What is the single supplement to have a room alone the entire trip? Is this guaranteed? Do the services include transport from hotel in Quito to airport, and similar aspects of event, delivering group to and from each event? What are the actual, specific, distances involved in each event such as the bike ride, the hikes, kayak. I want to make sure it is not too much for me, given a few physical shortcomings from pay injuries. If an event goes a bit too far for me, can I back off and still continue to participate in the day's schedule?

The single supplement for having your own room throughout the entire trip is USD 5,900. The departure and all included services are fully guaranteed. Transfers from your hotel in Quito to the airport are also included, as well as all local transfers and logistics within the Galápagos. Everything has been arranged to ensure a smooth and worry-free experience from start to finish. Each activity has been designed to be flexible and adaptable to your comfort level. For example, the kayak route on San Cristóbal covers about 3 to 5 km along the coast, and the bike rides range from 12 to 18 km on Isabela and up to 25 to 30 km on San Cristóbal, with a shorter 15 to 18 km option starting from El Progreso if preferred. Walking activities, such as at El Chato and the lava tunnels, are around 2 hours total on mostly flat terrain. If at any point an activity feels like too much, your guide can easily adjust the distance, slow the pace, or arrange for you to join the group at the next stop so you'll never miss out on the day's experiences. Comfort and safety always come first, and the itinerary is flexible to ensure everyone enjoys it fully.

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9 Days Galapagos Active Escape

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Day 1
Quito
Start point
Salidas/Departures, Quito - Pichincha, 1709, Ecuador (Mariscal Sucre Airport)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Quito's historic center
- Visit local markets
- Explore museums
Landmarks
Quito Historic Center
Day 2
Quito to San Cristóbal Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Authentic dinner at local fisherman's home with hands-on ceviche cooking class using fresh catch)
Included Activities
- Kayaking expedition at Playa de Oro
- Snorkeling at Darwin Bay with sea turtles and sea lions
- Ceviche cooking class at local fisherman's home
- Dinner at local fisherman's home
Landmarks
Playa de Oro
Darwin Bay
Day 3
San Cristóbal Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade meal at local countryside home)
Included Activities
- Scenic bike ride through San Cristóbal Island
- Hike around El Junco freshwater lagoon
- Off-road biking through Río Verde region
- Visit San Cristóbal Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
- Bike ride to Puerto Chino beach
- Lunch at local countryside home
Landmarks
El Junco
Río Verde
San Cristóbal Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
Puerto Chino Beach
Day 4
San Cristóbal Island to Isabela Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bike ride on Isabela Island through scenic landscapes
- Visit lava tube cave
- Bike to Wall of Tears
- Surf lesson (timing varies by tide)
- Dinner on beach at Puerto Villamil
Landmarks
Wall of Tears
Puerto Villamil
Day 5
Isabela Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked meal at local country house with tortoise conservation family)
Included Activities
- Drive up Sierra Negra volcano slopes
- Trek through ancient volcanic terrain
- View Sierra Negra caldera
- Optional visit to sulfur mines
- Lunch at local country house with tortoise conservation family
Landmarks
Sierra Negra Volcano
Sierra Negra Caldera
Day 6
Isabela Island to Isla Tortuga
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Leisurely sail to Isla Tortuga
- Traditional fishing experience with local fishermen
- Snorkeling with fish, sea turtles, and sea lions
- Return sail to Isabela Island
Landmarks
Isla Tortuga
Day 7
Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast (Hearty breakfast upon arrival at Santa Cruz Island), Lunch (Lunch in peaceful nature-filled environment in Santa Cruz highlands), Dinner (Memorable farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Scenic boat ride to Santa Cruz Island
- Visit Charles Darwin Research Station
- Meet Galápagos tortoises at research station
- Lunch in Santa Cruz highlands
- Explore El Chato Lagoon with Galápagos tortoises
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
El Chato Lagoon
Day 8
Santa Cruz Island to Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Day 9
Quito Departure
End point
Salidas/Departures, Quito - Pichincha, 1709, Ecuador (Mariscal Sucre Airport)
Optional Activities
- Mainland Ecuador exploration
- Extension to Peru
- Extension to Colombia
- Extension to Chile and Argentina

Landmarks
Quito Historic Center

Landmarks
Playa de Oro
Darwin Bay

Landmarks
El Junco
Río Verde
San Cristóbal Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
Puerto Chino Beach

Landmarks
Wall of Tears
Puerto Villamil

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Sierra Negra Volcano
Sierra Negra Caldera

Landmarks
Isla Tortuga

Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
El Chato Lagoon

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Peter
April 21st, 2026
We had a great time! We felt well taken care of during this trip and it was well organized. The experiences and...
We had a great time! We felt well taken care of during this trip and it was well organized. The experiences and activities were well selected and memorable. We had a different tour guide for each island and all were friendly and knowledgeable. As we did not have other members in our tour, it felt like we had private guides! A couple of unexpected and unique experiences included the wood carving demonstration and the ranch on San Cristobal. The arranged food and hotels were all very good. The only wrinkle was an unexpected difference in baggage allowance for the flight to Isabela Island that we didn't know about, so we had to pay excess baggage charges. Highly recommended!Show more
Traveled in April 2026
Reply from: Responsible Travel South America
Hello Peter, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re truly happy to hear that you had such a memorable experience and felt well taken care of throughout your trip. We also appreciate you mentioning the baggage allowance situation for the flight to Isabela Island. We’re sorry and will make sure to reinforce this information more clearly for future travelers. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
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What is the single supplement to have a room alone the entire trip? Is this guaranteed? Do the services include transport from hotel in Quito to airport, and similar aspects of event, delivering group to and from each event? What are the actual, specific, distances involved in each event such as the bike ride, the hikes, kayak. I want to make sure it is not too much for me, given a few physical shortcomings from pay injuries. If an event goes a bit too far for me, can I back off and still continue to participate in the day's schedule?
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- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written October 2025
  The single supplement for having your own room throughout the entire trip is USD 5,900. The departure and all included services are fully guaranteed. Transfers from your hotel in Quito to the airport are also included, as well as all local transfers and logistics within the Galápagos. Everything has been arranged to ensure a smooth and worry-free experience from start to finish. Each activity has been designed to be flexible and adaptable to your comfort level. For example, the kayak route on San Cristóbal covers about 3 to 5 km along the coast, and the bike rides range from 12 to 18 km on Isabela and up to 25 to 30 km on San Cristóbal, with a shorter 15 to 18 km option starting from El Progreso if preferred. Walking activities, such as at El Chato and the lava tunnels, are around 2 hours total on mostly flat terrain. If at any point an activity feels like too much, your guide can easily adjust the distance, slow the pace, or arrange for you to join the group at the next stop so you'll never miss out on the day's experiences. Comfort and safety always come first, and the itinerary is flexible to ensure everyone enjoys it fully.

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9 Days Galapagos Active Escape

Itinerary

Quito

Optional Activities

Quito to San Cristóbal Island

Included Activities

San Cristóbal Island

Included Activities

San Cristóbal Island to Isabela Island

Included Activities

Isabela Island

Included Activities

Isabela Island to Isla Tortuga

Included Activities

Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island

Included Activities

Santa Cruz Island to Quito

Quito Departure

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