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Galapagos - Central & West Islands aboard the Solaris

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85

Places You’ll See

  • Quito
    Quito
  • Guayaquil
    Guayaquil
  • Baltra Island
    Baltra Island
  • Isabela Island
    Isabela Island
  • Rabida Island
    Rabida Island
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Highlights

  • Explore Quito's colonial charm and vibrant culture
  • Witness unique wildlife on the Galapagos Islands
  • Visit the breeding grounds of giant tortoises
  • Snorkel with sharks and penguins at Isabela
  • Learn about conservation at Darwin Research Station

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Trip starts in Puembo, Quito
  2. Day 2 Fly to the Galapagos and board the Solaris yacht; swim at Bachas Beach
  3. Day 3 Sail to the Tintoreras Islets; visit the wetlands and Arnaldo Tupiza breeding centre on Isabela Island
  4. Day 4 Walk to Moreno Point; discover Tagus Cove
  5. Day 5 Find the flightless cormorant on Fernandina Island; snorkel at Vicente Roca Point
  6. Day 6 Find volcanic formations and sandy beaches at Santiago Island
  7. Day 7 Explore the red-sand beaches and sea lion colonies of Rabida; visit Chinese Hat
  8. Day 8 Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station; fly back to Quito
  9. Day 9 Trip ends in Puembo, Quito
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Hotel Rincon de Puembo

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Solaris

    Berth / Cabin
    Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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Number of tours

457

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

Explore is a global adventure travel company with 42 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to...

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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...
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Christopher
    · December 7th, 2023
    Wildlife in both mainland and islands
    Review collected by Explore!

Dates & Availability

9 days
Galapagos - Central & West Islands aboard the Solaris
From Quito to Quito

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