every day from Day 2 Lunch on Day 2,4,5 Drop off in Baltra on day 6 Not included: All NOT mentioned in program as included Gratuities Long Wetsuits or any special snorkel equipments beside of the standard gear we provide in program Price per person USD 2750 December is peak season so better we act soon in order to be able to guarantee this departure and price. PDT: Day 1 works as shown if your drop off from the cruise in Baltra gets not later than 9 M at the Aiport , if not please let us know in advance

could you please advise on luggage options for the return flights from Quito to Baltra. Also how much do the flights cost, if you arrange for us?

normally each guest bring 1 piece regarding the Air tickets to Galapagos. We can help you booking for $550 per person. to high season, it is necessary to book as soon as possible and also tickets at the same time

Are return flights from Quito included in the package? Are transfers to the airport included or do we need to arrange our own transport?

Flights are not included in the program. They can be booked at an extra cost of 490 per person (subject to availability). Transfer to the airport in Quito is extra, and we offer this service for USD 50 total for 2 people.

Does your Galapagos Express Tour include roundtrip travel from Quito, or do we book those accommodations ourselves?

This tour doesn't include Air tickets however we can book for you if need it. Depending of the date air ticket per person is usd 500.

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Galapagos Express: Island Hopping & Wildlife in 6 Days

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Island Hopping: Hop between sun-soaked shores and hidden islands
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 2 - 16
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Introduction
Day 1
Quito to Galapagos Islands
Quito to Galapagos Islands
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Domestic Departures)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Ninfa)
Included Activities
- Visit Twins or Gemelos Craters
- Visit Giant Tortoises Ranch to observe giant tortoises in the wild
Landmarks
Twins or Gemelos Craters
Giant Tortoises Ranch
Baltra Airport
Day 2
Bartolome Island
Bartolome Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Ninfa)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing and hiking on Bartolome Island
- Snorkeling with provided snorkel equipment
- Swimming and snorkeling at Pinnacle Rock
Landmarks
Bartolome Island
Pinnacle Rock
Itabaca Canal
Day 3
South Plazas Island
South Plazas Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Ninfa)
Included Activities
- Guided hike on South Plazas Island
- Snorkeling with a guide
- Viewing endemic Galapagos iguanas
- Observing sea lion colonies
Landmarks
South Plazas Island
Itabaca Canal
Day 4
North Seymour Island
North Seymour Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Ninfa)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing and hiking on North Seymour Island
- Viewing yellow iguanas and sea lions
- Observing blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and king frigates
- Snorkeling
Landmarks
North Seymour Island
Day 5
Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Ninfa)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing on Santa Fe Island
- Snorkeling with sea lions, sea turtles, and manta rays
- Viewing endemic Santa Fe land iguanas
- Observing white-tipped sharks and Galapagos hawks
Landmarks
Santa Fe Island
Day 6
Galapagos Islands to Quito
Galapagos Islands to Quito
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Domestic arrivals)
Optional Activities
- Extra night in Guayaquil City
- Extension stay in Ecuador mainland
Landmarks
Baltra Airport

Landmarks
Twins or Gemelos Craters
Giant Tortoises Ranch
Baltra Airport

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Bartolome Island
Pinnacle Rock
Itabaca Canal

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South Plazas Island
Itabaca Canal

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North Seymour Island

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Santa Fe Island

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Baltra Airport

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Cyra5.0•June 2026
We were expecting another group tour, so were a little surprised by the fact that there was no group, no tour guide...
We were expecting another group tour, so were a little surprised by the fact that there was no group, no tour guide per see and no coach. However , we loved the service we received, the one on one help and attention. It was so powerful to arrive at the second island in the Galapagos and trying to put my bags out of the water taxi, from a ferry, and having somebody say, "Hi Cyra, welcome, your taxi is waiting.".Everybody was on time, it was organized and coordinated. It was a great price, a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend it to anybody. Thank you.Show more
Laurie4.0•May 2026
I gave this 4 stars because the entire Galapagos experience is so amazing. However, this tour is misrepresented as...
I gave this 4 stars because the entire Galapagos experience is so amazing. However, this tour is misrepresented as one of the other reviewers noted. Our 9-day tour was presented to us as "Fully Guided - An experienced guide will be with you for the entire trip." It also states that you will join this small group "and forge lifelong friendships." My husband and I had just finished a fully-guided small group tour (with a different tour company) through Ecuador mainland and we truly did have a guide with us 24/7 and we had a small group of 16 people that we traveled with for 8 days. This is NOT that type of tour. My husband & I were the only 2 on this 'tour' - which really isn't a tour but rather a guide in each island is responsible for explaining to you what to expect for those 1-2 days and may help you get to those tours/ferries/etc for which the operator made the reservations for. Some guides were excellent and helped us navigate airports, ferry lines, and tour boats. Others we saw 5-10 minutes upon arrival at the island and were told to ask the hotel lobby staff if we had any questions during our stay. Others sent a taxi driver - whom typically didn't speak English. This is definitely not a fully guided tour. You spend a lot of time on your own - which worked OK for us but certainly not what we expected.Show more
Daniella5.0•April 2026
The best experience I've ever had! Everyone made it so perfect!

