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Galapagos - Central, North, South and East Islands aboard the Archipel I

10 days
Start and end in Quito
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Galapagos - Central, North, South and East Islands aboard the Archipel I - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
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Max group size:
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Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
260109
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Highlights

  • Fly to the Galapagos from Quito
  • Explore the unique wildlife of Genovesa
  • Hike to Bartolome's summit for views
  • Visit giant tortoises at El Chato Reserve
  • Snorkel with sea life at Devil's Crown

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Puembo, Quito
  2. Day 2 Fly to the Galapagos and board the Archipel I; snorkel at Bachas Beach
  3. Day 3 Explore Genovesa Island
  4. Day 4 Visit Isla Bartolome and Sullivan Bay
  5. Day 5 Witness giant tortoise in the wild; visit the Fausto Llorena breeding centre
  6. Day 6 Observe the wildlife of Floreana Island and visit Post Office Bay
  7. Day 7 Snorkel in Gardner Bay and head onto Punta Suarez
  8. Day 8 Find sea lions at Pitt Point and snorkel at the atmospheric Witch Hill
  9. Day 9 Explore the rugged beach at Lobos Islet; fly back to Quito
  10. Day 10 Trip ends in Puembo, Quito
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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

Explore!

Number of tours

440

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

68%

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Customer Reviews

  • Hazel
    · January 29th, 2024
    The wildlife in all venues (esp humming birds, orcas, giant tortoises, iguanas); Quito old town; free time to explore...
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  • Louise
    · December 19th, 2023
    Almost too many to list! It felt like two holidays with machu Piccu followed by the Galapagos .. For Peru it was...
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  • Christopher
    · December 7th, 2023
    Wildlife in both mainland and islands
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Dates & Availability

10 days
Galapagos - Central, North, South and East Islands aboard the Archipel I
From Quito to Quito

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    As a traveller from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B.

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    Ecuador
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before February 15th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 15th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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