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Galapagos Essentials

7 days
Start and end in Quito
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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 2 - 12
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Optional Activities

    • Quito City Tour (request in advance)
    Landmarks
    Quito Old Town
    Pichincha Volcano
  2. Day 2

    Quito to Baltra to Santa Cruz Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a private ranch)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Baltra to Santa Cruz Island
    • Visit to Galapagos giant tortoise habitat in the highlands
    • Lava tubes exploration
    • Lunch at private ranch
    Landmarks
    Baltra Island
    Itabaca Channel
    Santa Cruz Island
  3. Day 3

    Santa Cruz Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip to Academy Bay
    • Snorkeling with marine life and sea lions
    • Hiking to viewpoint
    • Stroll along Playa de los Perros
    • Snorkelling gear provided (masks, fins, life vest)
    Landmarks
    Academy Bay
    Playa de los Perros
  4. Day 4

    Santa Cruz Island to San Cristóbal Island

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Charles Darwin Research Station visit and guided tour
    Landmarks
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    San Cristóbal Island
  5. Day 5

    San Cristóbal Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Boat transfer to Isla Lobos
    • Guided tour of Isla Lobos
    • Beach time at San Cristóbal's white coral beaches
    Landmarks
    Isla Lobos
    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
  6. Day 6

    San Cristóbal Island to Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7

    Departure from Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Response rate
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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