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Galapagos Express - Central, South & East Islands aboard the Archipel I

7 days

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Start and end in Quito

4.5 (11,876 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Explore!
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
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Puembo, Quito
Puembo, Quito
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Rincon de Puembo)
Optional Activities
- Visit downtown Quito (can be arranged with hotel if arriving early)
Landmarks
Mariscal Sucre International Airport
Pichincha Volcano
Day 2
Quito to Galapagos Islands
Quito to Galapagos Islands
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Archipel I)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre to observe giant tortoises
- Board the Archipel I catamaran
Landmarks
Galapagos National Park
Baltra Airport
Santa Cruz Island
Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre
Puerto Ayora
Day 3
Floreana Island
Floreana Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Archipel I)
Included Activities
- Observe Galapagos sea lion colony at Cormorant Point
- Snorkel at Devil's Crown coral reef
- Visit Post Office Bay with historic mail barrel
Optional Activities
- Climb basalt cone at Baroness Lookout for panoramic views
Landmarks
Cormorant Point
Devil's Crown
Post Office Bay
Baroness Lookout
Day 4
Espanola Island
Espanola Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Archipel I)
Included Activities
- Snorkel in Gardner Bay
- Hike to Punta Suarez cliff with naturalist guide
- Observe waved albatross, boobies, and marine iguanas
Landmarks
Espanola Island
Gardner Bay
Punta Suarez
Suarez Point Blowhole
Day 5
San Cristobal Island
San Cristobal Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Archipel I)
Included Activities
- Visit Pitt Point and observe Galapagos sea lions
- Snorkel at Witch Hill
- Observe pelicans, boobies, gulls, and marine iguanas
Landmarks
Pitt Point
San Cristobal Island
Witch Hill
Day 6
Lobos Islet to Quito
Lobos Islet to Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Rincon de Puembo)
Included Activities
- Explore Lobos Islet and observe sea and shore birds
- View blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds
Landmarks
Lobos Islet
San Cristobal Airport
Day 7
Puembo, Quito
Puembo, Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Book additional nights in downtown Quito or at the Puembo hotel
- Book four-night Amazon extension package (trip code: AE)
Landmarks
Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Landmarks
Mariscal Sucre International Airport
Pichincha Volcano

Landmarks
Galapagos National Park
Baltra Airport
Santa Cruz Island
Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre
Puerto Ayora

Landmarks
Cormorant Point
Devil's Crown
Post Office Bay
Baroness Lookout

Landmarks
Espanola Island
Gardner Bay
Punta Suarez
Suarez Point Blowhole

Landmarks
Pitt Point
San Cristobal Island
Witch Hill

Landmarks
Lobos Islet
San Cristobal Airport

Landmarks
Mariscal Sucre International Airport

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Rincon de Puembo
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 6
Archipel I
Berth / Cabin
Days 2, 3, 4, 5

All accommodations are subject to change

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4.5

Kenneth5.0•February 2026
In general the excursion was excellent. The tour guide was great. A couple down side points - I don't see why we...
In general the excursion was excellent. The tour guide was great. A couple down side points - I don't see why we had to join in Tumbaco instead of Quito. Lots more to do in Quito for those arriving early or leaving late. I felt some days were light on activities. eg one day we went to the NP to see the snow capped volcano - it was totally blocked by clouds but even if we did see it, viewing would not take long, we did an 1.5 hour hike around a lagoon that was supposed to have wild birds but only saw a few from a distance and then a bit of time at the park interperation centre. After lunch that was it for the day. A lot of the places we went required a local guide. I found on hikes on narrow trails the local guide would lead the group. They would stop and point out something but only those right behind them had a good view of what they were talking about. Some others in the group could hear while those at the back could not see or hear the topic.Show more
Lisa5.0•December 2025
Highlights were many. Seeing all the animals up close was incredible. Not just one highlight but Blue barted Boobies...
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Kerry5.0•December 2025
I do like Ecuador but for me the Galapagos was what made it, everywhere you looked, beautiful.
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