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Kim
Asked on February 7th, 2026
We want to do this tour without North Seymore and Santa Cruz, because we are going onboard of a liveaboard on Baltra at 21.Dec and part of our diving tour are landcruises on both islands. Perfectly for us is the ending of your Island Hopping at 21.Dec on Baltra.
Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written February 2026
  This option fits your travel plans as follows:
  
  Day 1 (21/12)
  Local flight to Cristobal from Baltra , upon arrival ,hotel checking then in the afternoon Kayak tour to darwin Bay & Snorkel
  Hotel Katarma or Similar ***
  
  Day 2 (22/12)
  Yacht tour to Kicker Rock & Snorkel
  Hotel Katarma or Similar ***
  
  Day 3 (23/12)
  Morning Free to enjoy the town on your own. Afternoon Public Ferry to Santa Cruz
  Hotel Deja Vu or Similar ***
  
  Day 4 (24/12)
  Yacht Tour to Bartolome & Snorkel
  Hotel Deja Vu or Similar ***
  
  Day 5 (25/12)
  Yacht tour to Plazas & Snorkel
  Hotel Deja Vu or Similar ***
  
  Day 6 (26/12)
  Transfer out to Baltra for your flight back to mainland END OF THE SERVICES
  
  Tour includes:
  5 nights at 3* hotels
  Certified Galapagos Guide on each island
  Snorkeling Gear & Wetsuit every day (short ones)
  1 way internal flight from Baltra to Cristobal (1 checked bag uo to 21 kilos per person)
  Breakfast every day from Day 2
  Lunch on Day 2,4,5
  Drop off in Baltra on day 6
  
  Not included:
  All NOT mentioned in program as included
  Gratuities
  Long Wetsuits or any special snorkel equipments beside of the standard gear we provide in program
  
  Price per person USD 2750
  
  December is peak season so better we act soon in order to be able to guarantee this departure and price.
  
  PDT: Day 1 works as shown if your drop off from the cruise in Baltra gets not later than 9 M at the Aiport , if not please let us know in advance
- K
  Kim
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  North Seymour, Santa Cruz Highlands and also Darwin Center.
  To be honest, the price you made is too expensive.
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Alice
Asked on February 9th, 2025
could you please advise on luggage options for the return flights from Quito to Baltra. Also how much do the flights cost, if you arrange for us?
Flights / Transfers
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  normally each guest bring 1 piece regarding the Air tickets to Galapagos. We can help you booking for $550 per person. to high season, it is necessary to book as soon as possible and also tickets at the same time
- A
  Alice
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  could you send me a detailed quote of package including air fares / flight times with extra baggage allowance (2 bags per person).
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  Alice
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  Is the $180 difference the cost of the extra bag each? Is this the part we pay locally? What is the weight limit per bag, please?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  usd 550 round trip ticket to Galapagos from Quito, it allows 1 checked bag up to 21 kilos per person. Then 90 usd for an extra bag per person also allows you 21 kilos so total usd 180 extra.
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Ray
Asked on January 24th, 2025
Are return flights from Quito included in the package? Are transfers to the airport included or do we need to arrange our own transport?
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Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  Flights are not included in the program. They can be booked at an extra cost of 490 per person (subject to availability). Transfer to the airport in Quito is extra, and we offer this service for USD 50 total for 2 people.
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Crystal
Asked on September 27th, 2022
Does your Galapagos Express Tour include roundtrip travel from Quito, or do we book those accommodations ourselves?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written September 2022
  This tour doesn't include Air tickets however we can book for you if need it. Depending of the date air ticket per person is usd 500.

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Galapagos Express: Island Hopping & Wildlife in 6 Days

Itinerary

Introduction

Quito to Galapagos Islands

Included Activities

Bartolome Island

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South Plazas Island

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North Seymour Island

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Santa Fe Island

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Galapagos Islands to Quito

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