does this tour allow solo travellers? On the booking page it asks to assign a second traveller to a room (double room) and there is no single room supplement.

Of course, this tour allows solo travelers! This trip was made especially for gay people with a minimum of 2 travelers, but I can arrange the tour for a solo traveler with a single supplement.

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8-Day Galápagos Island Hopping | LGBTQ+ Tour

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Start and end in Quito

4.6 (165 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Responsible Travel South America
Island Hopping: Hop between sun-soaked shores and hidden islands
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 10
Ages 18+

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Day 1
Quito
Quito
Start point
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (International Arrivals)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Quito's colonial streets
Landmarks
Mariscal Sucre International Airport
Day 2
Quito
Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Quito's UNESCO colonial center including Plaza Grande, La Compañía church, and La Basílica
- Visit Mitad del Mundo monument at the equator line
- Explore Planetarium museum
- Explore Ethnographic Museum
- View model of Quito city
- Cocktail masterclass with mixologist
Landmarks
Plaza Grande
La Compañía de Jesús
Basílica del Voto Nacional
Mitad del Mundo
Planetarium (Mitad del Mundo)
Ethnographic Museum (Mitad del Mundo)
Day 3
Baltra to Santa Cruz Island
Baltra to Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Baltra Airport to Santa Cruz Island
- Visit highland farm to see giant tortoises
- Tour Charles Darwin Research Station
- Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
Landmarks
Baltra Airport
Charles Darwin Research Station
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
Day 4
Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk through cactus forest to Tortuga Bay
- Swimming and beach time at Tortuga Bay
- Tour Única Cervecería brewery
- Hands-on malt milling experience on brewing bike
- Craft beer tasting at Única Cervecería
Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Única Cervecería
Day 5
Santa Cruz Island - Uninhabited Island
Santa Cruz Island - Uninhabited Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on deck)
Included Activities
- Boat excursion to uninhabited island (Santa Fé, South Plaza, Bartolomé, or North Seymour)
- Guided hike through island landscape
- Swimming in crystal-clear waters
- Snorkeling or shoreline exploration
Landmarks
Santa Fé Island
South Plaza Island
Bartolomé Island
North Seymour Island
Day 6
Santa Cruz Island - Bay Tour
Santa Cruz Island - Bay Tour
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat tour of Santa Cruz coastal areas
- Snorkeling at La Lobería with sea lions
- Explore Shark Channel
- Visit Canal del Amor
- Marine iguana viewing and photography
- Visit Las Grietas natural lagoon
Landmarks
La Lobería
Shark Channel
Canal del Amor
Las Grietas
Day 7
Santa Cruz Island to Quito
Santa Cruz Island to Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Santa Cruz Highlands with cloud forest
- Giant tortoise observation in natural habitat
- Darwin's finch observation
Landmarks
Santa Cruz Highlands
Day 8
Quito - Departure
Quito - Departure
End point
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (International Departures)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Landmarks
Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Landmarks
Plaza Grande
La Compañía de Jesús
Basílica del Voto Nacional
Mitad del Mundo
Planetarium (Mitad del Mundo)
Ethnographic Museum (Mitad del Mundo)

Landmarks
Baltra Airport
Charles Darwin Research Station
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center

Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Única Cervecería

Landmarks
Santa Fé Island
South Plaza Island
Bartolomé Island
North Seymour Island

Landmarks
La Lobería
Shark Channel
Canal del Amor
Las Grietas

Landmarks
Santa Cruz Highlands

Landmarks
Mariscal Sucre International Airport

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Rating: 4.6 (165 reviews)
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4.6

Ruth5.0•July 2026
We really enjoyed this tour! The stops they picked were great. We liked the hotels (Ikala in Quito and Isla Hotel &...
We really enjoyed this tour! The stops they picked were great. We liked the hotels (Ikala in Quito and Isla Hotel & Spa in Baños); they were clean and comfortable. We had different tour guides throughout this group. A group trip in a van with Joel as our guide to Otavalo; a private city tour with Alexis; and 4 days with Erick. Both Erick and Alexis went above and beyond to answer questions, take us to see what we were interested in, and advocating for us. Alexis even extended our city tour to show us one additional thing we requested and dropped us off at the gondola for our afternoon activity on our own. All 3 guides spoke great English and we had no communication issues with them. They were very knowledgeable about the country and culture and did a great job explaining everything to us. Erick also did a great job interacting with my child and keeping her entertained and included. The tour was private (just the 3 of us) except for the one day in Otavalo. On the private days we were in our guide's vehicles. Both Alexis and Erick had nice and clean cars and we felt safe. The van that was used for the day trip to Otavalo was clean but could have used AC. It got very hot in there and due to the poor air quality we could not really open the windows. The driver that day was not great; which became very obvious by the amount of people honking at him. Overall, it was a nice mix of nature, culture, city, and shopping (markets). We would book with this company again. We also enjoyed working with Daniela at the office; she was responsive to questions and helpful.Show more
carolyn5.0•June 2026
This was excellent from start to finish. Diego was an amazing organiser and excellent with help and communication. I...
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Dhvanil5.0•July 2026
We had an exceptional experience with Responsible Travel South America. We booked our tour through TourRadar, and...
We had an exceptional experience with Responsible Travel South America. We booked our tour through TourRadar, and from the very beginning, the team ensured our itinerary was thoughtfully personalized and every detail was handled with care. The hotel selections exceeded our expectations, and our tour guide was knowledgeable, professional, and made the journey even more enjoyable. A very special thank you to Karla, whose dedication truly stood out. She was always available to answer our questions, responded promptly, and made sure we were never left without support. Her proactive communication and attention to every detail ensured our trip went exactly as planned, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy the experience. We wholeheartedly recommend Responsible Travel South America to anyone looking for a seamless, personalized, and unforgettable travel experience. Thank you for making our Bolivia adventure so memorable!Show more

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Asked on July 31st, 2024
does this tour allow solo travellers? On the booking page it asks to assign a second traveller to a room (double room) and there is no single room supplement.
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- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written July 2024
  Of course, this tour allows solo travelers! This trip was made especially for gay people with a minimum of 2 travelers, but I can arrange the tour for a solo traveler with a single supplement.
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  Allison
  Traveler•Written July 2024
  How much would a single room supplement cost? Another question - as I understand the flights from Quito to the island are not included. Will you be providing details on the flight I will need to buy tickets for (to make sure we travel together, as a group)?
- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written July 2024
  The total price for this tour including the single supplement is $3 500 USD. The Roundtrip Galapagos flights are included, so you don't have to worry about it.

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- 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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8-Day Galápagos Island Hopping | LGBTQ+ Tour

Itinerary

Quito

Optional Activities

Quito

Included Activities

Baltra to Santa Cruz Island

Included Activities

Santa Cruz Island

Included Activities

Santa Cruz Island - Uninhabited Island

Included Activities

Santa Cruz Island - Bay Tour

Included Activities

Santa Cruz Island to Quito

Included Activities

Quito - Departure

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Included Activities

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