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Nature and Wildlife Expedition Cruise (Northern Route) (2025)

7 days
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From Quito to Santa Cruz Island
4.0
3 traveler reviews
  • Two sea lions resting on the beach with rocky cliffs.
  • Gothic cathedral with tall spires under blue sky.
  • Cartoon iguana on a bright sunny island.
  • Overlooking view of domed church buildings in a city.
  • Large tortoise on a paved ground with greenery in the background.
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  • Twin towers of a gothic cathedral overlooking a city.
  • Pristine beach with turquoise water and rocky hill.
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Hurtigruten
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 2
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Optional Activities

    • Pre-Program optional excursion available if arriving early
    Landmarks
    Quito Old Town
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  2. Day 2

    Middle of the World

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Quito's Old Town
    • Chocolate tasting from Ecuadorian cacao
    • Visit to Middle of the World City monument
    Landmarks
    Quito Old Town
    Middle of the World City
  3. Day 3

    Galapagos Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Quito to Baltra
    • Transfer to MS Santa Cruz II ship
    • Afternoon excursion to Cerro Dragón with guided walk
    Landmarks
    Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill)
  4. Day 4

    Santiago Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Buccaneer Cove
    • Guided excursion to Puerto Egas
    • Optional swimming and snorkeling

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming or snorkeling at Puerto Egas rocky shorelines
    Landmarks
    Buccaneer Cove
    Elephant Rock
    Puerto Egas
  5. Day 5

    Bartolomé Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panga ride and exploration of Rábida Island
    • Hiking to Bartolomé Island summit
    • Swimming or snorkeling at Bartolomé
    • Glass-bottom boat ride
    Landmarks
    Rábida Island
    Bartolomé Island
    Pinnacle Rock
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  6. Day 6

    Genovesa Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Climb up Prince Philip's Steps (El Barranco)
    • Guided walk on plateau
    • Swimming at Darwin Bay
    • Optional kayaking

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking adventure as alternative to the plateau walk
    • Snorkeling at Darwin Bay
    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Genovesa Island
    Prince Philip's Steps (El Barranco)
    Darwin Bay
  7. Day 7

    Santa Cruz Island to Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Dry landing and bus transfer to Santa Cruz Island highlands
    • Guided visit to giant tortoise reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Post-Program optional extension to explore more of Ecuador
    Landmarks
    Santa Cruz Island

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    • 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 September 27th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 27th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Hurtigruten. 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 120 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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