Can you set up a conference call/Zoom for both of us to talk to you? Can you put my travel partner on future emails? We are doing a back to back trip to include; Ecuador's Amazon and Volcanoes National Geographic, with dates of 05/14/2027-05/22/2027. Can we discuss both trips with you or do we have to go through National Geographic?

We are able to request pre & post hotels - up to 5 extra nights at either end of the trip

How do I prepare for the altitude in Quito during the tour?

We recommend arriving a few days early to acclimate or speaking with a healthcare provider for best practices in altitude sickness prevention.

Do your tours accommodate children under 12 years of age?

Our tours, except for those designated as family style, have a minimum age requirement of 12 years old.

What types of meals are provided on the tour?

Meals included are specified in your tour itinerary and usually cover breakfasts and some main meals. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated.

Are Visa requirements included in your service?

Visas and entry requirements are the responsibility of the traveler. We offer resources and guidance but cannot provide specific visa services.

Can I customize parts of the tour?

Our scheduled tours are not customizable; however, we do offer a range of tours with various activities and destinations to choose from.

when does deal of $3827 apply? price is $6700 for 2025

Current sale is for select departures from Jul 02 - Oct 31, 2024, so nothing for 2025 is currently on sale

Can accommodations be arranged before and after the tour?

We provide facilities for booking extra nights before or after the tour as per your need. Feel free to reach out to us if you need such arrangements.

Does the price include the airfare to and from the Galapagos island?

Yes, this tour includes flights from Quito to the Galapagos and back.

Is it possible to depart from Guayaquil? I am concerned about potential altitude illness in Quito at an elevation of 2850m

Our tours are sold as a package and we can not customize any of them. We do have some tours to the Galapagos that start on the islands and do not include the flights to and from Quito. We would suggest looking into some of those options.

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Itinerary

Day 1
Quito
Quito
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Hilton Colon), Hotel (Hotel Hilton Colon (Deluxe))
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting with G Adventures Representative
Optional Activities
- Quito City Tour & Equator Line
Day 2
Quito to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
Quito to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Villa Laguna)
Included Activities
- Tortuga Bay Hike
- Tortuga Bay Kayaking
Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Day 3
Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & Charles Darwin Research Station Visit
- Highlands Giant Tortoises Visit
Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
Day 4
Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island
Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Snorkelling (Corona del Diablo)
- Post Office Bay Visit
Landmarks
Devil's Crown (Corona del Diablo)
Post Office Bay
Day 5
Chinese Hat, Cerro Dragón
Chinese Hat, Cerro Dragón
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chinese Hat Visit
- Cerro Dragón Visit
Landmarks
Chinese Hat
Cerro Dragón
Day 6
Black Turtle Cove to Quito
Black Turtle Cove to Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Hilton Colon), Hotel (Hotel Hilton Colon (Deluxe))
Included Activities
- Black Turtle Cove Excursion
Landmarks
Black Turtle Cove
Day 7
Quito
Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Quito City Tour & Equator Line

Landmarks
Tortuga Bay

Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center

Landmarks
Devil's Crown (Corona del Diablo)
Post Office Bay

Landmarks
Chinese Hat
Cerro Dragón

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Black Turtle Cove

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Hotel Hilton Colon
Hotel
Days 1, 6
Hotel Hilton Colon (Deluxe)
Hotel
Days 1, 6
Villa Laguna
Hotel
day 2

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Yolita
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Capacity
16
Built
2007
Guests
16
Crew
7
Length
33m
Width
Suites
Staterooms
8
Registry
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
110 & 220 v
Beam
Cruising Speed
9 knots
Generators
Engines
Draft
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans

Traveler Reviews

4.7

Overall rating based on 7 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.6
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.4
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.7

