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

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Start and end in Quito

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Operator: Explore!
Sailing: Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
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

Day 1
Arrival in Quito
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Rincon de Puembo), Hotel (Hotel Rincon de Puembo (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Taxi to downtown Quito for city exploration (available if arriving early in the day)
Landmarks
Mariscal Sucre International Airport
Pichincha Volcano
Day 2
Quito to Galapagos Islands
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Archipel I), Berth / Cabin (Archipel I (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre
Landmarks
Baltra Airport
Santa Cruz Island
Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre
Puerto Ayora
Day 3
Floreana Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Archipel I), Berth / Cabin (Archipel I (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cormorant Point landing and wildlife viewing
- Snorkelling at Devil's Crown
- Post Office Bay visit
- Baroness Lookout climb
Landmarks
Cormorant Point
Devil's Crown
Post Office Bay
Baroness Lookout
Day 4
Espanola Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Archipel I), Berth / Cabin (Archipel I (or similar))
Included Activities
- Gardner Bay snorkelling
- Punta Suarez cliff hike
- Wildlife and geological guided tour
Landmarks
Gardner Bay
Punta Suarez
Day 5
San Cristobal Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Archipel I), Berth / Cabin (Archipel I (or similar))
Included Activities
- Pitt Point visit and wildlife viewing
- Witch Hill snorkelling
Landmarks
Pitt Point
Witch Hill
Day 6
Lobos Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Archipel I), Berth / Cabin (Archipel I (or similar))
Included Activities
- Lobos Island wildlife exploration
Landmarks
Lobos Island
Day 7
Santa Fe and South Plaza Islands
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Archipel I), Berth / Cabin (Archipel I (or similar))
Included Activities
- Santa Fe Island exploration
- South Plaza Island visit and cactus forest walk
Landmarks
Santa Fe Island
South Plaza Island
Day 8
Sombrero Chino and North Seymour
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Archipel I), Berth / Cabin (Archipel I (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sombrero Chino visit
- North Seymour Island exploration
Landmarks
Sombrero Chino
North Seymour Island
Day 9
Santa Cruz Mainland to Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Rincon de Puembo), Hotel (Hotel Rincon de Puembo (or similar))
Included Activities
- El Chato Tortoise Reserve visit
- Twin Craters exploration
Landmarks
El Chato Tortoise Reserve
Twin Craters
Day 10
Departure from Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional nights in Quito at Puembo hotel or downtown
- Four-night Amazon extension package (trip code: AE)

Landmarks
Mariscal Sucre International Airport
Pichincha Volcano

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

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

Landmarks
Gardner Bay
Punta Suarez

Landmarks
Pitt Point
Witch Hill

Landmarks
Lobos Island

Landmarks
Santa Fe Island
South Plaza Island

Landmarks
Sombrero Chino
North Seymour Island

Landmarks
El Chato Tortoise Reserve
Twin Craters

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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Rincon de Puembo
Hotel
Days 1, 9
Hotel Rincon de Puembo (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 9
Archipel I (or similar)
Berth / Cabin
Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Archipel I
Berth / Cabin
Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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Reviews from other tours by Explore!

Tour Operator
4.5

Kenneth
February 16th, 2026
5
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
Jean
September 19th, 2025
4
Overall experience was very memorable. Both of our guides could have been more helpful on a number of occasions....
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Hazel
January 29th, 2024
4.8
The wildlife in all venues (esp humming birds, orcas, giant tortoises, iguanas); Quito old town; free time to explore...
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Galapagos - Central, South & East Islands aboard the Archipel I

Itinerary

Arrival in Quito

Optional Activities

Quito to Galapagos Islands

Included Activities

Floreana Island

Included Activities

Espanola Island

Included Activities

San Cristobal Island

Included Activities

Lobos Island

Included Activities

Santa Fe and South Plaza Islands

Included Activities

Sombrero Chino and North Seymour

Included Activities

Santa Cruz Mainland to Quito

Included Activities

Departure from Quito

Optional Activities

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