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 Days Island Hopping in Galapagos Islands for Gay Travelers

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Start and end in Quito

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Operator: Responsible Travel South America
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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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Itinerary

Day 1
Quito
Start point
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (International Arrivals)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 2
Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Colonial center city tour including Plaza Grande, La Compañía church, and La Basílica
- Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World) monument visit
- Planetarium visit
- Ethnographic Museum visit
- Artisanal Beer Museum visit
- Cocktail-making demonstration and class
Landmarks
Plaza Grande
La Compañía
La Basílica
Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World Monument)
Day 3
Baltra to Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Baltra Airport to Santa Cruz Island
- Highland farm visit with giant tortoise observation
- Charles Darwin Research Station tour
- Fausto Llerena Breeding Center visit
Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
Day 4
Santa Cruz
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- 45-minute guided walk through cacti forest to Tortuga Bay
- Swimming and relaxation at Tortuga Bay
- Viewing marine iguanas at Tortuga Bay
- Brewery tour and history explanation at Unica Cerveceria
- Organoleptic explanation of raw materials in beer production
- Malt milling participation on milling bike
- Beer tasting at Unica Cerveceria
Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Unica Cerveceria
Day 5
Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat trip to uninhabited island (Santa Fé, South Plaza, Bartolomé, or North Seymour)
- Expert-guided hiking through natural habitats
- Wildlife observation and exploration
- Beach time and swimming
Landmarks
Santa Fé Island
South Plaza Island
Bartolomé Island
North Seymour Island
Day 6
Santa Cruz
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Small boat tour of Santa Cruz Bay
- Visit to La Lobería islet
- Snorkeling with sea lions and tropical fish
- Shark Channel tour
- Viewing white-tip sharks and blue-footed boobies
- Canal del Amor visit with sea turtles and tropical fish
- 10-minute guided walk to view marine iguanas
- Visit to Las Grietas freshwater cliffs
Landmarks
La Lobería
Shark Channel
Canal del Amor
Las Grietas
Day 7
Santa Cruz Island to Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Santa Cruz highlands agricultural region tour
- Scalesia cloud forest exploration
- Giant tortoise wild observation
- Darwin finches species observation
Landmarks
Santa Cruz Highlands
Scalesia Cloud Forest
Day 8
Quito to International Departure
End point
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (International Departures)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Plaza Grande
La Compañía
La Basílica
Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World Monument)

Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center

Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Unica Cerveceria

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
Scalesia Cloud Forest

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Igal
March 12th, 2026
5
If you want a travel experience that supports local communities while making you feel like family, Responsible Travel...
If you want a travel experience that supports local communities while making you feel like family, Responsible Travel Latin America is the choice for you. As a solo traveler, I felt at home from day one. 1. Exceptional Personal Care - Valentina (the RTLA rep): She tailored my itinerary perfectly and checked in on me constantly, even on my "off" days. Her warmth made me feel safe and welcome in a new country. - Kim (Tour guide): An expert guide in Quito and Ecuador in general, who adjusted to my pace perfectly. Even on the way to the airport, she shared insights and enriched my experience right up to the last second of my trip. 2. Real Social & Eco-Impact I booked a trip to the Cuyabeno Nature Reserve with Responsible Travel Latin America. Booking with RTLA means your money stays in Ecuador. - Nicky Amazon Lodge: Ecuadorian-owned and run by locals. They work directly with the Siona indigenous community, helping them protect the reserve. - Sustainability: From adopting a tree in the Amazon to neutralize my carbon footprint to the lodge's eco-friendly practices (limited power/biodegradable products), the commitment to the planet is genuine. - Social Impact: supporting local initiatives, such as empowering women in vulnerable situations within communities. Bottom Line- RTLA offers a friend-like level of care that other agencies I've worked with simply can't match. I’ll definitely be using them again for my next Latin American adventure.Show more
Krzysztof
March 2nd, 2026
5
The trip was very well organized. Every day was something new, and I met new people, which was great for me. Nicole,...
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Kyleigh
February 19th, 2026
5
I had a great time in San Cristobal! I had airport transfers from Quito Airport and San Cristobal Airport to my...
I had a great time in San Cristobal! I had airport transfers from Quito Airport and San Cristobal Airport to my hotels included based on my flight information that included 3 extra nights in Quito. Day 1 included a private snorkeling activity at Playa Punta Carola followed by the Interpretation Center with information about the island. Day 2 included an awesome group boat tour of Kicker Rock with snorkeling. I saw sea turtles, pelicans, reef sharks, rays, and hammerheads. Day 3 included another cool group boat tour to Española Island with snorkeling included. I saw starfish, reef sharks, loads of fish while snorkeling, and blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas while hiking. Day 4 was a free day so I decided to take a private tour of the island to see giant tortoises, a gorgeous lake, and a stunning white sand beach. Day 5 was a flight day so I went to the beach prior to the plane. Overall, I enjoyed my time and wish I had spent more time seeing the other islands. I cannot wait to return. The communication with my tour agent was really good too. I received a free 1GB eSIM which was enough for about 2 days so I bought a top up. Both hotels (in Quito and San Cristobal) were comfortable with great breakfast options. I am very happy I booked this tour.Show more

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Allison
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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- 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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8 Days Island Hopping in Galapagos Islands for Gay Travelers

Itinerary

Quito

Quito

Included Activities

Baltra to Santa Cruz Island

Included Activities

Santa Cruz

Included Activities

Santa Cruz Island

Included Activities

Santa Cruz

Included Activities

Santa Cruz Island to Quito

Included Activities

Quito to International Departure

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