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7 Days - The Best of Galapagos

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Quito

    Quito
    Start point
    Sheraton Quito Hotel, Avenida Naciones Unidas Y Avenida Republica De El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (On day 1, meet you guide for the welcome briefing at 18:00 at the hotel lobby, 18:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Day trip exploring old town of Quito and surrounding area (must request in advance)
    Landmarks
    Quito Old Town
  3. Day 2

    Quito to Isabela Island

    Quito to Isabela Island
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Baltra Island
    Puerto Ayora
    Isabela Island
  4. Day 3

    Isabela Island

    Isabela Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Snorkeling at Lava Tunnels (2 sessions of 1 hour each)
    • Boat ride to Lava Tunnels (1 hour each way)

    Optional Activities

    • Biking on Isabela Island
    • Visit giant tortoise breeding center (within walking distance from hotel)
    Landmarks
    Los Tuneles (Lava Tunnels)
  5. Day 4

    Isabela Island

    Isabela Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hiking Sierra Negra Volcano (4 hours total, 6 miles/9.6 km, elevation gain 950 ft/289.5 m, max elevation 3,687 ft/1,124 m)
    • Kayaking in Tintoreras bay (2 hours)
    • Snorkeling at Concha & Perla (1 hour)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional extension to Volcan Chico (additional 10 miles/16 km)
    Landmarks
    Sierra Negra Volcano
    Tintoreras
    Concha & Perla
  6. Day 5

    Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island

    Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island
    Meals
    Breakfast (Boxed breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Charles Darwin Research Station
    • Hiking in Primicias reserve with Galapagos tortoises
    • Wildlife viewing in Santa Cruz highlands
    Landmarks
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    Primicias reserve
    Puerto Ayora
  7. Day 6

    Santa Cruz Island to Quito

    Santa Cruz Island to Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Baltra Island
  8. Day 7

    Quito

    Quito
    End point
    Sheraton Quito Hotel, Avenida Naciones Unidas Y Avenida Republica De El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (On day 6 the drop off would be at 16:00 aprox, day 7 is your international departure or you can add an optional day trip for an extra fee., 16:00)
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    Breakfast

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  • Kimberley5.0•July 2019
    The trip way exceeded our expectations. One of the best trips we have ever been on
    Traveled in June 2019
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    It is great Kimberley! Maybe your next trip is visiting Ecuador Mainland or Amazon.
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    Adriana

    Asked on April 22nd, 2024

    Do you think this trip will be available for next year? We would be looking to start on Sunday, April 13th. We would want to add an extra night in Quito on Saturday the 12th, and we would skip the Hiking Day and opt for an optional activity (if possible).

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    • Adventure JourneysOperator•Written April 2024

      For april 23, 2025, will be fine to open a guarantee departure if your are 2 people! We will maintain the price usd$ 2396 if you confirm now!

    • Adventure JourneysOperator•Written April 2024

      We have a great rate with the Sheraton 4points (4*) for an extra night. The price per double room per night is usd$ 140, included taxes and breakfast! Regarding skipping the Hiking Day, this is a fixed departure date, so you can go this date mentioning the guide that you don't want a long hiking, or you can skip this date with us and doing another option.

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    Frances

    Asked on October 6th, 2022

    What domestic flight do we need to book ourselves?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperator•Written October 2022

      You must to buy the flight Quito-Galapagos-Quito, it cost 535.00 USD per person.

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    Julia

    Asked on June 27th, 2022

    can adventure Journeys include and organize our flights to the Galapagos from Quito and airport transfers both directions?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperator•Written June 2022

      Yes, of course, we can help with the booking of the flights, the rate is 535 USD per person round trip. And the transfers to and from the airport for your international flight is 73 USD per transfer for the both of you.

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    Judith

    Asked on February 17th, 2022

    How much is single supplement fee for this?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperator•Written February 2022

      The single supplement extra fee for The Best of Galapagos program is USD 659.00

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    Samantha

    Asked on January 15th, 2022

    I just wanted to confirm that the flights from Quito to the Galapagos and back are part of this package tour which you organise?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperator•Written January 2022

      The flights to the Galapagos and back are not included in the rate, we can help you arrange the flights so you arrive with the group on the same schedule, the rate is 545 USD round trip per person.

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