What is galapagos national park fee?

The national park fee covers entry into the Galapagos National Park area and needs to be paid upfront before the tour departs.

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Galapagos Adventure: Northern Islands (Grand Daphne)

7 days

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Start and end in Quito

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Operator: Intrepid Travel
Sailing: Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 12 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Quito
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Ecuadorian cuisine at a small, local restaurant with the group - featuring dishes such as locro (traditional potato soup) or quinoa, pork and vegetable dishes cooked with herbs, lemongrass and rich sauces, all sourced from local farms)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with local leader and group
Optional Activities
- Explore Quito Old Town
- Visit churches in Old Town (approximately 30 available)
Landmarks
Quito Old Town
Day 2
Quito to Galapagos
Meals
Breakfast (Boxed breakfast provided during transfer to airport), Lunch (Lunch with shipmates on board Le Grande Daphne)
Included Activities
- Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center Visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing
- Optional opportunity to visit highlands to see giant tortoises in protected area
Landmarks
San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Day 3
Galapagos Islands
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Isla Santa Fe - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Santa Fe - Snorkel (1 hour)
- Isla Plaza Sur - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing
Landmarks
Isla Santa Fe
Isla Plaza Sur
Day 4
Isla Genovesa, Galapagos
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Isla Genovesa - Bahia Darwin - Walk (2 hours) Wet Landing
- Isla Genovesa - La Barranco - Snorkel (1 hour)
Landmarks
Isla Genovesa
Bahia Darwin
Prince Philip's Steps
Day 5
Isla Santiago, Galapagos
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Isla Santiago - Sullivan Bay - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Santiago - Sullivan Bay - Snorkelling (45 mins)
- Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Snorkelling or swimming (1 hour)
Landmarks
Bahia Sullivan
Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill)
Day 6
Galapagos to Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Isla Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove - Panga ride (1.5 hours)
Landmarks
Caleta Tortuga Negra (Black Turtle Cove)
Day 7
Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Quito for additional days

Landmarks
Quito Old Town

Landmarks
San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Landmarks
Isla Santa Fe
Isla Plaza Sur

Landmarks
Isla Genovesa
Bahia Darwin
Prince Philip's Steps

Landmarks
Bahia Sullivan
Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill)

Landmarks
Caleta Tortuga Negra (Black Turtle Cove)

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Number of tours

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Age Range

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Response time

7 hours

Response rate

96%

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Traveler Reviews

4.0

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.5
Guide
4.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.5

R
Randall
February 7th, 2020
5.0
It was exhilarating.
Traveled in January 2020
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Thanks Randall!
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Lorraine
June 8th, 2015
3.0
The guide was very informative but not a patient man and did not like people much. The accommodation was terrible....
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Traveled in May 2015

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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2015
  The national park fee covers entry into the Galapagos National Park area and needs to be paid upfront before the tour departs.

From

US $5,465 per person

+ $220 Galapagos National Park Fee (inc Transit fee )

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

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- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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Galapagos Adventure: Northern Islands (Grand Daphne)

Itinerary

Quito

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Quito to Galapagos

Included Activities

Galapagos Islands

Included Activities

Isla Genovesa, Galapagos

Included Activities

Isla Santiago, Galapagos

Included Activities

Galapagos to Quito

Included Activities

Quito

Optional Activities

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