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Private the best of Galapagos

7 days
Start and end in Quito
5.0
1 traveler review

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Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Start point
    Sheraton Quito Hotel, Avenida Naciones Unidas Y Avenida Republica De El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (On day 1, meet your guide for the welcome briefing at 18:00 at the hotel lobby, 18:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Day trip exploring old town of Quito and surrounding area (can be arranged with advance notice)
    Landmarks
    Quito Old Town
  2. Day 2

    Quito to Galapagos Islands (Isabela)

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Baltra Island
    Isabela Island
    Puerto Ayora
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  3. Day 3

    Isabela Island (Lava Tunnels & Tintoreras)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Snorkeling in Lava Tunnels with sea turtles, eagle rays, sea lions, sharks, and Galapagos penguins (2 sessions, 1 hour each)
    • Kayaking in Tintoreras to observe sea lions, penguins, turtles, and marine iguanas

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling at Concha de Perla
    • Surfing lessons
    • Biking
    • Visit giant tortoise breeding center
    • Relax on white-sand beaches of Isabela Island
    Landmarks
    Lava Tunnels (Los Tuneles)
    Tintoreras
    Concha de Perla
    Puerto Villamil
  4. Day 4

    Isabela Island (Sierra Negra Volcano & Tintoreras Islet)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hiking to Sierra Negra Crater rim with views of the caldera
    • Optional continuation hike to Volcan Chico secondary crater
    • Kayaking in Tintoreras Islet (2 hours)
    • Snorkeling at Tintoreras Islet (1 hour)
    Landmarks
    Sierra Negra Crater
    Volcan Chico
    Tintoreras Islet
  5. Day 5

    Isabela to Santa Cruz Island (Charles Darwin Research Station & El Chato)

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Charles Darwin Research Station
    • Hiking through El Chato reserve with Galapagos tortoises and highland wildlife
    Landmarks
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    El Chato Reserve
    Puerto Ayora
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  6. Day 6

    Galapagos to Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7

    Departure from Quito

    End point
    Sheraton Quito Hotel, Avenida Naciones Unidas Y Avenida Republica De El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (On day 6 the drop off would be at 16:00 aprox, day 7 is your international departure or you can add an optional day trip for an extra fee, 16:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    July 10th, 2019
    The trip way exceeded our expectations. One of the best trips we have ever been on
    Traveled in June 2019
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    It is great Kimberley! Maybe your next trip is visiting Ecuador Mainland or Amazon.
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Tour ID: 260416

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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 June 28th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 28th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Adventure Journeys. 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 60 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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