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Journeys: Wildlife of the Galápagos Islands National Geographic

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4.5 (338 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
Island Hopping: Hop between sun-soaked shores and hidden islands
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Quito
Quito
Accommodation
Hotel (NH Collection Royal Quito)
Included Activities
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Landmarks
Quito
Day 2
Quito
Quito
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (NH Collection Royal Quito)
Included Activities
- Quito City Tour
- Intiñan Museum Visit
Landmarks
Plaza Grande
La Compañía de Jesus
San Francisco Plaza
Intiñan Museum
Day 3
Quito to Santa Cruz Island
Quito to Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at organic farm)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Barranco)
Included Activities
- Organic Farm Visit
Landmarks
Baltra Island
Day 4
Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh lunch aboard the boat)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Barranco)
Included Activities
- Galápagos Wildlife Excursion
Landmarks
Itabaca Channel
Bartolomé Island
North Seymour Island
South Plaza Island
Santa Fé Island
Day 5
Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Barranco)
Included Activities
- Tortuga Bay and Playa Mansa Excursion
- Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & Charles Darwin Research Station Visit
- Free Time
Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Playa Mansa
Charles Darwin Research Station
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
Day 6
Santa Cruz Island to San Cristóbal Island
Santa Cruz Island to San Cristóbal Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Casa Opuntia)
Included Activities
- Interpretation Centre and Tijeretas Visit
Landmarks
San Cristóbal Island
Interpretation Center
Tijeretas Viewpoint
Day 7
San Cristóbal Island
San Cristóbal Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Casa Opuntia)
Included Activities
- Free Time
Optional Activities
- Kicker Rock boat trip and snorkeling
- San Cristóbal 360 island tour
- Group celebration dinner
Landmarks
Kicker Rock
San Cristóbal Island
Day 8
San Cristóbal Island to Quito
San Cristóbal Island to Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
San Cristóbal Island
Quito

Landmarks
Quito

Landmarks
Plaza Grande
La Compañía de Jesus
San Francisco Plaza
Intiñan Museum

Landmarks
Baltra Island

Landmarks
Itabaca Channel
Bartolomé Island
North Seymour Island
South Plaza Island
Santa Fé Island

Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Playa Mansa
Charles Darwin Research Station
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center

Landmarks
San Cristóbal Island
Interpretation Center
Tijeretas Viewpoint

Landmarks
Kicker Rock
San Cristóbal Island

Landmarks
San Cristóbal Island
Quito

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

NH Collection Royal Quito
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Hotel Barranco
Hotel
Days 3, 4, 5
Hotel Casa Opuntia
Hotel
Days 6, 7

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Rating: 4.5 (338 reviews)
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William5.0•March 2024
This is a relaxed yet full itinery, a great introduction to Equador , accomadation , guides, varied landscapes, with...
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Dominick5.0•February 2024
This tour exceeded my expectations. We were shown some truly amazing locations in Ecuador. Our guide (Franklin...
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Asha5.0•December 2023
Very nice tour, well organized

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