Cynthia5.0•April 2024
Well organized, good and knowledgeable guides.
Traveled in April 2024
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Janet4.0•January 2020
Excellent short trip. Lovely crew, very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Wonderful, knowledgable guide,...
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Traveled in December 2019
William5.0•September 2018
The organisation was great - right from the information available at the outset, the booking process, through to...
The organisation was great - right from the information available at the outset, the booking process, through to arriving in Quito and being met by a rep, to meeting a rep in the hotel, meeting Danilo at the Galapagos airport and then being handed over to Omar who then looked after the rest of it. The itinerary of the tour was superb and made full use of the time without it feeling like doing too much and the CEOs brought everything to life and added real value.Show more
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Mary5.0•August 2018
The guides were extremely knowledgeable and I liked that indigenous people were employed by the company. Friendly,...
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Daniel5.0•August 2018
Omar our guide was excellent
Traveled in July 2018
Blairandnatasa@gmail.com4.0•January 2018
Led by David
Well organized and great way to see the Galapagos! Guide and crew were friendly and made our experience enjoyable....
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Traveled in December 2017
Eileen5.0•April 2017
The Yolita Yacht was fabulous especially the crew and snorkeling, rooms, food and day trips. Omar our CEO guide made...
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Ahmed
Asked on May 27th, 2026
Can you set up a conference call/Zoom for both of us to talk to you? Can you put my travel partner on future emails? We are doing a back to back trip to include; Ecuador's Amazon and Volcanoes National Geographic, with dates of 05/14/2027-05/22/2027. Can we discuss both trips with you or do we have to go through National Geographic?
Group size
Travel Support
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2026
  We are able to request pre & post hotels - up to 5 extra nights at either end of the trip
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2026
  The cost for the pre or post accommodation would be $115 per night
F
Friedrich
Asked on March 4th, 2025
How do I prepare for the altitude in Quito during the tour?
Travel Support
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  We recommend arriving a few days early to acclimate or speaking with a healthcare provider for best practices in altitude sickness prevention.
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Nacim
Asked on January 19th, 2025
Do your tours accommodate children under 12 years of age?
Age Range
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  Our tours, except for those designated as family style, have a minimum age requirement of 12 years old.
M
Marieke
Asked on October 3rd, 2024
What types of meals are provided on the tour?
Meals
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  Meals included are specified in your tour itinerary and usually cover breakfasts and some main meals. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated.
H
Hamza
Asked on July 29th, 2024
Are Visa requirements included in your service?
Visa
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
  Visas and entry requirements are the responsibility of the traveler. We offer resources and guidance but cannot provide specific visa services.
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Lisette
Asked on July 29th, 2024
Can I customize parts of the tour?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
  Our scheduled tours are not customizable; however, we do offer a range of tours with various activities and destinations to choose from.
P
Philip
Asked on July 16th, 2024
when does deal of $3827 apply? price is $6700 for 2025
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
  Current sale is for select departures from Jul 02 - Oct 31, 2024, so nothing for 2025 is currently on sale
- P
  Philip
  Traveler•Written July 2024
  when does payment for july 2025 trip become due
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
  Deposit payment confirms your spot and final payment will be due 60 days prior to departure
G
Gary
Asked on July 6th, 2024
Can accommodations be arranged before and after the tour?
Accommodation
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
  We provide facilities for booking extra nights before or after the tour as per your need. Feel free to reach out to us if you need such arrangements.
H
Hayley
Asked on April 25th, 2024
Does the price include the airfare to and from the Galapagos island?
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2024
  Yes, this tour includes flights from Quito to the Galapagos and back.
J
Joyce
Asked on March 29th, 2024
Is it possible to depart from Guayaquil? I am concerned about potential altitude illness in Quito at an elevation of 2850m
Tour Details
Travel Support
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2024
  Our tours are sold as a package and we can not customize any of them. We do have some tours to the Galapagos that start on the islands and do not include the flights to and from Quito. We would suggest looking into some of those options.

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Ecuador
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B.
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Type B
Ecuador
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- 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.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before September 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with G Adventures. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 45 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island

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Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island

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Chinese Hat, Cerro Dragón

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Black Turtle Cove to Quito

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