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7 days
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 (available on request)
    Landmarks
    Pichincha Volcano
  2. Day 2

    Quito to Galapagos Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Baltra Island to Puerto Ayora
    • Boat transfer to Isabela Island
    Landmarks
    Baltra Island
    Puerto Ayora
    Isabela Island
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  3. Day 3

    Isabela Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Snorkeling at Los Tuneles
    • Kayaking excursion in Tintoreras

    Optional Activities

    • Bike rental
    • Visit to giant tortoise breeding center
    Landmarks
    Los Tuneles
    Tintoreras
    Puerto Villamil
  4. Day 4

    Isabela Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at an organic farm on a lava rock grill using locally grown produce)

    Included Activities

    • Sierra Negra Volcano hike
    • Kayaking adventure in the bay
    • Snorkeling at Concha & Perla beach
    Landmarks
    Sierra Negra Volcano
    Concha & Perla Beach
    Puerto Villamil
  5. Day 5

    Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Charles Darwin Research Station visit
    • Hike through Primicias reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Puerto Ayora
    Landmarks
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    Primicias Reserve
    Puerto Ayora
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  6. Day 6

    Santa Cruz Island to Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Baltra Island
  7. Day 7

    Quito Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

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