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Galapagos Discovery

9 days
Start and end in Quito
4.4 (19 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Quito

    Quito

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Calle La Ronda, Quito's oldest street
    • Wander through the historic centre
    • Visit Parque de la Alameda
    • Visit San Francisco Square
    • Visit La Companie de Jesus
    • Arrive early to explore beyond the city - Otavalo
    • Arrive early to explore beyond the city - Cotopaxi
    • Arrive early to explore beyond the city - Cloud Forest
    • Welcome dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Calle La Ronda
    Parque de la Alameda
    San Francisco Square
    La Companie de Jesus
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Quito to Isla San Cristobal

    Quito to Isla San Cristobal

    Included Activities

    • Interpretation Centre visit (45 minutes)
    • Snorkelling in Tijeretas Hill
    Landmarks
    Interpretation Centre
    Tijeretas
  4. Day 3

    Isla San Cristobal

    Isla San Cristobal

    Optional Activities

    • Boat ride to Isla Lobos with snorkelling and marine life viewing
    • Birdwatching on shore
    • Relax near sea lions on beach
    Landmarks
    Isla Lobos
  5. Day 4

    Isla San Cristobal to Isla Santa Cruz

    Isla San Cristobal to Isla Santa Cruz
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Charles Darwin Research Centre visit (45 minutes)
    • Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
    Landmarks
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Isla Isabela

    Isla Isabela
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Las Tintoreras with white-tipped sharks and marine iguana viewing
    Landmarks
    Las Tintoreras
  7. Day 6

    Isla Isabela

    Isla Isabela

    Included Activities

    • Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre visit
    • Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 hours)
    Landmarks
    Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre
    Sierra Negra Volcano
  8. Day 7

    Isla Santa Cruz

    Isla Santa Cruz

    Included Activities

    • Santa Cruz Marine Reserves - Half Day Boat Tour
    • The Galapagos Conservancy visit

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Tortuga Bay with kayaking
    • Observe marine iguanas at Tortuga Bay
    • Swim with harmless sharks in alcove at Tortuga Bay
    Landmarks
    Tortuga Bay
    La Loberia
    Punta Estrada
    Playa de Los Dogs
  9. Day 8

    Isla Santa Cruz to Quito

    Isla Santa Cruz to Quito

    Optional Activities

    • Final dinner with group
  10. Day 9

    Quito

    Quito

    Optional Activities

    • Explore volcanoes near Quito
    • Explore hot springs near Quito
    • Explore Indigenous markets near Quito
    • Extend stay in Quito with additional accommodation

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Traveler Reviews

4.4
Overall rating based on 19 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.4
  • Transport
    3.8
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    3.6
  • Food
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  • Colleen5.0June 2024
    The hostel in Quito was terrible. Most of our group paid extra for different hotels so they didn’t have to stay there...
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    Traveled in June 2024
  • Nolan
    Nolan5.0January 2024
    lovely tour - very good itinerary and comfortable pace
    Traveled in March 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Xiaofeng, Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary and found the trip to be a comfortable pace. We look forward to welcoming you on another Intrepid trip in the not so distant future.
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  • Ken
    Ken4.0May 2023
    I was disappointed with the booking process as there was no direct communication with the tour provider Intrepid....
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    Traveled in May 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    We are so happy you enjoyed your trip to the Galapagos. Our tour leaders will be proud to hear that they provided such comprehensive and enjoyable service. Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to having your travel with us again :)
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  • Emma4.0April 2023
    The travel to the destination islands in Galapagos was great. Tour leader was very knowledgeable but pre and post...
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    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for your feedback! we are so glad that you had a great time in the Galapagos! We have sent your feedback on to our customer care team about the pre and post tour hotels. Thanks for letting us know.
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  • Marta
    Marta5.0April 2023
    Led by Julie
    Beside the magnificence of the place and its residents, our guide, Priscila Sotomayor, was also exceptional. Very...
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    Traveled in February 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for your review Marta! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the beauty and magnificence of the Galapagos and its residents, it certainly is a unique and wonderful destination. It sounds like Priscila's in-depth local knowledge, care and attentiveness meant you and your fellow travellers had a truly special adventure. Thank you again for sharing your experience with us, we hope to welcome you on another Intrepid trip soon!
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  • Lucy5.0April 2022
    This tour was amazing. And went above and beyond to exceed my expectations. I would definitely recommend this tour,...
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    Traveled in April 2022
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Lucy, thank you for your review. We are delighted to read that you had an amazing tour with us in Galapagos. It truly is a great destination and excited that we went above and beyond with what you were expecting. We hope to welcome you on another adventure with us in the near future.
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  • Kim5.0December 2021
    Once we got all the paperwork sorted & through the airport COVID checks etc the fun began! I liked the family style...
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    Traveled in December 2021
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Kim, Thank you for sharing your very kind words about your travel experiences with us. Our fantastic local leaders play a huge role in making our trips so memorable. They help those exploring with us to truly get under the skin of the destination along with the support you were provided locally in regards to testing, travelling has certainly changed these days. We are disappointed though about the lack of information provided prior to departure, we do aim to provide as much necessary information in our Essential Trip Information, as it benefits no one to find out two day before and on the day. We are continually working on improving our booking services and given this we have passed on your feedback to the relevant teams to review and take any necessary internal action. Thank you once again, we are so so pleased that you enjoyed your trip with us in the end!
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  • Cindy4.0January 2020
    Our tour guide Isabella B made the trip awesome. Her knowledge, personality, patience, organization, fun demeanor was...
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    Traveled in December 2019
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thanks so much for your feedback Cindy - the photos look amazing!
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  • Markus
    Markus5.0December 2019
    Great experience, I would recommend this tour.
    Traveled in November 2019
  • Anonymous4.0August 2019
    Lots of walking but saw great stuff. Volcano waz awesome
    Traveled in July 2019

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